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LVA On the Go | Orange Street Festival

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time:: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Interest:: History Genealogy Civic Engagement
Categories:: LVA On the Go

The Library of Virginia is heading your way with LVA On the Go! Our custom van is bringing Library resources, staff expertise and programming to locations across Virginia. Partnering with public... More

Common Ground Virginia History Book Group | Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived Online

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time:: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Interest:: History Literature
Categories:: Book Group

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Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture. This month, we'll discuss Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived by Diane Flynt. For... More

Common Ground Virginia History Book Group | Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived

LVA On the Go | Roanoke County Public Library: South County Library

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time:: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Interest:: History Genealogy Civic Engagement
Categories:: LVA On the Go

The Library of Virginia is heading your way with LVA On the Go! Our custom van is bringing Library resources, staff expertise and programming to locations across Virginia. Partnering with public... More

LVA On the Go | Roanoke County Public Library: South County Library

27th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time:: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Location:: Conference Room B, Conference Room C, Lobby, Prefunction Hall
Interest:: History Civic Engagement Literature
Categories:: Literary Awards

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. Don't miss Virginia’s biggest night honoring its authors and their stories! Hosted by award-winning author Adriana Trigiani, the 27th Annual Virginia Literary Awards... More

27th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration

2024 Transcribe-a-versary | 10 Years of Making History

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time:: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:: Conference Room A, Conference Room B, Conference Room C, Lecture Hall, Orientation Room
Interest:: History Civic Engagement
Categories:: Volunteer Opportunity

Celebrate 10 years of Making History, our crowdsourcing program, at our annual Transcribe-a-versary! This community-building party with lunch and birthday cake features a transcribe-a-thon, with... More

2024 Transcribe-a-versary | 10 Years of Making History

Research Workshop | Uncovering Queer History

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time:: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location:: Computer Classroom
Interest:: History Civic Engagement
Categories:: Workshop

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THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. However, you are welcome to register and your email will be added to our waitlist. When researching previously hidden history, knowing where to start can be difficult. Join us... More

Research Workshop | Uncovering Queer History

Genealogy Workshop (Virtual) | Cemetery Records

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Friday, October 4, 2024
Time:: 10:00am - 11:00am
Interest:: Genealogy
Categories:: Workshop

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Library of Virginia senior reference archivist Amanda Morrell will provide an overview of cemetery records and other related death records and how they can help with... More

Genealogy Workshop (Virtual) | Cemetery Records

Archives Month Tour of the Library of Virginia | 11:00 a.m.

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time:: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:: Lobby
Interest:: History Civic Engagement
Categories:: Walking Tour

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Explore an archival institution near you in October for American Archives Month, starting with a tour of the Library of Virginia! Archives Month celebrates those institutions and individuals that... More

Archives Month Tour of the Library of Virginia | 11:00 a.m.

Archives Month Tour of the Library of Virginia | 1:00 p.m.

Calendar:: LVA Events
Date:: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time:: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:: Lobby
Interest:: History Civic Engagement
Categories:: Walking Tour

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