Virginia Literary Awards Adds
a New Children’s Literature Award
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In partnership with William & Mary Libraries, the Library of Virginia is accepting
nominations for a new award honoring excellence in the field of children’s
literature with a focus on Virginia. The Children’s Virginia Literary Award will recognize picture
books and middle-grade works for reading levels up to age 12, and will be
presented at the Library's annual Virginia Literary Awards.
Fiction or nonfiction books by authors with a connection to Virginia
and books set in Virginia are eligible for the award, which includes a $2,500
monetary prize. Nominations are due by March 31,
2024.
Nominations for the Virginia Literary Awards for fiction,
nonfiction and poetry are due by March 1, 2024.
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Mary S. Prentice (left) is sworn in as a new member
of the Library of Virginia Board by Kelly Gee (right), Secretary of the
Commonwealth, in December at the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond.
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Mary S. Prentice Appointed to
Library Board
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Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed Mary S. Prentice, of Lynchburg, an associate
professor at Liberty University’s Helms School of Government, to the Library of
Virginia Board on Dec. 1, 2023. Dr. Prentice has a doctorate in political science
from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in library science from
Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She has taught library science collection
development and management and information literacy courses at the University of
Tennessee, Knoxville; Florida State University; and the University of Maryland
Global Campus. We welcome her to the Library!
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First Fridays at LVA Continue in 2024
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Quarterly First Fridays
events at the Library of Virginia return on Feb. 2 with the theme Virginia
Stories: Portraits. Join us at 5 p.m. to view a display by Virginia artists as
well as related items from our collections. You can also create shadow portraits
in our makerspace, enjoy refreshments, explore our
Indigenous Perspectives exhibition and visit the Virginia Shop for books
and gifts. For more information, contact Nan Carmack at 804.692.3792 or nan.carmack@lva.virginia.gov.
To submit artwork for the Library's First Fridays events, please complete this application.
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Envision Your Ancestors
with AI
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Imagine ancestors who would never have had their portrait painted or photograph
taken in a free hands-on workshop on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. Participants
will learn about Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative project and
other historic records in the Library’s collections and then experiment with
artificial intelligence image-generating tools using descriptions from the
records. Participants may either bring their own historic records describing
ancestors or use a description from the Virginia Untold records during the
hands-on portion.
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Visit Indigenous Perspectives in
the Exhibition Gallery
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Our free multimedia exhibition at the Library of Virginia highlights the
commonwealth’s Indigenous history and how the tribes remain a vital part of
Virginia’s culture today. Indigenous Perspectives, which continues
through Aug. 17, 2024, explores the voices and experiences of Virginia’s tribal
communities.
View excerpts from video interviews with citizens of Virginia’s tribes, archival
records from the Library’s collection that were collaboratively selected by the
tribes and Library staff members, and objects contributed by the tribes — such as
eel pots, regalia and quilts — that reflect their traditions and culture. Citizens
of the 11 federally and state-recognized tribes in Virginia shared their
perspectives on related items in the collections, which include maps, treaties,
land records and other governing documents.
Indigenous Perspectives is presented by Amazon, with additional
support from the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond, Virginia Humanities,
and the Anne Carter Robins and Walter R. Robins Jr. Foundation.
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Warm Up with Coffee and a Sweet or Savory
Treat at Can Can Café
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Enjoy coffee, fresh-baked pastries,
soup, salad, sandwiches and more at Can Can Café at the Library of Virginia! Place
your order online and skip the line for pickup! Online ordering is available
during the Café’s regular hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. And
don’t forget to take advantage of the free parking in our underground
garage.
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