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New in Print: Fiction

New in Print: Fiction

New Detective & Mystery Fiction

Detective & Mystery Fiction

New Romance Fiction

Romance Fiction

New Fantasy Fiction

New Fantasy Fiction

Ficción española para adultos

Ficción española para adultos

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Virtual Author Talks

Author Talks

400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Feb 12th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women.

Smithson’s Gamble: The History Behind the Largest Museum

Feb 24th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique establishment and its lasting legacies

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories w/ Michael Perry

Mar 4th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry.

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Mar 12th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library

New in Print: Nonfiction

New in Print: Nonfiction

New Biographies & Memoirs

New Biography

New Cookbooks

New Cookbooks

No ficción para adultos en español

No ficción para adultos en español

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Join a Book Group.

Join our monthly book groups to connect with fellow readers. We offer a variety of themed groups, as well as groups that include libations—there’s a book group for everyone!

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Youth Book Groups

Upcoming Adult Book Groups

Keep Up with Monthly Picks

Keep Up with Monthly Picks

Celebrating Black Hair

Enjoy these wonderful picture books that celebrate the beauty of Black hair!

Thrills 'n Chills for Teens

Prepare to be scared, thrilled, or grossed out by these pulse-pounding chillers with Black main characters.

A Big Slice of Pizza History

Learn how pizza developed and became popular, plus, check out cookbooks to help you create your perfect pizza pie.

Local African American History

Books, websites, and DVDS on African American history in our community and elsewhere in Virginia.
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