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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

Swashbuckling Heroines and Adventures with Vanessa Riley

Feb 5th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword And Sea.

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.

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

Local African American History

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

Genealogy Research Tips for Finding Enslaved Ancestors

Here are some research tips and resources that you can use to break through into the past and find your family.
Joy

Authors: Maya Angelou

Born April 4, 1928, Maya Angelou was a "phenomenal woman"--a writer who left an indelible mark on American culture.

Complicated Love

Breakups, first loves, second loves, and love triangles fill the pages of these young adult books.
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