Books
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
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.
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 in Print: Nonfiction
New Biographies & Memoirs
New Biography
New Cookbooks
New Cookbooks
No ficción para adultos en español
No ficción para adultos en español
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!
Upcoming Adult Book Groups
Keep Up with Monthly Picks
Keep Up with Monthly Picks
My Librarian: February 2026 Picks
Don't know what to read next? The My Librarian team is here to help you find great reads and share some of their favorite titles.
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.
Authors: Maya Angelou
Born April 4, 1928, Maya Angelou was a "phenomenal woman"--a writer who left an indelible mark on American culture.
My Librarian: February 2026 Picks
Don't know what to read next? The My Librarian team is here to help you find great reads and share some of their favorite titles.
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.
Authors: Maya Angelou
Born April 4, 1928, Maya Angelou was a "phenomenal woman"--a writer who left an indelible mark on American culture.
