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2026 Press Releases
The Library Fund for Literacy and Learning | April 30
Community Foundation Grant to Library Supports Youth Literacy | March 18
2026 Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee Results | March 3
Community Foundation Grant to Library will Expand Digital Access | February 26
Newton Branch's 25th Anniversary | February 17
Digital Readers Grant Announcement | February 6
Media Contact
Kim Young
Director of Community Engagement
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IdeaSpace Marks 5 Years as Hub for Community Creativity - December 10, 2025
Rappahannock Writers’ Conference 2025- November 5, 2025
Changes to Library Board Leadership- October 1, 2025
Howell Branch Celebrates 15 Years of Service- September 24, 2025
Westmoreland Library on the Go Van Launches in September - August 29, 2025
Elevator Replacement Project Begins 9/8 at Fredericksburg Branch Library - August 22, 2025
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Expands Library of Things with Outdoor Kits and Equipment - July 24, 2025
Donation from Local Businesses - July 10, 2025
Spotsylvania Branches to Extend Evening Hours - July 5, 2025
Cooper Branch's 25th Anniversary - June 11, 2025
CRRL Friends of the Library Membership Drive - April 1, 2025
Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee Results - March 4, 2025
Library Presents 2025 Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee - February 21, 2025
CRRL Board of Trustees' Membership Update - February 6, 2025
Library Hosts Art Show Celebrating Spotsylvania County - February 5, 2025
CRRL Board of Trustees' Membership Update - December 9, 2024
Library Hosts Community Meet and Greets in Westmoreland County - November 14, 2024
Library Holds Annual Rappahannock Writers' Conference - October 31, 2024
Library Hosts Community Meet and Greets - October 4, 2024
Library Provides Privacy Pods for Customer Use - September 27, 2024
Library Board Selects Rebecca Purdy as Executive Director - September 13, 2024
CRRL Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice Chair - September 11, 2024
Director's Report - Spring 2024 - June 27, 2024
Library Director retiring September 30 - June 24, 2024
Library partners to offer free lunches for children and teens this summer - May 31, 2024
Live Music This Summer at Downtown Fredericksburg Library Branch- May 30, 2024
Library's Comic Book Convention to Be Held May 18 - May 15, 2024
CRRL Board of Trustees Membership Update - March 27, 2024
Grant for Library of Things - March 19, 2024
Library's Barbara J. Fried Center Joint Use Branch Closing - February 12, 2024
Library partners with Fredericksburg NAACP and Fredericksburg City Public Schools to distribute historical novel - February 5, 2024
Library Access Services Department Relocating - January 30, 2024
Library Receives Northern Neck Insurance Community Grant - January 24, 2024
Friends of the Library Chosen as TopsideCares Community Partner - January 4, 2024
Friends of the Library's Giving Tuesday Focuses on Community Outreach Vehicles - November 26, 2023
Library Art Show Rescheduled - November 18, 2023
Library Art Show Celebrates Stafford County - November 3, 2023
Library Board Election September 2023 - October 23, 2023
Restoring Branch Hours - September 20, 2023
Library Reduces Hours Due to Budget Underfunding - June 16, 2023
Library Director's Report - Spring 2023 - June 7, 2023
CRRL Friends of the Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Special Membership Drive - April 7, 2023
Library Director's Report - Winter 2022-23 - March 8, 2023
Satellite Locations Reopening - March 8, 2023
Library Updates Strategic Plan - February 6, 2023
Library of Virginia Celebrates 200th Anniversary - January 10, 2023
Library Offers Adult Winter Reading Challenge - January 6, 2023
January 2023 Giant Food Promotion Benefits Porter Branch - January 5, 2023
Library Continues to Offer Free Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits - December 21, 2022
Library eliminates fines on overdue materials - December 16, 2022
Library Director's Report - Fall 2022 - December 8, 2022
CRRL Deputy Director Elected to Virginia Library Association Executive Committee - October 13, 2022
CRRL Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice Chair - September 26, 2022
CRRL Librarian Recognized with 2022 Virginia Library Association Award - September 16, 2022
Library Art Show Celebrates Spotsylvania County - August 12, 2022
Library Solicits Public Feedback in Crafting Five-Year Plan - July 29, 2022
Library Receives Grant from Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education - July 26, 2022
Library's IdeaSpace Facility Expands Hours - June 29, 2022
Library to Present Ongoing Virtual Talks from Bestselling Authors - June 15, 2022
Library Director's Report - Spring 2022 - June 8, 2022
Live Music this Summer at Downtown Fredericksburg Library Branch - June 6, 2022
Library Launches Summer Reading for All Ages - June 1, 2022
Flooring Improvements Coming to Montross Branch - May 24, 2022
CRRL Librarian Recognized by Library Journal - May 10, 2022
Flooring Improvements Coming to Newton Branch - May 3, 2022
Library's IdeaSpace Facility Recognized with Preservation Spark Award - April 6, 2022
Library Director's Report - Winter 2021-22 - March 11, 2022
Grant to Library will Support Customer Collaboration and Videoconferencing - February 4, 2022
Library Partners to Create Website for Virginia’s Deaf Community - January 31, 2022
CRRL Returning to In-Branch Access January 31 - January 27, 2022
Library Temporarily Returns to Curbside-Only Service - January 7, 2022
January 2022 Giant Food Promotion Benefits Porter Branch - December 21, 2021
Library Director's Report - Fall 2021 - December 7, 2021
Library Offers Free Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits - November 17, 2021
Library Receives Grant to Bring Services to Rural Westmoreland County - November 11, 2021
CRRL Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice Chair - October 6, 2021
Library Director's Report - Summer 2021 - September 9, 2021
Friends of the Library Blowout Book Sale - August 10, 2021
CRRL Is FredParent Family Favorites Winner, opens a new window - July 8, 2021
Library Friends Bookshop Extends Hours, opens a new window - July 7, 2021
CRRL Expanding Hours Starting July 6 - June 24, 2021
CRRL's Lobby Stop Service Resuming - June 23, 2021
CRRL Librarian Recognized by Virginia Library Association - June 22, 2021
CRRL Expands Hours in Westmoreland County Branches - June 8, 2021
Music on the Steps Returns Live and In-person - May 22, 2021
Library's Video-Based Online Learning Expanded and Rebranded - May 13, 2021
Shelving Improvements Coming to Fredericksburg Branch - May 6, 2021
CRRL Friends of the Library Bookshops Opening - April 14, 2021
Library Notary Services Resume Monday, April 19 - April 14, 2021
CRRL IdeaSpace Circulating High-Tech Equipment - March 19, 2021
CRRL Returning to Branch Access March 1 - February 24, 2021
Library Extends Return to Curbside-Only Service - February 5, 2021
Library Temporarily Returns to Curbside-Only Service - January 13, 2021
CRRL Recognized for PPE Production for First Responders - December 23, 2020
CRRL IdeaSpace: Making+Media Opening - December 11, 2020
CRRL Expanding Several Services - November 20, 2020
Giant Food Promotion Benefits Porter Branch - November 4, 2020
CRRL Expanding Internet Access for Customers - October 28, 2020
CRRL Expanding Services with Branch Access Beginning October 12 - October 1, 2020
CRRL Staff Honored by Virginia Library Association - September 23, 2020
Library Wins Awards in Fredericksburg Parent's Family Favorites - September 22, 2020
CRRL Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice Chair - September 21, 2020
Library Branches to Reopen Soon - September 16, 2020
Library to Offer Research and Customer Service by Phone Starting September 16 - September 11, 2020
Library offers live, one-on-one online tutoring - September 4, 2020
Community Foundation Grants to Library will Expand Internet Access - July 21, 2020
Wegmans Grant to Library Supports Summer Reading Program - July 2, 2020
Access to the Library Collection is Opening Up - July 1, 2020
Curbside Pickup of Library Materials Begins June 24 - June 19, 2020
Music on the Steps begins June 22 - June 18, 2020
Library Producing PPE for Medical Workers and Law Enforcement - May 1, 2020
Library Locations Host Red Cross Blood Drive - April 15, 2020
Library Art Show Series Renamed to Honor Johnny P. Johnson - April 9, 2020
Library Locations Closed Due to Public Health Concern - March 16, 2020
CRRL Launches Youth Services Programming Van - March 6, 2020
Reorganization and Shelving Improvements Coming to Fredericksburg Branch - March 3, 2020
CRRL Partners with 2020 Census - February 14, 2020
Fredericksburg Branch Theater Ribbon Cutting - January 22, 2020
Shelving Improvements Coming to Porter Branch - January 10, 2020
Friends of the Library Hold Big Winter Book Sale - January 9, 2020
Library Offers Adult Winter Reading Challenge - January 8, 2020