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January 2023
200 Years, 200 Stories
“200 Years, 200 Stories” 200 Years, 200 Stories On view through October 28, 2023 Free and open to the public. Free parking is available below the Library at 800 East Broad Street. Every photograph, letter, text, social media post or other artifact that we create, manipulate and save or discard tells a story about ourselves. The Library of Virginia has collected literally millions of pages and hundreds of terabytes of such data during its 200-year history. But what are the…
Find out more »February 2023
Portfolio Development: A Course in Content Creation
Learn the basics of visual content creation from photo and video, to set design, styling, and developing a creative process in this new hybrid course with VCUarts alum Emma Manis. Courses meet through March 29, 2023. Coupon codes are available for VCU Alumni, VCU students, VCU and VCU Health employees, active-duty military, reservists, Guard members, veterans, and military spouses. Register today! Bring your concepts to life and develop a professional portfolio to advance your career.
Find out more »March 2023
HAPPY HOUR POETRY
Break out of the work week routine with a dose of hot verse at Firehouse. Featuring showcase poets and an open mic sign up for those with a verse or two to drop, and a cash bar with happy hour specials. It’s a great way to make the most of a long day. Want to get heard yourself? Open mic signup is onsite starting at 5:45. Come catch the night on fire with us!
Find out more »April 2023
Literary Virginia Book Group (Virtual) | Children Under Fire
Read and discuss the best of today’s Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction. On the second Wednesday evening of each month, join a book group discussion online through Zoom at 6:00 PM. This month, we’ll discuss “Children Under Fire: An American Crisis” by John Woodrow Cox (finalist for 2022 Literary Awards in Nonfiction). Next month, we’ll discuss “My Monticello” by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson (winner of 2022 Literary Award for Fiction).…
Find out more »HAPPY HOUR POETRY
Break out of the work week routine with a dose of hot verse at Firehouse. Featuring showcase poets and an open mic sign up for those with a verse or two to drop, and a cash bar with happy hour specials. It’s a great way to make the most of a long day. Want to get heard yourself? Open mic signup is onsite starting at 5:45. Come catch the night on fire with us!
Find out more »Common Ground Virginia History Book Group (Virtual) | Nazis on the Potomac
Read and discuss compelling nonfiction books handpicked by Library staff that explore Virginia history, society, and culture. This month, we’ll discuss “Nazis on the Potomac: The Top-Secret Intelligence Operation that Helped Win World War II” by Robert K. Sutton. For the second half of the evening, the author will be joining us for a short Q&A! Check your local public library to borrow titles, or purchase through the Virginia Shop or other online retailers. Please check out our monthly Common…
Find out more »I See Me Play in RVA!
I See Me Play in RVA!, is a free event for families on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at City Stadium. This community event will offer tons of opportunities for families to create, grow, build, and read together in interactive ways that embody a culture of belonging. Kiddos ages 3-12 can enjoy activities from CMoR and its community partners, yummy food trucks, demos from professionals in the areas of “Build,” “Grow,” “Create,” and “Read,” as well as entertainers for a fun…
Find out more »May 2023
Mirrors & Windows: A Grown-Up Evening of Play
Don’t miss the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s newest fundraising event! Mirrors & Windows: A Grown-Up Evening of Play is a gala for adults on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 7-11 pm at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Downtown location. This event will include food from local restaurants, specialty drinks at an open bar, lively entertainment, games galore, and plenty of opportunities for adults to feel like a kid again in the vibrant environment of the Children’s Museum. Proceeds from the…
Find out more »July 2023
Portfolio Development: A Course in Content Creation
Learn the basics of visual content creation from photo and video, to set design, styling, and developing a creative process in this new hybrid course with VCUarts alum Emma Manis. Courses meet through August 16, 2023. Coupon codes are available for VCU Alumni, VCU students, VCU and VCU Health employees, active-duty military, reservists, Guard members, veterans, and military spouses. Register today! Bring your concepts to life and develop a professional portfolio to advance your career.
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