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We had a great time opening antique holiday greetings yesterday at our special workshop on card collecting with Archivist Gwen and special guest Carolyn Frazier.
Here are some photos, with best wishes for a Happy New Year from all of us at Jones.
Here are some photos, with best wishes for a Happy New Year from all of us at Jones.
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We had a great time opening antique holiday greetings yesterday at our special workshop on card collecting with Archivist Gwen and special guest Carolyn Frazier.
Here are some photos, with best wishes for a Happy New Year from all of us at Jones.
Here are some photos, with best wishes for a Happy New Year from all of us at Jones.
Special hours today and tomorrow at Jones Memorial Library:
Wednesday, 12/31 open 9AM-1PM
Thursday 1/1 closed
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, 12/31 open 9AM-1PM
Thursday 1/1 closed
Happy New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Special hours today and tomorrow at Jones Memorial Library:
Wednesday, 12/31 open 9AM-1PM
Thursday 1/1 closed
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, 12/31 open 9AM-1PM
Thursday 1/1 closed
Happy New Year!
This week we have special hours for New Year's:
Wednesday, 12/31 open from 9AM-1PM
Thursday, 1/1 closed
Happy New Year all!
Wednesday, 12/31 open from 9AM-1PM
Thursday, 1/1 closed
Happy New Year all!
December 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This week we have special hours for New Year's:
Wednesday, 12/31 open from 9AM-1PM
Thursday, 1/1 closed
Happy New Year all!
Wednesday, 12/31 open from 9AM-1PM
Thursday, 1/1 closed
Happy New Year all!
This Tuesday, we're Unwrapping History at Jones Memorial Library.
This free event shares how you can care for your holiday card collection followed by a special viewing of antique holiday cards during a wine and cheese reception.
Hurry, registration is required!
This free event shares how you can care for your holiday card collection followed by a special viewing of antique holiday cards during a wine and cheese reception.
Hurry, registration is required!
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This Tuesday, we're Unwrapping History at Jones Memorial Library.
This free event shares how you can care for your holiday card collection followed by a special viewing of antique holiday cards during a wine and cheese reception.
Hurry, registration is required!
This free event shares how you can care for your holiday card collection followed by a special viewing of antique holiday cards during a wine and cheese reception.
Hurry, registration is required!
Our January 2026 newsletter with events and updates is now on our website at www.jmlibrary.org/news-notes/
Happy New Year everyone!
Happy New Year everyone!
December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our January 2026 newsletter with events and updates is now on our website at www.jmlibrary.org/news-notes/
Happy New Year everyone!
Happy New Year everyone!
Holiday hours at Jones Memorial Library archives and genealogy collections today and tomorrow:
Wednesday 12/24 open 9am-1pm by prior appointment
Thursday 12/25 closed
Happy holidays!
Wednesday 12/24 open 9am-1pm by prior appointment
Thursday 12/25 closed
Happy holidays!
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Holiday hours at Jones Memorial Library archives and genealogy collections today and tomorrow:
Wednesday 12/24 open 9am-1pm by prior appointment
Thursday 12/25 closed
Happy holidays!
Wednesday 12/24 open 9am-1pm by prior appointment
Thursday 12/25 closed
Happy holidays!
A reminder about our holiday hours this week:
Wednesday, December 24 open 9-1 by appointment only
Thursday, December 25 closed
Thanks!
Wednesday, December 24 open 9-1 by appointment only
Thursday, December 25 closed
Thanks!
December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A reminder about our holiday hours this week:
Wednesday, December 24 open 9-1 by appointment only
Thursday, December 25 closed
Thanks!
Wednesday, December 24 open 9-1 by appointment only
Thursday, December 25 closed
Thanks!
Jones Memorial Library is looking forward to presenting at the 16th Annual Lemon Project Spring Symposium at William & Mary in March.
The library will be partnering with presenters from Silent Witnesses, Inc. and the Legacy Museum of African-American History.
www.wm.edu/sites/lemonp...
The library will be partnering with presenters from Silent Witnesses, Inc. and the Legacy Museum of African-American History.
www.wm.edu/sites/lemonp...
The 16th Annual Lemon Project Spring Symposium
March 20-21, 2026
www.wm.edu
December 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Jones Memorial Library is looking forward to presenting at the 16th Annual Lemon Project Spring Symposium at William & Mary in March.
The library will be partnering with presenters from Silent Witnesses, Inc. and the Legacy Museum of African-American History.
www.wm.edu/sites/lemonp...
The library will be partnering with presenters from Silent Witnesses, Inc. and the Legacy Museum of African-American History.
www.wm.edu/sites/lemonp...
A quick reminder about our hours next week:
We'll be open **by prior appointment** on Wednesday, December 24 from 9am-1pm. Call us at 434-846-0501 if you want to make an appointment.
We'll be closed on Thursday December 25th; we re-open on Friday, 12/26 at 1pm.
Enjoy the holidays!
We'll be open **by prior appointment** on Wednesday, December 24 from 9am-1pm. Call us at 434-846-0501 if you want to make an appointment.
We'll be closed on Thursday December 25th; we re-open on Friday, 12/26 at 1pm.
Enjoy the holidays!
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A quick reminder about our hours next week:
We'll be open **by prior appointment** on Wednesday, December 24 from 9am-1pm. Call us at 434-846-0501 if you want to make an appointment.
We'll be closed on Thursday December 25th; we re-open on Friday, 12/26 at 1pm.
Enjoy the holidays!
We'll be open **by prior appointment** on Wednesday, December 24 from 9am-1pm. Call us at 434-846-0501 if you want to make an appointment.
We'll be closed on Thursday December 25th; we re-open on Friday, 12/26 at 1pm.
Enjoy the holidays!
We love to share news of events organized by museum partner institutions across the Hill City.
Today we're spreading the word about the Legacy Museum's Kwanzaa Celebration.
Save the date for Kwanzaa at Miller Park on Friday, December 26 from 5-7pm.
Today we're spreading the word about the Legacy Museum's Kwanzaa Celebration.
Save the date for Kwanzaa at Miller Park on Friday, December 26 from 5-7pm.
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We love to share news of events organized by museum partner institutions across the Hill City.
Today we're spreading the word about the Legacy Museum's Kwanzaa Celebration.
Save the date for Kwanzaa at Miller Park on Friday, December 26 from 5-7pm.
Today we're spreading the word about the Legacy Museum's Kwanzaa Celebration.
Save the date for Kwanzaa at Miller Park on Friday, December 26 from 5-7pm.
Got holiday cards? Wondering what to do with 'em after the holidays?
Get inspired at our workshop on 12/30: "Unwrapping History: Caring for Holiday Cards" (followed by an invitation only reception).
These events require registration in advance. Find out more at www.jmlibrary.org/events/
Get inspired at our workshop on 12/30: "Unwrapping History: Caring for Holiday Cards" (followed by an invitation only reception).
These events require registration in advance. Find out more at www.jmlibrary.org/events/
December 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Got holiday cards? Wondering what to do with 'em after the holidays?
Get inspired at our workshop on 12/30: "Unwrapping History: Caring for Holiday Cards" (followed by an invitation only reception).
These events require registration in advance. Find out more at www.jmlibrary.org/events/
Get inspired at our workshop on 12/30: "Unwrapping History: Caring for Holiday Cards" (followed by an invitation only reception).
These events require registration in advance. Find out more at www.jmlibrary.org/events/
Don't forget to support Jones Memorial Library's rare book 'A Justice of the Peace' - named one of Virginia's Top Ten Endangered Artifacts!
Your votes allocate conservation funding to preserve this Virginia treasure. You can vote daily until 2/20 at: form.jotform.com/252815811365...
Thanks!
Your votes allocate conservation funding to preserve this Virginia treasure. You can vote daily until 2/20 at: form.jotform.com/252815811365...
Thanks!
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Don't forget to support Jones Memorial Library's rare book 'A Justice of the Peace' - named one of Virginia's Top Ten Endangered Artifacts!
Your votes allocate conservation funding to preserve this Virginia treasure. You can vote daily until 2/20 at: form.jotform.com/252815811365...
Thanks!
Your votes allocate conservation funding to preserve this Virginia treasure. You can vote daily until 2/20 at: form.jotform.com/252815811365...
Thanks!
The next Lynchburg GLAM is on Jan 22 at the Lynchburg Museum.
If you work or volunteer at a gallery, library, archive or museum then RSVP for an inside peek at the museum and learn about upcoming exhibits, programs, and more!
Sign up for emails about GLAM: www.jmlibrary.org/events/lynch...
If you work or volunteer at a gallery, library, archive or museum then RSVP for an inside peek at the museum and learn about upcoming exhibits, programs, and more!
Sign up for emails about GLAM: www.jmlibrary.org/events/lynch...
December 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The next Lynchburg GLAM is on Jan 22 at the Lynchburg Museum.
If you work or volunteer at a gallery, library, archive or museum then RSVP for an inside peek at the museum and learn about upcoming exhibits, programs, and more!
Sign up for emails about GLAM: www.jmlibrary.org/events/lynch...
If you work or volunteer at a gallery, library, archive or museum then RSVP for an inside peek at the museum and learn about upcoming exhibits, programs, and more!
Sign up for emails about GLAM: www.jmlibrary.org/events/lynch...
Do you have out-of-town guests visiting this season?
Stop by Jones Memorial Library to visit our exhibit on the history of censorship in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
The exhibit is funded by a Judith Krug grant and the Freedom to Read Foundation. Available online and at the library.
Stop by Jones Memorial Library to visit our exhibit on the history of censorship in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
The exhibit is funded by a Judith Krug grant and the Freedom to Read Foundation. Available online and at the library.
December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Do you have out-of-town guests visiting this season?
Stop by Jones Memorial Library to visit our exhibit on the history of censorship in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
The exhibit is funded by a Judith Krug grant and the Freedom to Read Foundation. Available online and at the library.
Stop by Jones Memorial Library to visit our exhibit on the history of censorship in Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
The exhibit is funded by a Judith Krug grant and the Freedom to Read Foundation. Available online and at the library.
Jones Memorial Library has special holiday hours this month.
We'll be open by appointment on December 24 from 9AM-1PM and closed on December 25.
We'll be open on January 31 from 9AM-1PM (no appointment needed) and closed on January 1.
Enjoy the holiday season - from all of us at the library!
We'll be open by appointment on December 24 from 9AM-1PM and closed on December 25.
We'll be open on January 31 from 9AM-1PM (no appointment needed) and closed on January 1.
Enjoy the holiday season - from all of us at the library!
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Jones Memorial Library has special holiday hours this month.
We'll be open by appointment on December 24 from 9AM-1PM and closed on December 25.
We'll be open on January 31 from 9AM-1PM (no appointment needed) and closed on January 1.
Enjoy the holiday season - from all of us at the library!
We'll be open by appointment on December 24 from 9AM-1PM and closed on December 25.
We'll be open on January 31 from 9AM-1PM (no appointment needed) and closed on January 1.
Enjoy the holiday season - from all of us at the library!
JML is hosting a special holiday-themed event at the end of the month - "Unwrapping History" on December 30.
Learn how to organize your own holiday card collection, and gain inspiration at a special viewing
Registration for this event is required.
Learn how to organize your own holiday card collection, and gain inspiration at a special viewing
Registration for this event is required.
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
JML is hosting a special holiday-themed event at the end of the month - "Unwrapping History" on December 30.
Learn how to organize your own holiday card collection, and gain inspiration at a special viewing
Registration for this event is required.
Learn how to organize your own holiday card collection, and gain inspiration at a special viewing
Registration for this event is required.
Jones Memorial Library has a delayed opening this morning (Tuesday, December 8).
We will open at 10:00 a.m.
We will open at 10:00 a.m.
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Jones Memorial Library has a delayed opening this morning (Tuesday, December 8).
We will open at 10:00 a.m.
We will open at 10:00 a.m.
Due to the snowfall and predicted freezing temperatures overnight, Jones Memorial Library will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The Library will open at 10:00 a.m.
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Due to the snowfall and predicted freezing temperatures overnight, Jones Memorial Library will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The Library will open at 10:00 a.m.
Jones Memorial Library will be open on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
During and after inclement weather, visitors are reminded to exercise caution on sidewalks and in parking areas. A reminder that our digital collections are available 24/7 online at digital.jmlibrary.org
During and after inclement weather, visitors are reminded to exercise caution on sidewalks and in parking areas. A reminder that our digital collections are available 24/7 online at digital.jmlibrary.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Jones Memorial Library will be open on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
During and after inclement weather, visitors are reminded to exercise caution on sidewalks and in parking areas. A reminder that our digital collections are available 24/7 online at digital.jmlibrary.org
During and after inclement weather, visitors are reminded to exercise caution on sidewalks and in parking areas. A reminder that our digital collections are available 24/7 online at digital.jmlibrary.org
Join us tomorrow (Saturday 12/6) at 11AM for a free workshop on using photography to support your family history research!
The workshop is being held in the Reading Room at Jones Memorial Library, 2311 Memorial Avenue. Enter at the corner of Lakeside and Memorial.
The workshop is being held in the Reading Room at Jones Memorial Library, 2311 Memorial Avenue. Enter at the corner of Lakeside and Memorial.
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Join us tomorrow (Saturday 12/6) at 11AM for a free workshop on using photography to support your family history research!
The workshop is being held in the Reading Room at Jones Memorial Library, 2311 Memorial Avenue. Enter at the corner of Lakeside and Memorial.
The workshop is being held in the Reading Room at Jones Memorial Library, 2311 Memorial Avenue. Enter at the corner of Lakeside and Memorial.
Now on our YouTube channel!
Lynchburg's Friends & Families
with R. Chambliss Light, Jr.
Learn about the history of Lynchburg's Quakers. This lecture was recorded on November 12 at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Ix...
Lynchburg's Friends & Families
with R. Chambliss Light, Jr.
Learn about the history of Lynchburg's Quakers. This lecture was recorded on November 12 at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Ix...
Lynchburg's Friends & Families
Recording of a history lecture with R. Chambliss Light, Jr. at Jones Memorial Library. The lecture titled "Lynchburg's Friends & Families" was delivered on November 12, 2025.
In the early to mid…
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December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Now on our YouTube channel!
Lynchburg's Friends & Families
with R. Chambliss Light, Jr.
Learn about the history of Lynchburg's Quakers. This lecture was recorded on November 12 at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Ix...
Lynchburg's Friends & Families
with R. Chambliss Light, Jr.
Learn about the history of Lynchburg's Quakers. This lecture was recorded on November 12 at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Ix...
It's Giving Tuesday!
We hope you consider a gift to Jones Memorial Library. We are a non-profit special library and archive, preserving the family stories and history of the Lynchburg and Central Virginia region. Your gifts help us provide free services, programs, and lectures every year. Thanks!
We hope you consider a gift to Jones Memorial Library. We are a non-profit special library and archive, preserving the family stories and history of the Lynchburg and Central Virginia region. Your gifts help us provide free services, programs, and lectures every year. Thanks!
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It's Giving Tuesday!
We hope you consider a gift to Jones Memorial Library. We are a non-profit special library and archive, preserving the family stories and history of the Lynchburg and Central Virginia region. Your gifts help us provide free services, programs, and lectures every year. Thanks!
We hope you consider a gift to Jones Memorial Library. We are a non-profit special library and archive, preserving the family stories and history of the Lynchburg and Central Virginia region. Your gifts help us provide free services, programs, and lectures every year. Thanks!
Just two days until Giving Tuesday!
We hope you'll consider support Jones Memorial Library with a gift on Tuesday, or any day of the year. Thank you!
We hope you'll consider support Jones Memorial Library with a gift on Tuesday, or any day of the year. Thank you!
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Just two days until Giving Tuesday!
We hope you'll consider support Jones Memorial Library with a gift on Tuesday, or any day of the year. Thank you!
We hope you'll consider support Jones Memorial Library with a gift on Tuesday, or any day of the year. Thank you!
A reminder that Jones Memorial Library is closed today for Thanksgiving. We re-open tomorrow, Friday November 28 at 1PM.
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A reminder that Jones Memorial Library is closed today for Thanksgiving. We re-open tomorrow, Friday November 28 at 1PM.
Jones Memorial Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.
We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Jones Memorial Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.
We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.