Only one more week until our special guest lecture about the History of Censorship in Virginia on Wednesday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m.
UVA Librarian for History, Keith Weimer, will share the hidden history of restricted ideas in the Commonwealth, from colonial times to current challenges.
JML is getting ready to present at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference in Richmond. Be sure to attend Session 2: The Archivist Doula.
During presentation prep last week, Archivist Gwen and ED Deb had a lighter moment in front of our stained glass window "History".
The next Lynchburg GLAM event will be at Amherst County Museum on May 14th.
Learn more about this group in the cultural heritage sector at the GLAM webpage: www.jmlibrary.org/events/lynch...
Plus, select job postings at local GLAMs are on the webpage!
READ is a free exhibit at Jones Memorial Library which shares a history of censorship efforts in Lynchburg and Central Virginia between 1660 and 1960.
READ is on display in the Reading Room at JML until August 31. You can view the digital exhibit at www.jmlibrary.org/digital-exhi...
If you missed our workshop on favorite resources at Jones Memorial Library, you can still check out Nancy's slides from "Nancy Knows!"
They are now on our website event page - look under Past Events at the Jones: www.jmlibrary.org/events
A reminder that Jones Memorial Library is open while Lynchburg Public Library renovates! Parking is impacted by the construction, but there are plenty of spaces on either side of the building.
JML is on the 2nd floor at 2311 Memorial Avenue. Enter at the corner with Lakeside and Memorial.
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th!
Use our new Oral History studio and Memory Lab to record memories and stories with your Mom or a favorite mother figure.
Use of the equipment is free and open by appointment five days a week anytime of year at www.jmlibrary.org/Lab
Today at 11:00 a.m. at Jones Memorial Library:
Nancy Knows!
A workshop on essential genealogy resources at JML
with Research Assistant Nancy Weiland
Free and open to the public.
JML is located at 2311 Memorial Avenue, on the second floor above Lynchburg Public Library.
Our March history lecture on Documenting & Restoring Virginia's Houses with architectural historian Travis McDonald is now on our YouTube channel:
youtu.be/IAlBkuIJICU?...
Today at 5PM at Jones Memorial Library:
A Century of Women in Lynchburg Politics: 1920-2020
with Ted Delaney
This history lecture is free and open to the public at 2311 Memorial Avenue, 2nd floor above the Lynchburg Public Library. Parking is available on both sides of the building.
Flyer announcing Nancy Knows! workshop on essential resources in the Jones Memorial Library Collection
It's hard to believe but you know, and Nancy Knows, not everything is on the internet!
That's why JML's research assistant Nancy Weiland is sharing her favorite print resources for genealogy researchers during a workshop on April 11th at 11:00 a.m.
This workshop is free and open to the public.
Mark your calendars for the next local history lecture at Jones Memorial Library! Hear Ted Delaney speak about "A Century of Women in Lynchburg Politics: 1920-2020."
Wednesday, April 8 @ 5:00 p.m.
Jones Memorial Library
2311 Memorial Avenue
(enter at the corner of Lakeside and Memorial)
Hot off the press, it's our April newsletter! The newsletter has info on the free upcoming events and lectures at Jones Memorial Library, your spot for local history and genealogy.
The newsletter is always on our News webpage. Just visit www.jmlibrary.org/news-notes/
The Non-fiction Book Group meets at Westminster Canterbury. Join us on May 27 at 10:30 a.m. when we discuss "The Exceptions" by Kate Zernike.
Discussions are free and open to the public. You can get a copy of the book at Lynchburg Public Library. Read the whole book or just a part of it!
Photo of attendees at Lynchburg GLAM networking and education event at Lynchburg Museum in January 2026
We're building a page full of resources for directors, staff, board members and volunteers at cultural heritage institutions in the Lynchburg area.
www.jmlibrary.org/glam-resourc...
Know a podcast, an association, or a resource that's been helpful? Send the link to us!
Jones Memorial Library is looking forward to the upcoming release of "A Good and Pleasant Company: Lives and Legacies of Central Virginia 1776-2026" Learn about residents who shaped the Hill City from the American Revolution on! Pre-order at
www.lynchburghistoricalfoundation.org/lyh250
Save the date for a special talk on the History of Censorship in Virginia with Keith Weimer at Jones Memorial Library on Wednesday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m.
This lecture is supported by the Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund and the Freedom to Read Foundation.
Jones Memorial Library is closing at 4:00 p.m. today - Friday, March 27, 2026.
We expect to re-open as usual tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Earlier this week JML welcomed students from VA Tech as part of an Experiential Learning Partnership.
Students in interior design are using JML as a case study.
They spent time in the Library working in teams to understand how the space is used and thinking through ways to enhance our space.
The Non-Fiction Book Group meets today at 10:30 a.m. to discuss King: A Life by Jonathan Eig.
Discussions are free and open to the public in the Hume Room at Westminster Canterbury.
We had a busy week at Jones Memorial Library!
Last Saturday we were in Williamsburg to present at the Lemon Symposium with partners from Silent Witnesses and the Legacy Museum. On
Then on Sunday we hosted a Women's History Month talk with the Legacy Museum and Old City Cemetery.
Jones Memorial Library is hosting a special talk for Women's History month offered by the Legacy Museum of African-American History.
Sunday, March 22
3:00 p.m.
with guest speaker The Honorable Tamika Jones
Lynchburg GLAM is an informal networking group for staff and volunteers at galleries, libraries, archives, and museums.
Participation is free and low commitment! Our upcoming events:
Brown Bag Lunch for GLAM Directors on 3/26
Tour at Amherst County Museum & Historical Society on 5/22
Jones Memorial Library, Silent Witnesses, and the Legacy Museum of African-American History will be at the Lemon Symposium at William & Mary this week. If you're there on Saturday, be sure to attend Session 21: "Together Lynchburg Stands, with Courage, Dignity and Joy"
www.wm.edu/sites/lemonp...
Earlier this week our fabulous volunteers Maya and Chuck were back in the stacks, helping to re-configure the shelving for our art collection. Thanks for the helping at Jones Memorial Library!
Save the date for our April lecture with Ted Delaney about A Century of Women in Lynchburg Politics:
Wednesday, April 8
5:00 p.m.
Jones Memorial Library
2311 Memorial Avenue
During renovations at the public library, visitors to JML may also use the Lakeside Avenue entrance lot (by the bus depot).
Thanks to Travis McDonald for his talk yesterday evening at Jones Memorial Library.
Links to the lecture materials are on our events page under Past Events: www.jmlibrary.org/events
Explore more in the Travis McDonald Collection online: digital.jmlibrary.org/s/collection...
It's almost Spring but we're looking ahead to summer camp in June!
Jones Memorial Library will be a host site again this year for the Maier Museum's Summer Museum Camp for High School Students.
To learn more and register, visit maiermuseum.org/camps/
Architectural historian Travis McDonald speaks about the Poplar Forest Restoration Field School and work to document and preserve Virginia homes.
Wednesday, March 11
5:00 p.m
Jones Memorial Library
2311 Memorial Avenue (2nd floor)
The Non-Fiction Book Group meets on Wednesday, March 28 at 10AM in the Hume Room at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg. We'll be discussing "King: A Life" by Jonathan Eig.
The group is free and open to all. You can request a copy of the book at LPL.