Gallery Walk: From Williamsburg to Wills's Creek: The Fry-Jefferson Map
of Virginia
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Time: Noon-12:45 PM
Place: Exhibition Gallery
RSVP by calling 804-692-3592 by Friday, March 6, 2009
Join exhibition curator and map specialist Cassandra Farrell for an
in-depth tour of the Library of Virginia's exhibition focusing on the
various states and derivatives of the Fry-Jefferson Map of 1755. Space
is limited.
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Very Valentine
Friday, March 20, 2009
Time: Noon-1:00 PM
Place: Conference Rooms, FREE EVENT
Adriana Trigiani will discuss and sign her latest book, a contemporary
family saga about the Angelini Shoe Company, makers of custom wedding
shoes since 1903 and one of the last family businesses in Greenwich
Village. On the brink of financial ruin, the company turns to
33-year-old Valentine Roncalli, the talented but unsuspecting
apprentice, to bring her family's old-world craftsmanship into the 21st
century.
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Annual Alan M. and Nathalie P. Voorhees Lecture Series
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Place: Lecture Hall, FREE EVENT
Marianne McKee and Luke Vavra will discuss the creation and correction
of the first official state map of Virginia (1827/1859) and its use
during the Civil War. Several maps will be on display for the day
including the Library's 1827 state map of Virginia and copperplates.
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David Poyer and Lenore Hart: A Writing Couple Discuss Their Recent Books
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Time: Noon-1:00 PM
Place: Conference Rooms, FREE EVENT
Writing couple Lenore Hart and David Poyer will visit us to discuss
their latest novels and the (sometimes stressful) life of a writing
couple. Hart is the author of five novels, the latest of which is Becky:
The Life and Loves of Becky Thatcher, a retelling of the Tom Sawyer/Huck
Finn story from Becky's point of view. David Poyer is the author of the
Dan Lenson Navy and Marine Corps novels, among others. He'll talk about
The Weapon, the 11th book in his Dan Lenson series, an action adventure
novel set in the Persian Gulf. A book signing will follow the talk.
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2009 Virginia Women in History: Program and Reception
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Place: Lecture Hall, FREE EVENT
Join the Library of Virginia as it recognizes eight outstanding Virginia
women-past and present-who have made important contributions to
Virginia, the nation, and the world. A reception follows the program.
FREE but reservations required. Seating is limited. Call 804-692-3900 by
March 20 to RSVP.
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Tameka B. Hobbs
Program & Education Coordinator
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000
804.371.2126 - office
804.692.3814 - fax
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