“For Gertrude, summer erupted. She could hear it rustling and rocking along, every inch of the block a blast of color or noise or movement, the grass hollering and the bugs screeching. Every pale leaf waving about.” Gertrude, is one of several unique individuals in Hibbing native Kathleen Novak’s Rare Birds. While she is aware [...]
Winter Reading 2019: Curl Up with a Good Book Winter is here, and with it the Virginia Public Library Winter Reading Challenge! This year, our Winter Reading Challenge includes people of all ages - from infants to 100 year-olds! All you have to do is read books between January 1st and March 2nd to [...]
Come to the library at noon on Thursday, December 13, for an enjoyable afternoon of holiday music! Zachary Scot Johnson is a nationally touring singer/songwriter who has performed with everyone from Donovan to Kevin Costner to Rosanne Cash. Zach's hit YouTube channel, thesongadayproject, has over 2,000 consecutive days of recordings-over six years without a missed [...]
You’ve lived here your entire life. You know your community. There is nothing that could happen that would shock you. Or is there? In Laurentian Divide¸ the second volume of her Northern Trilogy, Sarah Stonich reassembles characters that endeared Vacationland to so many readers: retired union minor and widower Alpo Lahti is about to wed [...]
Did you know that your library offers a variety of apps that can help maximize your library experience? From requesting items, to keeping track of what you've read - these apps can help you to have a great experience at your library! All of these apps are free for use - and any e-books and [...]
Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and fun at our Fall Storytimes! Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5, along with their adults. We will listen to stories, dance to songs, and make crafts to take home, plus other fun activities! We have some special events to look out for with our scheduled storytimes. Our [...]
That's right! The Friends of the Virginia Public Library Book Sale is back! Here's what you need to know about this event: When is the Fall Book Sale? September 26 - September 28; from when the library opens until an hour before the library closes. Friends of the Library members get early access to the [...]
Hello and Welcome to Summer Reading 2018! Summer is here, and with it the Virginia Public Library Summer Reading Program! From May 29th to August 3rd, we have free events and activities at the library for anyone who wants to have fun. Children from infants to 12th graders can sign up! All you have to [...]
Summer is upon us and, with it, the children's Summer Reading Program, where children are encouraged to maintain and improve their reading skills and invited to participate in fun library events. In the midst of all the children's events, we have squeezed in one that is adult friendly. Patricia McConnell, PhD. Patricia McConnell, [...]
Summer Reading 2018 - Reading Takes You Everywhere That's right! Summer Reading is just around the corner. We will soon have a host of new events, prizes, and books to look forward to! While we wait for our official Summer Reading brochures and school visits, here are some essential dates for you to know - [...]