A new digitization project is opening access to documents that tell the story of the 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in. With support from the National...
5 months ago

The Alexandria Library has earned the Gold Standard of Excellence from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association. The award is the organization's...
2 months ago

Bibliotheca Alexandrina, research institution in Alexandria, Egypt, that took its inspiration from the Library of Alexandria of Classical times.
1 week ago

Although there is still a lot of work to be done, plans for what the new proposed Douglas County Library could look like have been revealed.
2 months ago

Where to find a Little Free Library in Northern Virginia. Sharing boxes allow you to take, borrow, and exchange books. Little Free Libraries.
7 months ago

The Friends of the Barrett Library will hold their annual Fall Book Sale on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Come browse a great selection of...
1 month ago

Legend says that Julius Caesar accidentally burned the Library of Alexandria in 48 B.C.E., but historians think the institute slowly declined over centuries.
4 months ago

Hispanic Heritage Month just returned to Alexandria, and here's how to celebrate. Live music, author discussions and book readings are just a few of the...
4 months ago

Vivlion's fixed-pair Alexandria library is engineered to support a wide range of applications, including gene function studies, disease modeling,...
1 month ago

Alexandria Library is once again hosting the Black Family Reunion event Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The purpose of the event, as The Zebra...
5 months ago