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Just compare the literacy levels from generations back. How many people acknowledged a census with a mark, or acknowledged the census-taker was spelling their name for them?
April 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This too! bsky.app/profile/jmrl...
We're saving the date to attend the 3rd Annual Charlottesville Zine Fest this fall at the JMRL: www.charlottesvillezinefest.org
Charlottesville Zine Fest
Saturday, October 18, 2025
at JMRL Central Library
www.charlottesvillezinefest.org
July 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We're saving the date to attend the 3rd Annual Charlottesville Zine Fest this fall at the JMRL: www.charlottesvillezinefest.org
JMRL has been great about fulfilling my requests.
I don't have a good understanding of the behind-the-scenes workings of libraries, but mine keeps buying the books that I request, and my librarian friends have told me that I should keep doing that.
December 23, 2024 at 1:12 AM
JMRL has been great about fulfilling my requests.
September 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Currently in the very very long line to get into the JMRL book sale, which is a very heartening line to stand in
April 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Currently in the very very long line to get into the JMRL book sale, which is a very heartening line to stand in
The book about this is Mariana Mazzucato’s “The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies,” published last year. JMRL has it. Recommended! I just read it a few months ago.
December 9, 2024 at 1:22 PM
The book about this is Mariana Mazzucato’s “The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies,” published last year. JMRL has it. Recommended! I just read it a few months ago.
JMRL removes overdue fines starting this summer
JMRL removes overdue fines starting this summer
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Got a book you checked out from the library and forgot to return it? Some good news: Starting July 1, overdue fines will be eliminated
www.cbs19news.com
June 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
JMRL removes overdue fines starting this summer
The Bob Good Memorial Bonfire (previously known as the downtown branch of the JMRL).
October 25, 2024 at 8:54 AM
The Bob Good Memorial Bonfire (previously known as the downtown branch of the JMRL).
Next Sunday! #SolidaritySeptember #WorkersOverBillionaires
September 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Next Sunday! #SolidaritySeptember #WorkersOverBillionaires
Join Charlottesville area legislators at JMRL Central Library for a town hall on Sun., March 9, at 1pm! Hear about outcomes from the 2025 legislative session, what comes next, and voice your thoughts. RSVP: delegatecallsen.com/mar9-townhall
March 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Join Charlottesville area legislators at JMRL Central Library for a town hall on Sun., March 9, at 1pm! Hear about outcomes from the 2025 legislative session, what comes next, and voice your thoughts. RSVP: delegatecallsen.com/mar9-townhall
I think JMRL has gone fee free for all patrons (or will be soon!)
May 2, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I think JMRL has gone fee free for all patrons (or will be soon!)
January 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
#Cville folks - come out for the JMRL Friends Used Book Sale member presale tonight, 5-7. Not a member? [Why not?] You can join at the door. Or come to the sale April 4-12, 10am to 7pm each day. Proceeds support JMRL's entire public programming budget.
jmrlfriends.org/booksale
jmrlfriends.org/booksale
Friends of JMRL
jmrlfriends.org
April 3, 2026 at 6:33 PM
#Cville folks - come out for the JMRL Friends Used Book Sale member presale tonight, 5-7. Not a member? [Why not?] You can join at the door. Or come to the sale April 4-12, 10am to 7pm each day. Proceeds support JMRL's entire public programming budget.
jmrlfriends.org/booksale
jmrlfriends.org/booksale
Another great way to help out the food banks and get a little something (or a lot of something if you’re like me 🫣) in return!
October 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Another great way to help out the food banks and get a little something (or a lot of something if you’re like me 🫣) in return!
Had enough Kanopy credits to get the whole lecture series on Game Theory: www.kanopy.com/en/jmrl/vide...
July 27, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Had enough Kanopy credits to get the whole lecture series on Game Theory: www.kanopy.com/en/jmrl/vide...
I wish I could get ebooks from UVA library but I don't think that's an option. I certainly miss my NYC library card. JMRL is nice but doesn't have nearly as much to select from.
September 23, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I wish I could get ebooks from UVA library but I don't think that's an option. I certainly miss my NYC library card. JMRL is nice but doesn't have nearly as much to select from.
June 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Don’t worry! The city and the county are each going to give substantial funding to JMRL for renovations on the central library in FY29 (it’s in the CIPs).
September 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Don’t worry! The city and the county are each going to give substantial funding to JMRL for renovations on the central library in FY29 (it’s in the CIPs).
Next Saturday! First the new Carver Inn Historical Marker on Preston Avenue will be unveiled, and then Lorenzo Dickerson will screen his new film, “Carver Inn, Charlottesville VA,” at JMRL. jmrl.org/calendar?dat...
March 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Next Saturday! First the new Carver Inn Historical Marker on Preston Avenue will be unveiled, and then Lorenzo Dickerson will screen his new film, “Carver Inn, Charlottesville VA,” at JMRL. jmrl.org/calendar?dat...
I do this all the time and JMRL never says no.
If you want to read a book and your library doesn’t have it, it is truly a massive favor to an author to request that the library acquire it. It really and truly is
July 24, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I do this all the time and JMRL never says no.
can confirm that the only time I've been rejected by the UVA Library or JMRL is when they can't find the title to buy or already own the book, and I've requested a LOT of books
HOT LIBRARY INTEL: you can ask your library to purchase specific titles for their collection, usually right through the library's website.
Librarians can't know every single new title, nor can they mind-read what their patrons might want to check out. Give it a shot!
Librarians can't know every single new title, nor can they mind-read what their patrons might want to check out. Give it a shot!
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
can confirm that the only time I've been rejected by the UVA Library or JMRL is when they can't find the title to buy or already own the book, and I've requested a LOT of books
I’ve served on an Albemarle board since 2019. I have vanishingly little spare time in life (work, kids, the usual), but the monthly meetings and light email traffic have never been a burden. Previously I served on the JMRL board—same deal. High-impact, a reasonable commitment. Recommended highly.
November 10, 2024 at 2:29 PM
I’ve served on an Albemarle board since 2019. I have vanishingly little spare time in life (work, kids, the usual), but the monthly meetings and light email traffic have never been a burden. Previously I served on the JMRL board—same deal. High-impact, a reasonable commitment. Recommended highly.
I also got to see the great art that is on display from our ACPS students!
And, did you know, even if you are a part-time employee of JMRL you still get benefits like health insurance and retirement?! That’s amazing. I love our library system so much.
And, did you know, even if you are a part-time employee of JMRL you still get benefits like health insurance and retirement?! That’s amazing. I love our library system so much.
April 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I also got to see the great art that is on display from our ACPS students!
And, did you know, even if you are a part-time employee of JMRL you still get benefits like health insurance and retirement?! That’s amazing. I love our library system so much.
And, did you know, even if you are a part-time employee of JMRL you still get benefits like health insurance and retirement?! That’s amazing. I love our library system so much.