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Jonathan Austin brings his unique brand of magic that will leave you astonished, staggered, and helplessly laughing. Join us for events in June and July.
To promote healthy living choose from six different kits available; read about the Health Kits and then visit the catalog to place a hold on one today.
Learn more about JMRL's Library of Things today!
The JMRL Summer Reading Challenge gets kids, teens and adults reading, moving and trying new things—earning points for each challenge completed, and prizes for earning 10, 20, and 30 points.
Help celebrate at a kickoff event. Learn more on the Challenges page.
Track your progress on Beanstack. Download a pdf of the 2022 Challenges sheet.
Find virtual storytimes, boredom busters, and more on the JMRL YouTube Channel. And don't forget to follow JMRL on Facebook for more virtual content.
Upcoming Programs
On the Same Page Podcast
JMRL Blog
- “If people had true knowledge of the world perhaps they would not take up arms and so perhaps he could be an aggregator of information from distant places and then the world would be a more peaceful place.”
- “All I’ve done is give you a book,” she said. “You have to have the courage to learn what’s inside it.”
- “Why, to get the things I want badly enough, I’d do anything, hurt anybody, throw anything away.”
Library Branches
JMRL serves the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. There are eight library buildings, the Bookmobile, and a digital library that can be accessed from anywhere.