Virginia Library Association

Lesa Cline-Ransome accepts the Cardinal Cup Award - “Libraries are the great equalizer”

02.10.2025 15:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

@mychal3ts.bsky.social finally publicly sharing that he is the new host of Reading Rainbow! “This might be the first time I’ve been able to say that out loud… to someone other than my mom!” 📚📚🌈

02.10.2025 14:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We can’t wait to see our favorite SCBWI authors in the exhibit hall and tomorrow at 4 p.m.!

01.10.2025 15:47 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Greetings from Richmond! #vla2025

01.10.2025 00:59 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Officially en route to #VLA2025 from LGA airport. The journey from my door to the conference center should take 5 hours. In other words, likely two hours less than anyone driving there on 95 from NoVA

30.09.2025 18:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hi all! This is Vanessa, the communications and member engagement manager. I am liveblogging the Virginia Library Association annual conference here! Join by using #VLA2025

30.09.2025 18:04 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The 2025 VIVA Member Meeting is coming up soon! 🎉

📅 Thursday, Oct 2 | 4–6 PM
📍 Richmond Marriott, Salon 4 (at VLA Conference)

Don’t miss updates on VIVA initiatives, vendor highlights, raffle prizes, and the latest swag.
Details 👉 vivalib.org/va/2025Membe...

17.09.2025 19:09 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Virginia Library Association 2025 Honorary Life Membership: Lisa Varga. - Whereas, Lisa Varga has faithfully served the Virginia Library Association as Executive Director since 2010; - Whereas, Lisa Varga has elevated the Association to its highest membership rates; institutional participation; and conference attendance; - Whereas, Lisa Varga effectively advocated for Virginia libraries through Freedom to Read and First Amendment threats; - Whereas, Lisa Varga has guided the Association to be more diverse, inclusive, and equitable; - Whereas, Lisa Varga has provided support, mentorship, and collaboration locally, regionally, and nationally; - Therefore, we proclaim Lisa Varga as an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Virginia Library Association as we wish her well in performing the same for the American Library Association. Presented April 3, 2025 by Vivian Washington, 2025 President. VLA, Virginia Library Association.

PPA is incredibly proud of our team's leader Lisa Varga for her recognition by the Virginia Library Association!

Lisa, a longtime leader and champion for libraries in Virginia, was awarded Lifetime Membership of VLA in April and will be honored at the upcoming VLA conference. Congratulations, Lisa!

17.09.2025 15:35 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

The Virginia Library Association is excited to announce that Dr. Jennifer Scott Brown has been named Executive Director of the association. She will begin her role on September 15. #virginialibraries #vla bit.ly/3UIALUR

26.08.2025 16:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

In the bookshop this morning:

PARENTS: “Okay, we’re leaving now.”

CHILD: *pulls another book from the shelf and sits down *

CHILD: “Then I guess this is goodbye.”

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