Virginia Center for the Book
Uniting communities of readers, writers, artists, and book lovers through year-round programs and partnerships.
News and Events
EventRappahannock Reads: Container Gardening and Beyond, Plants That Grow Well Together
Join the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners to learn which plants grow well when planted together in container gardens. Supported in part by a Virginia Humanities grant. More Rappahannock Reads …
Event2026 Cider Festival
Join us for our second annual Cider Festival! Explore how apples and cider helped shape the culture of the Valley of Virginia through historical interpretation and modern-day cider tastings. The …
NewsLt. Governor & Virginia Humanities Launch Student Poetry Contest
!! Updated: The submission deadline has been extended to Monday November 23, 2026 !! RICHMOND, VA — Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi today announced the launch of the Lieutenant Governor of …
EventRappahannock Reads: Backyard Composting 101
Presented by the R-Board and Central Rappahannock Extension Master Gardeners. Learn more about Rappahannock Reads events.
EventRappahannock Reads: Hands-on Gardening Workshops for Children
Learn to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the library garden. Grades K-6 with a caregiver. Presented by the Central Rappahannock Extension Master Gardeners. Call 540-372-1144, x7535 to register. Learn …
Working across the Commonwealth to unite communities of readers, writers, artists, and book lovers.
We provide year-round programs and partnership initiatives. The Center recognizes the enduring power of literature, storytelling, and the book arts to engage in public dialogue and promote intercultural understanding.
Our Work
Did you know that the Virginia Center for the Book offers year-round events, literacy resources across the Commonwealth, and virtual events?
