On Wednesday, March 25 at 6:00 PM, join Rockbridge Historical Society`s complementary series Revolutionary Books, 1776-2026. This discussion will take place in the Piovano Room at Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington.

As the next selection in our series, with authors, topics, and themes spanning the 18th-21st centuries, we`ll gather to talk through Walter Isaacson’s newly-published "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written." Pithy and punchy in a sleek 76 pages (and arriving just in time for the semiquincentennial anniversary of The Declaration of Independence). ...

We`re looking for a Youth Program Specialist in Lexington!

This position is full-time, 36 hours per week and includes benefits of Virginia Retirement System (VRS), eligible for Health Savings Account (HSA) and paid time off (PTO). Starting Hourly Rate: $22.44 – $24.57 per hour. Schedule may vary, but will include a combination of day, evening and/or weekend hours.

What does the job look like?

The Youth Services Specialist (YPS) plans and conducts programs for youth ages 0-17, which includes story time for ages 0-5 and after-school programs for children and teens. The YPS reports to the Youth Services System Manager and coordinates with branch managers to plan programs system-wide. This position also includes shifts on the service desk.

Requirements:

A successful candidate will…
• Have a Bachelor’s degree
• Have experience working with children of all ages and families
• Have a familiarity with young adult and children’s literature
• Have a knowledge of early literacy skills
• Have a mastery of Canva design software and strong computer skills
• Have the ability to plan and organize programs in advance
• Have a desire to keep up with what interests children and teens
• Have a sense of playfulness, and the ability to enjoy children of all ages

Candidates must email resume and references to cejones@rrlib.net to be considered.

More information about the position and our online job application is available at https://www.rrlib.net/jobs/. ...

Our digital library is always open!

Use your library card to access job, skill, and learning resources, as well as ebooks, magazines, and more 📱

#onlineresources #libraryresources ...

You can access wifi from the outside of your library whenever you need it!

On your personal device, connect to RRLGuest. No password required. ...

Honor Women`s History Month by discovering our digital collection on Libby, showcasing outstanding literature written by or about trailblazing women! ...

We`re looking for a Youth Program Specialist in Lexington!

This position is full-time, 36 hours per week and includes benefits of Virginia Retirement System (VRS), eligible for Health Savings Account (HSA) and paid time off (PTO). Starting Hourly Rate: $22.44 – $24.57 per hour. Schedule may vary, but will include a combination of day, evening and/or weekend hours.

What does the job look like?

The Youth Services Specialist (YPS) plans and conducts programs for youth ages 0-17, which includes story time for ages 0-5 and after-school programs for children and teens. The YPS reports to the Youth Services System Manager and coordinates with branch managers to plan programs system-wide. This position also includes shifts on the service desk.

Requirements:

A successful candidate will…
• Have a Bachelor’s degree
• Have experience working with children of all ages and families
• Have a familiarity with young adult and children’s literature
• Have a knowledge of early literacy skills
• Have a mastery of Canva design software and strong computer skills
• Have the ability to plan and organize programs in advance
• Have a desire to keep up with what interests children and teens
• Have a sense of playfulness, and the ability to enjoy children of all ages

Candidates must email resume and references to cejones@rrlib.net to be considered.

More information about the position and our online job application is available at https://www.rrlib.net/jobs/. ...

Interested in learning more about your family history? Try one of our genealogy resources!

AncestryLibrary Edition is available for use inside the library, and delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more from countries all over the world!

HeritageQuest offers more than 4.4 billion records, it delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.

Find obituaries and more with NewsBank. Browse past issues of The News-Gazette, and other newspapers across the United States, to find local information related to your family.

Visit www.rrlib.net to get access to these genealogy resources! ...

Take advantage of our Let`s Go activity kits to get outside and get some fresh air!

Choose from bocce, ring toss, or croquet games the whole family can enjoy.

Check out a kit from our Buena Vista branch or place a hold online for pick up at your library! ...