Virginia Center
for the Book
Uniting communities of readers, writers, artists, and book lovers through year-round programs and partnership initiatives
NEWS & EVENTS
Event
Block Night Continues on Wednesday, December 6th at the Center
Join us for Block Night on Wednesday, December 06 at 5:30 PM at the Center. Membership is not necessary for Block Night! Everyone interested in the arts and crafts of book/printmaking are welcome to attend.
Event
Hinged Lid Box Construction w/Jane Freeman
Using book board, decorative paper, and book cloth, participants will learn basic box construction and make a 5 x 7 hinged lid box. This durable and sturdy construction both sits on its base and stands upright on a bookshelf; it is perfect for housing mementos, jewelry, ephemera, and more. Participants will explore options for decorating the box and learn how to calculate measurements to make custom size boxes.
Event
2023 Holiday Card Workshop
Join us for an introduction to letterpress as you make 15 simple holiday greeting cards from our movable type. Come with an idea for no more than 20 words, look through our dingbats, or select a preprinted image to create your design. You’ll experience the basics of type composition, get help printing on the press, and leave with the cards you can put to immediate use.
NewsAmerican Visions
Acclaimed historian Edward Ayers discusses his new book “American Visions: The United States 1800-1860.” Here, Ayers explains how “key elements” of American life, politics, and culture “crystallized” between 1800 and …
NewsCreepy Reads for Halloween
Seasonal readings! Had your fill of calmly bobbing for apples? Bored with haunted hayrides? Here are a few book recommendations for the height of spooky season.
NewsA Sneak Peek of Reads and Reveals
Next week’s live auction promises to be a celebration for the books! Learn about featured auction items and the evening’s entertainment.
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 reading recommendations, workshops on bookmaking and letterpress, literacy resources across the Commonwealth, and virtual events throughout the year?
