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Don’t miss the annual summer reading kickoffs!
Fun activities to get you and your family pumped for another great summer.
Read about the schedules and happenings at each branch.
Whether you are in the library or out and about, the New York Times is available in JMRL's Digital Library.
Looking for a new hobby or fitness activity to add to your exercise routine?
JMRL's Library of Things is a collection of crafts, fitness equipment, experiences and more that you can check out with your library card.
Visit your local branch or read more about the Library of Things.
Unearth a Story...
at your library this summer! Register for JMRL's Summer Reading Challenges starting May 26 and receive a free, limited edition tote bag.
Participants of all ages can win prizes by logging minutes read from June 1st to August 8th.
Check out what is offered in Special Collections
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System has combined holdings of over 400,000 items.
There are several distinct collections within the library system along with important partnerships with local historical societies.
Library Branches
JMRL serves the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. There are eight library locations, the Bookmobile, and a Digital Library that can be accessed from anywhere.
- “And then you find that you have no years left. You have days. That is the prize: to realize, at the end, that every minute was worth fighting for with every ounce of blood and fire.”
- “I don’t think it really matters whether you know a lot about books or not. That said, I don’t know that much myself. But I think what matters far more with a book is how it affects you.”
- The 2026 Summer Reading Kickoff Lineup is Here!