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College Applications: where to begin
Join Madeline Casper of Beyond the Letter College Advising for an interactive presentation about navigating the college application process. Topics include grade level goal setting, application deadlines, the timeline and process for financial aid applications and the importance of staying true to yourself in essays.
At Nelson, Gordon, Northside, & Greene libraries October & November
Food, No Fines Food Drive November 9-21st 2026
While JMRL no longer has fines we still have friends and neighbors in need. Bring items to any JMRL branch to give your support.
Learn more on the JMRL blog.
Inkling call for submissions!
All library users ages 11-18 who reside in JMRL's service area are invited to submit works to JMRL's 3rd annual teen creative arts magazine: Inkling. Please check guidelines and more information on the Inkling page.
The submission form opens Monday September 14th, 2026. Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 5pm.
Contact teens@jmrl.org with questions. Please note: this form and submissions may be a matter of public record under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Storytime with the Charlottesville Ballet
Experience The Nutcracker whole new way during an interactive dance class and storytime featuring professional dancers from the Charlottesville Ballet.
Register for these special programs in October or November. Best for children ages 2 to 8 with a caregiver.
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.
- “When humans do something wrong, they generally face consequences. Even when our wrongdoing goes undetected by another—a parent, a spouse, an institution, law enforcement—we tend to experience guilt, shame, or regret. Only a psychopath lives life free of…
- Food, Not Fines!
- Fall Season Passes for the American Shakespeare Center