Jones Memorial Library

Jones Memorial Library Jones Memorial Library specializes in genealogy and local history.

Mark your calendar for this Wednesday at 5pm and come hear about the origins of Virginia Baptist Hospital's nursing scho...
09/06/2026

Mark your calendar for this Wednesday at 5pm and come hear about the origins of Virginia Baptist Hospital's nursing school.

The Jones Reading Room
2311 Memorial Avenue
(2nd floor above Lynchburg Public Library)

Please note that parking is limited during renovation of the public library.

The Jones is closed today, Saturday 9/5 in observance of Labor Day.Remember that you can access our digital collections ...
09/05/2026

The Jones is closed today, Saturday 9/5 in observance of Labor Day.

Remember that you can access our digital collections 24/7 at www.jmlibrary.org

Only a few weeks left to see the Archives are Revolutionary display in our Reading Room! View historical maps, books, ph...
09/04/2026

Only a few weeks left to see the Archives are Revolutionary display in our Reading Room!

View historical maps, books, photos, and objects from our collection, and discover the people living in Central Virginia 250 years ago - plus learn how Virginians celebrated past anniversaries of the American Revolution.

Mark your calendar: the exhibit wraps up September 19.

The John D. Owen Jr. History Lecture series resumes at The Jones this month!Join us on Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00 p....
09/03/2026

The John D. Owen Jr. History Lecture series resumes at The Jones this month!

Join us on Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m. to learn about the first nursing class at Virginia Baptist Hospital.

Lectures are always free and open to the public at The Jones.

We're located at the corner of Memorial and Lakeside - on the second floor above the Lynchburg Public Library. The Jones is open during the public library's renovation. Please note that parking may be limited - visitors may park on both sides of the library lot.

We loved hosting a visit by Randolph College's Introduction to Public History class at The Jones yesterday.Students had ...
09/02/2026

We loved hosting a visit by Randolph College's Introduction to Public History class at The Jones yesterday.

Students had an introduction to the archive and learned about the materials that we preserve.

Archivist Gwen also enjoyed sharing the original campus landscape plans for Mary's Garden, which are held in the Jones' Lynchburg Architectural Archive collection.

Thanks for visiting!

The Jones will be closed this Saturday in observance of Labor Day. You can access our digital collections even when we'...
09/01/2026

The Jones will be closed this Saturday in observance of Labor Day. You can access our digital collections even when we're closed - just visit www.jmlibrary.org or digital.jmlibrary.org

Our Archivist, Gwen, is great at caring for The Jones collections are for viewing our holdings with a fresh perspective!...
08/30/2026

Our Archivist, Gwen, is great at caring for The Jones collections are for viewing our holdings with a fresh perspective!

In the process of reorganizing and describing our extensive collection of architectural drawings, Gwen snapped this overhead shot of oversized materials in bundles, rolls, and tubes.

Join us in October for the next Non-Fiction Book Group discussion.On Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. we'll discuss R...
08/29/2026

Join us in October for the next Non-Fiction Book Group discussion.

On Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. we'll discuss Rhys Isaac's The Transformation of Virginia.

Discussions are always free and open to all, at the Hume Room at Westminster Canterbury.

Did you know you can book a private tour of our stacks and collections? We'll pull materials that relate to your club or...
08/28/2026

Did you know you can book a private tour of our stacks and collections? We'll pull materials that relate to your club or organization and show you what happens behind the scenes in the Archive!

Yesterday we hosted a visit from the First Unitarian Church Unitarian Universalists. The visit gave us a chance to highlight some of the books, Pamphlet Files, Family Files, and Manuscripts related to the church which we hold in our collection.

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2311 Memorial Avenue
Lynchburg, VA
24501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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