Petersburg Public Library, Petersburg, VA

Petersburg Public Library, Petersburg, VA Come. Discover the wonder within you.

06/11/2026

Celebrate National Black Music Month with The Art of Black Sound, a June 2026 art exhibit by local artist Jonae Archer at the Petersburg Public Library, inspired by the influence and expression of Black music and culture.

Visit our Art Gallery at the Petersburg Public Library every month.
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06/11/2026

Come. Discover the Wonder Within You. at the Petersburg Public Library. The Goalie Game Workshop with Home Depot was proof that you can do anything that you set your mind to!
Keep reading and trying new things!
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Summer Reading Program 2026: Prizes are waiting!
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06/04/2026

Are you locked in for Summer Reading 2026?
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Read more Books and Eat healthy all summer long!
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06/04/2026

Mark your calendars for Petersburg Public Library's popular live music concert series, Jazz in the Stacks!

Join us on the second Friday of each month from April through September at the Petersburg Public Library Conference & Event Center. Enjoy an evening of live music, great company, and unforgettable performances.

Upcoming Concerts:
• Friday, June 12 – Sounds Funny Band
• Friday, July 10 – Kozy Cats Band
• Friday, August 14 – Soul Unlimited Band
• Friday, September 11 – Rodney Stith

Location:
Petersburg Public Library
201 W. Washington St.
Petersburg, VA 23803

Doors open at 6pm!
Admission is free and open to the public.

Food and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

For the comfort and safety of our guests, security will be present at each concert to help ensure a welcoming and enjoyable environment for everyone
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06/03/2026

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month.
Let's discuss the benefits of reading for your brain!

Busy schedule? Reading doesn't have to mean sitting down with a 300-page book. You can explore audiobooks, eBooks, and quick reads through the Petersburg Public Library. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, there's a story or new skill waiting for you.

Visit the Petersburg Public Library to check out books on brain health, memory, healthy aging, caregiving, and more.
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Come. Discover the wonder within you.Receive prizes for reading this summer!The Petersburg Public Library's 2026 Summer ...
06/02/2026

Come. Discover the wonder within you.

Receive prizes for reading this summer!

The Petersburg Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program encourages children and teens to read at least 30 minutes each day, track their reading time, and complete age-appropriate reading activities throughout the summer.

Participants can log their reading through the Beanstack website or use a paper reading log available from the Children's Department.

Prize opportunities include Busy Boards, Squishmallows, 3D-printed creations, travel duffle bags, and more.

Important Dates:
• June 30 – Deadline for entry into the first prize drawing
• July 1 – First Grand Prize Drawing
• July 30 – Deadline for entry into the final prize drawing
• July 31 – Final Grand Prize Drawing

Reading during the summer helps prevent learning loss, strengthen reading skills, expand vocabulary, encourage imagination, and build confidence.

Visit the Children's Department at the Petersburg Public Library to learn more and get started.
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05/20/2026

Check on your strong friends this month. Mental Health is Important!
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05/15/2026

The Fam Band Covers "Can’t Believe It" by
T-Pain at the May Jazz in the Stacks 2026
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Concerts take place on the second Friday of each month from April through September, beginning at 6:00 PM, at the Petersburg Public Library Conference & Event Center.

Up Next:

• Friday, June 12 – Sounds Funny Band
• Friday, July 10 – Kozy Cats Band
• Friday, August 14 – Soul Unlimited Band
• Friday, September 11 – Rodney Stith

Location:
Petersburg Public Library
201 W. Washington St.
Petersburg, VA 23803

Doors open at 6pm!
Admission is free and open to the public.

Food and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

For the comfort and safety of our guests, security will be present at each concert to help ensure a welcoming and enjoyable environment for everyone.
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Corey El Carl Lester-El Friday for the Arts Petersburg Visit Petersburg VA

Address

201 W Washington Street
Petersburg, VA
23803

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18047332387

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