Video at #jazzinthestacks, Jay Baxter & J.A.M. sang “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James, later reinterpreted by Beyoncé for the Movie Soundtrack 'Cadillac Records'.
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Come. Discover the Wonder Within You: https://t.co/0MJouFvzQa
Join us for another safe and exciting season of Jazz in the Stacks, the Petersburg Public Library’s popular live music concert series.
Concerts take place on the second Friday of each month from April through September, beginning at 6:00 PM, at the Petersburg Public Library!
You are Invited: February 28, 2026
Join us for the Black Author Expo 2026, featuring award-winning authors Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford, a mother and son duo whose work centers Black history, resilience, and imagination.
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Melba Moore is coming to the Petersburg Public Library. If you are not familiar with her, she is a Tony Award winning Broadway star and Grammy nominated recording artist whose career helped shape R&B and soul music. Known for hits like “This Is It” and “Love’s Comin’ At Cha,”...
The Petersburg Public Library will close early at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
We will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Normal business hours resume Friday, January 2, 2026.
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PETERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY will close early at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 12/24/25. The Library will be closed Thursday, 12/25/25, and Friday, 12/26/25. Normal business hours resume Saturday, 12/27/25.
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Here is your 'Snow is Coming' Checklist to stay safe and cozy:
1. Batteries for flashlights
2. Snacks and warm drinks
3. A book from PETERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
4. Check your local weather channels for updates on closures
Winter weather is on the way. Stay safe! #petersburgva
We are closed for Thanksgiving, but our gratitude is wide open.
Today we are thankful for you, our readers, families, and supporters who make the Petersburg Public Library feel like home.
As you rest and recharge, tell us below: What are you grateful for this year?