Discover the inspiring story of Virginia Lee, the Roanoke librarian who courageously fought to preserve Black literature against all odds.

While America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, Roanoke is remembering Virginia Lee, a librarian whose protection of Black literature helped sustain Roanoke’s community through segregation and beyond.

The library opened in 1921 with the largest collection of Black History in Roanoke.

Many people go to the library to read or hear stories, but this library has its own.