Library Resources for Veterans & Military Families

HCPL would like to thank and welcome veterans, service members, and their families to the library. HCPL provides access to several resources, including VetNow, JobNow, and Tutor.com, for those seeking help with veteran benefits, career support, academic assistance, and more. If you haven't already, stop by your closest library location to sign-up for a library card and start exploring all that is available to you. Additionally, this November we look forward to hosting programs that honor veteran history and experiences. Read on for further details about upcoming programs, resources, and related titles from our collection.

PROGRAMS

Veteran’s History with the Library of Virginia: Volunteer Transcribe-a-thon

• Wednesday, November 6, 6-8PM at Tuckahoe
• Thursday, November 7, 6-8PM at Fairfield
• Tuesday, November 12, 6-8PM at Twin Hickory
  • Earn volunteer hours and recognize Virginia’s contributions to World War II by transcribing World War II separation notices and other historical documents. Help us make these records more searchable and useful for researchers now and in the future. Registration is required for students who need access to a library computer. Students who bring their own laptops do not need to register. Tablets and phones are not encouraged.

Faces of Freedom

• Saturday, November 16, 2-3PM at Glen Allen
  • Hear stories of joy and sorrow, prosperity and sacrifice, from diverse Richmonders who served. This program highlights the stories of veterans of many conflicts -- from world wars to current times. Presented by The Valentine Museum.

RESOURCES

Visit our Research and Learning page to explore a full list of databases. Access to all platforms is free with a library card.

• VetNow
  • VetNow supports veterans and their families as they navigate benefits, career transitions, and education. Connect with a live job coach, tutor, or benefits expert!

• JobNow
  • JobNow supports users in every step of the job search process. Explore careers that match your interests, submit your resume for feedback, connect with a live interview or job coach, and more.

• Tutor.com
  • Tutor.com provides resources for K-12 and early college-level learners as well as career seekers. Access homework help, live tutoring, practice tests, and more, for free!

COLLECTION

Explore stories about veterans, service members, and military families in the library’s collection. 

KIDS

• A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth by Christina Soontornvat (also available on Hoopla)
• Boyogi: How a Wounded Family Learned to Heal by David Barclay Moore
• Celebrate Veterans Day by Melissa Ferguson (also available on Hoopla)
• Ginny Off the Map by Caroline Hickey
• Heroism Begins with Her: Inspiring Stories of Bold, Brave, and Gutsy Women in the U.S. Military by Winifred Conkling
• Parents Here and There: A Kid’s Guide to Deployment by Marie-Therese Miller
• Project Mercury by Ronald L. Smith
• Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskeegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist by Barbara Binns (also available on Hoopla)
• We Also Served: True Stories of Brave Animals in the Military and Other Heroic Tales by Erin McGill (also available on Hoopla)
• Wolf Hollow: A Novel by Lauren Wolk

TEENS

• Allies by Alan Gratz (also available on Hoopla)
• Captured: An American Prisoner of War in North Vietnam by Alvin Townley (also available on Hoopla)
• The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson
• Horace Pippin: Painter and Decorated Soldier by Samuel Willard Crompton
• Men of the 65^th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War by Talia Aikens-Nuñez (also available on Hoopla)
• Navy Seal Dogs: My Tale of Training Canines for Combat by Mike Ritland (also available on Hoopla)
• Never Quit: How I Became a Special Ops Pararescue Jumper by Jimmy Settle (also available on Hoopla)
• Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collusion of Lives in World War II, (adapted for Young Adults) by Adam Makos
• Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII by Mary Cronk Farrell (also available on Hoopla)
• Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots by Connie Goldsmith (also available on Hoopla)

ADULTS

• Call Me Chef, Dammit! A Veteran’s Journey From the Rural South to the White House by Andre Rush (also available on Hoopla)
• The Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat by Eileen A. Bjorkman (also available on Hoopla)
• The League of Wives: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the U.S. Government to Bring Their Husbands Home by Heath Hardage Lee
• Military Finances: Personal Money Management for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families by Cheryl Lawhorne Scott
• Moving Past PTSD: Consciousness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Military Veterans and Their Families by Jaime B. Parent (also available on Hoopla)
• Operation Job Search: A Guide for Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Careers by John Henry Weiss (also available on Hoopla)
• PBS: American Veteran (DVD) directed by Leah Williams (also available on Hoopla)
• Tuesday’s Promise: One Veteran, One Dog, and Their Bold Quest to Change Lives by Luis Carlos Montalván
• Veterans Benefits For You: Get What You Deserve by Paul R. Lawrence (also available on Hoopla)