Junior League of Roanoke Valley

08/25/2026

Today, we join millions around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, a remarkable artist, philanthropist, and champion for children whose generosity and vision have touched generations.

For the Junior League of Roanoke Valley, Dolly’s legacy has taken on special meaning through our work supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library here in the Roanoke Valley.

Dolly believed deeply in the power of books to open doors for children. Inspired by her own father’s inability to read and write, she created the Imagination Library with a simple but extraordinary idea: give children books of their very own and help foster a love of reading from the very beginning.

Today, that vision reaches children and families around the world, including right here in our community.

We are profoundly grateful for the life Dolly lived, the joy she shared, and the legacy she leaves behind. It is a privilege to play even a small part in carrying that legacy forward by helping put books into the hands and homes of children across the Roanoke Valley.

This chapter may have come to a close, but her story lives on in the hearts and minds of millions of children who will continue opening new books because of her.

Thank you, Dolly. Your legacy will live on! ❤️📚

08/23/2026

Tickets for the 2026 Virginia Summit are LIVE! We cannot wait to host this event in our Centennial year!

We have 2 ticket options:

The Virginia Summit - $175

This ticket includes all of the events associated with the Virginia Summit including all meals and both socials.

The Social Butterfly - $50

This ticket includes only the Friday night and Saturday night receptions. It is ideal for our local members who are unable to attend the training but still want to kick-off the Centennial by participating with our League friends, especially our Sustainers!

Make sure you grab your tickets soon!

Virginia Summit is a meeting for provisional, active, and sustainer members of any of the Junior Leagues within Virginia. We will gather to train together, work together on shared goals, and network for state-wide connections. This year’s event is hosted by the Junior League of Roanoke Valle...

08/21/2026

There are 3 Institutes available and we will be represented at all!

Alex is attending the Fund Development Institute, Monika and Mykala are attending the Growth Institute, Jessica is attending the Advocacy Institute, and Kasey is attending some of each!

Women’s Leadership Training and Growth is paramount to the work we do locally. Want to learn more? Send us a DM to attend one of our open houses!

08/20/2026

✈️ What’s it like being in the Junior League of Roanoke Valley?

⭐️ in addition to serving our community and making connections, one important tenant of JLRV is advancing women’s leadership.

✈️ 5 of our members are headed to San Antonio, Texas for the inaugural AJLI E.D.G.E. (Education, Development, Growth, & Engagement) conference.

has 3 specialized tracks: Advocacy, Fund Development, and Growth & Marketing.

is not just another conference- it’s an elite investment in leadership and we can’t *wait* to share what we’re doing and what we’ve learned!

08/17/2026

Only four days left to support our Dolly Parton Imagination Library fundraiser! Get your t-shirts and sponsorships today 📚 👚

08/14/2026

Our Dolly Parton Imagination Library fundraiser is now live! Please show your support for this incredible Junior League of Roanoke Valley sponsored program by purchasing an official Junior League of Roanoke Valley Dolly Parton Imagination Library sponsorship or t-shirt/sponsorship bundle. Every $20 sponsorship gifts one local child one book per month for a year.

We are so proud to sponsor this program! 📚 👚

08/13/2026

1️⃣5️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ in 🔟 weeks! Together with Roanoke Public Libraries, this is true legacy work and we are so glad to be on this journey with you all! 🖤❤️

08/06/2026

What a thrill to see the Dolly Parton Imagination Library on the big screen before Roanoke Public Libraries’ special showing of Jurassic Park! We were excited to join the end-of-summer celebration and sign kids up for their free Dolly Parton Imagination Library books 📚 🦖 🦕