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August Bonus Borrows


August 1st-31st

hoopla Bonus Borrows are back August 1-31, 2022 with new themed collections! Patrons can choose from hundreds of titles in our Bonus Borrows collection. These hoopla Instant titles will be at NO cost to libraries and require ZERO patron borrows.

New Hours


Starting July 5th
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Starting July 5th Richmond Public Libraries will have new operating hours.

2022 YAVA Award Winner



We are honored to present this year's award to author Lamar Giles for his 2020 book NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE. Giles is an acclaimed author who writes across multiple genres for both middle grade and YA readers. NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE is a story about growing up, first love, how to handle sex and peer pressure as a teen, toxic masculinity, and so much more. The author tells a narrative that is both heartfelt and authentic all while being hilarious and approachable to the teen reader. Please join us in congratulating him!

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August is Virginia Craft Beer Month

Nico D'Archangel
August 15, 2022
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RVA
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  There’s a story poured into every pint of Virginia craft beer. One sip can take you to a tasting room looking out at a beautiful mountain vista while another can have you rubbing elbows with a brew master on an iconic downtown street. Local beers with local flavors are on tap for travelers in every part of Virginia, including at many internationally awarded breweries. In Virginia, you can sample several flavors at one of our state's destinationbreweries, taste a dish developed to pair with a local craft beer or simply enjoya...

By Teens, For Teens - Lock the Doors & All the Bright Places

Jennifer Deuell
August 10, 2022
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teens

Welcome back to another "By Teens, For Teens" post! This week we have two read-alikes lists created by VolunTEEN Diya, age 15. Do you enjoy psychological thrillers? Something dark and twisty? Then Lock the Doors by Vincent Ralph is for you! And, if you enjoy Lock the Doors, then check out the other books on Diya's read-alikes list. More in the mood for something moody and dramatic? Like books that make you just a little bit sad? Then All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven or other books on this read-alikes list are just the ticket. ...

Supporting Mental Health at the Library

Phil Shepard
August 1, 2022
health-and-wellness

In July, Virginia implemented the nationwide 988 hotline number to provide free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. And there is tremendous need, given that: In 2020, the U.S. had one death by suicide every 11 minutes.For people ages 10–34, suicide is a leading cause of death. From April 2020 through April 2021, over 100,000 people died from drug...

By Teens, For Teens - Rebecca & One Piece

Jennifer Deuell
July 27, 2022
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This week for our By Teens, For Teens blog post, we have two VolunTEENs who submitted reviews for you. Isabelle R., age 16 reviews the gothic classic Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.  Then, for a complete change of pace, Jaden L., age 14 reviews the manga series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. Book Review: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Rating: 4 out of 5 stars This book is a gothic mix of romance and thriller, coupling beautiful language with a familiar and intriguing plotline — the secret life of the aristocracy. The...

Public Safety Appreciation Week - July 2022

Ben Himmelfarb
July 25, 2022
book recommendations
public safety
reading suggestions
book-reviews

Richmond City Council and Mayor Stoney officially proclaimed the final week of July annual Public Safety Appreciation Week. You can read the full proclamation here. Richmond Public Library has published materials, newspapers and records related to the history of Richmond's public safety departments. Call the Main Library (101 E. Franklin Street) at 804-646-7223 for more information about historical materials! Below is a list of recently published books on aspects of public safety. Many of them are available in multiple formats: print,...