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READING ADVENTURES AT RPL

Join us for an exciting
summer filled with
storytimes, programs,
crafts, and more.

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GIRLS OF SUMMER

Were YOU at our exciting event with author Rita Williams-Garcia?
Read the Girls of Summer "18 Books for Strong Girls" all summer long!

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YAVA BOOK & AUTHOR PARTY

Book fans of all ages meet and mingle with Virginia authors of books for young adults. Plan to join us on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Main Library.

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

Richmond libraries provide internet access, job search assistance, and a variety of computer classes.

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LIBRARY RENOVATIONS

West End Library’s renovation began in June 2016 and will be reopened in 2017. City funding has been used to complete renovations to all RPL locations. Ginter Park’s renovation was completed in 2016 and rededicated on June 28, 2016.

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Saturday, June 24th – 2nd Annual RVA Indie Urban Lit Fest

 June 23, 2017

Writers and Readers rejoice! We are hosting our 2nd annual celebration of Richmond’s independent authors. Meet and greet with more than 40 authors; find the latest, greatest locally grown urban fiction, poetry, motivational writing and memoirs; enjoy readings and discussions; and find out how to “make it” as a self-published author with a full day […]

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Podcast Episode #1: Did you miss Girls of Summer?

 June 26, 2017

On Wednesday, June 21st, Richmond Young Writers got the opportunity to ask Newbery Honor Award winner Rita Williams-Garcia all about becoming an author.  Lucky for you, we’ve snagged a recording of her interview.  Girls of Summer is an annual event at Richmond Public Library celebrating books and strong girls. This is not your typical school summer […]

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Featured events at the branches

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fri2jun - 1augAll DayART EXHIBITS @ MAIN@ MAIN(All Day) Main Library

sat17jun - 12augAll DaySUMMER READING PROGRAM@ MAIN(All Day) Main Library

thu29jun10:30 am- 11:00 amStories with Miss Tori @ Ginter Park10:30 am - 11:00 am Ginter Park Library Event Tagschildren,early literacy,library,music,story time,storytelling,storytime

thu29jun4:00 pm- 5:00 pmSUMMER READING ADVENTURES - Virginia State Parks@ Belmont Library4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Belmont Library

fri30jun10:30 am- 11:30 amSUMMER READING ADVENTURES - VIRGINIA STATE PARKS@ MAIN10:30 am - 11:30 am Main Library

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