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Summer Concert Series
July 12th
Main Library
Join us for free live music from local legends all summer long! Concerts will take place in Library Park (behind the Main Library) on the second Saturday of June, July, and August. We will feature a different sound from Richmond’s DIY world for each performance, ranging from Jazz to Hardcore to Experimental. Experience Richmond’s unique independent spirit outside of your favorite local library!
Summer Reading Program
June 7-August 2
All Richmond Public Library Locations
This year our Summer Reading Program starts on June 7 with kickoff events at all of our locations! Start your summer off right by grabbing a reading log and joining in the fun. Enjoy game-themed adventures, cool skills workshops, and thrilling programs. We're also giving away epic prizes to reward you along your reading journey. This summer we’re not just reading—we're leveling up!
We Want to Hear From You!
Richmond Public Library is embarking on a new Facilities Strategic Plan and is collecting feedback from the community to help inform our new goals. We value your thoughts and ideas and would be grateful if you would take a few moments to fill out our Current Library User Survey. Have a friend, family member, or neighbor who doesn't currently use the library? We want to hear from them, too. Please share our Future Library User Survey link.
What’s Happening Summer 2025
All Locations
Discover upcoming events at Richmond Public Library by downloading and printing RPL’s What’s Happening Summer 2025 guide, or stop by your local branch and pick up a copy!
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YA Reads: Young Adult Contemporary Romance and Romantasy
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Youth is an emotional whirlwind, and nothing captures that quite like Young Adult Contemporary Romance and Young Adult Romantasy. From high school halls to high fantasy, these stories vary in […]...
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The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
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View Our Digital Archive
Our digital archive contains photographs and documents showing how Richmond Public Library has grown over the last 100 years.
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Meeting Rooms
All of our Library locations offer free public meeting rooms. These rooms are available for educational, instructional, or civic programs when available.
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Summer 2025 Guide
Discover upcoming events at Richmond Public Library by downloading and printing RPL’s What’s Happening Summer 2025 guide.
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Calendar of Events
View Richmond Public Library's full calendar of events.
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