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Youth Arts Month
March 1-31
All locations
Celebrate Youth Arts Month by visiting any of our Richmond Public Library locations and discover a vibrant display of artwork, showcasing the creativity our local youth. We're also hosting a bookmark design contest. Elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to create an original design and one winner from each age group will have their artwork professionally printed and distributed during National Library Week.
Online Store Now Open
Our first design, “Endless Possibilities,” by local artist Ash Rudolph, is ready to show off on cozy tees, stylish tote bags, and more. Every purchase supports the library and helps us continue to offer programs, events, and resources to the community.
Book Club Bags
All Locations
Hosting a book club just got easier for Richmond Public Library patrons with our newly added Book Club Bag collection!
Friends of the Library Book Drive
March 21
Main Library
Support the Richmond Public Library and get a tax deduction when you donate your used hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs, and DVDs. All books in clean, dry condition are welcome. Drop off takes place behind the library at the rear entrance from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM on Saturday, March 21.
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Reading in the Middle: Fairy Tale Retellings
Adriane Marshall
February 25, 2026
We have know the fairy tale stories, they involve glass slippers, poisoned apples, and a giant bean stalk. But what happens when those stories are fractured, when they are modernized? […]...
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Black Life in America
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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Get an E-Card
Looking to access one of our databases or download an eBook? No problem. Our e-card is here to help with its easy sign up available online.
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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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Winter 2026 Guide
Discover upcoming events at Richmond Public Library by downloading and printing RPL’s What’s Happening Winter 2026 guide.
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Calendar of Events
View Richmond Public Library's full calendar of events.
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