Library Reopening
July 6
All Libraries
All Richmond Public Libraries will be opening on July 6, 2020 with some important changes to consider before your visit. Learn about our available services, procedures, health guidelines and more at our Reopening Page. Our Curbside Pickup service will end on Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Summer Reading 2020
June 13 - August 28
Join our summer adventure and start exploring! It's fun for all ages with visual storytimes, virtual programs, STEAM Kits and more. Check out the Summer Reading page to learn more about what's happening this year and how to get started.
Master Gardener Virtual Help Desk
Online
Get gardening help from Master Gardeners through our virtual help desk! Simply post your question through our online form, and a Master Gardener will get in touch. And browse our question and answer board for more gardening tips and tricks straight from the masters.
Art Exhibits – Virtual Galleries
Online
Check out our newly expanded Art Exhibits page. We've brought our exhibits online with our new virtual galleries. Browse this month's exhibiting artists and their selected pieces and learn more about their work's inspiration.
Latest from the Blog
The Declaration of Independence Today
Kathy Coker
On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. However, the legal separation from England actually happened on July 2, 1776, when the delegates to the congress approved Virginia native Richard Henry Lee’s resolution stating the thirteen colonies were "free and independent States," no longer part of the British Empire. After the delegates voted for independence, a Committee of Five drafted the Declaration of Ind...
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Get Creative
Open your creativity. Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
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Listen and Watch
Qello Concerts by Stingray is the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand.
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Get an E-Card
Looking to access one of our databases during the closing? No problem. Our e-card is here to help with its easy sign up available online.
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Acorn TV
Acorn TV brings world-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond to you.
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RPL Presents
The storytimes aren't over! Visit our Youtube channel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning for a new digital storytime and craft.
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The Great Courses
The Great Courses Library Collection - the world's most engaging professors provide you with an immersive learning experience, covering a wide variety of subjects