Pardon Our Mess
Main Library
Please pardon our mess over the next few months as the first floor bathrooms at the Main Library are under renovation.
Macmillan eBook Embargo
Richmond Public Library is joining other libraries in Virginia and across the nation in suspending eBook purchases from Macmillan publishers due to a newly placed embargo on public libraries that greatly affects patron access to digital content. Visit our Embargo page to learn more about this, how to get involved and sign the petition.
Author Talk: Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life & Legacy
February 22
Main Library - Auditorium
The Edward Clown family are the nearest living relatives to the Lakota war leader Crazy Horse. During this special event, William Matson will be joined by members of the Edward Clown family as they discuss the life and story of both Crazy Horse and their Lakota tribe and their oral history which was the inspirational force behind their 2016 book.
Gellman Room Concert Series: Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia
February 22
Main Library
"America Now": The tapestry of American music is as varied as the people who call this country home. Hear how four contemporary composers draw on their past as they represent the future.
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