Read Up Richmond
October 14, 7pm - 9pm
Main Library
Join us October 14 at 7 pm at the Main Library for a conversation with award-winning authors Jesmyn Ward and Alex Kotlowitz. This event is free to the public, but seats are filling fast. Register today to reserve your spot!
Spruce Up Your Holiday Marketing Plan With Google
October 16
Main Library
Gather at the library for this live stream as we dive into three ways to reach customers, just in time for the holiday shopping rush. Topics include: Google My Business listings, online advertising, and email marketing.
RPL & Local Authors
Main Library
Richmond Public Library invites local authors with published works to sign up to appear at our Main library to sell and sign copies of their book(s). Visit our local author page to learn more about RPL and the ways we are committed to bringing local authors and readers together.
Friends Spring Book Sale
November 1-3
Main Library
Your chance to find some great deals on music, movies, books, audiobooks, and more for all ages. Sale times are: Friday, November 1, Noon-5 pm and then 7-9 pm Saturday, November 2, 10 am-4 pm Sunday, November 3, 1-4 pm Members of Friends get in early on Friday from 10 am-Noon. Not a Friend? Join at the door! We'll also be opening our Special Collections room during event hours for a sale of collectible books.
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