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All libraries will be closed Friday, April 3rd for our Spring Holiday. We will reopen Saturday, April 4th at our regular time.

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Social-Emotional Book Recommendations for Babies to Preschoolers

Genevievre Wood
April 1, 2026
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#kidsbooks
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families
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This blog was written by Meredith Wells, VCU Capstone Student in Occupational Therapy. Young children are learning how to understand their emotions, use their bodies, and interact with others long […]...

March Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Madison Eversoll
March 30, 2026
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#childrensbooks
#kidsbooks
#rplrecommends
#youthservices
book reviews
children's books
picture books
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Welcome to another installment in our series of blog posts featuring children’s books we’re currently loving! “Book Chat with the Youth Services Team” features one book recommendation from each of […]...

Spring is for Gardening!

Lisa Crisman
March 27, 2026
#childrensgardening
#picturebook recommendations
backyard gardens
beekeeping
gardening books
gardening for beginners
gardening handbooks
herbs
small space gardens
square foot gardening
urban gardening
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teens
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RVA truly had winter this year! Spring has come, trees are blooming and the ground is warming. It’s the perfect time to start seeds inside in containers or outside in […]...