Services

A Plethora of Services

Did you know Richmond Public Library offers more than books and movies? Learn a new skill, search your family tree, download a legal form, self-publish your book as an e-book — there’s so much to do at your library.  And if you need help learning how to use these resources, we are here to help.  Ask us!

General


book club bag

Book Club Bag

Host your own book club with our new Book Club Bag collection!

Job Seeker Assistance

Jobseeker Assistance

Support, tools, and guidance to help you find work and build your career.

Blood Pressure kits are now available

Libraries with Heart

Free blood pressure screenings at your local library.

Meeting Spaces

Meeting Spaces

All of our Library locations offer free public meeting spaces.

Online Resources

Online Resources

Learn. Research. Read. Stream.

Self Publishing

Self-Publishing

Tools and support to help local authors create, publish, and share their work.

Innovation Lab

Innovation Lab

A digital lab and makerspace designed for patrons of all ages.

Laptop Checkout

Laptop Checkout

Use your library card to check out a laptop at your local branch.

Master Gardener Virtual Help Desk

Master Gardener Virtual Help Desk

Connect with certified Extension Master Gardeners.

Memory Lab

Memory Lab

Resources for personal archiving and digitization of photos, home movies, and other forms of media.

RPL and Local Authors

Richmond Local Authors

Reserve a space at the Main Library to connect with readers.

Card Services


Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about library services and policies.

Mobile Access

Mobile Access

Download our mobile app!

Your Library Account

Your Library Account

Renew, review fines, and more.

Get a card

Get a Card

Get access to all the services the library offers.

Pay a Fee

Pay a Fee

Convenient online payment.

Office Services


Fax

Fax

Fax anywhere in the United States for free.

Photocopy

Photocopy

Make black and white copies from any of our Richmond Public Library locations.

Notary

Notary

Richmond Public Library offers free notary services.

Scan

Scan

Scan for free at any of our Richmond Public Library locations.

Forms


Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan

Borrow books, DVDs, and more from partner libraries.

volunteer

Volunteer

Apply to be a volunteer at one of our Richmond Public Library locations.

Suggest a title for purchase

Suggest a Title for Purchase

Suggest we purchase a title for our collection.

Website Suggestions / Concerns

Website Suggestions / Concerns

Help us make the library website awesome.

Richmond Room


Law Library

Law Library

Legal research materials free and open to all.

Nonprofit Resources

Nonprofit Resources

Resources for nonprofit organizations, governance and fundraising.

Small Business Resources

Small Business Resources

Services, programs, and resources to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Local History and Genealogy

Local History and Genealogy Resources

Local history and genealogy collections and resources.

Richmond Room FAQ

Richmond Room FAQ

Common questions about the Richmond Room.

Special Collections

Special Collections

Richmond’s historical treasures: newspapers, maps, authors and ephemera.