African-American Heritage Quest
Genealogy tools specifically for African Americans. Enter your 13-digit library card number and start discovering today.
Black Freedom Struggle - Pro Quest
ProQuest invites you to explore the new Black Freedom Struggle website free through February, featuring expertly selected open primary source documents.
Black Life in America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Brainfuse E-Learning
On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning. Easy, intuitive and engaging e-learning for all ages and levels.
Document Bank of Virginia
Document Bank of Virginia (DBVa) is the Library of Virginia’s initiative to provide primary sources to teachers and classrooms, supporting state standards. Make history relevant!
Find It Virginia
Find It Virginia is a carefully curated selection of authoritative databases, online learning products, and digital reading content for all ages.
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
The Great Courses Binge Pass
The new hoopla BingePass includes unlimited streaming of The Great Courses Library Collection. Watch as much of The Great Courses as you want for 7 days, using one borrow!
Hispanic Life in America
Comprehensive coverage of the Hispanic American experience from the early 18th century to the present day.
Newsbank
Read the Richmond Times-Dispatch and other US daily newspapers. Database includes RTD archives. You must have a 13-digit or permanent library card with RPL to be able to access this database.
MasterFILE Complete
MasterFILE Complete offers the largest collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly-regarded sources from the world's leading publishers.
Medline Plus
A service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), Medline Plus, presents high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish.
Read It!
Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.
Rocket Languages
15 languages to choose from, including American Sign Language.
Transparent Language Online
Over 100 languages and growing, including English for speakers of over 25 languages
Universal Class
Over 500 classes - learn something new today
World Book
The encyclopedia you know well including Early World of Learning, Kids version, and a Spanish-language version. You must have a 13-digit or permanent library card with RPL to be able to access this database.
Between the Lines
Between the Lines is a podcast for Middle Schoolers all about books!
Greater Richmond History Podcast
Hang out with Richmond Public Library as we chat with Richmond's public historians, local history authors, and preservation activists.
RPL Presents
Check out these storytimes and craft sessions that our library staff have created just for you!
AtoZdatabases
Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends, relatives and more. Also in Spanish.
FDO Essential
Trying to search for grants from home? You can access Candid’s (candid.org) Foundation Directory Online here. We can also assist you with funding searches directly. Click on our Ask a Librarian tab if you have questions.
Gale Legal Forms
Source for divorce, wills, name change, and other legal forms.
Mergent Archives
Indexed collection of more than a century's worth of global corporate and industry-related documents.
Mergent Intellect
Locate company data and contact info, explore consumer data and demographic groups, or conduct residential searches
Mergent Online
Stock and financial on US and international companies. Access: Enter your Richmond Public Library card number.
Value Line
Investment research tool covering 3500 stocks. Use with your 13-digit library card from home.
ABC Mouse
Books, games, more for preschoolers. Access: in-library use only.
Ancestry
Billions of genealogical sources. Access: in-library use only.
FDO Professional
Learn about philanthropy in the U.S. and get involved. Access: at Main Library only.
JSTOR
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
Grants to Individuals by Candid
Grants to Individuals (GTI) includes profiles of 10,000 grantmakers with details on funders that provide scholarships, fellowships, and grants.