Shelf Respect

News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL

YA Reads: Manga

Posted about 6 days ago by Genevievre Wood
Posted in Book Reviews
  Fresh Picks from the YA Shelf Each month we explore a new theme, buzzworthy topic, or genre in young adult literature. Included is a curated list of reads that […]
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Pride Month at Richmond Public Library

Posted about 1 week ago by Jennifer Deuell
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From Pride crafts and fuse beads to rainbow STEAM experiments and teen-led discussions, Richmond Public Library has a variety of Pride Month programs happening throughout June. Take part in events […]
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May Book Chat with the Youth Services Team

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Madison Eversoll
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 […]
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Reading in the Middle: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
May is AANHPI Heritage Month! AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) was first designated as a week celebration in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. In 1990 Congress designated […]
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May Book Chat with the Young Adult Team

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
What We’re Reading (and Loving) Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA […]
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Storytime at Home: Chickens

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Madison Eversoll
Posted in Book Reviews
Welcome to the Storytime at Home Series! Once a month, we highlight a kid-approved theme with book lists, songs and rhymes, and a simple craft you can try at home. […]
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A Booklist

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Jennifer Deuell
Every May, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander […]
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Reports of the public library’s demise have been greatly exaggerated!

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Ben Himmelfarb
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View of the Richmond Public Library in 1971 from the northwest corner of 1st and Franklin Streets. The Main Library was renovated between 1968 and 1972, with the original building encased.
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Skills Spotlight: Listening is Literacy

Posted about 1 month ago by Madison Eversoll
Posted in Book Reviews
Welcome to Skills Spotlight, a monthly blog where a Youth Services Librarian breaks down simple early literacy tips! When we picture early literacy, we often think of books, scribbling, and […]
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April Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 1 month ago by Madison Eversoll
Posted in Book Reviews
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 […]
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