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Reading in the Middle: Books Written by Women

Posted about 1 day ago by Adriane Marshall
March is Women’s History Month. The entire month is dedicated to celebrating the role of women in American history. Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, […]
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March Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 6 days 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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YA Reads: Antiracist Nonfiction

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
What does it mean to be antiracist? Members of the Black Panther Party coined the term “antiracist” during the 1960s/70s. With many different groups and organizations working similarly to fight […]
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Women’s History Month 2026

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Danielle Tarullo
Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future Since 1986, the month of March has been nationally recognized as Women’s History Month. Each year the National Women’s History Alliance chooses […]
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Reading in the Middle: Fairy Tale Retellings

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
We have know the fairy tale stories, they involve glass slippers, poisoned apples, and a giant bean stalk. But what happens when those stories are fractured, when they are modernized? […]
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Discover Your Roots at the Library

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Heather Montgomery
Posted in Adult
Curiosity about our roots is something many of us share. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your family history or you’ve already started building a family tree, Richmond Public Library is a powerful place to begin or continue your journey.
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Youth Art Month at Richmond Public Library

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in Children's, Families, Teens
What is Youth Art Month? Youth Art Month is part of a nationwide initiative that began in 1961. It was founded by the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI). The […]
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February Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 1 month ago by Genevievre Wood
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 Team each recommends a favorite […]
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February Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 1 month 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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Love Takes the Stage: A Reading List Inspired by Bad Bunny

Posted about 1 month ago by Jennifer Deuell
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