Shelf Respect

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

YA Reads: Science Fiction

Posted about 46 minutes ago by Genevievre Wood
Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that features futuristic concepts, scientific development, and technological advancement as the framework for its creative plotlines. Rather than focusing on magic systems/magical […]
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January Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 2 days 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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January Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 1 week ago by Sarah Fenninger
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: Graphic Novels

Posted about 1 week ago by Adriane Marshall
Graphic novels are extremly popular with all age groups of readers. Middle grade readers especially seem to enjoy reading them, and they serve as a valuable tool for building essential […]
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Storytime at Home: Cars and Trucks!

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Sarah Fenninger
Welcome to the Storytime at Home series! Every other week, we share a list of book options tied to a kid-approved theme, a craft you can set up to go […]
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Richmond Public Library Wrapped! (2025)

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Danny
Posted in Music
The featured flipbook is a collection of staff playlists, showcasing a few of our most loved songs of 2025. We hope that you enjoy our selections and feel invited to […]
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Reading in the Adult Age: Winter Reads

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
Embrace the chill and the unique atmosphere of the season with our curated winter reading list, a perfect blend of icy landscapes, cozy mysteries, survival stories, and heartwarming comfort. All […]
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The Best Books We Read in 2025

Posted about 1 month ago by Jennifer Deuell
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YA Reads: Family Dynamics

Posted about 1 month ago by Genevievre Wood
December is a significant time of gathering, spending time with family, and building community regardless of where you are in the world and what holidays you celebrate. While many cultural […]
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December 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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