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News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL
Storytime at Home: Foxes
Posted about 2 days ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's
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Welcome to the Storytime at Home series! Every month, we share a list of book options tied to a kid-approved theme, a craft you can set up to go along […]
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12 Nights of December
Posted about 7 days ago by Lauren Clementi
Enjoy some recommendations for your December nights! 12 Holiday Books 11 Cozy Mysteries 10 Historical Fiction 9 Western Romance 8 Autobiography 7 Young Adult 6 Science Fiction 5 graphic novels […]
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Winter Crafting for the Holidays with RPL
Posted about 1 week ago by Danielle Tarullo
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Adult, celebrations, Cooking, crafts and hobbies, Families, holidays, Holidays, How-To, nonfiction
| Tagged with book recommendations, book recs, celebrations, handmade, holiday crafts
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YA Reads: Nonfiction November
Posted about 2 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
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Book Reviews, For Teens, mystery, nonfiction, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Teens, thriller, young adult
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As the season again prepares for change and the air begins to carry a frosty chill, readers scramble to finish their 2025 reading goals. With end of year reading goals […]
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Native American Heritage Month Resources
Posted about 2 weeks ago by Jennifer Deuell
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Book Reviews
November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to honor the history, culture, and achievements of our country’s Indigenous Peoples. At Richmond Public Library, we have a wealth […]
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Reading in the Adult Age: Gratitude
Posted about 3 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
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Adult, Book Reviews, Fiction, nonfiction, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, romance
| Tagged with #adultbooks, #bookrecommendations, #magicalrealism, #readingintheadultage, #rplrecommends, book recommendations, book recs, reading suggestions
As we approach Thanksgiving, it is the time to reflect on the things that we are grateful for. One way to practice gratitude is by keeping a gratitude journal. In […]
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November Book Chat with the YA Team
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
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Book Reviews, Fiction, For Teens, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Teens, young adult
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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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November Book Chat with Youth Services Team
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's, Reading Recommendations
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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: Native American Stories
Posted about 4 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
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Book Reviews, Children's, Native American Heritage, reading suggestions
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During November we celebrate the diverse cultures, history, and stories of the Native Americans. The month is dedicated to honoring their heritage, raising awareness of tribal nations, and acknowledging the […]
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Storytime at Home: Generosity and Gratitude!
Posted about 1 month ago by Sarah Fenninger
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Book Reviews, Children's
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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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