All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

The Main Library will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, October 28 and will open at 10:00 AM. All other locations will operate with normal hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 4th for Election Day. Main Library will be open for voting only (no staff).

Shelf Respect

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

200 pages, more or less

Posted about 5 days ago by Lisa Crisman
Fall is officially here. It’s shorter days and sweater weather. Time for taking a break and getting cozy with a good read. This month’s titles include a modern retelling of […]
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Reading in the Middle: Scary Stories

Posted about 7 days ago by Adriane Marshall
Novels that are classified as middle grade or juvenile fiction are geared for ages 8-12. They are for readers that have moved beyond simple chapter books, but are not quite […]
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October Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 2 weeks 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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Reading in the Adult Age: Magical Realism

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
October is a month that is full of magic. And to go along with it, we have a list of books that are classified as magical realism! So what is […]
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Storytime at Home: Pumpkins!

Posted about 2 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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October Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 3 weeks 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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YA Reads: Mystery and Thriller

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
Do you love piecing together clues, solving complex puzzles, and the nail-biting thrill of racing against time to escape danger? If so, YA mystery and thriller books will keep you […]
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Banned Books Week: October 5–11, 2025

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Jennifer Deuell
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200 pages, more or less

Posted about 1 month ago by Lisa Crisman
Fall is here and there are so many wonderful events in RVA it’s hard to choose where to spend time! Beautiful weather, great live music, fairs and festivals all compete […]
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YA Reads: Demon/Monster Hunting Vibes

Posted about 1 month ago by Genevievre Wood
Demon/monster hunter shows and movies have surged in popularity recently, focusing on high-stakes stories where heroes battle supernatural threats. If films like K-Pop Demon Hunters or anime shows like Demon […]
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