All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 3rd Election Day. Main library will be open for voting only. We will reopen Wednesday at our regular time.

The East End Branch will be closed on Saturday, October 31, for maintenance. The branch will reopen on Monday, November 2, during regular business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Jennifer Deuell's Posts

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Get Playful at the Library

Posted about 3 days ago by Jennifer Deuell
November is International Games Month, making it the perfect time to explore all the ways you can play at the library! Forget the old stereotype of libraries as quiet, formal […]
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Dark, Dreamy & Delightfully Gothic: Your Next Great Read

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Jennifer Deuell
There’s something about crisp autumn air and the early arrival of dusk that makes me crave a deliciously dark story. Give me a haunted mansion with a mysterious past, a […]
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Banned Books Week: October 4-10, 2026

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Jennifer Deuell
Protect the Freedom to Read—Let Books Be Banned Books Week, sometimes called Freedom to Read Week, began in 1982 in response to a sharp rise in book challenges in libraries, […]
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Pin Now Required for Libby and OverDrive

Posted about 1 month ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in Library News
As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping your library account secure, OverDrive now requires users to enter a PIN or password in addition to their library card number. This […]
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Hispanic Heritage Month with Richmond Public Library

Posted about 1 month ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in Book Reviews
Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15–October 15, and it’s one of our favorite times of year! With more than 25,000 Richmond neighbors of Latine or Hispanic heritage, […]
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Celebrate America’s 250th with Your Digital Library

Posted about 4 months ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in Book Reviews
This Fourth of July, as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we’re also celebrating the freedom to explore, discover, and learn with your Richmond Public Library card. While our physical […]
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What to Watch for Juneteenth: Movies, Documentaries & Series

Posted about 5 months ago by Jennifer Deuell
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Pride Month at Richmond Public Library

Posted about 5 months ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in Events | Tagged with ,
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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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A Booklist

Posted about 6 months 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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Simple Ways Busy Parents Can Read More

Posted about 7 months ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in Adult, Families, How-To | Tagged with ,
If you’re a parent, especially a parent of young children, you know how hard it is to fit in time for reading. Even those of us who were voracious readers […]
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