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Storytimes With Ripple

Posted about 3 years ago by Phil Shepard
Posted in Book Reviews
Ripple LOVES Richmond Public Libraries and making new friends! That’s why he’s sharing one of his favorite stories and letting everyone’s imagination sing during special story times at your local […]
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Supporting Mental Health at the Library

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard
In July, Virginia implemented the nationwide 988 hotline number to provide free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers […]
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The Richmond Public Library Receives Inaugural Commonwealth History Fund Grant

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard
Richmond, VA – It is with great excitement that we announce Richmond Public Library is one of 12 inaugural recipients to receive a grant from the Virginia Museum History & […]
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See a Flag? We Have a Book Recommendation

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard
Posted in Book Reviews
Happy Pride! Thank you to The librarians at Ginter Park for putting together this reading list and pride flag display.
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At-home COVID-19 tests available at select RPL locations

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard
The Richmond Public Library is working with the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts to provide FREE at-home COVID-19 tests on a first come, first serve basis at five locations: Main […]
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World Autism Awareness Month

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard
Posted in Uncategorized
April is World Autism Awareness Month, so here at Richmond Public Library we would like to take a moment to acknowledge our patrons and staff members who either are autistic […]
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WE WILL GAZE AT THE SUN TO FIND HER

Posted about 5 years ago by Phil Shepard
Posted in Book Reviews
If you are crazy about poetry, this book is just what you need. Ms. Peterson has given readers 17 poems full of emotion and passion. As I read one poem […]
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Taste of Passion

Posted about 5 years ago by Phil Shepard
Posted in Book Reviews
(sometimes, you get what you crave) I would not consider myself a love story fanatic. However, Mrs. Brenda Jackson had me wanting to check out ten more of her books. […]
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Love, Seldom, Trust, Never

Posted about 5 years ago by Phil Shepard
Posted in Book Reviews
( When the Game Start Playing You!) AUTHOR TY MARSHALL This title alone had me intrigued about what was within these pages. Ty Marshall is one of the authors that […]
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Ghost of Tsushima and Jidaigeki Reading Lists

Posted about 6 years ago by Phil Shepard
The sun is sinking and the golden hour is in full form. The season is autumn. The Japanese maples are a deep red and the gingko leaves a brilliant yellow. […]
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