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Revisiting Greek Mythology Again and Again...and Again

Kate McCarthy
August 2, 2024
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So you’ve read Madeline Miller’s Song of Achilles or Circe and are hungry for more... Or maybe you’re a fan of the Percy Jackson series or quite possibly you’ve just watched the 1981 film Clash of the Titans and fell completely in love with Harry Hamlin as the demigod Perseus and are banging your fists on a table demanding more. I personally fall into the first category. Reading Madeline Miller’s work recontextualized ancient Greek myths into highly enjoyable narratives told from a main character’s perspective. This was a stark...

Olympics at the Library!

Lauren London
July 31, 2024
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The Olympics are here, and we are here to help you celebrate! Want to learn more about a sport? We've got non-fiction! Want to read a story about your favorite athlete? We've got biographies! Want to read a story that has your favorite sport in it? We have picture books! So, let's dive into learning, race to the finish and rock-climb to the top!   New Sports to Learn About!   There have been NEW sports added to the Olympics this year! Sport Climbing (Rock...

Children's Books Set In Richmond and Virginia! (Part 3)

Lisa Wiertel
July 17, 2024
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This is the 3rd installment of a series of blog posts highlighting children's books that include Richmond and Virginia as the location. It is always fun to read books that take place where we live.  Seeing our Virginia cities and counties mentioned in the pages of a book gives one a special connection to what is being read.  Richmond Public Library has many children's books in our collection with settings that take place in Richmond and Virginia.  Both fiction and non-fiction selections are included with a brief description,...