Adult
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Women’s History Month 2026
Posted about 18 hours ago by Danielle Tarullo
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Adult, Book Reviews, celebrations, Women's History
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Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future Since 1986, the month of March has been nationally recognized as Women’s History Month. Each year the National Women’s History Alliance chooses […]
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Discover Your Roots at the Library
Posted about 1 week ago by Heather Montgomery
Curiosity about our roots is something many of us share. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your family history or you’ve already started building a family tree, Richmond Public Library is a powerful place to begin or continue your journey.
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Reading in the Adult Age: Read it before you watch it!
Posted about 1 month ago by Adriane Marshall
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Adult, Book Reviews, Fiction, nonfiction, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, romance
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If you like to read the book before you see the movie, you’ve got your work cut out for you! We have a sampling of books that are coming out […]
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Reading in the Adult Age: Winter Reads
Posted about 2 months ago by Adriane Marshall
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Embrace the chill and the unique atmosphere of the season with our curated winter reading list, a perfect blend of icy landscapes, cozy mysteries, survival stories, and heartwarming comfort. All […]
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200 pages, more or less
Posted about 3 months ago by Lisa Crisman
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Adult, books in translation, Fiction, Reading Recommendations, Short fiction
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Winter has arrived in RVA, a bit early, and keeping warm with a good read is a indulgence to enjoy. With holidays to celebrate and possible travel destinations to explore […]
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Winter Crafting for the Holidays with RPL
Posted about 3 months ago by Danielle Tarullo
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Adult, celebrations, Cooking, crafts and hobbies, Families, Holidays, holidays, How-To, nonfiction
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Reading in the Adult Age: Gratitude
Posted about 4 months ago by Adriane Marshall
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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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200 pages, more or less
Posted about 4 months ago by Lisa Crisman
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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 Adult Age: Magical Realism
Posted about 5 months ago by Adriane Marshall
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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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200 pages, more or less
Posted about 5 months ago by Lisa Crisman
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Adult, books in translation, Fiction, Reading Recommendations, Short fiction
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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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