Adult
(category archive)
History of Halloween
Posted about 2 years ago by Louis Maranski
For many people, Halloween is a truly magical time of year. Once we start to experience those first chills, and see the leaves start to turn, we know it’s “Spooky […]
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Dark Academia and Gothic fiction
Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
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Adult, Book Reviews, diverse reads, Fiction, ghosts, haunted houses, horror, mystery, Reading Recommendations
| Tagged with #bookrecommendations, #rplrecommends, dark academia, Fiction, gothic fiction, reading suggestions
Hispanic Heritage month 9/15-10/15
Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
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Adult, Book Reviews, books in translation, celebrations, Children's, Events, Families, hispanic heritage month, holidays, holidays; celebrations, Inform * Enrich * Empower, Reading Recommendations, September
| Tagged with #bookrecommendations, celebrations, hispanic heritage month, latino
National Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1968 as “Hispanic Heritage Week” under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in in 1988 to cover a 30-day […]
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RPL Working to Expand Public Knowledge
Posted about 2 years ago by Charlie Schmidt
Have you ever wondered how the Virginia General Assembly really works? Perhaps you are looking for an example of a Bill of Particulars? Maybe you overheard talk at a lively […]
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Adulting 101: Mending Clothes
Posted about 2 years ago by Nico D'Archangel
Welcome to a new limited series! For the next several weeks I’ll be sharing tips and advice from local professionals on topics that might not have been covered in your […]
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Adulting 101: Budgeting
Posted about 2 years ago by Nico D'Archangel
Welcome to a new limited series! For the next several weeks I’ll be sharing tips and advice from local professionals on topics that might not have been covered in your […]
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Adulting 101: Voting
Posted about 2 years ago by Nico D'Archangel
Welcome to a new limited series! For the next several weeks I’ll be sharing tips and advice from local professionals on topics that might not have been covered in your […]
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Adulting 101: Interviews
Posted about 2 years ago by Nico D'Archangel
Welcome to a new limited series! For the next several weeks I’ll be sharing tips and advice from local professionals on topics that might not have been covered in your […]
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RPL has the “For Dummies” series!
Posted about 2 years ago by Alfreda Payton
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Adult, diverse reads, eContent, Health and Wellness, Hoopla, How-To, nonfiction, Reading Recommendations, reading suggestions, Technology, Teens
| Tagged with book recommendations, self care
The first For Dummies instructional guidebook was cautiously offered to the public in 1991 by bookstore owners who were convinced the public would be insulted by its title. DOS for […]
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Spotlight on: ALAN MOORE-Graphic Novelist
Posted about 2 years ago by Alfreda Payton
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Adult, Book Reviews, Comics, diverse reads, Film, Graphic Novels, Hoopla, humor, mystery, Reading Challenge, Reading Recommendations, Teens
| Tagged with 100 Greatest Novels, Alan Moore, Comic Books, graphic novels, RippleCon
We’re one day away from Richmond Public Library’s first RIPPLECON. Set for Saturday, June 24th at RPL’s Main Branch (101 East Franklin St Richmond, VA), the convention is dedicated to all things […]
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