Book Reviews

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February Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 1 week ago by Genevievre Wood
Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]
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Almost Two Years of the Memory Lab

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Ben Himmelfarb
Posted in Book Reviews
Richmond Public Library’s Memory Lab opened in May 2024, and since that time over 200 people representing a wide variety of organizations, families, and places in Richmond have used the […]
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Skills Spotlight: Why Scribbling Matters

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Madison Eversoll
Welcome to Skills Spotlight, a monthly blog where a Youth Services Librarian breaks down simple early literacy tips! You might have heard your librarian cheerfully remind grown-ups during Storytime, “Let […]
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Reading in the Adult Age: Read it before you watch it!

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
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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YA Reads: Science Fiction

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that features futuristic concepts, scientific development, and technological advancement as the framework for its creative plotlines. Rather than focusing on magic systems/magical […]
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January Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 1 month ago by Genevievre Wood
Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]
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January Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 1 month ago by Sarah Fenninger
Welcome to another installment in our series of blog posts featuring children’s books we’re currently loving! “Book Chat with the Youth Services Team” features one book recommendation from each of […]
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Reading in the Middle: Graphic Novels

Posted about 1 month ago by Adriane Marshall
Graphic novels are extremly popular with all age groups of readers. Middle grade readers especially seem to enjoy reading them, and they serve as a valuable tool for building essential […]
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Storytime at Home: Cars and Trucks!

Posted about 2 months ago by Sarah Fenninger
Welcome to the Storytime at Home series! Every other week, we share a list of book options tied to a kid-approved theme, a craft you can set up to go […]
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Reading in the Adult Age: Winter Reads

Posted about 2 months ago by Adriane Marshall
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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