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Reading in the Middle: Novels in Verse

Posted about 2 days ago by Adriane Marshall
The term “middle grade readers” refers to children in the middle of elementary school, students between the ages of 8 and 12, or third though sixth grade. These readers have […]
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June Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 4 days ago by Lisa Wiertel
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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Storytime at Home: To The Zoo!

Posted about 1 week 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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YA Reads: Celebrating LGBTQ+ YA Nonfiction & Transgender and Nonbinary YA Fiction

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
Happy Pride Month, Richmond! At Richmond Public Library we make sure that our collection reflects diverse identities and includes LGBTQIAP+ authors and characters no matter the month, but June is […]
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Celebrate Pride Month with Richmond Public Library!

Posted about 2 weeks ago by James Vaughan
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2025

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Lauren Clementi
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide initiative to encourage reading to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. To learn more about how to start the program, visit the 1,000 Books Before […]
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Storytime at Home: Ice Cream

Posted about 3 weeks 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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May Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 4 weeks 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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Reading in the Middle: Honoring National Foster Care Month

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Adriane Marshall
The term “middle grade readers” refers to children in the middle of elementary school, students between the ages of 8 and 12, or third though sixth grade. These readers have […]
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The Busy Parents’ Book Club – “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong

Posted about 1 month ago by Jennifer Deuell
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