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Juneteenth

Posted about 2 years ago by Lisa Crisman
The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed by Congress in 1865 so “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude” would be legal in the United States. However, the amendment would pass […]
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June: Go Outside or Stay Indoors: a Daily Guide

Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
June is a month full of contradictions and changes.  Spring changes to Summer.  The sun sets later and later, and rises earlier.  June 21st – the Summer Solstice – is […]
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Keep Your Wheels Turnin’ with these Road Trippin’ Audiobooks

Posted about 2 years ago by Hayley DeRoche
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When the fight over whose music gets played has worn everyone in the car down to a husk of their former selves, it’s time for an audiobook! These are some […]
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WHO’S BAD? Worst reviews, and the books, music and movies that provoked them.

Posted about 2 years ago by Alfreda Payton
In early January 2023, HBO Max and TV writer-producer, Charlie Grandy had the idea to launch a redux of the 1970’s Scooby-Doo and the Gang cartoon, but with a diverse […]
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Jewish American Heritage Month & RPL’s Special Collections

Posted about 2 years ago by Ben Himmelfarb
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) each May is a celebration of the contributions and experiences of Jewish Americans and highlights how America’s Jewish communities have shaped and been shaped by […]
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National Library Week!

Posted about 2 years ago by Lisa Crisman
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Richmond Public Library encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all they have to offer. Most people know about the wealth […]
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Earth Day 2023 – Invest in Our Planet

Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
It all started with a book by Rachel Carson.  Silent Spring was originally published in 1962, and became a New York Times bestseller. It raised awareness about the links between […]
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Tech Tips: Google Drive

Posted about 2 years ago by Madison Eversoll
Why Google Drive? Google Drive is a free cloud storage resource that anyone with a Gmail account can use. This resource is helpful for anyone needing an easier way to […]
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The Ultimate Annual Richmond Public Library Staff Pick List: 2022 Edition

Posted about 3 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Here’s to one more year in the books! We hope you’ve had as great a reading year as we’ve had. We love recommending great books all year long, but we […]
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Read a Celeb Memoir — 2022 RAD Reading Challenge for Teens

Posted about 3 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Hey hey readers! Welcome back to my next installment of the RAD Reading Challenge…RPL Style! For those of you that are new here, I’ve taken on local book blogger Rachel […]
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