Book Reviews

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard

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We hope you are looking forward to the upcoming programs that the Richmond Public Library has planned in support of the 2022 VCU Common Book,  The Organ Thieves. Whether you […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Ben Himmelfarb

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The VCU Common Book is a university-wide initiative focused on welcoming first-year students into the vibrant intellectual culture of VCU. Through a partnership with Richmond Public Library and the Richmond […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell

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This week for our By Teens, For Teens blog post, VolunTEEN David G., age 14. has written a few book reviews for you. If you are a lover of classic […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard

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Ripple LOVES Richmond Public Libraries and making new friends! That’s why he’s sharing one of his favorite stories and letting everyone’s imagination sing during special story times at your local […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard

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In July, Virginia implemented the nationwide 988 hotline number to provide free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell

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This week for our By Teens, For Teens blog post, we have two VolunTEENs who submitted reviews for you. Isabelle R., age 16 reviews the gothic classic Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.  Then, […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Ben Himmelfarb

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Richmond City Council and Mayor Stoney officially proclaimed the final week of July annual Public Safety Appreciation Week. You can read the full proclamation here. Richmond Public Library has published […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard

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Richmond, VA – It is with great excitement that we announce Richmond Public Library is one of 12 inaugural recipients to receive a grant from the Virginia Museum History & […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell

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This week, Isabelle R., age 16 has some high praise for the old classic, Gone with the Wind. She takes on both the book and the movie in her reviews, […]

Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard

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Happy Pride! Thank you to The librarians at Ginter Park for putting together this reading list and pride flag display.