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Read a Book with a Cover You Love — 2022 RAD Reading Challenge for Teens

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted about the RAD Reading Challenge. If you didn’t already know, I was out on maternity leave. But I’m back now and ready to […]
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Common Book Reading List

Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
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 […]
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The Organ Thieves – VCU Common Book 2022

Posted about 2 years ago by Ben Himmelfarb
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 […]
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By Teens, For Teens – A Study in Scarlet, Robinson Crusoe & Animal Farm

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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 […]
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Storytimes With Ripple

Posted about 2 years ago by Phil Shepard
Posted in Book Reviews
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 […]
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By Teens, For Teens – Rebecca & One Piece

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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, […]
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Public Safety Appreciation Week – July 2022

Posted about 2 years ago by Ben Himmelfarb
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 […]
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By Teens, For Teens – Gone with the Wind (the book & the movie)

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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, […]
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See a Flag? We Have a Book Recommendation

Posted about 2 years ago by Phil Shepard
Posted in Book Reviews
Happy Pride! Thank you to The librarians at Ginter Park for putting together this reading list and pride flag display.
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By Teens, For Teens – Zoe Rosenthal is Not Lawful Good & Good Will Hunting

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
This week we have another “double feature” for you. VolunTEEN Catherine F., age 14 brings you a book review about a teen who tries to lead her life in the […]
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