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All libraries will be closed Friday, April 3rd for our Spring Holiday. We will reopen Saturday, April 4th at our regular time.

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Social-Emotional Book Recommendations for Babies to Preschoolers

Posted about 4 days ago by Genevievre Wood
This blog was written by Meredith Wells, VCU Capstone Student in Occupational Therapy. Young children are learning how to understand their emotions, use their bodies, and interact with others long […]
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Youth Art Month at Richmond Public Library

Posted about 2 months ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in Children's, Families, Teens
What is Youth Art Month? Youth Art Month is part of a nationwide initiative that began in 1961. It was founded by the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI). The […]
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Winter Crafting for the Holidays with RPL

Posted about 4 months ago by Danielle Tarullo
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: September 2025

Posted about 7 months ago by Katie Heslop
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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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: August 2025

Posted about 8 months 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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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: July 2025

Posted about 9 months 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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RippleCon 101

Posted about 10 months ago by Nicole Byers
We get it – conventions can be overwhelming, especially for someone with limited con experience. That’s what makes RippleCon so wonderful: it’s the perfect opportunity for those both new and […]
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Celebrate Pride Month with Richmond Public Library!

Posted about 10 months ago by James Vaughan
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: June 2025

Posted about 10 months 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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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: May 2025

Posted about 11 months ago by Katie Heslop
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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