The Main Library will be closed on Saturday, November 15th for the Richmond Marathon.

All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 4th for Election Day. Main Library will be open for voting only (no staff).

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News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL

November Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 12 months 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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Expanded Memory Lab Hours

Posted about 12 months ago by Ben Himmelfarb
History Comes Out at the Holidays At this time of year, we are likely to see loved ones we do not see during the rest of the year. We might […]
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November Book Chat with Youth Services Team

Posted about 12 months 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: Thanksgiving

Posted about 12 months 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: Native American and Indigenous Peoples Month

Posted about 12 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Richmond Public Library celebrates our Indigenous community members by recognizing Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month (also celebrated as Native American Heritage Month in the US), which takes place annually during the […]
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It’s National Nacho Day!

Posted about 12 months ago by Laura Price
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National Nacho Day celebrates the birth of nachos. It was a happy accident--a result of quick thinking, a missing cook, and a group of peckish military wives.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: November 2024

Posted about 1 year 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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YA Reads: Spooky Season

Posted about 1 year ago by Genevievre Wood
As the leaves change and the nights grow longer, it’s time to dive into the eerie and enchanting world of Spooky Season books! This time of year is perfect for […]
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Storytime at Home: Snails

Posted about 1 year 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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Dancing for the Creator

Posted about 1 year ago by Summer Bowling Michau
Real powwows are far more exciting than just any old get-together. They are fun, festive, beautiful, and sacred.
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