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

February Book Chat with the Youth Services Team

Posted about 2 years ago by Ashley Edmiston
Welcome to the 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 […]
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Books to Celebrate the Year of the Dragon

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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The (Possibly Loveable) Oddball

Posted about 2 years ago by Danny
Thanks to Barry Keoghan and his performance in Saltburn, weirdos are enjoying their time in the spotlight. Why read about Prince Charming and his heroic adventures when you can enjoy […]
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Get Cozy with a Long Read

Posted about 2 years ago by Hannah Kilgore
Posted in Book Reviews
    When the sun sets before you finish your evening commute, it can be tough to resist the urge to immediately change into your pajamas and crawl into bed. […]
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Let’s Celebrate Black History!

Posted about 2 years ago by Meldon Jenkins-Jones
Let’s celebrate Black History through the arts at the Richmond Public Library!
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New Federal Reporting Requirements for Small Businesses

Posted about 2 years ago by Charlie Schmidt
As of January 1, 2024, most small businesses will have to report to the federal government who owns the business. The mandatory reporting is the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) […]
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January Book Chat with the Youth Services Team

Posted about 2 years ago by Ashley Edmiston
Welcome to the 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 […]
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Sailing Into 2024 With A Good Book

Posted about 2 years ago by Adam Zimmerli
I’m a sucker for history non-fiction. If I come across a book in the history section that has a splashy image on the front, an intriguing blurb, and some fast-paced, […]
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A New Logo for Our Next Century

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Our RPL 100 year has been a huge success! We’ve shared our history as a library and our vision for the future with the Richmond community. The events, exhibits, and […]
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The Best Books We Read in 2023

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson “Two  smart, misfit teenagers spend a hot and sticky summer together – partly by choice but mostly because of proximity.  […]
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