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Twelve Days of Richmond Public Library – Lifelong Learning

Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
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Twelve Days of Richmond Public Library – Office and Technology Services

Posted about 2 years ago by Danny
Richmond Public Library is your public library. Although books are in our DNA, public libraries of today are so much more. In the spirit of holiday giving, we are presenting (see what […]
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Twelve Days of Richmond Public Library – Job Seekers

Posted about 2 years ago by Ben Himmelfarb
Richmond Public Library is your public library. Although books are in our DNA, public libraries of today are so much more. In the spirit of holiday giving, we are presenting […]
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Twelve Days of Richmond Public Library- Let’s Get Digital!

Posted about 2 years ago by Erin Brallier
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Twelve Days of Richmond Public Library — Books and Reading

Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
Richmond Public Library is your public library. Although books are in our DNA, public libraries of today are so much more. In the spirit of holiday giving, we are presenting […]
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November 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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Ten Picture Books for World Kindness Day

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
November 13 is World Kindness Day. While we think every day should be filled with kindness, we won’t miss the opportunity to highlight this occasion. There are many things you […]
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How it All Began – Series Starters

Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
Are you mad for books in series?  Me, too!  I love books in series, but also have a compulsion that I.  Must.  Read.  Series.  In.  Order.  Sometimes this proves difficult.  […]
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Native American Heritage Month

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities for their diverse […]
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History of Halloween

Posted about 2 years ago by Louis Maranski
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For many people, Halloween is a truly magical time of year. Once we start to experience those first chills, and see the leaves start to turn, we know it’s “Spooky […]
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