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

RPL has the “For Dummies” series!

Posted about 2 years ago by Alfreda Payton
The first For Dummies instructional guidebook was cautiously offered to the public in 1991 by bookstore owners who were convinced the public would be insulted by its title. DOS for […]
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June Book Chat with the Youth Services Team

Posted about 2 years ago by Louis Maranski
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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Spotlight on: ALAN MOORE-Graphic Novelist

Posted about 2 years ago by Alfreda Payton
We’re one day away from Richmond Public Library’s first RIPPLECON. Set for Saturday, June 24th at RPL’s Main Branch (101 East Franklin St Richmond, VA), the convention is dedicated to all things […]
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The Meaning of Sapphic: Unraveling the Power of Identity

Posted about 2 years ago by Madison Eversoll
Posted in Book Reviews
Language is a powerful tool that shapes our understanding of the world, including how we communicate our identities. Our words can evolve and gain significance as a tool to represent […]
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Juneteenth

Posted about 2 years ago by Lisa Crisman
The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed by Congress in 1865 so “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude” would be legal in the United States. However, the amendment would pass […]
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A Basic Introduction to Cosplay

Posted about 2 years ago by Mirissa Sorensen
Cosplay (a portmanteau of the words “costume” and “play”) is a hobby that is becoming more mainstream as nerd culture dominates more of people’s media consumption. At its heart, it […]
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Adulting 101: Tattoos & Piercings

Posted about 2 years ago by Nico D'Archangel
Welcome to a new limited series! For the next several weeks I’ll be sharing tips and advice from local professionals on topics that might not have been covered in your […]
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RPL’s Summer Reading Program Starts June 10

Posted about 2 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Press Release Richmond Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Starts June 10 Post Date: 6/5/2023 (Richmond, VA) — Richmond Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is back! From June 10 – August […]
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June: Go Outside or Stay Indoors: a Daily Guide

Posted about 2 years ago by Meg Raymond
June is a month full of contradictions and changes.  Spring changes to Summer.  The sun sets later and later, and rises earlier.  June 21st – the Summer Solstice – is […]
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Keep Your Wheels Turnin’ with these Road Trippin’ Audiobooks

Posted about 2 years ago by Hayley DeRoche
Posted in Book Reviews
When the fight over whose music gets played has worn everyone in the car down to a husk of their former selves, it’s time for an audiobook! These are some […]
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