Shelf Respect
News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL
The Organ Thieves – VCU Common Book 2022
Posted about 3 years ago by Ben Himmelfarb
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Book Reviews
| Tagged with Author Talk, book discussions, book recommendations, public programs, reading suggestions, VCU Common Book
The VCU Common Book is a university-wide initiative focused on welcoming first-year students into the vibrant intellectual culture of VCU. Through a partnership with Richmond Public Library and the Richmond […]
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By Teens, For Teens – A Study in Scarlet, Robinson Crusoe & Animal Farm
Posted about 3 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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Adult, Book Reviews, diverse reads, Fiction, mystery, Reading Recommendations, Teens
| Tagged with book recommendations, book recs, book reviews, booksforteens, byteensforteens, teenreads, volunteen
This week for our By Teens, For Teens blog post, VolunTEEN David G., age 14. has written a few book reviews for you. If you are a lover of classic […]
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Storytimes With Ripple
Posted about 3 years ago by Phil Shepard
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Book Reviews
Ripple LOVES Richmond Public Libraries and making new friends! That’s why he’s sharing one of his favorite stories and letting everyone’s imagination sing during special story times at your local […]
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August Book Chat with the Youth Services Team
Posted about 3 years ago by Louis Maranski
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Children's, Families, Reading Recommendations
| Tagged with #bookchat, #bookrecs, #childrensbooks, #kidsbooks, #rplrecommends, #youthservices
Welcome to the next 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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August is Virginia Craft Beer Month
Posted about 3 years ago by Nico D'Archangel
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Adult, Inform * Enrich * Empower, nonfiction
| Tagged with book recommendations, local, RVA
There’s a story poured into every pint of Virginia craft beer. One sip can take you to a tasting room looking out at a beautiful mountain vista while another […]
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By Teens, For Teens – Lock the Doors & All the Bright Places
Posted about 3 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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Reading Recommendations, Teens
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Welcome back to another “By Teens, For Teens” post! This week we have two read-alikes lists created by VolunTEEN Diya, age 15. Do you enjoy psychological thrillers? Something dark and […]
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Supporting Mental Health at the Library
Posted about 3 years ago by Phil Shepard
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Health and Wellness
In July, Virginia implemented the nationwide 988 hotline number to provide free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers […]
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By Teens, For Teens – Rebecca & One Piece
Posted about 3 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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Book Reviews, Fiction, Manga, Reading Recommendations, Teens
| Tagged with book recommendations, book recs, book reviews, booksforteens, byteensforteens, manga, mangaseries, onepiece, teenreads, volunteen
This week for our By Teens, For Teens blog post, we have two VolunTEENs who submitted reviews for you. Isabelle R., age 16 reviews the gothic classic Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Then, […]
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Public Safety Appreciation Week – July 2022
Posted about 3 years ago by Ben Himmelfarb
Richmond City Council and Mayor Stoney officially proclaimed the final week of July annual Public Safety Appreciation Week. You can read the full proclamation here. Richmond Public Library has published […]
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July Book Chat with the Youth Services Team
Posted about 3 years ago by Louis Maranski
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Children's, Families, Reading Recommendations
| Tagged with #bookchat, #bookrecs, #childrensbooks, #kidsbooks, #rplrecommends, #youthservices
Welcome back to the next installment in our new series of blog posts featuring children’s books we’re currently loving! “Book Chat with the Youth Services Team” features one book recommendation […]
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