Shelf Respect
News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL
Browsing the New Books Shelves (While You Can’t) – New Biographies
Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
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Book Reviews
At Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website, and now that we’ve moved back a phase to curbside pickup, you need a […]
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Stuck at home? Go on a YA road trip!
Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations, Teens
| Tagged with #ireadya, #roadtrip, #teenreads, #teens, #travel, #yabooks
It’s summer and many of us associate this time of year with traveling. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a visit with family in another state, or a day […]
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Ghost of Tsushima and Jidaigeki Reading Lists
Posted about 4 years ago by Phil Shepard
The sun is sinking and the golden hour is in full form. The season is autumn. The Japanese maples are a deep red and the gingko leaves a brilliant yellow. […]
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Browsing the New Book Shelves: Home and Garden Creativity
Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
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Reading Recommendations
At Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website, and now that we’ve moved back a phase to curbside pickup, you need a different way […]
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Introducing … The Bookologist
Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
Public libraries are all about connecting books and readers. It’s in our DNA! Browsing the shelves or the online catalog can be rewarding, but the choices can be … overwhelming. […]
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So nice I read it twice
Posted about 4 years ago by Natalie Draper
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Book Reviews, Reading Recommendations
| Tagged with literary fiction, rereads, science fiction, staff picks
Show of hands–who rereads books? I’ll wait. … I don’t, as a rule, reread novels. My TBR list is miles long, and as long as new books are being written, […]
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Browsing the New Book Shelves: Learn Something New
Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
At the Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website. And now that we’ve moved into the phase of limited re-opening, the new book shelves […]
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10 Books for the Crafty Teen
Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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crafts and hobbies, Reading Recommendations, Teens
| Tagged with #crafty, #craftyteen, #creativeteen, #diy, #quarancrafts
Many of us are probably feeling the same way these days. We know it’s safer to stay at home but we are starting to get bored. Ok, not starting to..we’ve […]
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Browsing the New Book Shelves: new nonfiction about work
Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
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nonfiction, Reading Recommendations
At Richmond Public Library, you can always peruse the Latest Releases page on the library’s website, and now that we’ve moved into the next phase of limited re-opening, the new book shelves […]
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COVID Haiku
Posted about 4 years ago by Laura Price
Gentle, dappled light,Through semi-shaded windows,Waiting for someone. Eyes above the masks,Fearful yet still hopeful–Can I be of help? Masks cannot obscureSmiles and grins and gladness.We are glad you’re here! Someone […]
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