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Shelf Respect

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

Escapist Books to Transport You

Posted about 4 years ago by Alexandra Zukas
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Really great books have a way of making the world fall away. They can transport you to somewhere more interesting, more whimsical, more surreal–somewhere that is just more. You turn […]
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RBDigital – So Much More Than Audiobooks

Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
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It all started with a traveling salesman who spent hours and hours on the road. Henry Trentman logged a lot of miles, listening to radio stations of varying quality fade […]
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A Glimpse at Virginia’s Organized Woman Suffrage Movement: Part I

Posted about 4 years ago by kathryn Coker
This is the first post in a two part series on the fight for woman suffrage in Virginia. Stay tuned as we commemorate the centennial of the 19th amendment’s passage. […]
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Homeschool Resources

Posted about 4 years ago by Lisa Wiertel
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Are you suddenly homeschooling?  Is the whole idea of trying to educate your children causing you to stress a bit?  As a homeschooling mom, I can confidently say that the […]
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Hoopla Tips and Tricks for Parents

Posted about 4 years ago by Louis Maranski
With all of the uncertainty in the world, digital media has become more important than ever. Here at the Richmond Public Library, we’re excited to provide access to multiple online […]
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Resources to Keep Traveling, Learning, and Relaxing (From Your Couch)

Posted about 4 years ago by Alexandra Zukas
Tons of activities to keep you learning and traveling, virtually.
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Stuck at home with nothing to do? Time to work on a new hobby, and we’re here to help.

Posted about 4 years ago by Natalie Draper
So, all of those things you wish you had the time to learn how to do? Knitting, crocheting, felting, quilting, mending, screen printing, weaving, rug hooking, painting, drawing, embroidery, pottery, […]
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Adulting 101 From Home

Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
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Some of you may be aware that just before the coronavirus hit we started an Adulting 101 series at the Main Library.  It was growing in popularity and we were […]
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Screen-Free Ideas for Teens in the Time of Social Distancing

Posted about 4 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in Teens
Teens, we know you are probably very well-equipped to deal with this whole social distancing thing.  You’ve been texting, facetiming, online gaming, etc. since you were able to hold a […]
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Money! Money! Money!

Posted about 4 years ago by Meg Raymond
Spring is on the way!  And April showers bring … financial literacy?  April is “Financial Literacy Month”, which makes it a good time to take charge of your finances. Even […]
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