Shelf Respect
News, reviews, and ideas you can use from librarians and library staff at RPL
Introducing … The Bookologist
Posted about 5 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 5 years ago by Natalie Draper
Posted in
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 5 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 5 years ago by Jennifer Deuell
Posted in
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 5 years ago by Meg Raymond
Posted in
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 5 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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Browsing the New Book Shelves: new nonfiction books about your brain
Posted about 5 years ago by Meg Raymond
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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The Declaration of Independence Today
Posted about 5 years ago by kathryn Coker
Posted in
Black History Month, History and Preservation, Holidays, holidays; celebrations, Inform * Enrich * Empower, Law Library
| Tagged with Law Library
On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. However, the legal separation from England actually happened on July 2, 1776, when the delegates […]
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Browsing the New Book Shelves (While You Can’t), part 3: new books of interest to women
Posted about 5 years ago by Meg Raymond
Posted in
Reading Recommendations
While the library buildings are closed to the public for everyone’s safety, mail delivery never stopped! Library staff have been working behind the scenes, receiving and processing books and other […]
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It’s Okay to NOT Be Okay
Posted about 5 years ago by Nico D'Archangel
Posted in
Inform * Enrich * Empower
| Tagged with mental health
Absolutely everyone is going through at least something. Most are having to deal with more than one worry. Know this also, just because someone may have it worse than you does not mean your troubles aren't worth concern. You. Are. VALID.
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