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Richmond Community Sing

May 13
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Performances

This group singing event turns attendees from solo singers into an emergent choir, as we learn and teach simple, beautiful songs to each other and sing them on the spot! All levels welcome; no singing experience required. Come as you are and experien...

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Artist Series: Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani's Gaman Art - Displacement, Discrimination, and Dignity

May 14
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Art

This month, join us as we learn about the art of Japanese American artist Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani. Then, create pen and colored pencil inspired art inspired by the art of gaman (to endure the seemingly unbearable with dignity and patience) ...

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Evening Drop-Ins with the Community Memory Fellow

May 14
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Richmond Room

Do you have questions about Richmond’s rich history or need help navigating historic research? Join us in the Richmond Room for a  drop-in event where you can connect with our library experts and receive personalized assistance with your r...

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Teen Anime Manga Association (TAMA): One Piece Perler Bead Keychains

May 15
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Art Book Discussion Movies

TAMA is a teen Anime & Manga club that meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for anime screenings, anime and manga discussions, and an end of the month Japanese cultural or craft event. May's craft will be creating One Piece th...

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It's a Vibe

May 18
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Art

It's a Vibe is a relaxing young adult hangout where you can color, sketch, do puzzles/board games, or bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on while listening to music or hanging with friends. Join us from 1-3 on Sundays to relax ...

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April Book Chat with the YA Team

Genevievre Gray
April 30, 2025
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GENEVIEVRE RECOMMENDS SQUIRE BY SARA ALFAGEEH AND NADIA SHAMMAS Aiza is a daughter of the Ornu people in the Bayt-Sajji Empire, meaning she is not only automatically feared and hated […]...

YA Reads: Arab-American Heritage

Genevievre Gray
April 4, 2025
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Honor our Arab-American community members by recognizing and celebrating Arab-American Heritage Month, which takes place annually during the month of April. Established in 2022 by the Virginia General Assembly, Arab American Heritage […]...

Are You Library Fluent?

Jennifer Deuell
April 2, 2025
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Library Fluent adj. li-brary flü-әnt A term describing a person who knows how to utilize all aspects of a library, including but not limited to: checking out materials such as […]...

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