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Spring is for Gardening!

Lisa Crisman
March 27, 2026
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RVA truly had winter this year! Spring has come, trees are blooming and the ground is warming. It’s the perfect time to start seeds inside in containers or outside in […]...

March Book Chat with the YA Team

Genevievre Wood
March 13, 2026
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What We’re Reading (and Loving) Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA […]...

YA Reads: Antiracist Nonfiction

Genevievre Wood
March 6, 2026
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What does it mean to be antiracist? Members of the Black Panther Party coined the term “antiracist” during the 1960s/70s. With many different groups and organizations working similarly to fight […]...

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