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While the physical libraries are closed, your virtual teen space is waiting for you on Discord! Chat, socialize, play games, and chill every Tuesday from 3-5 PM on our private Discord server. Register to get access!

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K-pop Stans Unite

February 26
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Teens Tween Virtual

Whether you are new to the k-pop fandom or have been riding the hallyu wave for a while come join us as we view videos, old and new, from boy groups, and talk about our favorite groups and biases. Please register for Discord by filling out the f...

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Read Across American Day!

March 02
12:00am - 11:59pm

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Today’s the day: happy Read Across America Day to readers everywhere! Read Across America focuses on empowering generations of students through reading diverse books. Join in the fun with Richmond Public Library! We'll be posting vi...

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The Lounge: A Virtual Teen Space on Discord

March 02
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens Virtual

While the physical libraries are closed, your virtual teen space is waiting for you on Discord!  Chat, socialize, play games, and chill every Tuesday from 3-5 PM.  To join you must be between the ages of 12–18 and live in Richmon...

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Get Crafty Together: Paracord Bracelets

March 03
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Arts & Crafts Teens Tween Virtual

Did you know that survival paracord bracelets have many uses, such as using them to help create a shelter or a tourniquet? Create a paracord bracelet for yourself or a friend with one of these craft kits! Just fill out the Google form linked below an...

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The Lounge: A Virtual Teen Space on Discord

March 09
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens Virtual

While the physical libraries are closed, your virtual teen space is waiting for you on Discord!  Chat, socialize, play games, and chill every Tuesday from 3-5 PM.  To join you must be between the ages of 12–18 and live in Richmon...

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Celebrating the Year of the Ox

Laura Price
February 17, 2021
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Old memories die hard. I can still recall my Kindergarten class field trip to New York City’s Chinatown for the Lunar New Year celebration. The sensory overload—fantastic noises, colorful dragon dancers, and pungent firecracker smoke—has stayed with me for over 55 years. This year's Asian Lunar New Year celebration began on February 12th. It’s a 12-day event and includes one of the greatest human mass migrations in the world. Millions of people in Asian countries return to their hometowns to enjoy reunion meals with their families...

2021 Teen Reading Challenge: Teen Activists

Jennifer Deuell
February 8, 2021
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Welcome back! Can you believe we are already in to month two of our 2021 RPL Teen Reading Challenge?! How is it going for you so far? As I mentioned in my last post, I'll be doing the challenge in order — but this does not mean you have to! This month for the blog I am highlighting reading material by or about teen activists. I chose this as one of the prompts because I am absolutely blown away by all of the young activists throughout the world today. And, aside from the ones who make the news, I know there are many young activists in our...

2021 Teen Reading Challenge: Immigration in the U.S.

Jennifer Deuell
January 13, 2021
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Hello readers! Have you decided to partake in our first ever Teen Reading Challenge? If so, have you gotten started yet? Maybe you're looking for a little inspiration. Well, I've got you covered. Every month I'll be posting a list of books, articles, and more than you can read to satisfy each of the prompts. First up — something pertaining to the current state of immigration in the United States. Fiction American Street by Ibi Zoboi  The Radius of Us by Marie Marquardt  Something in Between by Melissa De la Cruz We Are...