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Suppressed 2020In partnership with the Virginia Right to Vote Coalition, RPL will offer several thought-provoking discussions and virtual exhibits addressing the history and practice of voter disenfranchisement. On Tuesday, October 20th, we will host a screening and discussion of Suppressed 2020: The Fight to Vote. Please be sure to visit our new page dedicated to the Block the Vote exhibit!
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Read for a Good Cause! Richmond Public Library has partnered with VCU’s Common Book Program for 2020–2021: One Person, No Vote by Carol Anderson. This important book dispels the myth of voter fraud and describes how voter suppression strategically targets people of color.
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Rosa Bowser, Educator and Civic LeaderIn this engaging lecture by public historian and author Elvatrice Belsches, you will hear about the amazing life of Rosa Bowser, one of Virginia's finest educators and activists. Interesting local fact: when RPL opened its first African American branch, patrons chose to name it after her! Registration is required to attend this virtual program, which will take place on Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30 p.m.
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Join us for spooky tales with a Richmond twist, told around a virtual campfire. On Friday, October 30th, we are partnering with Richmond Storyhouse to bring you an evening of chilling storytelling to celebrate the season. Are you a storyteller or are you interested in participating? Fill out this form and we can add you as a panelist.
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Richmond Public Library- All Richmond Public Library locations are operating with expanded curbside services.
- Effective September 1st, 2020, the East End, Hull Street, and North Avenue branches are closed on Saturdays until further notice.
- All book drops are open and accepting returns.
- Effective immediately, all items will automatically renew at the end of their regular checkout period, until patrons either return the item or it has been renewed four times. Find more information about auto-renewals here.
- All meeting and study rooms, as well as events and classes, are closed until further notice.
- At this time, book donations are not being accepted.
For up-to-date information on RPL, please visit our website at rvalibrary.org
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City of Richmond- Effective July 6th, 2020, the City entered Phase 3 of reopening. Limited services are being offered at City offices.
- More guidance on opening procedures can be found here and here.
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Now that we're on to Round 2 of curbside, we've been able to add a few new services to our offerings; you asked for them and we delivered! We can't guarantee every service, but we will always try to figure out an alternative. Please consult our Curbside Services page for more details.
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Our Online Services Are Always Open! Now is the time to charge that tablet or Kindle like never before.
We're always updating our digital collection. Now is no different! But with so many choices out there, how do you decide what to try? Let's take a look at our three main e-reading services:
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The Standard for New eBooksIf you're looking for adult ebooks, OverDrive (or its app, Libby) is the first place you should go! With its impressive selection of new titles, OverDrive is an excellent choice for avid readers of contemporary bestsellers. Click here to sign in or browse our collection!
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Changes to OverDrive Soon, ebooks and eaudiobooks will move from rbdigital to our OverDrive collection. Using the Libby app, you will still to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great content you loved from rbdigital.
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Click this link or the images to the right for more information. Answer a few questions and you will instantly be given access to a treasure trove of materials, enough to keep you busy, entertained, and enlightened for as long as this shutdown lasts (and then some)!
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For many of our neighbors, the past few months have been the hardest of their lives. Closures across the City of Richmond and across the country have put many out of work, and we recognize that our residents need help during these trying times. Fortunately, there are a growing number of organizations dedicated to helping those who need assistance. We've highlighted two local services below, but you can also reach out to us directly for more information by going to our website rvalibrary.org or our jobseeker assistance page here.
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Launched earlier this year by the City of Richmond, RVA Strong is a website dedicated to helping residents get connected with groups and individuals who are providing aid during this crisis. Housing, food, healthcare, and other topics are listed, as well as resources for small businesses. You can also find opportunities to donate or volunteer.
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Help1RVA is a new resource created by the YMCA of Greater Richmond that provides information about free or reduced-cost services in the Richmond area. An incredible, holistic service, Help1RVA allows you to search by either zip code or program type (transportation, education, job seeking, etc.).
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