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Did you know you can support the library by shopping on Amazon? By using Amazon Smile, a percentage of anything you spend will be donated to RPL at no cost to you! Simply click here, set your account to support the City of Richmond Public Library Foundation, and buy the items you would normally get. Everyone wins! Your donations support our programs and allow us to create new and engaging events. If you would prefer to skip Amazon and give directly to your favorite local library, please click here or contact Susan Revere at the Richmond Public Library Foundation.
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Every other week we will be learning how to create a different work of art either by tackling a painting tutorial together or learning from the expertise of RPL staff. On May 14th at 3:30pm, we will work on marble painting! See the supplies you'll need and register here!
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Join us on Facebook Live every Monday afternoon at 4pm when we'll introduce you to some of our favorite middle grade books. Each week, one of the RPL youth services team will read to you a few chapters from one of their favorite middle grade reads, then share why they think YOU should finish the book. Come give it a try and share your thoughts with us on social media with the hashtags #rplmgm and #middlegrademonday. Get ready, readers, because your TBR list is going to grow!
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Are you ready to build your very own catapult? With just some popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and bottle caps, you'll be flinging marshmallows and pompoms in no time! Fill out our Google form and we'll send your catapult kit to a library near you for pick up. You'll also receive a link in your email for the May 19th meeting @ 4:30pm when we'll be doing the craft together over Zoom.
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Exclusive opportunity! On May 13th at 11:30am, join the former owner of URBAN YOGA, Cheryl Clarke, as she demonstrates how to use a chair as a safe and simple piece of exercise equipment. She will also guide students through breathing and stretching. Ms. Clarke brings more than 35 years of experience to this 45-minute virtual yoga class, so register today for this free Zoom session.
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New book club at Richmond Public Library on May 26th! The First Chapters Book Discussion is a group that reads the first chapter of a recent book together, out loud, then talks about it. This month, we will read the first chapter of Nomadland by Jessica Bruder and consider other "Reports from the Field & Stories of the Working Class." And since we understand juggling work and play, we are offering two sessions: one at 12pm and one at 7pm. Both will include a presentation on related titles, read-alikes, and genre guidance. Click here to join.
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Be sure to tune in (via Zoom) this Saturday, May 8th, at 2pm for "Sing Love! Sing Justice! Sing Freedom!" presented by the Greater Richmond Children's Choir and directed by Crystal Jonkman and Pete Curry. From one chorister: "Singing has always been one of the most used, most useful, and most beautiful methods for spreading awareness and calling for justice." Find out more & enjoy past performances here.
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It's planting time! Come to the West End Branch patio on May 26th at 4pm and paint your own small, terracotta pot. While it dries, try making your own pot from newspaper strips. All materials will be provided, including soil and seeds for planting. Space is limited so please sign up today! Safe distancing and mask use will be in effect.
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Richmond Public Library- All locations are open for limited access at reduced capacity. Learn more here.
- Limited computer access and browsing will be available, as well as limited notary services at most locations.
- Our East End, Hull Street, and North Avenue libraries are closed on Saturdays until further notice.
- All book drops are open for returns.
- All meeting and study rooms are closed until further notice.
- Book donations are still not being accepted at this time.
For up-to-date information on RPL, please visit our website at rvalibrary.org
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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 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. Following the merger of RBDigital and OverDrive, Overdrive is now loaded with over 40,000 eAudiobooks, and it will soon include streaming channels like Acorn TV and The Great Courses. Click here to sign in or browse our collection.
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Find It at Find It VirginiaThrough our partnership with the Library of Virginia (LVA), patrons can now access MasterFile articles and eMagazines through Find It Virginia. In cooperation with OverDrive, LVA has purchased a package of over 3,000 eMagazines that you can access with your RPL card or eCard. As always, there are no holds and no waiting for magazines. Click here to sign in or to browse eMagazines and about 1,500 eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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Click this link or the images to the right for more information. Answer a few questions and you'll 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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The pandemic has caused enormous hardship for many of our neighbors. 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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City of Richmond- Limited services are being offered at City offices.
- More guidance on opening procedures can be found here and here.
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Help1RVA is a 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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Launched last 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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so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens
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