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RPL Wishes Everyone a Beautiful Memorial Day As America observes Memorial Day on Monday, we at RPL want to take time to honor our fallen heroes. This weekend is an opportunity to remember those who sacrificed themselves in service to our country and to show them our gratitude. During the next few days, there are many ways to honor those who kept us safe in times of war: by reading a memoir, by watching a virtual ceremony online, or even by exploring your genealogy to see who from your own family may have served. And even though this holiday is about our departed, it's never too late to thank a veteran for their service. So as we observe a very different Memorial Day this year, RPL urges everyone to have a safe and thankful holiday.
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This year, many organizations across our region are offering virtual programming events and Memorial Day ceremonies. As we take time this weekend to remember those we've lost, here are three ways that we can honor their memories.
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The Commonwealth's Memorial Day CeremonyThe Virginia War Memorial will not be hosting a public ceremony, but will be holding a livestream of the event via their Facebook page. They hope you will join them virtually to honor Virginia’s heroes. The livestream will be available here and here.
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Hands-On Resources from the National D-Day MemorialThe National D-Day Memorial in Bedford County has created a series of activities and lesson plans to help families and children gain a better perspective of the lives and sacrifices of our servicemen and women. You can find their resources about World War II and D-Day here.
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Richmond Public Library- Our libraries are currently closed and will remain closed until further notice.
- All meeting and study rooms, as well as events and classes, are closed through June 10, 2020.
- We are asking borrowers to hold on to their checked out materials for the time being; due dates are extended to July 1, 2020.
- 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- The City's closure to the public will continue through May 31, 2020.
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For many of our neighbors, the past few weeks 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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Recently launched 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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Our Online Services Are Always Open! Now is the time to charge that tablet or Kindle like never before.
We are constantly updating our digital resources and adding to the collection. Now is no different! But with so many services out there, how do you decide what to try? Let's take a look below at the three main e-reading services we have at Richmond Public Library.
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The Standard for New e-BooksIf you're looking for adult e-books, 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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e-Audiobooks and e-Magazines Galore!While rbdigital has a selection of classic e-books, the main focus of this collection is its extensive list of e-audiobooks and e-magazines. Whether you're looking to do a deep dive on the Lord of the Rings Trilogy or you want a few glossy full-color magazines to "thumb through," rbdigital will keep you entertained for hours! And even better -- no checkout limits!
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By clicking this link or the images to the right, you will get all of our digital holdings (except for a few subscriptions which are unfortunately on-site only). 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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