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National Library Week
April 19-25
All locations
Celebrate National Library Week with Richmond Public Library! Join us April 19-25 for a week filled with fun, creativity, and community as we celebrate the power of libraries to inspire, connect, and enrich lives. Enjoy storytimes with our beloved mascot Ripple, shop new merchandise, and participate in Spirit Week activities, creative stations, and more!
Día
April 25th
Broad Rock Branch Library
Celebrate books and childhood at Broad Rock Library with an afternoon filled with story times, resources for families, and lots of fun! This is a bilingual Spanish/English event. ¡Celebra los libros y el niñez en la Biblioteca Broad Rock con una tarde llena con horas de cuentos, recursos para la familia, y muchas diversiones! Este evento será bilingue, en español e inglés.
Youth Arts Month
March 1-31
All locations
Celebrate Youth Arts Month by visiting any of our Richmond Public Library locations and discover a vibrant display of artwork, showcasing the creativity our local youth. We're also hosting a bookmark design contest. Elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to create an original design and one winner from each age group will have their artwork professionally printed and distributed during National Library Week.
Online Store Now Open
Our first design, “Endless Possibilities,” by local artist Ash Rudolph, is ready to show off on cozy tees, stylish tote bags, and more. Every purchase supports the library and helps us continue to offer programs, events, and resources to the community.
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Black Life in America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
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View Our Digital Archive
Our digital archive contains photographs and documents showing how Richmond Public Library has grown over the last 100 years.
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Get an E-Card
Looking to access one of our databases or download an eBook? No problem. Our e-card is here to help with its easy sign up available online.
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Meeting Rooms
All of our Library locations offer free public meeting rooms. These rooms are available for educational, instructional, or civic programs when available.
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Spring 2026 Guide
Discover upcoming events at Richmond Public Library by downloading and printing RPL’s What’s Happening Spring 2026 guide.
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Calendar of Events
View Richmond Public Library's full calendar of events.
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