GUILTY of going above and beyond for library patrons. 🚔📚
[Video description: Librarian running away in slow motion, then stopping and holding hands out as if to be handcuffed. Caption says When you’re running from the police and you hear them say, “Suspect goes above and beyond for his patrons.”]
Welcome back to What’s Happening: This Week—your go-to guide for what’s coming up at Richmond Public Library.
Here’s what’s happening this week, May 17-23:
May 18: Senior Book Club at Hull Street Branch, 10:15 AM
May 18: Teen STEAM: Batik Fabric Dyeing at Main, 4:00 PM (registration required)
May 18: Nerdy Wordy Adult Spelling Bee at Belmont Branch, 6:15 PM (registration required)
May 19: STEAM Team: Sun Prints at West End Branch, 4:00 PM (registration required)
May 19: STEAM Team: Mexican Folk Weaving Craft at Ginter Park, 4:30 PM
May 20: Walk & Talk Book Club: "The House in the Pines" by Ana Reyes at Westover Hills Branch, 10:00 AM
May 20: Teen STEAM: Galaxy Jars at East End Branch, 4:30 PM
May 20: Yarn Yippee at Main Library, 6:00 PM
May 21: Teen STEAM: DIY Bath Fizzies at Broad Rock Branch, 4:30 PM
May 23: LEGO Club at North Avenue Branch, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
To see these and other events at Richmond Public Library, visit rvalibrary.libcal.com/calendars
Throwback Thursday to last month’s Día de los Niños – Children’s Day celebration at our Broad Rock Branch.
We loved spending the afternoon with our community—sharing books, celebrating culture, and connecting with our incredible community partners. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so meaningful!
This morning, we celebrated the incredible volunteers who make Read with Ripple possible 💙📚
Read with Ripple brings the library to young readers in their preschool or daycare settings to foster a love of reading, help build home book collections, and create a meaningful connection to the library as a lifelong resource.
To all of our volunteers: thank you for showing up, encouraging young readers, and making a lasting impact in our community. We’re so grateful for you!
Interested in becoming a Read with Ripple volunteer next year? Learn more and sign up at /read-with-ripple/
School’s out. Reading is in!
Richmond Public Library’s Summer Reading Program returns June 1–August 1 with this year’s theme: “Unearth a Story”! Readers of all ages can earn prizes, attend free events, discover new books, and keep the joy of reading going all summer long. From dinosaurs and magic shows to art classes and high-energy music shows, there’s something for everyone.
Pick up a reading log at any library location or download one online to get started!
Learn more and get started at rvalibrary.org/summer-reading/
🎶 Where in the world is RPL’s Ripple? 🎶
Richmond Public Library’s mascot, Ripple, was spotted at Stella’s Grocery in Forest Hill, exploring the shelves and sniffing out snacks.
If you spot Ripple out and about in Richmond, snap a pic and tag us. Who knows where he’ll turn up next.
#WhereIsRipple #RVALibrary
[Image description: Small stuffed otter in Richmond Public Library sweatshirt sitting on top of a deli counter.”
🎮✨ RippleCon returns to Richmond Public Library for its 4th year!
Join us Saturday, June 6 from 9 AM–4 PM at the Main Library (101 E. Franklin St.) for a full day of gaming, cosplay, creativity, and fandom fun.
⚔️ Compete in gaming tournaments
🎲 Play RPGs & D&D
🎨 Make crafts
🚚 Grab food from local food trucks
🦸 Show off your look in the Cosplay Contest
Every cosplay participant receives a prize, and winners in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced categories will take home cash awards. 💥
Plus, meet voice actors Jon McLaren (Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy) and Andrew Wincott (The Archers, Baldur's Gate 3)!
Get the latest updates and full event details here: rvalibrary.org/events/ripplecon/
This event is sponsored by the Richmond Public Library Foundation and the Friends of Richmond Public Library.
We love what we do and who we do it for!
Happy Public Service Week from the Richmond Public Library team. We’re proud to serve the City of Richmond and help our community thrive.
#PublicServiceWeek #RVALibrary #rva
@rvagov
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Welcome back to What’s Happening: This Week—your go-to guide for what’s coming up at Richmond Public Library.
Here’s what’s happening this week, May 10-16.
May 11: Level Up! at East End Branch, 4:30 PM
May 11: STEAM Team: Create a Nature Journal at Westover Hills Branch, 4:30 PM (registration required)
May 13: Rainbow Readers: A Queer YA Book Club at Ginter Park Branch, 4:30 PM
May 13: Teen STEAM: Origami 101 at North Avenue Branch, 5:30 PM
May 13: Noir Night: "Too Late for Tears" at the Main Library, 6:00 PM
May 14: Master Gardener Help Desk at Belmont Branch, 3:30 PM
May 14: Craft Corner: Paper Flower Collages at the Main Library, 4:00 PM
May 14: Teen STEAM: Bird Feeders at West End Branch, 4:00 PM (registration required)
May 14: Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Hull Street Branch, 5:00 PM
May 15: Senior Book Club at Broad Rock Branch, 1:00 PM
To see these and other events at Richmond Public Library, visit rvalibrary.libcal.com/calendars
Some art deserves another moment on the timeline 🎨📖
#TBT to Youth Art Month and middle school winner Lucy showing off her bookmark design at our Westover Hills Branch.
We’re still feeling inspired by her creativity!
Give your little one a strong start!
Join us for Early Learning Lab with Ron Ferguson, founder of The Basics, and discover simple, powerful ways to support your child’s growth. Stay for hands-on activities designed for you and your child to learn and play together.
📅 Saturday, May 30 | 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Main Library, Children’s Dept.
👶 For families with children ages 0–5
Register at rvalibrary.org
This event is sponsored by the Richmond Public Library Foundation and Thrive Birth to Five.
@thriveb5@thebasicsvirginia
May the Fourth be with you ⚔️📖
Disturb the peace, you will not. Whisper, you must. Return your books… or face the dark side.
#MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay #JediLife
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