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We Want to Hear From You!
Richmond Public Library is embarking on a new Facilities Strategic Plan and is collecting feedback from the community to help inform our new goals. We value your thoughts and ideas and would be grateful if you would take a few moments to fill out our Current Library User Survey. Have a friend, family member, or neighbor who doesn't currently use the library? We want to hear from them, too. Please share our Future Library User Survey link.
What’s Happening Summer 2025
All Locations
Discover upcoming events at Richmond Public Library by downloading and printing RPL’s What’s Happening Summer 2025 guide, or stop by your local branch and pick up a copy!
RippleCon
June 28
Main Library
RippleCon is back for its 3rd year and will feature special guests Nia Celeste, Celeste Perez, and Ben Stegmair. Attendees will also enjoy over 35 local vendors, workshops, role-playing games including Dungeons & Dragons, gaming competitions, and crafts for all ages, as well as costume making, a photo booth, and a cosplay contest with cash prizes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced costumes.
Summer Reading Program
June 7-August 2
All Richmond Public Library Locations
This year our Summer Reading Program starts on June 7 with kickoff events at all of our locations! Start your summer off right by grabbing a reading log and joining in the fun. Enjoy game-themed adventures, cool skills workshops, and thrilling programs. We're also giving away epic prizes to reward you along your reading journey. This summer we’re not just reading—we're leveling up!
We Want to Hear From You!
Richmond Public Library is embarking on a new Facilities Strategic Plan and is collecting feedback from the community to help inform our new goals. We value your thoughts and ideas and would be grateful if you would take a few moments to fill out our Current Library User Survey. Have a friend, family member, or neighbor who doesn't currently use the library? We want to hear from them, too. Please share our Future Library User Survey link.
What’s Happening Summer 2025
All Locations
Discover upcoming events at Richmond Public Library by downloading and printing RPL’s What’s Happening Summer 2025 guide, or stop by your local branch and pick up a copy!
RippleCon
June 28
Main Library
RippleCon is back for its 3rd year and will feature special guests Nia Celeste, Celeste Perez, and Ben Stegmair. Attendees will also enjoy over 35 local vendors, workshops, role-playing games including Dungeons & Dragons, gaming competitions, and crafts for all ages, as well as costume making, a photo booth, and a cosplay contest with cash prizes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced costumes.
Summer Reading Program
June 7-August 2
All Richmond Public Library Locations
This year our Summer Reading Program starts on June 7 with kickoff events at all of our locations! Start your summer off right by grabbing a reading log and joining in the fun. Enjoy game-themed adventures, cool skills workshops, and thrilling programs. We're also giving away epic prizes to reward you along your reading journey. This summer we’re not just reading—we're leveling up!
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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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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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Summer 2025 Guide
Discover upcoming events at Richmond Public Library by downloading and printing RPL’s What’s Happening Summer 2025 guide.
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Calendar of Events
View Richmond Public Library's full calendar of events.