Richmond Public Library Staff Picks

The Library of Congress has begun its multi-year “Celebration of the Book” with an exhibition entitled “Books That Shaped America.” The b...

That's right, June is already upon us! This Friday is First Friday and as always, we've got a great lineup of events and art exhibit...

If you are out and about this weekend and looking for something to do, the Main Library is the perfect place to be.  Come join us for th...

"WHY CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Inspiring Generations" is an exhibit on display now at the Main Library. It explores the power of child...

Even though libraries will be closed for Good Friday, the Main Library will open at 7 p.m. for  First Friday Art Walk . With the helpful ha...

Did a children's book change your life? Do you have special childhood memories attached to a certain book?  There is a wonderful exhibi...

Two hundred years after his birth, Abraham Lincoln’s historical importance endures. A man of his time—humbly born, self taught, ambitious...

On the first Friday of every month, there are exciting cultural events happening all around the city. But I'm especially excited about w...

Happy February! Yep, it's already the first week of February, and that means this Friday is First Friday. Come by the Main Library betwe...

The monthly First Friday art gallery openings at the Main Library are almost here again. Stop by Main Library this Friday from 7 to 9 pm for...

Yep, it's November already. And when a new month starts, we're always getting ready for the First Friday Art Walk. RPL is having som...

Today is First Friday! Come check out all of the new exhibitions at the Main public library from 7PM - 9PM this evening that are part of thi...

Join us at the Main Public Library this coming Friday, June 4th from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. for another fantastic exhibition from local artists. O...

We have a fantastic First Friday lined up for tomorrow at the Richmond Public Library. We are participating in Minds Wide Open: Virginia...

Please join us at the Main branch of the Richmond Public Library this Friday, March 5th from 7-9 p.m. for a fantastic First Friday. Not onl...

February is Black History Month, and we have a wealth of exhibits, lectures and events in our fair city of Richmond. We are surrounded by th...

"Word association gives new meaning to the alphabet." This project from Erin Hanson titled "new abc's" recently cau...

Check out our display case and see realdinosaur footprints & other cool fossils on view all this month thanks to members of the Richmond...

An exhibit featuring books from private collectors and the Library's special collections, will be open from 10:00am-5:00pm on Wednesdays...