Henrico County Public Library

• There are so many books to read this summer! June 22, 2018
  Across the county, library staff are comparing their summer reading lists.   So many great titles! What is on your summer reading list? Just a few weeks into the Summer Read Club and we have already drawn the first prizes. Our prize winner gallery can be found here, and here is a recap of the […]
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• Introducing Caregiver Kits! June 15, 2018
  Henrico County Public Library now offers Caregiver Kits to help those with dementia or memory challenges and their caregivers make connections. With a kit, you can spend a nostalgic afternoon together remembering the past. Explore a variety of topics from cooking to local history. Each kit contains a variety of media intended to spark conversations. […]
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• Great Music Programs at Henrico County Public Library! June 8, 2018
  Our summer reading theme this year is “Libraries Rock!” and we are very excited to fill the summer with music! If rock and roll isn’t your genre, do not worry! There are concerts, lectures, and workshops planned all summer long, and here are a few we are very excited about. This is not all though! […]
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• June is National Audiobook Month! June 4, 2018
  Everyone likes being read to as a child. As adults, we are busy working, traveling, and often strapped for time, but audiobooks make it possible to listen and enjoy a story no matter what you are doing. A good audiobook, read by an excellent narrator can take you to outer space on your weekly commute […]
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• Get Ready for Summer Reading! May 29, 2018
  It is finally time for pool parties, reading on the beach, and outdoor concerts! School is out in just over two weeks, and this Friday our Summer Reading Club begins! The theme this year is “Libraries Rock” and we have three months of music-related programs lined up, as well as great prizes for participants. Just […]
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• Summer in Space: NASA @ My Library May 23, 2018
  You might have noticed that there are lots of space themed programs happening at your local libraries over the past year. We had an amazing time during our eclipse watching parties last summer and enjoyed the night sky with the Richmond Astronomical Society during the late Fall and early Spring. This past March, Varina Library […]
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• The Great American Read May 17, 2018
  On May 22nd PBS is premiering The Great American Read. The first episode introduces the 100 books most loved by Americans. The book list was released just a few weeks ago and it contains a broad range of fiction both new and old. Some of our favorites include Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora […]
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• Announcing the Winners of Twin Hickory’s Lego Contest! May 11, 2018
  Voting ended Monday and we are happy to announce the winners of Twin Hickory’s 2018 Lego Contest! Check out these awesome designs: Thank you to all who participated. Everyone submitted fantastic work! All entries can be found in our Flickr Album.
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• Snapshot Virginia 2018 April 30, 2018
  Snapshot Virginia is a statewide initiative from the Virginia Library Association and the Library of Virginia intended to provide a “snapshot” of a day in the life of the library. On April 24th, we participated in Snapshot Virginia, and it is clear that Henrico County Public Libraries are important and highly valued institutions in the […]
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• Bereavement Groups and Death Cafes April 23, 2018
  Everyone experiences death at some point in their lives. For those grieving, Henrico County Public Library is offering monthly Bereavement Groups at Tuckahoe Area Library and Sandston Branch Library. The Bereavement groups are safe spaces to work through your loss in a group setting. Join Alane Ford from James River Home Health and Hospice at […]
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