Henrico County Public Library

• Halloween Fun! October 12, 2018
  Some might say it’s the most wonderful time of the year… costumes, candy, and maybe just a little bit spooky! There are many fun and friendly children’s programs to celebrate Halloween at the library this month. Costume Swap Varina Library Saturday, October 13 2:00 pm Don’t shop, swap! Bring outgrown children’s costumes to swap for… […]
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• Citizen Science: Birding October 5, 2018
  As part of the Citizen Science movement, we are hosting several Birding Workshops this month! Families are invited to learn the best ways to spot birds in the wild, do a fun bird craft, and practice your bird watching skills outside at the library. Twin Hickory Library – Saturday, October 6th at 10:30am Libbie Mill… […]
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• Changes to our Find It Virginia Databases October 1, 2018
  Find It Virginia supplies research databases to libraries across the state through the Library of Virginia. On October 1st, Find It Virginia will be discontinuing some resources and adding some new ones for our patrons to use for research. The Gale InfoTrac package, containing resources like Reference in Context, General Reference Center Gold, and Expanded… […]
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• Fantastic Mysteries for Fall September 28, 2018
  Cooler weather and shorter days make the fall a great time to settle in with a new mystery series. From delightfully gossipy restaurant owners moonlighting as amateur sleuths, to hardened investigators facing the end of the world, or even a crime-solving furry companion, there is a literary detective for everyone. Here are a few of… […]
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• It is Banned Books Week! September 24, 2018
  Books with difficult subjects or different viewpoints are often challenged or requested to be removed from libraries, which is a form of censorship. We believe that it is important to provide access to challenged books to protect our community’s right to intellectual freedom, to resist censorship, and because calls for censorship and the resultant restriction… […]
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• Active Aging Week September 21, 2018
  “Active Aging Week challenges society’s diminished expectations of aging by showing that, regardless of age or health conditions, adults over 50 can live as fully as possible in all areas of life—physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational and environmental.” – International Council on Active Aging There are many opportunities for older adults to enjoy life… […]
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• Congratulations to our Summer Reading Club Winners! September 14, 2018
  This year over 9,000 people participated and nearly half met their reading goal! That is a lot of reading. We hope you read lots of great books and had fun visiting the library over the past few months. The Winners Grand Prize: $500 Gift Card to the Great Wolf Lodge Pre-K: YISSVIC Kids Musical Instruments… […]
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• Upcoming Naturalization Information Sessions September 7, 2018
  There are still three more Naturalization Information Sessions this fall. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will be at Libbie Mill, Varina, and Twin Hickory libraries to present information for legal permanent residents and interested naturalization applicants. The presenter will discuss the naturalization process and test as well as the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.… […]
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• It’s Library Card Sign Up Month! September 1, 2018
  Your Henrico County Public Library card is the most important school supply. With it you can do so much more than take home books. You can check out movies, magazines, and audiobooks. We have Birding and Nature Exploration kits, Caregiver kits, and Book Discussion sets that you can take home. Libbie Mill Library even has… […]
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• Learn about the new GRTC system! August 24, 2018
  Get up to speed on transit enhancements in Henrico County this Fall! Join GRTC for an overview of local routes and services, including new travel opportunities on nights and weekends. Representatives will be visiting select Henrico County Public Library locations over the next month to talk about the recent changes in service. Fairfield Library –… […]
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