Henrico County Public Library

• Find the Perfect Dish for Your Potluck! November 9, 2018
  It’s the season of parties, family gatherings, and potlucks! Whether you are cooking for a large group or trying to find a delicious dish to bring to the party, the perfect recipe is waiting in one of our cookbooks. Cooking for a large party or attending a potluck often means cooking for different tastes and… […]
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• Our Henrico Christmas Mother Book Drive Starts Today! November 1, 2018
  It is once again time for our Henrico Christmas Mother Book Drive. Henrico Christmas Mother assists families in economic need and of all religious backgrounds at the holiday time. Our Teen Advisory Boards have set up boxes at all Henrico libraries for donations of new or gently used books for children and teens. “Since 1942,… […]
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• And America’s Best-Loved Novel is… October 24, 2018
  “Part courtroom thriller, part chronicle of Southern small-town life, brimming with humor and delivered through the eyes of whip-smart Scout Finch as she grows up seeing her father fight for what he believes is right, against all odds. Don’t be fooled by your memories from high school English class, this book is a powerhouse.” —… […]
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• Monsters, Aliens, and True Crime! October 19, 2018
  As the weather is getting cooler and the days shorter, October is the time to be scared! We have several programs coming up that embrace the spooky, the surreal, and the unknown. Be prepared for chills down your spine! Monsters Around the World Sandston Library October 19-20, 10:00am-6:00pm Join us for our museum-style exhibit of… […]
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• 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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