If you’ve ever wondered what exactly straw bale gardening is all about, this is your chance to learn! Joel Karsten, author of several books on the topic, will be speaking at the Richmond Public Library on Monday, April 6 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Straw bale gardening has been gaining in popularity due to the fact that there’s no shoveling or weeding, and less bending and water use. This program is open to anyone, from novices to master gardeners, and Karsten will have copies of his books for sale...
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Posted September 17, 2014
Richmond Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week (Sept. 21-27) with a guessing game. The prize is a banned book for teens and kids. At the library, find the Banned Books display and guess the title based on the cover. Learn the reason why the books were controversial. We think some of these titles may surprise you.
Artwork courtesy of the American Library Association
Posted May 28, 2014
Richmond Public Library has fabulous prizes for the Summer Reading Program, beginning June 9!
The Richmond Friends of the Library have donated e-readers which will be given as special prizes. Babies and toddlers could win a LeapReader Junior, kids could win a Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light, and teens could win a Nook, too. To qualify for these special prizes, Summer Reading participants must turn in the reading record no later than Aug. 16. Pop in to the library every week for a chance to...
Posted January 8, 2014
Register at Richmond Public Library for the Winter Reading Program. Need a book to read? How about a western, such as “Trail of Blood” by J. A. Johnstone. Romance is always a good choice. Try “The Wedding” by Danielle Steel. For something out of this world, try a science fiction book, such as “Brilliance” by Marcus Sakry. Need more recommendations? We’re happy to help.
Posted August 28, 2013
Get comfortable using the computer by taking a basic computer class at the Richmond Public Library. You will learn how to:
Use the library computer to access a world of information
Find what you need from good sources of reliable information
Learn the tricks for online searching, including finding what you want in our library catalog and our online databases
No previous computer experience necessary. Join us at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 5 or Nov. 12.
Posted June 12, 2013
Have you seen the new bench outside the Richmond Library?
That’s the work of The Friends of the Richmond Library. The Friends worked with Murphy Granite Carving, Inc., who offered the Friends a discount on the beautiful piece of granite from India. Local artist Jenny Evens created this design that the Friends loved. According to Friends member Janelle Epple-Peart, the black granite “blends so well with the library.”
As seen in this photo, the bench makes a lovely...