Become a Library Board Trustee with @rplbc bit.ly/3YYkDlp Create opportunities for residents of all ages and backgrounds to learn, connect and belong. #richmondbc #librarychampions #newtobc #richmondpubliclibrary

Hoy hablamos español! Tonight, we are excited to be offering a Spanish Storytime at 7:30pm in the Brighouse library. Come and learn a little or brush up on your Spanish. Either way, it will be lots of fun!

The City is now accepting applications for Library Board Trustees. If you're passionate about libraries in the City of Richmond BC, apply by Friday September 27. For more details and and to download the application, visit link in bio

We love partnering with Pathways Clubhouse and enjoyed visiting them at their space yesterday and then hosting them at Brighouse library today. Check out what they do for the community!

Who's ready to feel like an Olympian? Ok, we know that it's not quite the same thing, but you can still feel super-proud of your accomplishments when you come in to pick up your Summer Reading Club medal! Stop by any time the library is open - all branches have medals available.

International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma around substance use. We are committed to working with government and local organizations to reduce barriers that prevent people from reaching out for help stopoverdose.gov.bc.ca

This is your one-week Save the Date notice! Cancel your plans for Sunday September 8 - you definitely want to be at the Summer Reading Finale at the Brighouse library! Come and celebrate a summer of reading with us! #summerreadingfinale

Happy Labour Day Monday! All RPL locations are closed today but will be open tomorrow at 9:00am (10:00am at Cambie library). Have fun making summer memories today, and if you need us, our website resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. yourlibrary.ca

Good morning! For many Richmond families, today marks the return to school for children, teachers and school staff. It's a big day, so let's all be a little extra kind to ourselves, to each other, and have a great school year! *photos from Summer Fun with KPU event this summer

Before this Sunday's SRC Finale event, we want to shout out our most sincere THANKS to all of this year's wonderful sponsors. Your support with programs and prize donations helped make Summer Reading Club extra-special for the over 4,000 participants that took part this year!

The 2024 longlist finalists have been announced! Which ones are on YOUR reading shelf? cbc.ca/books/12-canad… #GillerPrize #cbclonglist

It’s #LiteracyMonth and we want to support local teachers. With our Teacher Card, you can borrow more items for your classroom and keep your personal check-outs separate from your professional check-outs.

It's #nationalreadabookday today! Today, you need no excuses or explanation to curl up with a good book (or two)! What will you read? 📚😊📚

Wow! Thank you to the 650 excited readers and their families who came out to the Summer Reading Finale yesterday! We loved celebrating the achievements of every Summer Reading Club participant. Keep on reading and mark your calendars 📅 for #SummerReadingClub2025! 🥇📚🥇

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Big or small, every conversation about it builds a more supportive and understanding society. Canada's new resource is the Suicide Crisis Helpline, Anyone can call 9-8-8, at any time, for support. #988canada #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

This #LiteracyMonth, we are exploring different kinds of literacy. RPL has several options to support the many ways that people consume information and connect with others. Brighouse library has silent meeting pods for private group work and open meeting pods for collaborating.

We're looking for new volunteer Library Champions. If you're #newtobc, and you love libraries, this is a great opportunity for you! Meet others, connect to your community, and learn about resources and supports available to you as a newcomer. bit.ly/3GPrvqR @rplbc

It's time for the next Friends of the Richmond Library Mini Sale at Cambie library. Stop by this Saturday September 14 - doors open at 10:00am. There are some excellent treasures awaiting those who come to shop. Will you be lucky enough to find one of these absolute gems? 💎💎💎

When hosting a children's event at one RPL location and then hosting a 2nd one at a different RPL location, you must grab a quick selfie with a librarian in between! (in a parking lot - safety and the law!) Thank you Monique Gray Smith for sharing your stories with us today!