Main
7pm
Flora of Virginia
Join us as the Friends Richmond Writers Series continues with J. Christopher Ludwig, Chief Biologist from the Division of Natural Heritage, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. FLORA OF VIRGINIA is a modern guide to 3,164 plant species native to or naturalized in the commonwealth.
This coming First Friday, Nov. 2, the Richmond Main Library will feature a screening of the mini-documentary “The Persistence of Poe”, which is about “Edgar Allan Poe’s lesser-known life in and cultural impact upon the old and mysterious Richmond, Virginia”. I am not clear about what time that will happen, 7 or 8 pm , or maybe both.
Two upcoming events at the main branch of the Richmond Public Library–
On Oct. 4:
First Friday@ Main
6:30-9pm
Join us for an opening reception for exhibiting artists. The Richmond Writers Series with Howard Owen THE PHILADELPHIA QUARRY at 7pm. Multi-media poetry with John McLaughlin at 8:15.
Howard Owen is also the author of “Oregon Hill”.
On Oct. 5:
Gellman Room Concerts- Richard L. Rose
2pm
“Fisher of the James” song cycle for baritone and piano by composer Richard L. Rose.
The Main branch of Richmond Public Library continues to reach out to the surrounding community. PLease consider this event on September 20.
From FaceBook event page:
After many months of workshops and endless help and support from the Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library (especially the incredible teens!) the People’s Library is opening to the public! What does that mean? It means you can check out one of our homemade books, write your history in it and return it to the library to be included in their permanent collection! It’s all free, all you need is a library card. But come out for the opening for food, friends, and brainstorming sessions on how to allow the project to continually to evolve and expand!
The People’s Library is a highly collaborative, sustainable and interactive public art project. Since February 2013 community members have been working together to design and build a library authored by the community. During a series of workshops participants transformed discarded books into hundreds of blank books for anyone to write their histories in. Every book will be included in the library’s permanent collection at Main.
On September 20th, from 5-7:30 at the Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library, the blank books will be available for any community member with a library card to check out and take with them. The books can then be filled with histories, photos, drawings, anything. Once they checked back they’ll become part of the Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library’s permanent collection. The books can then be checked out by anyone in the community creating a real and symbolic meeting place for our diverse state.
From the FaceBook event page:
Video Games at the Library? Learn to play well with others by playing LAN and Multiplayer games. We will have refreshments and talk about game play, modding, and making!!! Ages 13 and UP.
At the Main Street Library from 1 pm to 5 pm this Saturday.
P.S. There’s also a Better Government meeting.
From email announcement:
Hi All,
This Saturday, March 16, at 3PM at the Richmond Public Library (RPL) downtown, the Richmond Hostel Committee will be presenting a special program: Seeing the World, WWOOFing – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. The event is free with refreshments, hosted by the Richmond Hostel Committee.And other events this Spring that you will want to check out!
April 6 Sat – 2nd Annual Richmond Hostel Sidewalk Sale (same day as Emancipation Day activities downtown and Friends of Richmond Library Book Sale)
April 13 Sat – evening – Richmond Hostel Benefit Show – local bands – live! $5
May 11 Sat – day Cap-2-Cap Rides 2013 – Rockett’s Landing is base of Richmond to Williamsburg bicycle ridesSarah Weisiger
Richmond Hostel Committee, Chair
