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Category Archives: Main Street library
Half-Price Book Library Sale this Saturday!
From email announcement:
Friends of the Richmond Public Library —
Check it out! The Friends are hosting a Half-Price Book Sale this Saturday (January 11) from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Main Library (101 East Franklin Street). Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend this special sale.
If you have any questions, email us at friends@RVALibraryFriends.org, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We hope to see you on Saturday!
Resilience Screening and Conversation At Library Tomorrow
From event page:
Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), in partnership with VOICES for Virginia’s Children, is pleased to announce a screening of the documentary, Resilience.
Join us on Monday, January 6th, at 6 pm at the Richmond Public Library for a screening of the powerful documentary, Resilience. This film chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. The film portrays a dynamic group of individuals who are proving that cycles of disease and adversity can be broken.
The screening will be followed by a conversation on advocacy about ways to advocate for children and families this coming year.
Extinction Rebellion & Eviction Exhibit Opening Friday
The Extinction Rebellion protests which started on a weekly basis this past July continues into the new year this Friday from noon to 1 pm in Monroe Park (corner of Belvedere and Main). They welcome everyone, and every part of everyone to this nonviolent demonstration. All ages are welcome. They stand in support of #fridaysforfuture and the #globalclimatestrike.
Friday evening, there is the opening at the Main Street library for a new exhibit called Evicted in Richmond.
Presentation To ‘Richmond 300’
Laurel Street neighbor Charles Pool, on behalf of the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, made a presentation to the Richmond 300 Advisory Committee at the Main public library Wednesday afternoon. Charles shared strong concerns that new planning would lead to allowing 8-story tall buildings to be built in Oregon Hill and other historic inner-city neighborhoods. Before making the presentation, he passed out copies of OHNA’s recent letter to committee members.
Rain Barrel Workshop At Main Library Tomorrow
Event description:
Richmond city residents, join the James River Association at the Main Branch Library on October 29th for a rain barrel workshop!
Rain barrels are made out of heavy-duty plastic 55-gallon drums and connected to the gutter downspouts of residential homes, collecting rain runoff. Stormwater moves quickly over the paved surfaces in urban environments, picking up pollutants on its way to the James River. By collecting water from a rooftop to be used in a garden later, the total amount of contaminants being deposited into the river is decreased!
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Main Branch Library
101 E Franklin Street
Black History Book Talk At Main Library This Saturday
Presidential Candidate Visits Tomorrow Evening
Dario Hunter, Presidential candidate and member of the Youngstown, OH Board of Education, visits Richmond, VA to talk about his plan to build a greener and fairer America as well as the strategy to grow the Green Party through the 2020 race and beyond.
He will be at the Main Richmond Public Library on Franklin Street at 6 pm tomorrow.
Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Richmond Public Library.
Library Showing: The American South as We Know It
The Main Public Library will be holding a screening of the documentary, “The American South as We Know It”, on Sunday (June 9th) at 2pm. It will be presented by director and producer, Frederick Murphy. Discussion and Q&A to follow the film.
The American South As We Know It explores the lives and experiences of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era. This film depicts a time when racial tension was at its peak. The educators, historians and brave “everyday” people featured in this documentary, express their vested interest in creating a comprehensive narrative of what life was like for African-Americans in the south.
REGISTRATION: https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/5248430
Bicycle Infrastructure Plan Meeting At Library On May 30
Received this media advisory about a public meeting to detail bicycle infrastructure plans from the City’s Department of Public Works. It’s taking place May 30 from 5 to 7 pm at the Main Richmond Pubic Library.