Library
The Richmond Public Library is closed to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you have material checked out, please keep it until the closure ends.
We will extend due dates and waive fines and fees.
For resources and information about Richmond’s response to COVID-19, please go to
www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3914/Richmond-Coronavirus-Info
Library Resources While Sheltering-in-Place
E-books and Audiobooks: Your library card + your device @ your place | ||
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New E-books
Free Resources for Education and EntertainmentMany cultural institutions, programs, and people are making their works free to view or interact with during the health crisis. These lists are partial and will continue to be updated. | |
Children | General / Adult |
| Virtual Recreation Center - Activities and resources from Richmond Community Services. Storyline Online - SAG-AFTRA Foundation Actors reading children’s books; illustrated. Parents! Smart Fun for Kids - From the Library of Congress Library of Congress: Engage! - Dav Pilkey @ Home - every Friday. Kennedy Center: Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems New each weekday at 10 AM PDT and on demand PBS Kids - Videos and games for PBS programs, such as Arthur, Curious George, Odd Squad, Sesame Street, and Super Why. California Science Center Stuck at Home Science California Academy of Sciences California State Park PORTS Home Learning Khan Academy - Math, Science, & more Calendar of Live-streamed EventsNote that times are listed Eastern Daylight. | Virtual Recreation Center - Activities and resources from Richmond Community Services. The Metropolitan Opera Free streaming performances Museum tours from Google Arts & Culture Guggenheim Museum Collection Online Library of Congress: Engage! - Best of the National Book Festival and online office hours for educators. The Louvre National Gallery of Art Collection Highlights Online Archive of California San Diego Zoo webcams SciStarter - Citizen Science Projects you can contribute to from home - or while on a walk. |
Read to a Dog!
Readers 1st-5th grades
March 16, 3:30 PMApril 20, 3:30 PM- May 18, 3:30 PM
Call the Children’s Room 510-620-6557
STEAM - Fun with Science!
Seeds & Compostingwith UC Master Gardeners
Saturday, March 21, 2:30-4:00 PMFriday, April 17, 3:30-5:00 PM
Doll Collection
Did you know you can check out and take home American Girl dolls from the Children’s Room? Learn more.
World Book Day
2:00-4:00 PMBook-Themed Crafts
TO BE RESCHEDULED:6:30-8:00 PM
Book Talk
local author/ photographer
Fletcher Oakes
Homework Help!
Grades K-6th
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
3:00-5:00 PM
Main Library
Children's Room
More information:
510-620-6557
Reading Buddies
Volunteer tutors help children develop their reading skills.
Thursdays
3:00-5:00 PM
Main Library
Children’s Room
More information:
510-620-6557
Ebooks & Electronic Resources
Accessible with your library card
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