Library resumes in-person services April 26, 2021

RPL Express in-person service begins at Main/Civic Center Library April 26th

RPL Express includes

  • opportunity to browse books for up to one hour
  • up to one hour access to computers, printers, and copiers
  • continued Tableside Service at Bayview and West Side for those preferring contactless service 
  • Tableside Service at Main/Civic Center will end Friday, May 7th.

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Featured Programs & Services

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Free career resources, including resume assistance, skills-building, and live interview practice!

Log in with your library card

Borrow a Laptop & WiFi Hotspot

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Need a library card? Apply online or call 510-620-6559

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Academic Portal

This database includes books, newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, and more.

Also available through a Guided Research Interface.

ProQuest Homework Central

New resources for Homework Help!

Scholarship Opportunity

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High school senior & Richmond resident?

Attending a four-year college Fall 2021?

Learn more & apply

Our librarians are ready to help you find the next book you love!

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send us an email,
give us a call,
or text us!

Baby Music & Movement

Join Deborah for books, songs, and movements that benefit your baby!

Premieres on Mondays, 10:30 am and viewable anytime on Children's Facebook & YouTube

Bilingual Storytime

Join Deborah for books and songs in English and Spanish!

Premieres on Tuesdays, 10:30 am and viewable anytime on Children's Facebook & YouTube

Storytime

Storytime!

Join Sheila for books, songs, and more!

Premieres on Facebook Live! every Wednesday, 10:30am, and viewable anytime on Children's Facebook & YouTube 

Flannel fridays

Join Janelle at the flannel board for a story or song!

Premieres on Fridays, 10:30 am and viewable anytime on Children's Facebook & YouTube

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Adult/Teen Craft Kit-to-Go

Call 510-620-6559 to arrange a pick-up time.

While supplies last.

Browse new books - virtual shelves!

Browse our new virtual bookshelves!

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Need to print?

Print at the library

$0.10 per page B&W

  1. Email documents to rpl_reference@ci.richmond.ca.us
  2. Pay online through your account: rosie.ci.richmond.ca.us/patroninfo
  3. Library staff will call to arrange pick-up.


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Ebooks & Electronic Resources

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Journals, magazines, newspapers, and more
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Digital books, magazines & audiobooks

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Online access
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Teaching Books - Resources for literature.