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Career Conversations for Teens with Historic Richmond

Four images appear side-by-side and overlay a brick background. From left to right the images feature: a wood worker carving details into a column, a stained glass artist working on a window piece, a metal worker shaping rod iron, and an image of historic houses in Richmond's Fan district.

If you’re a teen who enjoys history and the arts but aren’t sure about next steps after graduation, HCPL invites you to learn more about career opportunities in conservation and historic trades in a panel discussion with Historic Richmond. Read on to learn more about the panel and related titles from our collection.

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Hand Crafted: Exploring Textiles During and After the American Revolution

Four images appear side-by-side and overlay a background of textiles. From left to right the images feature: a close-up of someone cross stitching, a hand spinning machine, a quilt square with flowers, and a person weaving on a loom.

July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and in anticipation of this milestone, HCPL is excited to announce a new program series supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250). Using textiles as a lens to explore America’s history both past and present, we invite you to join us for demonstrations, hands-on learning, and presentations from local groups, artists, and historians. Read on for more details about our upcoming Hand Crafted program series.  

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Thank You for Attending All Henrico Reads 2025 with Ruth Reichl

Author Ruth Reichl wears a green silk blouse and stands on a stage behind a podium with the Henrico County logo. To her right is a large poster of The Paris Novel book cover. In the foreground are the backs of audience members' heads as they look up toward Ruth on stage.

We couldn’t be more grateful to bestselling author Ruth Reichl and the community for making this year’s All Henrico Reads another one for the books! Thank you for joining us for an evening of conversation about food, art, and learning to enjoy life’s pleasures. Read on for more details about this year’s delicious event.

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All Henrico Reads 2025: Know Before You Go

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We are just a few days away from hosting our sixteenth All Henrico Reads event! This year we are thrilled to host bestselling author Ruth Reichl and hear about her life, work, and recent release, The Paris Novel. We hope you will join us on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7p.m. at the Henrico Sports & Events Center. Whether this is your first All Henrico Reads or your sixteenth, it never hurts to plan ahead. Read on for our top five tips for attending this year’s event.

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Sew Into Fashion

A close-up photograph features a sketch of a fashion design. Buttons, ribbon, markers, scissors, and measuring tape surround the sketch. To the right is a grid of book covers about fashion

In this year’s All Henrico Reads title, The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl, the impulsive purchase of a vintage Dior dress sparks a journey of self-discovery and adventure in Paris. For practical and predictable main character Stella, the dress encourages her to see herself in a new light and envision a life beyond anything she’d previously imagined. And while Dior may not be in the budget for most, fashion is much more than runway looks and expensive designer labels. It is how we present ourselves to the world; it is a vehicle for personal expression. Clothing has the power to boost our confidence and give us the courage to live deliciously.

Hear more about Stella’s story and living deliciously from author Ruth Reichl, who will join us for an in-person conversation and book signing on Thursday, March 27 at 7PM at the Henrico Sports & Events Center!

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Women’s History Month 2025

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March 1 marks the beginning of Women’s History Month, and the library is offering several programs to commemorate the occasion. Attend a book discussion or film, explore the work of female musicians, artists, and writers, and discover history makers from Virginia and beyond. Read on to learn more about all of our upcoming Women's History Month programs.

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Three adults sit side-by-side at a table while knitting and coloring. One of the adults assists the other as he colors.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which raises awareness about people living with a developmental disability such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 6 children have one or more developmental disability.

HCPL has programs and resources throughout the year for people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. There are also many related items in our collections. Read on to learn more. 

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What’s Your Friendship Style? Teen Reads About Friendship

On the left is an image of four teens hanging out together on a blanket in a park. One teen holds a smartphone to take a photo of the other three teens who sit together smiling and waving. To the right of the image are book covers for six different young adult titles about friendship.

Friendships play a vital role in our lives—especially when we are teenagers. Friends offer connection, adventure, and support. Whether you love meeting new people, prefer one-on-one connections, or feel more comfortable talking to people online, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to friendship. February 11 is “Make a Friend Day,” but we're celebrating all month long. Inspired by the popular early 2000s-style quizzes teens used to take in magazines with their friends, we've created a quiz of our own. Read on to discover your preferred friendship style, and explore personalized YA recommendations featuring stories about friendship!

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Unleash Your Inner Gourmand: Ratatouille, Baguettes, Apéritifs, Oh My!

A photograph taken from a bird's-eye-view features a rustic wooden table topped with a spread of bread loaves, different cheeses, olives, tomatoes, spreads, and napkins.

We are feeling inspired by this year’s delicious All Henrico Reads title, The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl, and are eager to explore new cuisines, try fresh recipes, and embrace our inner gourmands. While the early definition of gourmand was synonymous with overconsumption, the term has since gained a more positive connotation, thanks to the French. Today, a gourmand is someone who simply appreciates good food and drink. So if the thought of buttery croissants, soft creamy brie, and simmering summer vegetables whet your appetite (or you’re interested in trying all of the above), we recommend reading on to learn more about the art of cooking French food.

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