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We are very excited to be offering the Teen SRC Design Contest again this year! If you are an artist, create a design for the 2023 Teen Summer Reading Club! The Teen Ambassadors have chosen the theme for RPL’s Teen Summer Reading Club…
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Teen Summer Reading Club 2022
In ProgressAll dayOnline eventTeens!! You can join Richmond Public Library’s online Teen Summer Reading Club! Write and post book reviews on any teen books on our blog for a chance to win some great book prizes.
Open to teens ages 12-18. Just email:…
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In ProgressAll dayOnline eventAward-winning BC author, Susan Juby, joined us live on July 27 to discuss writing, getting published, and her new mystery novel, Mindful of Murder.
If you missed this live event, or want to watch it again, please click here to view the…
Join us for stories, play and community resources. This 8-week series is for caregivers and children age 10 months to 2 years.
Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families will be conducted in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. This program is…
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- Understanding the types and signs of elder abuse Learn about seniors’ rightsPreventing elder abuse How to respond as a bystander Community resources for seniors and caregivers 了解虐待和忽视老人的类型如何保障长者权益 预防虐老的方法作为旁观者如何帮助长者相关社区资源及辅助
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Presented by Richmond Family Place: Enjoy making friends and learning songs and rhymes with your children 0-5 years old. We will have one part of the session for learning new songs and rhymes, then an opportunity to chat about different…
Looking for somewhere to train your Pokemon for battle? Bring your Pokemon cards and games to the Cambie Branch for the Trainers' Gym and battle other Pokemon Connoisseurs to hone your skills. Must have your own cards and games.
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Have you seen amazing 3D prints and want to make your own? Join us to learn the basics of TinkerCAD. This is a great web-based 3D modelling software for beginners, as you can use basic shapes to make amazing designs. Each session we will…
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Ever wish you could build robots from Lego? Here's a program for the Lego lover to build and code your own Lego robot! You provide the imagination and we'll provide the tech (and Legos)!
Mask wearing continues to be appreciated and…
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Teens! Come and learn about looms and create your own textile craft! Using two of the easiest methods to learn, Loom knitting is popular with people learning how to knit, and Tunisian Crochet uses the technique of knit and crochet.
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In this session we will review crochet basic stitches, learn how to make a maple leaf coaster using a magic circle, slip stitch, increase and decrease, and the difference between circular versus spiral. Bring a 5 mm crochet hook and yarn…
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Whether a beginner or an established chess veteran, we invite you to the library to share your love of the game. Participants are welcome to bring their own chess board, pieces, or clock, but there will also be some available at the…
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Presented by Richmond Family Place: Enjoy making friends and learning songs and rhymes with your children 0-5 years old. We will have one part of the session for learning new songs and rhymes, then an opportunity to chat about different…
Teens! Do you love chess or have always wanted to learn? Whether you're a beginner or an established chess veteran, we welcome you to come to the library and share your love of the game. Chess boards and pieces provided. The program is…
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Join us for a time of play, songs, rhymes and storytelling. This free program is for parents, caregivers and children aged 10 months to two years who are primarily Chinese-speaking families. The program is conducted in English, Cantonese…
Registration requiredRegister for event Make friends and participate in free play sessions with your children 0 - 6 years old. Find out about community resources and parenting support. A short storytime is included each week. Presented in partnership with Richmond Family…
Do you have cassettes or records you wish to digitize? Our digitization station has the equipment ready for you to use--and it's free! Just bring your own portable storage device (i.e., USB Drive or SD card) and you can preserve those tunes…
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Is your child a beginner reader? Or are you looking for a new and fun way for your children to practice their reading aloud? Join us for Read to a Librarian, where children in grades 1-7 are paired with library staff for a one-on-one…
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Are you interested in playing, or perhaps learning about chess? Whether a beginner or an established chess veteran, we welcome you to come to the library and share your love of the game. Chess boards and pieces provided. Suitable for…
Registration fullJoin waitlistJoin us for lots of creative fun! Bring your own device and imagination, and have a great time with other Minecraft enthusiasts. Meet others and see their designs. Share building ideas and game play tips. Create your own world or play on…
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