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#RPL50 is officially IN SESSION! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for making our 50th anniversary even more memorable. But don’t go too far, because we’re just getting warmed up.
The next six weeks will be filled with community events, photobooths, special programming, limited-edition library cards, and more. Link in bio for all the details.

✨Introducing…the new Richmond Public Library!
We are so excited to share our reimagined brand identity.
Richmond Public Library is and always will be a place for imagination, knowledge, and community; who we are is part of every borrowed book, Summer Reading Club, storytime, gaming tournament, and more. The bold letters that make up RPL represent a vessel for all of these stories, and how we create them together at Richmond Public Library.
We can’t wait to write the next chapter with you.
Swipe to see more of the new look, and watch this space as we announce more big news very soon. 👀

✨Introducing…the new Richmond Public Library!
We are so excited to share our reimagined brand identity.
Richmond Public Library is and always will be a place for imagination, knowledge, and community; who we are is part of every borrowed book, Summer Reading Club, storytime, gaming tournament, and more. The bold letters that make up RPL represent a vessel for all of these stories, and how we create them together at Richmond Public Library.
We can’t wait to write the next chapter with you.
Swipe to see more of the new look, and watch this space as we announce more big news very soon. 👀

✨Introducing…the new Richmond Public Library!
We are so excited to share our reimagined brand identity.
Richmond Public Library is and always will be a place for imagination, knowledge, and community; who we are is part of every borrowed book, Summer Reading Club, storytime, gaming tournament, and more. The bold letters that make up RPL represent a vessel for all of these stories, and how we create them together at Richmond Public Library.
We can’t wait to write the next chapter with you.
Swipe to see more of the new look, and watch this space as we announce more big news very soon. 👀

✨Introducing…the new Richmond Public Library!
We are so excited to share our reimagined brand identity.
Richmond Public Library is and always will be a place for imagination, knowledge, and community; who we are is part of every borrowed book, Summer Reading Club, storytime, gaming tournament, and more. The bold letters that make up RPL represent a vessel for all of these stories, and how we create them together at Richmond Public Library.
We can’t wait to write the next chapter with you.
Swipe to see more of the new look, and watch this space as we announce more big news very soon. 👀

✨Introducing…the new Richmond Public Library!
We are so excited to share our reimagined brand identity.
Richmond Public Library is and always will be a place for imagination, knowledge, and community; who we are is part of every borrowed book, Summer Reading Club, storytime, gaming tournament, and more. The bold letters that make up RPL represent a vessel for all of these stories, and how we create them together at Richmond Public Library.
We can’t wait to write the next chapter with you.
Swipe to see more of the new look, and watch this space as we announce more big news very soon. 👀
🚀 Hard launching Richmond’s 2026 Writer-in-Residence Aaron Chan (@aaronchanvan), presented by the City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library (@rplbc). Check the link in our bio to learn more and register.
Music by Berool (https://beroolmusic.com)

We hold books. And our community holds us. 💖
This sweet note and muffins from one of our patrons and their family made our entire week. 50 years in and this community never stops showing up for us. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. #RPL50

We hold books. And our community holds us. 💖
This sweet note and muffins from one of our patrons and their family made our entire week. 50 years in and this community never stops showing up for us. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. #RPL50

We hold books. And our community holds us. 💖
This sweet note and muffins from one of our patrons and their family made our entire week. 50 years in and this community never stops showing up for us. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. #RPL50

In 2026, the library received an additional $100,000 from the @cityofrichmondbc to build our collection. Getting highly anticipated titles and bestsellers into your hands sooner reduces your time on waitlists.
Here’s a sample of the newest additions, ready for you to borrow and enjoy.
#RichmondBC #RichmondPublicLibrary #LibrariesForLife #CityOfRichmond #MyWeekendIsAllBooked

In 2026, the library received an additional $100,000 from the @cityofrichmondbc to build our collection. Getting highly anticipated titles and bestsellers into your hands sooner reduces your time on waitlists.
Here’s a sample of the newest additions, ready for you to borrow and enjoy.
#RichmondBC #RichmondPublicLibrary #LibrariesForLife #CityOfRichmond #MyWeekendIsAllBooked

In 2026, the library received an additional $100,000 from the @cityofrichmondbc to build our collection. Getting highly anticipated titles and bestsellers into your hands sooner reduces your time on waitlists.
Here’s a sample of the newest additions, ready for you to borrow and enjoy.
#RichmondBC #RichmondPublicLibrary #LibrariesForLife #CityOfRichmond #MyWeekendIsAllBooked

Hello book lovers! Our next booksale will be on Saturday May 23 inside Cambie Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.If weather permits, we will have a sidewalk sale as well. Our used bookstore will also be opened as well.
Remember our used bookstore is opened every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for all your shopping needs during the summer months.

It's time to get to know another local #CommunityHelper! Join us for a special storytime featuring a Recycling and Waste Recovery Technician from Richmond Recycling. Drop in and learn more about the three Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - through fun activities and stories. ♻️
Thursday May 21
10:30-11am
Brighouse library
👉 Link in bio for more information.
#RichmondBC #RichmondPublicLibrary #LibrariesForLife #CityOfRichmond

POV: you’re finally locking in 😮💨
Our limited-edition #RPL50 library card is here. Don’t sleep on it. Drop by any RPL branch to get yours! New registrants only.

We want to extend our most sincere congratulations to the three winners of the 2026 Teen Very Short Story writing contest: Devashree, Leilah and Finn.
Their stories showcased creativity and originality within the tight constraints of writing a captivating 300 word story. Congratulations and thank you to all the Richmond teens who entered!
#ShortStories #Reading #CreativeWriting #ShortFiction #ShortStory #YouthWeek #RichmondBC
#RichmondPublicLibrary #LibrariesForLife

50 years of stories, community, and showing up for each other. And we’re just getting started. 💚
Today we kick off #RPL50 and we are ready to celebrate! Think special activities, photobooths, community events, limited-edition library cards, and so much more. From now until June 28.
Link in bio to learn more.

50 years of stories, community, and showing up for each other. And we’re just getting started. 💚
Today we kick off #RPL50 and we are ready to celebrate! Think special activities, photobooths, community events, limited-edition library cards, and so much more. From now until June 28.
Link in bio to learn more.

50 years of stories, community, and showing up for each other. And we’re just getting started. 💚
Today we kick off #RPL50 and we are ready to celebrate! Think special activities, photobooths, community events, limited-edition library cards, and so much more. From now until June 28.
Link in bio to learn more.

50 years of stories, community, and showing up for each other. And we’re just getting started. 💚
Today we kick off #RPL50 and we are ready to celebrate! Think special activities, photobooths, community events, limited-edition library cards, and so much more. From now until June 28.
Link in bio to learn more.

50 years of stories, community, and showing up for each other. And we’re just getting started. 💚
Today we kick off #RPL50 and we are ready to celebrate! Think special activities, photobooths, community events, limited-edition library cards, and so much more. From now until June 28.
Link in bio to learn more.

Rocky. Ryan Reynolds. A beaded bag from the Montreal Olympics. And us. 🎂
Come celebrate with us tomorrow and over the next six weeks! #RPL50
Wednesday May 13
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brighouse library
🔗 Link in bio for our full list of special programming for our 50th anniversary, from May 13 to June 28.

Rocky. Ryan Reynolds. A beaded bag from the Montreal Olympics. And us. 🎂
Come celebrate with us tomorrow and over the next six weeks! #RPL50
Wednesday May 13
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brighouse library
🔗 Link in bio for our full list of special programming for our 50th anniversary, from May 13 to June 28.

Rocky. Ryan Reynolds. A beaded bag from the Montreal Olympics. And us. 🎂
Come celebrate with us tomorrow and over the next six weeks! #RPL50
Wednesday May 13
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brighouse library
🔗 Link in bio for our full list of special programming for our 50th anniversary, from May 13 to June 28.

Rocky. Ryan Reynolds. A beaded bag from the Montreal Olympics. And us. 🎂
Come celebrate with us tomorrow and over the next six weeks! #RPL50
Wednesday May 13
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brighouse library
🔗 Link in bio for our full list of special programming for our 50th anniversary, from May 13 to June 28.

Rocky. Ryan Reynolds. A beaded bag from the Montreal Olympics. And us. 🎂
Come celebrate with us tomorrow and over the next six weeks! #RPL50
Wednesday May 13
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brighouse library
🔗 Link in bio for our full list of special programming for our 50th anniversary, from May 13 to June 28.

Rocky. Ryan Reynolds. A beaded bag from the Montreal Olympics. And us. 🎂
Come celebrate with us tomorrow and over the next six weeks! #RPL50
Wednesday May 13
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brighouse library
🔗 Link in bio for our full list of special programming for our 50th anniversary, from May 13 to June 28.

Rocky. Ryan Reynolds. A beaded bag from the Montreal Olympics. And us. 🎂
Come celebrate with us tomorrow and over the next six weeks! #RPL50
Wednesday May 13
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brighouse library
🔗 Link in bio for our full list of special programming for our 50th anniversary, from May 13 to June 28.

Rocky. Ryan Reynolds. A beaded bag from the Montreal Olympics. And us. 🎂
Come celebrate with us tomorrow and over the next six weeks! #RPL50
Wednesday May 13
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brighouse library
🔗 Link in bio for our full list of special programming for our 50th anniversary, from May 13 to June 28.

Happy Jewish Heritage Month! We are proud to celebrate the vibrant history and invaluable contributions of the Jewish community in Canada. Did you know that RPL has an extensive donor-funded Jewish collection?
Browse the Ben & Esther Dayson Judaica Collection of over 2,000 books and DVDs at the Brighouse library - visit the link in bio.
#JewishHeritageMonth #DiversityMatters #JewishHeritage #JewishHistory #RichmondBC #RichmondPublicLibrary #LibrariesForLife
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