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Featured Collections

ESL Books & DVDs

Books and DVDs for English language learners.

Digital Collections

All online resources are available to Richmond residents with a library card.

Accessible Collections

Books, magazines and newspapers in various formats for customers with print disabilities.

Active Mind Sets

These family game sets contain two different games to promote memory and cognitive skills for all ages.

Ben & Esther Dayson Judaica Collection

Books and movies for all ages by Jewish authors or on Jewish themes.

Book Club Sets

Borrow new and popular titles for your book club. Each set has 10 copies.

Indigenous Perspectives Collection

Culturally authentic resources by, or in collaboration with, indigenous authors. For all ages.

Linda Perron Ukulele Lending Library

Learn How to play the ukulele with Richmond Public Library Anyone with a RPL library card may borrow a ukulele kit.

Multilingual Collection

Books and DVDs in 11 languages including French, Spanish, Russian, Tagalog and others.

Newspapers & Magazines

Check out a complete list of Richmond Public Library’s newspaper and magazine print collection.

Rainbow Collection

Explore books by or about individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQI+. Celebrate diversity and inclusion with us!

Study Zone Collection

RPL offers a variety of student learning materials for grade 8-12, including English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.