“Children of the Streets of Richmond, 1865-1920” is Dr. Harry M. Ward’s latest book. Come to his book talk and signing on Monday Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Main Library.
“Newsies” from 1911, photo from Library of Congress
Once agin the Main Library takes part in the First Friday downtown celebration tomorrow with an art opening show from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Included in it are paintings by six artists and piano performance by Russell Wilson. The painting below is by one of the artists, Cynthia Erdahl.
From Richmond Public Library:
It’s new, exciting and gets you exploring the world around you – plus you might win one of the weekly prizes or the grand prize- a BIKE! Sign up online or at your neighborhood library.
http://richmondpubliclibrarysr.evanced.info/homepage.asp
eBooks for kids! An easy way for kids to get points towards RPL’s Summer Reading Challenge! #rplsummer
http://asp.tumblebooks.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fhome.aspx
Friends Book Sale!
Friday, April 10, Noon-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. AND Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Main Library
Great books, paperbacks, DVDs and more – value-priced!
Sale opens for members of the Friends on Friday, April 10, from 10 a.m. – Noon and then continues for the public at Noon.
From Richmond Zine Fest’s FaceBook page:
Richmond Zine Fest 2015!
Saturday October 10th at
The Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library
101 E. Franklin St.
From their website:
The Richmond Zine Fest is an annual event at which local and national (and perhaps even international if we’re so lucky) zine-makers can gather to sell and trade their zines and network with other people in the zine community. The zine fest is not just for zine creators and distros. It’s an open event for all ages with tablers selling zines as well as other DIY items, informative and fun workshops throughout the afternoon, and good times, food and conversation in general. This event happens every Fall–typically during the month of October.
From Richmond Public Library announcement:
Learn how to collect stories/ oral histories from your family, friends and interesting people you know in your church, neighborhood and community. We are losing incredible stories daily! Let’s create a core group of folks dedicated to save these stories from our local heroes, characters, activists, leaders, and those who have never been asked to share. Join us with Betsy Brinson, who is giving us her time and sharing information from her years of experience in collecting Oral Histories; Tuesday Feb. 10 1:30-3:00 or Thursday, February 12 from 10:30am- Noon. Space is limited, so call a reserve your space now!
Also, don’t forget that VCU Library has its Oral History Archive in its Digital Collections. Including ones about Oregon Hill.
