Get assistance from library staff with your personal devices, such as cellphones, e-readers, and laptops. Find answers to your technology questions.

Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that library staff can only offer basic assistance. We are not able to troubleshoot/repair malfunctioning or broken hardware or software.

Come on the second Tuesday of every month for movies, local history presentations, genealogy, and more! Bring your own lunch; the Friends of HCPL will provide coffee, tea, and water.

Phil Ford of HCPL Outreach and Mobile Library Services considers Sarah Schmidt's See What I Have Done, based on the murders of Andrew and Abbey Borden in 1892. Their daughter Lizzie was accused and acquitted, but did she do it? Delve into the true story of on of American criminal history's most fascinating unsolved cases.

Stop by the Main Library after work for Virginia Opera’s Arias and Duets. This concert features selections from beloved operas and musical theater, highlighting a diverse range of composers, styles, and languages. Each performance includes brief contextual introductions that engage audiences of all ages, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation for the art form. Virginia Opera brings the beauty and accessibility of opera to all ages!

Meet your neighbors and discuss important neighborhood issues with the Church Hill Central Civic Association at their monthly meeting.

Get your blood pressure checked at your local library. Blood pressure kits are also available for checkout. This program is provided in partnership with VCU Health, American Heart Association, Daily Planet, and Capital Area Health Network.  

Join the Belmont Crafters every second Wednesday each month to try a new craft. This month we will be making paper pumpkins from old magazines. All supplies will be provided. This program is intended for adults 18+. Registration is required due to space limitations. 

"Fake news" is a topic we hear a lot about, but is it as simple as figuring out what's fake and what's real? With the rise of "Artificial Intelligence" and "Deep Fakes," it's harder than ever to find reliable, accurate information. In the Newsroom, you will learn skills with a librarian for determining what in the news is true and how to analyze your information sources to make sure you are the best informed that you can be. We will practice strategies for dealing with rapid news cycles, social media dynamics, and how the library can help if you are feeling overwhelmed. 

Join us for our monthly Senior Book Club. 

· Free!  

· Must be 55+ years

· Books provided at branch.

Join us for an Adult Coloring Meetup where we share a creative space for individuals to unwind, de-stress, and connect with others through the therapeutic activity of coloring!

Whether you want to work independently or converse with others, this meetup brings people together who share a love of coloring books and offers a space for all color connoisseurs! Staff will be on site to help participants explore different coloring styles, themes, and techniques.

All materials will be provided. Mellow Markers will provide a variety of coloring page options to suit every taste. To celebrate Halloween, we'll have spooky coloring books available!
Have your own coloring book you want to work on? Feel free to bring your own books and utensils!

Get your blood pressure checked at your local library. Blood pressure kits are also available for checkout. This program is provided in partnership with VCU Health, American Heart Association, Daily Planet, and Capital Area Health Network.  

The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia is dedicated to inspiring, entertaining, and moving our communities through a combination of unique venues, world-class musicians, thought-provoking content and eclectic classical music. Engaging with contemporary culture and honoring the classical tradition, we strive to promote interest and diversity in the musical life of Richmond and beyond.

Spend an afternoon finding community as we explore the questions: Where is your story of origin rooted? With whom? In an all-skills level workshop meant for Richmonders affected by diaspora, we will dive into poetic storytelling using the practice of ekphrasis—writing based on visual art. For the workshop, please bring a digital or physical copy of any visual art (photograph, short video, painting, etc.) that reminds you of your place of origin. And then stay after the workshop for a reading featuring local writers and an open mic. The workshop will be facilitated by Felix Salmoran and Fairouz Bsharat. 

The workshop will run from roughly 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm and the reading will run from roughly 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm. Please register and indicate whether you are interested in the workshop, reading, or both!

Love to puzzle? Make some new friends at our quarterly puzzle meetup! Bring a puzzle to swap then sip tea and chat while working on your new find.

In partnership with the City of Richmond Office on Aging & Disability Services, Hull Street Branch Library presents Senior Book Club, a monthly participant-led book discussion. It's a great way to meet new friends and discuss the best books! To join, call 804-646-0251 or just show up at Hull Street Branch Library on the third Monday of every month, March through October. 

• To join, you must be age 55+ and have an active Richmond Library card

• Books will be provided for one month loan in paperback or electronic format

• There are five library locations:  Belmont, Broad Rock, Hull Street, North Avenue, and Westover Hills.

Register for a free RPL Library Card and pick up your first book in February. Call 804-646-8699 for more information. 

If you like to knit or crochet, join this fun time of creativity at the Belmont Library. Bring your portable handwork project for an informal group experience. Teens and adults are welcome.

Welcome to the Richmond Writers Community! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, if you want to improve your craft, meet like-minded individuals, and give and receive constructive feedback, this community of writers is for you. Join us on Monday afternoons. Bring your pencil and paper, or laptop, and a cup of joe if you like. This group is free and open to the public. However, space is limited, so please register early to save your seat.

Get your blood pressure checked at your local library. Blood pressure kits are also available for checkout. This program is provided in partnership with VCU Health, American Heart Association, Daily Planet, and Capital Area Health Network.  

The only thing better than a good book is a good book discussion! Readers beware: This Is How You Lose The Time War by  Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is not the kind of book you read and forget about. This book will invade your dreams.

"Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future. Except the discovery of their bond would mean death for each of them."

-Summary from Publisher.

Come join Pat for a fun, relaxed, low-to-moderate impact workout. 

Pat is a fitness instructor with many years of experience leading people of all ages and fitness levels.

Her classes at Ginter Park Library are every Monday at 6:30 PM (except on holidays).

Craft socially with us twice a month. Knit, crochet, weave, sew — bring your supplies and join the conversation. We can always find a book to help you grow.

Are you just getting started on computers? We're here to help! We offer Free 1-on-1 Computer Help with library staff to help you learn how to operate your PC or laptop. Half-hour appointments are available for two levels: Beginner and Intermediate. Must schedule an appointment for a 30-minute session. Come in or call (804) 646-8699 to sign up. Appointments are available for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 am until 4:30 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am until 6:30 pm.

Get your blood pressure checked at your local library. Blood pressure kits are also available for checkout. This program is provided in partnership with VCU Health, American Heart Association, Daily Planet, and Capital Area Health Network.  

Are you just getting started on computers? We're here to help! We offer Free 1-on-1 Computer Help with library staff to help you learn how to operate your PC or laptop. Half-hour appointments are available for two levels: Beginner and Intermediate. Must schedule an appointment for a 30-minute session. Come in or call (804) 646-8699 to sign up. Appointments are available for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 am until 4:30 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am until 6:30 pm.

Many older adults are concerned about falling and restricting their activities. A Matter of Balance guides participants through this award-winning, evidence-based program designed to help older adults reduce their risk of falling and increase their physical activity. Registration for this program series will include enrollment for eight consecutive Wednesday mornings. Sessions will include fall risk evaluations, group discussions, education, problem-solving strategies, and physical activities. Presented by Amanda Rudderman, Fall Prevention Coordinator at VCU Medical Center.

Participants will be required to sign a waiver. Waivers will be sent to all registrants ahead of the event.

Residents of Richmond ages 55+, join us for a participant-led book club co-sponsored by the City of Richmond Office on Aging & Disability Services. Books are provided for a one month checkout. Contact us for the book list schedule and any questions or concerns.

Learn how to organize your files and use basic commands in Microsoft Office software. Handouts and sample files are available for review before class.

Most computer classes require basic familiarity with using a computer keyboard and mouse. For help with these skills, consider taking our Computer Basics: Keyboard & Mouse class.  

Ask us about using a large type keyboard.

Join us in a creative exploration of watercolor!

This meetup is designed to give you the tools to explore this versatile and expressive art medium.  Practice using watercolor materials and techniques and share your knowledge with others.  This is a self-guided, unstructured, purely exploratory session, but staff will be available to assist with different methods of painting with watercolor on paper.  

All materials will be provided; however, you are also welcome to bring your own art supplies.

Please call the Ginter Park Library at 804-646-1236 for questions or accommodations.

Passwords, passkeys, dual authentication, and multi-factor authentication all play a role in keeping you and your data secure online. Learn about how these tools work, and pick up hints for minimizing stress when logging in.

Learn how to start researching your family’s history and how to use databases like Ancestry, HeritageHub, and NewsBank in your search.

Learn the basics of conversational Spanish in a friendly and supportive setting!

This six-week course is primarily intended for adults who have little or no experience with the language.

To sign up for the six-week course, register for week 1 only.

Week 1: Classroom phrases, alphabet and pronunciation, greetings, farewells, geography

Week 2: Saying where you are from and who we are, formal vs. informal, numbers   

Week 3: Age, dates, people, possession, descriptions

Week 4: What people like and like doing, verbs, nouns

Week 5: Using regular verbs in the present tense

Week 6: Review and fiesta

Curious about AI? Concerned? Dr. Shital Thekdi, professor of Analytics & Operations at the University of Richmond, will break down what AI can do, share best practices for its use, and help you recognize and evaluate it in everyday life. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This workshop will highlight civil rights, police and ICE interactions, 4th Amendment protections, warrant requirements, filming police in public, and other relevant laws regarding your constitutional rights.

 Este taller enfocara en los derechos civiles, contacto con la policia y con ICE, as garantías de la Cuarta Enmienda, los requisitos para la obtención de órdenes judiciales, la grabación de la policía en espacios públicos y otras leyes pertinentes relativas a tus derechos constitucionales.

Henrico Public Safety Building (7721 E. Parham Road)

Henrico Fairfield Area Library (1401 N. Laburnum Avenue)

Wegmans (12200 Wegmans Boulevard)

This program explores how Richmond communities experienced and responded to moments of public health crisis, from the 1918 influenza pandemic to the COVID-19 era. Through newspapers, archival materials, photographs, and personal accounts, the program examines how pandemics shaped daily life, public memory, civic response, and community resilience.

The discussion will also consider how libraries, archives, and oral histories help preserve lived experiences during times of upheaval.

During 2026, Richmond Public Library will be hosting programs as part of Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion Through Yiddish Literature, a partnership with the Yiddish Book Center.  

This screening of Dybbuk (1937, 2hr 3mns) is part of our exploration of Yiddish language and culture. In Dybbuk, a young bride is possessed by the spirit of her dead husband’s dislocated soul. Based on the Yiddish theater’s most memorable play. Much of Yiddish cinema was rooted in the Yiddish theater, particularly in Poland and America, and Dybbuk was no exception. It was adapted from a renowned play by Sholom Ansky. The play was inspired by Ansky’s 1912-1917 expedition through the villages of the Ukrainian countryside, during which he collected nearly 1,800 Jewish stories, legends and bits of folklore. In a tragic twist of fate, Ansky, who died in 1920, did not live to see his play produced on stage or adapted for the screen. Dybbuk was directed by Michal Waszynski, an experienced filmmaker in the mainstream Polish cinema who had completed more than 25 features by the time he accepted this assignment. (via TCM.com)

Please note that participation in any Between Two Worlds programs is open to all. People wishing to learn more about Yiddish literature and culture are encouraged to register, regardless of your level of previous knowledge. Through reading high quality translations and participating in facilitated discussions, these stories and histories will be made available to as many people as possible. Participation in other Between Two Worlds programs encouraged, but not required. 

The Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program brings Yiddish literature in translation to libraries nationwide, encouraging connections and sparking cross-cultural dialogue. This event is presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program, a partnership with the American Library Association. Made possible by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. 

Are you just getting started on computers? We're here to help! We offer Free 1-on-1 Computer Help with library staff to help you learn how to operate your PC or laptop. Half-hour appointments are available for two levels: Beginner and Intermediate. Must schedule an appointment for a 30-minute session. Come in or call (804) 646-8699 to sign up. Appointments are available for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 am until 4:30 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am until 6:30 pm.

If you like to knit or crochet, join this fun time of creativity at the Belmont Library. Bring your portable handwork project for an informal group experience. Teens and adults are welcome.

Come join Pat for a fun, relaxed, low-to-moderate impact workout. 

Pat is a fitness instructor with many years of experience leading people of all ages and fitness levels.

Her classes at Ginter Park Library are every Monday at 6:30 PM (except on holidays).

Many older adults are concerned about falling and restricting their activities. A Matter of Balance guides participants through this award-winning, evidence-based program designed to help older adults reduce their risk of falling and increase their physical activity. Registration for this program series will include enrollment for eight consecutive Wednesday mornings. Sessions will include fall risk evaluations, group discussions, education, problem-solving strategies, and physical activities. Presented by Amanda Rudderman, Fall Prevention Coordinator at VCU Medical Center.

Participants will be required to sign a waiver. Waivers will be sent to all registrants ahead of the event.

"Fake news" is a topic we hear a lot about, but is it as simple as figuring out what's fake and what's real? With the rise of "Artificial Intelligence" and "Deep Fakes," it's harder than ever to find reliable, accurate information. In the Newsroom, you will learn skills with a librarian for determining what in the news is true and how to analyze your information sources to make sure you are the best informed that you can be. We will practice strategies for dealing with rapid news cycles, social media dynamics, and how the library can help if you are feeling overwhelmed. 

Many older adults are concerned about falling and restricting their activities. A Matter of Balance guides participants through this award-winning, evidence-based program designed to help older adults reduce their risk of falling and increase their physical activity. Registration for this program series will include enrollment for eight consecutive Wednesday mornings. Sessions will include fall risk evaluations, group discussions, education, problem-solving strategies, and physical activities. Presented by Amanda Rudderman, Fall Prevention Coordinator at VCU Medical Center.

Participants will be required to sign a waiver. Waivers will be sent to all registrants ahead of the event.