As we head into the fall, the #Indigenous Authors Series returns with author talks, workshops, and film screenings! Speakers include Elder Larry Grant and Scott Steedman; Selina Boan; and two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award David A. Robertson. Register now: bit.ly/4wYv8md

Summer Reading Club is one of our favourite programs. Still lots of time to sign up and participate! #BCSRC

Richmond News@richmondnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

Richmond kids review their favourite summer reads

Kinda chic to own a #library card. ✨

What if living authentically wasn't hard, but joyful? 🌈 That's the spirit behind 'Rainbow Wisdom', @mischa-oak.bsky.social’s new book of 18 life lessons from the LGBTQ+ experience. Don't miss this inspiring author talk + live Q&A and book signing. cc. @genderqueeries.ca @xtramagazine.com

Just a few of Richmond’s finest book critics ✨ Pick up a review form at the Kids’ Place desk at any RPL branch, and their masterpiece could land in the @richmondnews.bsky.social Link in bio for more on #BCSRC, it’s not too late to sign up! #RichmondBC

🚗We are rolling out 30 km/h speed limits on local residential roads to support safer neighbourhood streets. This covers nearly 50 neighbourhoods and about 500 kms of roadway. Once the 30 km/h signs are installed, the new speed limit is in effect and enforceable. Info: richmond.ca/SafeSpeed.

🌈 From Mon, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 2, we’re coming together to celebrate our 2SLGBTQI+ community with this year’s theme: “Pride in Momentum.” Starting with the Kick-off event on Sun, Jul 26, enjoy a full week of vibrant events, art, music, and connection! Full line-up of events: Richmond.ca/PrideWeek

⚽🎉There's plenty of soccer fun to be had this July. Whether you're a fan, player, or looking for a great event, join us for these upcoming activities. Our signature final event begins July 19: a huge celebration to close out an incredible summer of soccer in Richmond! 🔗RichmondCelebratesSoccer.ca

⚠️Power Outage ⚠️ Cambie Community Centre is currently experiencing a power outage. Drop-in programs are not running and the fitness centre is closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update this notice as soon as more information is available.

Join us as bestselling author and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Julian Brave Noisecat revives the "Coyote Story" — an ancient Indigenous oral tradition once practiced from Central America to Western Canada — through song, dance, and oratory. Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm #RichmondBC bit.ly/4e4S4K6

Soccer is bringing Richmond together! Everyone’s invited to join the fun at community celebrations happening throughout Richmond’s neighbourhoods from June 12 to July 19. Learn more and view the full event lineup at RichmondCelebratesSoccer.ca.

What if one evening could remind you of everything that matters? 🌟 Join us as award-winning author Monique Gray Smith reads from 'Sharing the Light' — her national bestseller on gratitude, love, joy, happiness & hope. Tue June 2 6:30-7:30pm Brighouse library 🔗 Register via link in bio! ⬆️

It's your turn! 📸 Swipe through and find your people. Then come in, strike a pose, and tag it #RPL50. We'd also love to hear your RPL story. Maybe it's the first library card you ever held, or a book that stayed with you? Share it with us at the link in our bio.👆 #RichmondBC

Today is Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Today brings attention to the ongoing and disproportionate rates of violence these people experience in Canada. Learn more - link in bio.

Richmond is ready! 🥳

City of Richmond BC@cityofrichmondbc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hey, Richmond Youth! 🙌 Youth Week is happening May 1–7! We're celebrating you, your creativity, & your achievements that makes our community stronger and bringing a week of events designed to help you connect, get inspired, and have some fun along the way. Check it out: richmond.ca/YouthWeek

Introducing…the new Richmond Public Library! We are so excited to share our reimagined brand identity. RPL is a place for imagination, knowledge, & community. We can’t wait to write the next chapter with you. Swipe to see our new look, & watch this space for more big news. #RichmondBC #Richmond

RPL welcomes Richard Van Camp, award-winning author & storyteller from the Tłı̨chǫ Dene Nation in the Northwest Territories. Register now for a film screening & storytelling for adults, or the launch of his new book. Brighouse library, Feb 10-11. @indiginews.bsky.social Learn more: bit.ly/4aeeXry