Richmond Public Library (Canada)
Richmond Public Library is a public library that serves Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The library has four branches in the city: Brighouse, Steveston, Ironwood, and Cambie. RPL also offers limited Saturday pop-up services to the Hamilton neighbourhood.
The library has won numerous awards, including the John Cotton Dana Public Relations Award in 2008 for its "Ralphy" library card for kids.
In September 2018, Richmond Public Library launched a book dispensing machine in the Hamilton Community Centre, allowing nearby residents to access the library's collection. A second machine was launched in the Minoru Centre for Active Living in February 2020.
In February 2021, Richmond Public Library permanently eliminated late fines to reduce barriers to accessing library services.
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Services
The Richmond Public Library offers a variety of services, such as:- Books, DVDs, magazines, video games in a variety of languages for children and adults
- E-books and audio books offered through Libby, a free app on iOS and Android by OverDrive, Inc.
- Birdwatching, Fishing, and Hiking ExplorePACKS
- Ukuleles, STEAM Kits, Podcasting kits, and Indigenous resource kits.
- Computer and Internet Workstations
- Silent study rooms
- Small bookable spaces for meetings
- Various programs for children and adults, including storytimes, ESL conversation circles, cultural festivals and presentations on a wide variety of topics.