Richmond Public Library
Brighouse V6Y 1R8 Richmond, BC, Canada

Today's stories are: A Fox Found a Box by Ged Adamson, Crocodiles Need Kisses Too by Rebecca Colby, illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan, Gus's Garage by Leo Timmers and The Bus For Us (felt) by Suzanne Bloom. Today's songs and rhymes are: 1 Little Finger, Round and Round the Garden, A Chubby Little Snowman, 5 Little Monkeys, Alligator Pie by Dennis Lee, Bumpin' up and down.

RPL Small Business Clinic is now virtual. Get 30 minutes of free advising from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. business coaches to support your small business. Register for your free 1-on-1 session - https://bit.ly/3oocHow

Join us for the first-ever Virtual Learning Together, an 8-week program that helps parents and children aged 3 to 5 build a love of reading together and improve literacy skills using the alphabet, numbers, stories and active play. Sign up now - https://bit.ly/3pNHEm7

RPL Storytime @ Home. Today's stories are: I Really Want the Cake! by Simon Philip, Illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti, Little Robot Alone by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest, Illustrated by Matt Phelan, Do Cows Meow? by Salina Yoon. Today's songs and rhymes are: One Little Finger, The Leaves on the Trees, The Cake that Mac Ate, 6 Birthday Candles, BINGO, Old McDonald Had a Farm and Baa Baa Black Sheep

There are many ways to stay connected for Richmond residents. Check it out!

We’re proud to participate in Financial Literacy Month, a national campaign aimed at improving the financial wellness of Canadians. Understanding and staying on top of your finances can help in challenging times. @FCACan offers practical tips and tools to help you make the financial decisions that are right for you: http://www.canada.ca/money #FLM2020

Happy World Children’s Day - first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-childrens-day

Happy New Year! One eRead Canada has now begun. Download a digital copy of Kim Thúy's Vi and start reading! https://bit.ly/3oepw4z

Congratulations to this year's Booker Prize winner - Douglas Stuart's novel Shuggie Bain. Reserve your copy from our catalogue now - https://bit.ly/3nGNBAo

Since March, we have offered over 1,400 online programs to over 50,000 participants. You can change lives even the smallest amount counts with your generosity. Give today! https://www.yourlibrary.ca/giving-tuesday/

This one is for kids of all ages! The children’s and youth areas at Brighouse are now open for you to browse. Come connect with staff and find your next great read!

Hello, Babies Tommy Thums Open Shut Them 5 Elephants Went Out to Play Good Morning Farm Friends by Annie Bach, published by Random House... As I Was Walking Have You Ever Seen a Baby? All the Shapes Are Here Today 2 Little Blackbirds This Is Big The Sun Is a Peach by Sara Cassidy, published by Orca Books Star Light Star Bright Can You Clap with Two Hands? See more

Lovely article about this year's Richmond Writer-in-Residence, Lindsay Wong.

The One Page Canada's Virtual Literary Series presents award-winning author James McBride speaking with author and journalist Omar El Akkad about Deacon King Kong, McBride’s newest novel. Tune in LIVE Today at 4 -5 pm PST https://crowdcast.io/e/onepagemcbride... #OnePageLit One Page: Canada's Virtual Literary Series

Today's stories and songs: - Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, published by Margaret K. McElderry Books - Roly Poly (song) - Rain On The Rooftop (stretch)... - Let's Play Monsters by Lucy Cousins, published by Candlewick Press - Elevator Song (song) - Tall As A Tree (stretch) - Hats Off For Olivia (felt) - Bedtime Little Monsters by Emma Harris, illustrated by Paul Cherrill, published by Tiger Tales See more

Today is Canadian Library Workers Day! The day where we recognize the valuable contributions made by all those who work in and for the public, academic, school, government, academic, corporate and private libraries that are integral to our communities.

This program will delve into the different options for scanning real-world objects for 3D environments using the display.land smartphone app. We will also discuss the technique known as photogrammetry and how it is utilize to capture the real-world.

Today's the day! Are you ready to "Drop, Cover and Hold On"?

One Page: Canada's Virtual Literary Series presents Arapaho and Cheyenne writer Tommy Orange, talking with Anishinaabe author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice about There There, Orange’s best-selling novel. Register and tune in LIVE on October 29 at 6-7 pm or watch the replay at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/onepageorange

Hand washing with soap is key to preventing the spread of COVID-19 today and ensuring better health outcomes beyond the pandemic. Join us this #GlobalHandwashingDay to ensure hand washing is a priority now and in the future!

It's now the mash, it's now the monster mash The monster mash, it was graveyard smash! Join us for our annual Halloween special via Zoom. Reserve your spot now and mash with us. Limited spots remaining. Register now - https://bit.ly/2IXIwEL

Starting soon! One Page is about to go live with Irish writer Anne Enright talking with Emily Donaldson about Actress, a moving and intense exploration of celebrity and its effects on a family. Today at 9:00am PST. Register for free! #OnePageLit https://www.crowdcast.io/e/onepageenright

Good news! The Brighouse, Ironwood and Steveston branches are now open on Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Find out more here https://www.yourlibrary.ca/.

Welcome back to Code Club for Kids! This week, we'll be learning how to code our sprites having a conversation with each other. Share your final projects with us using #RPLBCcodeclub or by adding a link in the comments.

Do you own a highly visible building in Richmond that would be enhanced by a professional artist mural? If so, the City’s Public Art Program would like to hear from you as it is looking to add vibrancy to public wall spaces through its Community Mural Program. Accepted mural projects will be managed and funded by the City of Richmond. For more information and to apply, visit: www.richmond.ca/culture/publicart/whatsnew/communitymural