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Made By Me: Clay Jewelry Design

Show the world who you are--one craft at a time! Each month, we'll explore a new hands-on project like sticker design, pinback button making, or DIY accessories.

Fri, May 15 · 4:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Teen Space - Main Library before you go.
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Community Sharing Day

A welcoming event where Richmond residents come together to share stories, exchange memories, and preserve personal history. Held in the Richmond Public Library's Memory Lab, it's an excellent introduction to the Lab'…

Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Midday

  • A welcoming event where Richmond residents come together to share stories, exchange memories, and preserve personal history. Held in the Richmond Public Library's Memory Lab, it's an excellent introduction to the Lab's digitization tools and services.
  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Memory Lab before you go.
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Family Storytime

Join us for a fun-filled, interactive, family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth-5 with an adult.

Sun, May 17 · 3:30 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Children's Storytime Area - Main Library before you go.
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Mini Maker Mondays

Visit us every third Monday at Main Library for a maker workshop designed for our youngest patrons. Let your little ones explore a variety of materials and create fridge-worthy art pieces.

Mon, May 18 · 10:00 AM

Main Library

Downtown · Morning

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Activity Room - Main Library before you go.
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Teen STEAM: Batik Fabric Dyeing

Did you know that hot wax can be used to create patterns in dyed fabric? Indonesian batik is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, meaning it's an integral part of Indonesia's cultural identity.

Mon, May 18 · 4:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Teen Space - Main Library before you go.
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Toddler Time

Join us for fun and interactive stories, music, and play for ages 18 to 36 months with their caregiver.

Tue, May 19 · 11:15 AM

Main Library

Downtown · Midday

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Children's Storytime Area - Main Library before you go.

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Time is fixed

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  • If the cards still feel too broad, switch to the planner to narrow by age, neighborhood, budget, or weather.

Event list

Scan the wider list when the first anchors are close but not quite right and you still want Richmond-specific card detail on the page.

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Made By Me: Clay Jewelry Design

Show the world who you are--one craft at a time! Each month, we'll explore a new hands-on project like sticker design, pinback button making, or DIY accessories.

Fri, May 15 · 4:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Teen Space - Main Library before you go.
event

Community Sharing Day

A welcoming event where Richmond residents come together to share stories, exchange memories, and preserve personal history. Held in the Richmond Public Library's Memory Lab, it's an excellent introduction to the Lab'…

Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Midday

  • A welcoming event where Richmond residents come together to share stories, exchange memories, and preserve personal history. Held in the Richmond Public Library's Memory Lab, it's an excellent introduction to the Lab's digitization tools and services.
  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Memory Lab before you go.
event

Family Storytime

Join us for a fun-filled, interactive, family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth-5 with an adult.

Sun, May 17 · 3:30 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Children's Storytime Area - Main Library before you go.
event

Mini Maker Mondays

Visit us every third Monday at Main Library for a maker workshop designed for our youngest patrons. Let your little ones explore a variety of materials and create fridge-worthy art pieces.

Mon, May 18 · 10:00 AM

Main Library

Downtown · Morning

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Activity Room - Main Library before you go.
event

Teen STEAM: Batik Fabric Dyeing

Did you know that hot wax can be used to create patterns in dyed fabric? Indonesian batik is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, meaning it's an integral part of Indonesia's cultural identity.

Mon, May 18 · 4:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Teen Space - Main Library before you go.
event

Toddler Time

Join us for fun and interactive stories, music, and play for ages 18 to 36 months with their caregiver.

Tue, May 19 · 11:15 AM

Main Library

Downtown · Midday

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Children's Storytime Area - Main Library before you go.
event

Level Up!

A chill gaming hangout where teens can challenge their friends on a variety of different games.

Thu, May 21 · 4:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Teen Space - Main Library before you go.
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RPG Club: Masks: A New Generation Part 2

Always had an interest in RPG games but either don't have experience or are looking to join a new club? RPG (Role Playing Gam e) Club is a social group focused on playing tabletop RPGs, where participants take on the…

Fri, May 22 · 4:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Always had an interest in RPG games but either don't have experience or are looking to join a new club? RPG (Role Playing Gam e) Club is a social group focused on playing tabletop RPGs, where participants take on the roles of fictional characters and collaboratively explore a game's narrative.
  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Teen Space - Main Library before you go.
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School Age Storytime

Join us for a fun story, music, and a craft based on our book selection of the month.

Wed, May 27 · 4:00 PM

Main Library

Downtown · Afternoon

  • Check the latest start time before you leave.
  • Confirm the location at Children's Storytime Area - Main Library before you go.
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Summer Kickoff Concert

Friday, June 5, 2026 5pm-10pm Carriage House Lawn Kick off summer & a weekend-long celebration for Maymont’s 100th anniversary! Music under the stars at Maymont – the best way to kick off summer in Richmond!

Fri, Jun 5 · 5:00 PM

Maymont

Maymont · Afternoon

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  • Budget note: free.
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Garden Glow presented by Kroger

October 14 – November 8, 2026 Tickets on sale in early September. Sign up for our emails (below) to be notified!

Wed, Oct 14 · 12:00 AM

Maymont

Maymont · All Day

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Merry Market

Richmond’s merriest holiday market! Carriage House Lawn Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 6, 2026.

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

Maymont

Maymont · All Day

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  • Confirm the location at Carriage House Lawn before you go.
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