• Mysterypalooza

    Libbie Mill Library 2100 Libbie Lake E St, Richmond, VA

    The Central Virginia chapter of Sisters in Crime is proud to present its Mysterypalooza author panel. Meet several contributing authors of the Crime in the Old Dominion mystery anthology. They will discuss their paths to publication: traditional, hybrid, indie, and short story publishing experience. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the […]

    Free
  • Meet an Illustrator!

    Libbie Mill Library 2100 Libbie Lake E St, Richmond, VA

    Meet bestselling and award winning local illustrator Theodore Taylor III. Taylor’s illustration work includes Garvey’s Choice: The Graphic Novel by Nikki Grimes, Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice by Elizabeth Acevedo, and C is for Country by Lil Nas X. We will discuss what it’s like to be an illustrator and then get to […]

    Free
  • Inspired Color: Painter Alma Woodsey Thomas

    Libbie Mill Library 2100 Libbie Lake E St, Richmond, VA

    In this featured Summer Reading event, we will briefly survey the life, achievements, and key paintings of Alma Woodsey Thomas, the first Black woman to have her work added to the White House Collection of Art. Then, participants will design and use acrylic paints on canvas to create their own small paintings inspired by Thomas' […]

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  • Tween Author Talk

    Libbie Mill Library 2100 Libbie Lake E St, Richmond, VA

    Local kids' mystery author David Gorman will be speaking at Libbie Mill Library about his book series and his latest book (The Jumbled Jewels). Hear how a reader's suggestion inspired this all-girls mystery about an amusement park, million-dollar jewels, and two infamous thieves! Attendees will also play an interactive storytelling game. Plus, Q&A and book […]

    Free