Event category: Books & Story Time

Jan 13, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Jan 13, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

The Black Belt of Virginia with Jeff Bennett

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The hidden history of the Black communities that built, shaped, and survived Virginia, restoring stories erased by slavery. (Free)

Book People at 10464 Ridgefield Parkway

Jan 10, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Jan 10, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

A Conversation with Olivia Blacke

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The odd couple of crime-solving returns in Olivia Blacke's Death at the Door, where a ghost and her living roommate find another mystery on their doorstep. (Free)

Book People at 10464 Ridgefield Parkway

Feb 5, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Feb 5, 2026 @ 07:00 PM

Author Event: Sharon Pajka’s Haunted Virginia Cemeteries

Henrico County Public Library

Historian and Gallaudet Professor, Sharon Pajka, speaks about research for her latest title Haunted Virginia Cemeteries. (Free)

Tuckahoe Library at 1901 Starling Drive

Feb 10, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Feb 10, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Adaptive Tiny Tales with the Virginia Repertory Theatre

Henrico County Public Library

Best for ages 3 to 12 years old. Neurodivergent children and those needing accommodations are invited to enter a land of make-believe with the Virginia Repertory Theatre. (Free)

Varina Library at 1875 New Market Road

Feb 10, 2026 @ 04:00 PM - Feb 10, 2026 @ 05:30 PM

Reading Buddies

Henrico County Public Library

For ages 4 to 9. Reading Buddies is an opportunity for young readers to read with tween and teen volunteers over the course of 8 weeks. (Free)

Twin Hickory Library at 5001 Twin Hickory Road

Jan 15, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Jan 15, 2026 @ 07:00 PM

Stuffies Sleepover Story Time

Henrico County Public Library

Best for ages 3 to 9 years old. Bring a stuffed animal friend (that you can be parted from) for songs and stories. (Free)

North Park Library at 8508 Franconia Road

Jan 24, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Jan 24, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Community Authors Expo for Young Readers

Henrico County Public Library

Celebrate local talent by meeting authors of books for children who have participated in the Henrico Community Authors Showcase. (Free)

Fairfield Library at 1401 N. Laburnum Ave.

Jan 21, 2026 @ 04:00 PM - Jan 21, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Books and Bites: Logan’s Greenhouse

Henrico County Public Library

Listen to a reading of Logan's Greenhouse by JaNay Brown-Wood, then learn how to safely prep vegetables, and sample Winter Carrot Soup. (Free)

Varina Library at 1875 New Market Road

Feb 9, 2026 @ 07:00 PM - Feb 9, 2026 @ 09:00 PM

Keeper of Lost Children Launch with Sadeqa Johnson

Fountain Bookstore

Join Fountain Bookstore in celebrating the launch of bestselling local author Sadeqa Johnson's new novel Keeper of Lost Children. ($)

Grace Baptist Church at 4200 Dover Rd

Jan 22, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Jan 22, 2026 @ 07:15 PM

In-Person Book Talk: After the Fire with Nelson Lankford

The American Civil War Museum

Explore Richmond’s rebirth after the 1865 fire in After the Fire with Dr. Nelson Lankford in this compelling look at a city reshaped by war. ($)

The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar at 480 Tredegar Street

Feb 13, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 15, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Relationships Forged in War Symposium

The American Civil War Museum

Explore the human connections shaped by the Civil War—plus new customizable weekend experiences, tours, and events. ($)

The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar at 480 Tredegar Street

Jan 16, 2026 @ 03:15 PM - Jan 16, 2026 @ 04:15 PM

Story & Craft – Downtown

Children's Museum of Richmond

A fun story time followed by a cool art activity. (Free)

Children’s Museum of Richmond, Downtown at 2626 West Broad St. Richmond, VA

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