Event category: Books & Story Time

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Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Simple Machines at Tredegar

Though it is a museum today, this site used to be the home of the Tredegar Iron Works, the largest iron works in the South. ($)
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Apr
Apr 1, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 1, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Civil War Espionage

Richmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Decrypt and create secret codes and find out more about well known Civil War spies. ($)
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Apr 17, 2026 @ 01:00 PM - Apr 17, 2026 @ 01:30 PM

Kids Go Green

Discover how small actions can have big impacts in this Earth Week story time followed by an activity. Information: sch107@henrico.gov. (Free)
Meadow Farm at 3400 Mountain Road
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Mar
Mar 31, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Mar 31, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Rick Timberlake’s Two Things You Can’t Hide

Local author Richard M. Timberlake returns with his latest thriller Two Things You Can't Hide. (Free)
Book People at 10464 Ridgefield Parkway
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May
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May
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May
May 17, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - May 17, 2026 @ 03:30 PM

81st Annual Book & Author Event

The Junior League of Richmond's 81st Annual Book & Author Event. This is the longest running event of its kind in the country. ($)
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Mar 21, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Mar 21, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

Welcome to Waldameer with David Gorman

When a rumored vampire haunting a Ferris wheel proves frighteningly real, Seth and his friends must unravel the mystery at Waldameer... (Free)
Book People at 10464 Ridgefield Parkway
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Apr
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Apr
Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 18, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Richmond Book Festival

Features live music, local authors, kids' activities, concessions, a raffle and silent auction, and book sales. (Free)
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Apr
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Apr
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Story Time at the Memorial: Month of the Military Child

Make American Flag streamers, design and press your own story time buttons, color patriotic coloring sheets, and more. “America’s Flag Story” by Karen S. Robbins will be read. (Free)
Virginia War Memorial at 621 S. Belvidere St.
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Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Stories by the Sea

A unique story time overlooking the ocean, stay for a craft that relates to the book. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
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Apr
Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Stories by the Sea

A unique story time experience overlooking the ocean, stay for a craft that relates to the story. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
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Apr
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Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Dia de los Niños – Children’s Day

An afternoon filled with story times, performances, giveaways, food, resources for families, and fun. Celebrate reading and childhood. This is a bilingual Spanish/English event. (Free)
Broad Rock Library at 4820 Old Warwick Rd. Richmond, VA