Richmond Public Library

09/23/2026

09/03/2026

Every library checkout is cash saved! How much money are you saving by using your local library? Use this handy Library Value Calculator to find out: https://ilovelibraries.org/calculator/

09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our artists! 🎉
Our four winners from the Library Card Design Contest are....
-kids: Antolina, from St. Michael
-teen: Mallory, from Elk River
-adult: Corey, from Grey Eagle
-staff: Amanda, St. Cloud Library Associate
The design cards are NOW available (while supplies last) in your local library! Also, see the runner-up and honorable mention from each category in the contest. Thank you to everyone who participated.

08/31/2026

The challenge is on! 🏆 Get or renew your library card!

08/24/2026

Start the school year right by setting goals, getting organized, and, of course, reading! Kids can join the Back to School Reading Challenge now through September 30 in the free Beanstack app and online at griver.beanstack.org.

07/08/2026

UPDATE 12:50 P.M.--Richmond is open normal hours today, July 8 (11:00 to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.).

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07/08/2026

UPDATED 12:10 P.M.--library hours affected by electrical issues. Some locations opening late. See branch library pages for details!

07/02/2026

The library will be closed all day, Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. The library will be open regular hours on Monday, July 6: https://griver.org/locations/richmond

06/18/2026

The library will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth. The library will be open regular hours on June 18 and June 20: https://griver.org/locations

06/08/2026

Plant a Seed, Read! Kids ages 0 to 18 are invited to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, happening June 9 through August 9. Register to see your reading blossom, win prizes, and nourish your mind this summer!