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Celebrating 50 Years of Stories

For half a century, RPL has been the heart of the community. A place where stories come alive, generations gather and memories are made. Join in the fun from May 13 – June 28 at special events and submit your RPL story to win!

Doors Open Richmond

Explore the people, places, and stories that make Richmond unique. Whether you’re new to the library or visit regularly, there’s something for everyone on Doors Open weekend. Drop in to one of 16 free programs all weekend!

Indigenous Author Series

The Indigenous Author Series is back, featuring award-winning authors and storytellers including Monique Gray Smith, Selina Boan, and Julian Brave Noisecat. Programs include author readings, writing workshops, song, dance, and storytelling.

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Programs & Events

Happening Today at RPL

Check out some of today’s exciting events happening at all library locations. From storytimes to workshops, there’s something for you.

Tuesday June 2, 2026

schedule 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Brighouse

Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families (Mandarin, Cantonese & English)
Drop-In
schedule 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Brighouse

Play & Learn
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brighouse

Minecraft Club (Ages 6-12)
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brighouse

Graphic Novel Club for Kids FULL
Registration Required
schedule 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Brighouse

Teen Ambassadors FULL
Registration Required
schedule 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighouse

Seniors Week Film Club Classics: The Sound of Music
Registration Required
schedule 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighouse

Digital Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+) FULL
Registration Required
schedule 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brighouse

Indigenous Authors Series: Sharing the Light - Stories and Reflections with Monique Gray Smith
Registration Required
schedule 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Ironwood

Babytime
Drop-In
schedule 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Ironwood

Indigenous Authors Series: An Afternoon of Stories with Monique Gray Smith
Registration Required
schedule 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ironwood

Sleepy Bear Babytime
Drop-In
schedule 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cambie

Conversations in the Library
Drop-In
   
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schedule 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Brighouse

Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families (Mandarin, Cantonese & English)
Drop-In
schedule 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Brighouse

Play & Learn
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brighouse

Minecraft Club (Ages 6-12)
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brighouse

Graphic Novel Club for Kids FULL
Registration Required
schedule 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Brighouse

Teen Ambassadors FULL
Registration Required
schedule 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighouse

Seniors Week Film Club Classics: The Sound of Music
Registration Required
schedule 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighouse

Digital Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+) FULL
Registration Required
schedule 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brighouse

Indigenous Authors Series: Sharing the Light - Stories and Reflections with Monique Gray Smith
Registration Required
   
Search All Events
schedule 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Ironwood

Babytime
Drop-In
schedule 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Ironwood

Indigenous Authors Series: An Afternoon of Stories with Monique Gray Smith
Registration Required
schedule 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ironwood

Sleepy Bear Babytime
Drop-In

No events happening at Steveston today.

schedule 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cambie

Conversations in the Library
Drop-In

No events happening online today.