archive for April, 2008
April 2, 2008
Good, Cheap Books !
A bibliophile is a person who loves to read or collect books. Some folks like to collect books that are rare or unusual. There are people who specialize in those sorts of things but I just love to read and be surrounded by books. Hardcovers, no covers, paperbacks, or great tomes. I’m VERY fond of field guides and reference books and my junk food reading is anything sci-fi or fantasy. I even like the bad stuff. When I think about things I’d like to do to improve our home, the first thing that always to comes to mind is: build more book shelves.
I consider purgatory to be the space between books. Thankfully that is a rare occurrence. When it DOES happen, life feels slightly off. I know I’m not the only one like this; after tureall, we have our own name.
So, if you are even remotely interested in buying books cheap, check out the Spring Book Sale at the Main Library. Here’s what you need to know.
Happy Reading!
Friends Spring Book Sale.
Mezzanine Level, Main Library.
Friday, April 4, 2:00 PM -5:00 PM
Saturday, April 5, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday, April 7, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Special Hours for the Friends of the Richmond Public Library Members
Friday, April 4, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Call (804)646-7223 for more information.
April 7, 2008
Neighborhood Resource Center provides opportunity for Richmond children
The Neighborhood Resource Center located near Darbytown and Williamsburg Roads opened its doors several years ago to the residents of Fulton Hill. What used to be a place where letters and packages were sent and delivered has been transformed into a place that holds a mission, a mission of providing hope for the children of greater Fulton Hill. Read more >
April 9, 2008
Fulton Hill Civic Association Urges Community Involvement
Why should you attend the next Fulton Civic Association Meeting?
Read more >
April 11, 2008
Creating Music in the NRC
Just a short drive out of Downtown Richmond heading toward Eastern Henrico County lies the community of Fulton Hill. Heading down Williamsburg Road, travelers will soon pass the Neighborhood Resource Center. The NRC offers a variety of programs for community members in the Greater Fulton Hill area.
One program is the Young Writer’s Recording Studio. This class meets every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
Community children are encouraged to come and write down lyrics, poems and stories. After writing down their creation, program participants may have the chance to record their work in the sound booth. In the past two years, more than 50 participants have laid down tracks in the NRC’s Recording Studio. Last year, several completed songs were chosen to be placed on the NRC’s Studio Sampler CD.
April 27, 2008
7th District Meeting on Tuesday
There will be a 7th District Community Meeting hosted by 7th District Council Rep. Delores McQuinn on Tuesday, April 29th from 6-7PM @ The John Coleman Building Recreation Center (1708 North 22nd Street).
April 28, 2008
large fight, fatal shooting on Admiral Gravely Boulevard
Sierra Davis, 18, died last night after being shot during a large fight on the 900 block of Admiral Gravely Boulevard. Officers were called to the scene on reports of a large fight; the shooting seems to have been from a struggle over a gun.
April 28, 2008
Historic Photos of Richmond
There are more than a few great books covering specific facets of Richmond’s history. The recent Historic Photos of Richmond “captures this city’s journey through still photography selected from the finest archives” with a well-selected set of photos from the 1860s to the 1960s.
