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28 May 2026

Summer is almost here, and no matter your age, it’s time to make the most of it. The good news? Henrico County is full of exciting things to do. The even better news? Many of them are completely free. If you haven’t explored Henrico County Public Lib...

27 May 2026

May is Jewish American Heritage Month

This Jewish American Heritage Month—and throughout the year—discover the culture, history, and contributions of Jewish Americans by exploring their voices and stories in our collection. Read on for a selection of titles for children, teens, and adult...

01 May 2026

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month 2026

It’s AANHPI (Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) Heritage Month and the library is commemorating the occasion with a variety of programs. Learn to play a new board game, explore different artistic mediums, enjoy traditional music, and mo...

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Homework Help & Resources

Get online help with homework assignments:
Use our Research Databases to find trustworthy sources that can take your research project to the next level.

Tech Resources

Digital Media Labs offer resources to help our community create and learn while experimenting with new technologies.

3D Printing. Submit requests to print items you have designed using Tinkercad or downloaded from Thingiverse.

Teen Health & Wellness

Teen Health & Wellness is a comprehensive database that provides teens (and those who care about teens) with research support and self-help on issues important to their well-being. Student-friendly articles make complex topics understandable and give insight into the teen experience. Teens can submit their own questions and user-created content to get a personalized experience.

Volunteer

VolunTeen Program

The VolunTeen program is a great way to earn community service hours and gain valuable experience that can be useful in finding a job.

Teen Advisory Board

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a way for you to have a voice at the library, participate in programs with other teens, and help others in your community.

Community Service

The library frequently offers drop-in and registration-based programs that help participants earn community service credit.

Find community service events in the library.

For information about community service opportunities outside of the library.

Reads

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Recommendations

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Downloads & Streaming

Find ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and digital magazines from a wide variety of subjects for all ages.

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100 Books Before Graduation

100 Books Before Graduation is a new program that encourages teens in grades 6-12 to read by keeping track of the books you have to read, alongside the books you want to read, and earning prizes along the way!

Participate entirely online by signing up through Beanstack or visit your local HCPL teen department to pick up a paper tracking sheet. You can also your Reading Log at home. Read our blog to find out more.