Whether you just signed up for a library card or have been visiting us for years, we’re here to remind everyone about the wealth of resources available to you with your card. For example, our Research and Learning databases are one lesser-known resource patrons are often surprised to learn about. So, this week, one of our librarians is revealing her top five favorite databases to share with library patrons.

Starting October 12, patrons will be asked to enter their PIN along with their library card number when logging in to HCPL’s OverDrive website and the Libby app. This is due to OverDrive’s ongoing commitment to providing secure user access. Read on to learn more about how to prepare for this upcoming change.

The Haunted Henrico Spooky Reading Challenge is back, and we’re ready to welcome the new season with more booo-ks and reading goals. We’re inviting everyone—including you, adults!—to participate. Read on for this year’s challenge details and to learn more about upcoming spooktacular programs.

September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and the library is looking forward to commemorating the occasion with a variety of programs. We invite you to learn about local Latino history, play games with family, enjoy films, cook, craft, and more. Of course, we also encourage you to explore our collection for titles that highlight the culture, history, and impact of the Hispanic and Latino community. You can learn more about Heritage and Identity Months through Henrico County’s Outreach and Engagement Department.

What do you do when Community Science and Poetry are celebrated during the same month? You put together a reading challenge that honors them both! Starting April 1, we invite you to sign up for our Science & Sonnets Reading Challenge. Read on to learn more!

Henrico County Public Library earned recognition for four innovative programs and two collaborations with other agencies as part of Henrico County’s 56 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for 2026. Henrico’s total is the highest in Virginia for the 21st consecutive year and ranks eighth nationally.

The awards for Henrico County Public Library reflect a commitment to creating meaningful experiences for residents of all ages. From teen financial literacy to lifelong learning and workforce exploration, the programs and initiatives underscore the library’s important role in building strong communities. Read on to learn more.

It's been a dino-mite summer, and we want to thank everyone who participated in this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Together, we took a step back in time, unearthed countless stories, and even encountered a few dinosaurs along the way. By reading, you beat the summer slide and kept those school year skills from going extinct. Beyond helping students, the Summer Reading Challenge is a wonderful way for all of us, no matter our age, to reach personal reading and learning milestones. So read on to learn more about your collective accomplishments and discover this year’s Grand and Branch Prize winners.

If you participated in Summer Reading and haven’t already taken our survey, please give us your feedback. There’s even a chance to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card!

The Summer Reading Challenge may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop unearthing stories about the past. Sift through our collection for nonfiction and fiction reads that dig into ancient civilizations, uncover lesser-known stories, and highlight advancements in discovery and preservation. You don’t have to travel far to excavate your next great read!

This summer we’re unearthing stories and exploring the past, both prehistoric and a bit more recent. For those interested in digging up their own history, the library offers several resources to discover and preserve your past. So, if the mementos in your attic are collecting dust, or you’re still searching for the missing piece in your family puzzle, read on to learn about some of the equipment and databases available to you with a library card.