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Richmond public library (rpl) is proud to be an essential source of information and learning for the community. Every summer the library partners with the bc summer reading club to offer summer reading programs for kids and teens. Year round the library offers programs that support early childhood literacy book clubs for all ages as well as informational programs focusing on a variety of topics iincluding health employment financial literacy technology and truth and reconciliation. The library also offers a comprehensive volunteer program with meaningful and unique volunteerand community engagement opportunities for teens adults and seniors. Richmond public library in partnership with the city of richmond developed the community services connectors program which trains individuals with lived and living experience to provide richmond residents living oon lower incomes with one-on-one peer-led assistance to find information about social service benefits affordable housing supports employment resources and other community programs and assistance. The library also launched the senior connect box a curated collection of games puzzels and reading materials designed to engage seniors who may face challenged accessing library services helping them stay connected to our resources.