Research Guides: TEDU 386: Children's Literature: Local Libraries / Bookstores

School Librarian / Library Media Specialist

Your school librarian / library media specialist is an invaluable resource. Do not hesitate to call upon his or her expertise.

Ask to speak with the Children's librarian. She or he will become one of your best friends.

Richmond Public Library - Locations
Click on the Locations link to unfold links to the Main library and the branch libraries. The Main library is a few blocks from VCU. The 8 branches are distributed throughout the city.
Richmond Public Library - Children's
Links to a number of online storybook sites suitable for both very young children and early readers.
Chesterfield County Public Library - Locations
Central Library and 7 of 8 branches (the Ettrick-Matoaca branch does not display on this map).
Chesterfield County Public Library - Home
Children's services focus on story times for very young children.
Henrico County Public Library - Locations
9 branch/area libraries and the Municipal Government and Law Library.
HCPL - Kids
Note especially the various reading lists linked on the right side of the page.

Barnes & Noble near Richmond
bbgb tales for kids
Mostly focused on younger children, but some titles are for pre-teens and teens. (Formerly Narnia Children's Books).
Books-A-Million near Richmond
Chop Suey Books
An electic used book shop and much more.
Fountain Bookstore
Another independent bookstore; located in Shockoe Slip.