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Richmond Public Library

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Richmond Public Library is a public library in Richmond, Virginia. While many other libraries in the United States were provided initial funding by Andrew Carnegie, the City of Richmond famously. rejected Carnegie funding twice

 

In addition to its Main branch in Downtown Richmond, RPL currently operates eight other branches to serve the Richmond City population.

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