Friends of the Richmond Public Library

Come, and take choice of all my library, and so beguile thy sorrow.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616), playwright

Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages—and sages—and, simply put, there’s something for everyone inside.

Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States

I’m of a fearsome mind to throw my arms around every living librarian who crosses my path, on behalf of the souls they never knew they saved.

Barbara Kingsolver, Virginia author

All you need in life is truth and beauty and you can find both at the Public Library.

Studs Terkel, broadcaster & historian

There are many ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.

Jacqueline Kennedy, First Lady of the United States