VPM News is wrapping up summer 2025 with some of the greatest, the simplest and the most out-of-this-world joys Central Virginia has to offer. 

Part 9 (finale!): Central Virginians the VPM News team interviewed at Richmond Public Library share what brings them joy. 

We’ll be back with your regular news digest next week. 

Learn more and check out the rest of Finding Joy — including several web-exclusive pieces and videos — at vpm.org/joy. 

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