This Week at the Richmond Memorial Library October 7, 2024
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The Richmond Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, October 15, at 10am.
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Fall Saturdays Have Returned
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Fall Saturdays returned last weekend! As of Saturday, October 5, the library will be open 10am-4pm on Saturdays.
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The History of Our Library
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Happening today!
In
celebration of the Richmond Memorial Library's centennial anniversary,
local historian and Head of the Marlborough Preservation Society, Romano
Ghirlanda, will look back on the history of our local public library in a presentation held on Monday, October 7, at 6:30 pm.
Registration is required and can be done online or by calling
860-295-6210. Program held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Friends of the Library Meeting
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The Friends of the Richmond Memorial Library will be meeting this Thursday, October 10, at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in learning more about what the Friends of the Library do, please join us! New members are always welcome. Our Friends of the Library group is free to join and you can pick and choose which events you'd like to help with. Attending the monthly meetings is not required either (you can still volunteer for various activities and fundraisers like the helping with the annual ice cream social, organizing the Bags and Bling Sale, and so on). Email Library Director Aubrey Muscaro at amuscaro@richmondlibrary.info with any questions or call 860-295-6210.
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Flu and Covid Vaccination Clinic
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Chatham
Health will be offering their annual Flu Clinic here at the library on Thursday,
October 17, from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Vaccines will be available for anyone 6 months or older (and
they will have the stronger senior vaccine as well). Covid vaccines will
be available only to those who pre-register through the library by October 1. Registration
is not required for the flu vaccination. For the Covid vaccination registration, call 860-295-6210 or register online.
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Marlborough Fife and Drum Performance
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The Marlborough Fife and Drum Corps will be here on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 pm! Join us in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Our Spice of the Month Kits went fast! We're all out of this month's kits but will have a new spice in October. We have received a lot (a lot!) of positive feedback about our new Spice of the Month Kits so we plan on offering these monthly at least all fall and winter long. In the meantime, if you took a kit and tried a recipe, we'd love it if you could send us a picture of whichever recipe you made to richmondprograms@gmail.com.
Here at the Richmond Memorial Library, we truely have something for everyone! This fall, the library will be offering Spice of the Month kits for adults with the hope of introducing our library users to spices they may not be familiar with. Each kit will include a sample of that month's spice (September's will be sumac) along with two simple (nothing complicated whatsoever) recipes that the spice can be used in. We'll also include a little information about the spice. Available in limited quantities, while supplies last, on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning tomorrow!
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Now accepting Book Donations
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The Friends of the Richmond Memorial Library are now accepting book donations for an upcoming book sale, to be held in mid-October. Items should be in sale-able condition and brought inside the library during open hours. We do not accept textbooks, magazines, condensed books or VHS tapes.
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Our new Crafternoons with Carrie programming series, designed specifically for adults, was a hit last month! Held on the third Thursday of the month at 2 pm, Carrie will teach participants how to make a different craft each month. Our series continues on October 17 and we will be learning how to make Scrapbook Paper Pumpkins. Registration for this series will be required because we need to know how many supplies to have on hand. The program will typically be held in our upstairs meeting room but we are more than happy to relocate it to our first floor children's room if there are accessibility issues.***
One note: Our October 17 program is full but we have added an encore presentation on Thursday, October 24, at 2 pm. Registration can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210.
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American Job Center Series
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Are you (or is someone you know) looking for a new job, trying to restart or jumpstart your career, or in need of specific job skills training? We will be partnering with the American Job Center over the next few months to offer drop-in (no appointments needed) assistance with resumes, job search assessment, career coaching, computer literacy, mock interviews, and on the job training programs. If this is something that interests you, stop into the library on the first Tuesday of the month. Our next program will be held on October 1 from 5-7 pm. The American Job Center is a one-stop career center that offers free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment related needs.
Update: Pre-Registration is now available online in 15 minute time slots (your appointment can run longer than 15 minutes ... this just helps us gauge the interest so the American Job Center knows how much help they will need to have on hand). This can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210.
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The Richmond Memorial Library's Morning Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 10, beginning at 10 am. The group has chosen to read The Friend by Sigrid Nunez. Copies of this month's book are available at the circulation desk. Registration is not required and new members are always welcome.
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Books about Native Americans
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Use our Encore catalog to put one of these books on hold today or ask our staff to put a hold on your account.
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Be on the lookout for Paige in our future newsletters! She will be popping in each week with her very own words of wisdom.
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The
Richmond Memorial Library has launched a new Books for Babies
initiative to promote early literacy and learning while introducing
library services to families in town. Marlborough families with children
ages birth up to twelve months of age are invited to stop into the
library to pick up a Books for Babies Box and register for your baby's
first library card. Each Books for Babies Box includes two board books, a
set of My First Touch and Feel Picture Flash Cards, early
literacy and learning pamphlets and bookmarks, information about library
programs for babies and toddlers, and supplies to get your child
enrolled in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program in addition to
your child's first library card. Advance registration is required and can be done by filling out the following form: https://forms.gle/QcLeJkNijHpkGFca9. This Books for Baby initiative has been
funded by a Constellation Community Champions Grant.
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September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Adults need a photo ID and proof of Marlborough residency (a current drivers ID works for both) to get a library card. Children just have to come in with a parent/guardian who lives in Marlborough.
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Our Babytime series returns this Friday with programs meeting on Fridays at 10 am and 11 am from September 20 through December 20 (no session on November 29). Ms. Nessa will lead babies and their parents/caregivers through an assortment of songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and a story. Please register for the time slot that works best for your family. Best suited for children ages 0-24 months. Held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Ms. Nancy's Storytime for Twos program returns this fall on Thursdays (note the change in the day of week) at 10 am. Session One meets on: September 26, and October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Session Two meets on: November 14 and 21, and December 5, 12, and 19. Children should be between the ages of 24 and 36 months of age. Parents/caregivers must remain in the room with the child. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210.
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Fall Storytime with Ms. Nancy
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Ms. Nancy's Fall Storytime for ages 3-5 years will be held on Tuesdays this fall. Session One meets on: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Session Two meets on: November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 10, and 17. Please note that there is a one week break and class will not be held on November 5. Held in the Storytime Room. Please be advised that parents/caregivers must remain in the library. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210.
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Young readers are invited to come in and read to a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog. Reading to a dog is a great low-pressure way to encourage beginning readers. Register for a 15-minute time slot to secure your child's spot. Limit 2 children per time window (one per dog). Our next Read to the Dogs programs is scheduled for Monday, October 21, from 6-7 pm.
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Pajama Storytime with Yoga
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Our Pajama Storytime with Yoga program series returns this September! Children of all ages are invited to this cozy storytime on Thursday, October 10, at 6 pm. Hear a story or two and do some calming yoga with local resident Rachel Kaczynski. Wear comfy pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blankie. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210. Held in the upstairs meeting room.***
Please note the special date for the October program. We moved the session back a week because of MES's Open House, scheduled for October 3.
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Kids (ages 4 and up) can get crafty with a variety of techniques and projects in this crafting program designed specficially for elementary school students. Held every other Tuesday beginning September 17. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210. Held in the Storytime Room.
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Kids (ages 4 and up) join us for creative and STEM-based challenges using Legos! Lego Club meets every other Tuesday, beginning September 24, at 4 pm. The next few meeting dates include: October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19, and December 3 and 17. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210. Held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Think you have what it takes to be a spy? Kids (ages 8 and up), join us on Thursdays in October (from October 3 through October 24) at 4 pm. Learn about hidden messages, secret codes, fingerprinting, disguises, and more as you train in the art of espionage. Registration is required. Held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Looking for a fun family activity? Stop on by the library any time and check out our latest StoryWalk. This month's featured story is The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague.
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Tween and Teen Crafters Club
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Our Tween and Teen Crafters Club (best suited for ages 10 and up) will return on Monday, September 16 and will run every Monday at 4 pm through December 16. The library is closed on Mondays, October 14 and November 11 so the group will not meet on those dates. Bring a project you're already working on or try out one of the options Ms. Nessa will have available. You can also get super creative and design your own craft/activity the day you come! Registration is not required. Held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Dungeons and Dragons for Newbies
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Whether you are new to the game or just new to us, join us for a Dungeons and Dragons campaign on Thursdays in October (3, 10, 17, and 24) at 6 pm. This program is designed to give those with less experience a chance to learn the game, pick a character, and work through a module. This program is for tweens and teens ages 10-16. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210. Held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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The Richmond Memorial Library building is open:
Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM to 8 PM
Fridays from 10 AM to 6 PM
Fall/Winter Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM
Curbside pickup services are also available during these times.
A Note about Accessibility at the Richmond Memorial Library:
When any of the programs mentioned above in our weekly newsletter have *** it means that the program is held in our upstairs meeting room and to note the following disclaimer:
***Accessibility at RML: The library does not have an elevator. If
you need full accommodation, please contact Library Director Aubrey Muscaro
at 860-295-6210 or amuscaro@richmondlibrary.info prior to the event (one
week preferred) so we can find an alternate space. The meeting room is
located on the second floor.
Please call the library at 860-295-6210 or email us at richmondprograms@gmail.com. |
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