This Week at the Richmond Memorial Library September 26, 2022
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The Friends of the Richmond Memorial Library are holding their annual Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 1, from 8:30am-1pm. Donations will continue to be accepted until Thursday, September 29. All proceeds from this book sale directly benefit the library. Come check out all the great books, DVDs, and CDs that will be available for purchase!
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Just a reminder that fall Saturday hours return this upcoming weekend! The library will now be open from 10am-4pm on Saturdays from October through April.
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Here 4 You Little Free Library
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We partnered with AHM Youth Services to bring a Here 4 You Little Free Library to our community. This little library -- located right here at the Richmond Memorial Library -- will house books and resource materials supporting mental health for people of all ages (children, teens, and adults). The Here 4 You Little Free Library was made possible through a grant obtained by AHM Youth Services and will be stocked, maintained, and restocked by AHM. The goal of this little free library is for
community members to have a location where they can access materials
free from judgement, stigma, or fees. We invite our community members to check it out!
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September is Library Card Sign Up Month
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September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Did you know that your Richmond Memorial Library card has an expiration date? The reason for this expiration date is so that staff can verify a patron's contact information, something that is required by state statute. If you haven't used your library card in a while, come stop by and staff will make sure your information is up-to-date.
Do you know someone who lives in Marlborough and doesn't have a library card? If they register for a library card this month, they will be able to get a free sugar pumpkin grow kit (while supplies last). Why would someone want a library card? Well, there are lots of reasons! Not only does a Richmond Memorial Library card give someone access to free books, movies, and music, but we have some pretty fun new collections as well, including yard games, sensory bins, white noise machines, nature explorer backpacks, a telescope ... and more!
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End of Summer Reading Survey
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The Connecticut State Library has asked all libraries that participate in summer reading programs to ask their library patrons to fill out a brief survey and return to their respective library by Friday, September 30. The surveys can be filled out by anyone who participated in summer reading programming, including children and teens as well as adults. Both our library and the Connecticut State Library will use the results of these surveys to better understand what (if any) library programming and summer reading activities need to be improved and to help us prepare for next year's summer reading programming.
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Personal Care Product Donation Drive for Marlborough Food Bank
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The Richmond Memorial Library is partnering with the Marlborough Food Bank for a Personal Care Product Drive.
Items that are desperately needed include: Laundry detergent, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, razors and shaving cream/gel, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and bodywash. Please leave donation items in the collection box inside the library during regular open hours.
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Join Ms. Nessa for stories, songs, and a hands-on activity at the pavilion at Blish Park on Fridays, September 30 and October 14 and 28 at 10:30 am. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
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STEM Saturday: Observe the Moon
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Drop into the library on Saturday, October 1, between the hours of 10am and 1pm for some STEM-themed fun! Saturday, October 1, is International Observe the Moon Night and we're going to have some hands-on activities that celebrate the moon!
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Kids, feeling stressed out now that school
is back in session? Stop into the library this month to pick up one of
our Worry Monster Take and Make Kits. Once you create your Worry
Monster, write down your worries on pieces of paper, fold them up, and
feed them to your Worry Monster. Once you give your Worry Monster your
worries, you can let them go! Available while supplies last.
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New Day of the Week for Babytime
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Join Ms. Nessa for a baby-centered storytime with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and a story! For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Babytime will be held on Monday mornings this fall at 10:30 am, beginning on September 12. Additional dates will include: October 3, (no class on 10), 17, 24, and 31. Registration is recommended but drop-ins are welcome if space allows. The program will be outdoors unless weather requires it to move inside.
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Join Ms. Nessa for a storytime series especially for 2-year-olds! Songs, stories, and hands-on-learning. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers on Tuesdays from September 6 through December 20. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210 to register.
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Fall Storytime with Miss Nancy |
Children ages 3-5 can join one of Ms. Nancy's Fall Storytime sessions on Wednesdays at 10 am. Session 1 includes the following dates: September 14, 21, 28 and October 5 and 12. Session 2 includes the following dates: October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, and December 7. Ms. Nancy's storytime will be held indoors in the Storytime Room. Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210.
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Family Fun Night: Time to Build |
Bring the family to the library this Thursday, September 29, beginning at 6:30 pm for some building projects and engineering projects. Try different materials to see what works best, get creative, and see what you can make. Recommended for families with children ages 3-15. No registration needed.
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Energy in Action: A Mobile Exhibit |
Learn about energy and how to save it through innovative hands-on exhibits inside the Energy in Action Mobile Exhibit truck on Thursday, October 6, from 6pm-7:30pm.
Current exhibits include:
The Energy Grid – Place a token at the top of the wall and watch the path of electrical power as it travels from the generation station to homes or business.
Plasma Tube – By placing your hand on the plasma tube you’ll safely experience the built-up charge that will concentrate in the area around your hand.
Thermal Tunnel – Walk through the tunnel and see the thermal energy coming from your body on a tv display.
Water Wall – See how your daily water consumption adds up by stacking pegs that represent everyday actions that involve water.
Generation Station – Use your physical strength to power incandescent and LED bulbs and feel the extra effort needed to illuminate the incandescent bulb.
Wind Power Podium – Crank a source of wind power to illuminate an LED bulb.
Light Wall – Select a colored peg that correlates to an energy-saving action. All pegs together will create a lit image representing the actions everyone will take to save energy. Great for a class photo!
Pass It On – At the end of your visit inside the exhibit, place a stamp on the poster for each person you plan to share your newly learned positive energy messages.
Solar Power – Learn about the rooftop solar panels on the trailer and see various meters and gauges that are powering the panels.
Careers – Explore various green jobs in the energy efficiency and sustainable energy field.
Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210. Best suited for kids ages 4 and up.
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Do you like building with LEGOs? Join us for creative and STEM-based challenges involving LEGOs! For children ages 5 and up. LEGO Club will meet every other Tuesday at 4 pm: September 6, September 20, October 4, October 18, November 1, November 15, November 29, and December 13.
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Creative kids unite as you learn new techniques and project ideas. Bring your imaginations! Our Kids Crafting Club meets every other Tuesday at 4 pm, beginning on September 13. Future dates include: September 27, October 11 and 25, November 8 and 22, and December 6 and 20. Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210.
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NEW DATE ANNOUNCED: Food Explorers: Chopped! Energy Bites
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Join Food Explorers' "Chopped!" edition on Wednesday, September 28, at 4 pm and test your creativity in the kitchen. You'll be split into teams to design your own energy ball recipe. Choose from a variety of ingredients and taste test both teams' creations to see whose is the tastiest! This program is nut free. Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210. Recommended for ages 5 and up. This program will be held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Teens! There's a mystery in the YA department. Can you solve it? Find and interpret the clues to answer questions and solve the mystery. Turn in your guesses by the end of the month. Correct answers will be entered into a prize drawing. New mystery each month, September-December.
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Teens, love to read? Join us for an informal book chat designed especially for teens. We'll meet once a month just to share our current favorites and to learn about new options. No required reading. This program will be a hybrid, in person and on Zoom. Registration is required if you need the Zoom link. The first program in this series is Friday, October 21, at 4 pm.
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Teens, join a dietician from Big Y to learn cooking basics while making tasty snacks and meals in your own kitchen! This two-part program meets on Zoom on Mondays, October 3 and November 7, from 3:30-4:15 pm. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.
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We're going back in time and breaking out the Super Nintendo, PSOne, XBox360 and more for some old school gaming! Challenge your friends and try out some classics. This program meets once a month, on Fridays at 4 pm. Dates include: October 14, November 4, and December 2. Recommended for ages 12-18. Registration is recommended. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210.
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Upcoming Adult Programs...
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The Richmond Memorial Library building is now open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM to 8 PM, Fridays 10 AM to 6 PM, and Fall Saturdays, 10 AM to 4 PM. Curbside pickup services are also available during these times.
We have started to and will continue to host virtual programs for all age groups. Additional information will be found on our website and social media pages, including video tutorials on how to access the virtual formats these programs will be offered in. To register for one of these programs, email the library at richmondprograms@gmail.com.
Tuesday, October 4 at 11 am or 6:30 pm, Medicare Updates, Changes, and Benefits for 2022: Mark Macrina will share the latest updates to Medicare and how they might impact you. Learn the difference between Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The state assistance qualifications for the Medicare Savings Program will be covered and who fits into which tier. We'll also review how the Part D coverage gap or doughnut hole works and how the Insulin Saving Program can impact your annual drug cost. This is an in person program and registration is required (a lack of registered participants will cancel the program). Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210. When registering, please specify which time you will be attending.
Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm, You Are Not Alone: Your Loved Ones Are All Around You: Sydney Sherman has seen dead people since
she was a young child. In this virtual program, held on Zoom, Ms.
Sherman will share her life and relationships with the many spirits who
inhabit her everyday world. In her role as a medium, she draws
distinctions between fanciful myths vs. truly paranormal events and
offers hints to avoid falling prey to the frauds of the field.
Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com.
***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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