This Week at the Richmond Memorial Library August 10, 2020
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Our Simply Summer Summer Reading Programs End This Week
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RML's 'Simply Summer' Reading Program kicked-off Saturday, June 20!
With the Richmond Memorial Library currently open only for curbside pickup and virtual programming, we have designed an easy-to-use online summer reading program for all age groups. We want your summer to be as stress-free as possible while still providing you with the tradition and benefits of summer reading programming. We know our library users look forward to special summer reading programs and prizes, all of which will be offered this year, just a bit differently. Our Simply Summer Summer Reading Program allows for greater flexibility and gives you the opportunity to be involved as much or as little as you would like to be.
Our 8-week Simply Summer Reading Program runs from
Saturday, June 20 through Friday, August 14.
Children's Summer Reading Program
Our website will feature some fun and simple challenges that can be completed with ease any time. Each week we will add activities and programs with a different theme. Fill out a simple Google Form just once each week that your child participates so we know they have been reading. (We will send this information to Marlborough Elementary School in the fall.) Each week you submit, your child will be eligible for either a prize or craft to pick up, a virtual experience or a special treat!
It's Week 8 - the last week of Summer Reading! Congratulations to all
the kids who found the peace and quiet to read during these challenging
times! Our theme this week is "Goin' on a PIcnic!" Be sure to check out
the summer reading page of our website for
some fun activities.
Treat of the Week: Students who have participated in any of the
Summer Reading weeks will be able to stop by RML next week (Wed, Aug. 19 -
Fri, Aug. 21) to pick up a Mystery Book Prize! Tables and books will be
labeled by grade and include a one-word clue to the
contents of the mystery book. Please only touch the book you decide to
take home.
Teen Summer Reading Program
For those entering grades 7-12 in the fall, you can join our Teen Simply Summer Reading Program! Visit our website at www.richmondlibrary.info and click on the Teen Summer Reading banner for all the information you need. Each book logged gets you an entry for prizes given out through the summer.
Adult Summer Reading Program
Click the Adult Summer Reading link on our website and submit log entries for books you have read as part of the
Simply Summer Summer Reading Program. Each log entry will be
entered into a weekly raffle prize drawing, selected at the end of the
week during the summer reading program’s duration of June 20 and August
14. Books, graphic novels, audiobooks, as well as ebooks and eaudiobooks
are all eligible. The more you enter, the more raffle entries you earn.
Be sure to check our website and social media pages for information on
special programs throughout the summer! Last week's raffle prize winner received a gift card to Target and we've got more great prizes ready to hand out over the next few weeks.
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Join educator Jennifer Barrett, founder of We Grow Yoga, for a fun 'Outside' Adventure yoga class where imagination is key!
The class is perfect for ages 2-5 but anyone can join in for a good stretch!
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Friday, August 14, 11 am
Kids ages 7 and up can join us as Katie from Food Explorers teaches us how to make fruit scones! This is an interactive virtual program that will take place on Zoom. Katie is a Registered Dietician who will guide us in making delicious strawberry and peach scones. You will need the following ingredients for this recipe: fresh strawberries (fruit options can be substituted: blueberries and raspberries also work well), 1 peach, flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 egg, 6 tablespoons butter, milk, and confectioner's sugar. Registration begins Tuesday, August 4.
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Since many Marlborough residents remain out of power and some may have issues with their internet connection, we have rescheduled tonight's Votes for Women program. It will now be held on Monday, September 14, at 7 pm. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register for the new date.
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Richmond Library is normally open Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Fridays, 10 AM to 6 PM and 10 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays from May through September. Please check with us to make sure we have re-opened before stopping by.
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.
Monday, August 10 from 7-8 pm, Votes for Women: In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States, the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame will join us on Monday, August 10, at 7 pm to share stories about the Connecticut women who fought on a local, state, and national level for women’s suffrage. This is a virtual program over Zoom. Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com. *PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14*
Thursday, August 13 at 7 pm, College-Prep Series: Crafting Your College Essay: College Advisor Priyanka Shingala (Let’s Talk College, LLC) will kick off a 3-part College-Prep Series with a virtual Crafting Your College Essay program designed for teens and parents. This program is intended as a twenty-minute overview of the topic with a lengthy Q&A period following the presentation. While not necessary, bringing your questions to the program will help you.
Wednesday, August 19 from 6-7 pm, Financial Wellness Wednesdays: Real Estate -- First Time Home Buying: Financial Wellness Wednesdays will be an ongoing virtual series done in
collaboration with a handful of other libraries around the state who
have teamed up with the Financial Awareness Foundation. This virtual program will introduce you to the first time home buying experience. Learn the pros and cons of buying a home and the steps you need to take in order to purchase a home. Questions are encouraged at the end of the program. Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com.
***Accessibility at RML: The library does not have an elevator. If
you need full accomodation, 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 alernate space. The meeting room is
located on the second floor.
+++Denotes registration required. Please call the library at 860-295-6210 or email us at richmondprograms@gmail.com
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