This Week at the Richmond Memorial Library                              April 12, 2021 

Website Issues
If you've experienced some problems with our website, you aren't alone. We are aware that a top header is missing and it may be difficult to access some of our resources right now. Please bear with us as we work to fix these problems.

Local Eagle Scout Project Fundraiser
One of our Marlborough residents, Cameron McDonald, is a Boy Scout with Troop 39 who is working on his Eagle Scout rank. His final service project is the creation of a StoryWalk for our library. A StoryWalk is an outdoor experience where people read a story, page by page, along a path. StoryWalks promote reading and encourage a love of the outdoors. Cameron is working very hard to create a semi-permanent display so that the library can swap out stories on a regular (monthly or bimonthly) basis. In order to help pay for the materials he needs to complete the StoryWalk, Cameron has set up a GoFundMe account and has asked us to share it with our library users. If you are interested in supporting Cameron's project, his page can be found by clicking the following link: https://gofund.me/7ad1790f. We are so grateful for Cameron's hard work and we cannot wait for the project to be completed so that we can share it with all of you!

New Kids Take & Make Kits for April
Throughout April (while supplies last), kids between the ages of 4 and 10 can pick up a Take & Make Kit with all the materials needed to make a clay garden gnome. Please note that some of our children's crafts may require adult help or supervision.




New Teen Take & Make Kits for April
Throughout April (while supplies last), teens (ages 11 and up) can make arrangements to pick up a Take & Make Kit that includes instructions and materials to make their own edible books. 
 



Earth Day Celebration
 
Join us on Thursday, April 22, at 4 pm in the Blish Park Pavilion for an Earth Day Celebration that will include some garden-related craft activities and the chance to plant your own seeds. Local gardener Peg will be available to answer your gardening questions too! Best suited for families with children ages 4-10. Masks must be worn and social distancing measures must be adhered to. Since we will only allow one household per picnic table, registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com.

Wowbrary
Wondering what new materials are available at the Richmond Memorial Library? Check out Wowbrary, an excellent resource that brings browsing to your fingertips. Click on the following link: http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=4177--GEN&more or scroll down to the bottom of our website and click on Newest Arrivals.

Did you know that you can receive free weekly email alerts from Wowbrary? Discover the latest books, DVDs, and CDs and easily place holds on items you want to read, watch, or listen to! To sign up, go to: http://www.wowbrary.org/signup.aspx.

Practice Driving Tests
If you're learning to drive or know someone who is, don't forget that your Richmond Memorial Library card gives you access to practice written tests for the Connecticut driving exams! Check out our online resource at https://richmondlibrary.driving-tests.org/connecticut/?fbclid=IwAR1KiLetHgI7V8gDzU0LeumWXdjSL-_JeJCLi55SDF5eEpJAianmBjtNsdE.
 
 
 
Upcoming Adult and Teen Programs...
Richmond Memorial Library is available for Library2Go curbside pickup Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM to 6 PM and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 AM to 4 PM.  The library building is not open to the public at this time.

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.
 
 
Thursday, April 15 at 7 pm, Wadsworth Atheneum from Ancient to Contemporary: Enjoy a virtual presentation and discussion of selected works from the Wadsworth Atheneum, a Connecticut art gallery gem, led by Christi Moraga. The program will demonstrate the breadth of the collection from ancient to contemporary artwork with an example from the major art movements including Renaissance, Romanticism, and Impressionism. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.

Thursday, April 21 at 6 pm, Third Thursday Theater: Estate Planning After 50: Learn more about the important documents you should have in place during the later phases of your life, including those pertaining to business succession, retirement planning, and charitable giving strategies. For this program, Tatiana DaSilva, a trusts and estate attorney, has teamed up with Rebecca Miller from the Financial Awareness Foundation. To register, email richmondprograms@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 28 at 6 pm, Social Security and Retirement Maximization: Join AAA Retire for a social security and retirement maximization program! Learn how to: use strategies to help you navigate the social security system, increase your social security retirement by up to 70%, receive social security income from an ex or deceased spouse's earnings, replace social security income lost after a spouse's death, understand the biggest tax law and fiscal stimulus change in decades, the Secure Act and Cares Act and benefit eligibility, and protect yourself from retirement's greatest threats. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.



***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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