This Week at the Richmond Memorial Library November 29, 2021
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Our 25 Days of Cheer Annual Holiday Auction Ends TONIGHT
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Our annual holiday auction ends at 6 pm tonight! Winners will be announced beginning at 10 am tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 29).
We are very excited to share that our annual holiday silent auction has returned this year! Tables are now set up inside the library with all of our baskets and boxes that are available to bid on. High bids are posted each morning, so come in daily and keep bidding for your favorite items! The holiday auction runs until Monday, November 29. We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who so generously donated to our holiday auction and for those board members and staff members who helped organize and set up the auction. Some of the items that are available to be bid on include: a gold-plated Parker Layering Necklace and $150 gift card to Gorjana, an axe throwing voucher for The Adventure Park Storrs, 2 adult and 2 child tickets to the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, a $50 gift card to Stone Row Kitchen and Bar with 2 bottles of wine, passes to Lutz Children's Museum ... and so, so much more! Check out our sponsors on our website at: http://richmondlibrary.info/8813-2/.
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Dear Patrons,
While it is bittersweet, I will be leaving my job as the Children’s/Teen
Librarian at the Richmond Library at the end of this week to take a full-time position in
Wethersfield. After 19 years, I wanted to take a minute to say goodbye
and thank you for sharing your amazing kids with
me! I have been so honored to watch many of our storytime babies grow into
young adults. It has been my absolute pleasure to try my best to send
them out into the world with an appreciation of books and reading. And to our adult patrons who have become friends, I want to say thank
you for your support of libraries as a vital community institution. I will enjoy watching RML grow over the next few years and hope you are there to assist our great staff in making it happen.
All my best,
Ms. Eileen
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Noah's Ark Animal Workshop Fundraiser
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After the success of last year's Noah's Ark Animal Workshop Fundraiser, we are bringing it back with new animals and books this holiday season! A limited number of kits are available at the library to purchase now. All proceeds directly benefit the Richmond Memorial Library.
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Something
new! We've added webcams to our Library of Things, thanks to the
Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Connecticut State
Library. These webcams were purchased through an ARPA Grant. They are simple and easy to use ... just plug into the USB port and you are good to go. These webcams are perfect for online meetings and interviews.
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Polly the Penguin is new to Marlborough and she's been having a lot of fun visiting our library. She gets a little curious at night when staff go home and goes exploring the library, oftentimes finding herself getting lost. This winter, from December through February, we need your help in finding Polly! Each Monday she will move to a new location. She wants to meet all of the kids who love the library as much as she does and, if you find her, you'll earn a prize.
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Young Chefs Holiday Edition |
Kids ages 8 and up can join us virtually (on Zoom) on Tuesday, December 14, at 6 pm as we work with Food Explorers to teach you how to make chocolate peppermint cupcakes! Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register and we'll send you a link of the ingredients you will need to have on hand.
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December Take & Make for Teens & Adults |
Teens and adults, stop by the library beginning Monday, December 6, to pick up a Snowman Hand Warmer Take & Make kit! Everything is included to help you create one hand warmer, including step-by-step instructions. Supplies are limited so call and reserve yours today!
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Your holiday shopping can help make a difference, at no additional cost to you! When
you shop at smile.amazon.com, or in the Amazon app with AmazonSmile
turned on within Settings, you'll find the same products and same low
prices as the Amazon you already know - plus, they donate a portion of
your purchases to your chosen charity. You can select us as your AmazonSmile charity by visiting: smile.amazon.com/ch/06-6056067. #amazonsmilecharity #amazonsmiledonates
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Upcoming Adult and Teen 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 Summer 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, November 30 at 6:30 pm, Chocolate 101:*** Kim Larkin from Klassic Kreations Workshops will introduce the history of chocolate, test your knowledge with chocolate trivia, and teach you how to make some delicious chocolate creations with her tempering machine in our second indoor program this fall. There is a maximum of 20 adult and teen participants. Social distancing practices must be followed and masks must be worn indoors unless taste-testing your samples. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.
Thursday, December 9 at 6:30 pm, Apple Cranberry Scones: Learn
how to make a delicious (and simple) holiday breakfast with Lisa Baisini from The Baking Coach. This is an
adult and teen program held on Zoom. A list of ingredients will be sent
to participants prior to the program. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com
to register.
***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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