This Week at the Richmond Memorial Library May 23, 2022
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The Richmond Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, May 30. The library will reopen at 10am on Tuesday, May 31.
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It's
going to be a beautiful week to pick up one (or two) of our yard games
and play at home! Some exciting news: Thanks to our Friends of the
Library Books In Bloom Book and Plant Sale, we will soon be able to make
a few more games available (we will be sharing these in the next week or two)! If you missed the sale, there are still
tables of books available for purchase outside of the library.
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Hoopla Bonus Borrows are back for the month of May! Now through May 31, hundreds of additional titles are available at no cost to a patron's monthly 4 item borrowing limit. Some of this month's themes include Finding Your Voice, Your Travel and Culture Companion, Discover a New Series, Learn a New Skill, Just for Kids ... and more!
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Our Seed Library Is Now Available
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The Richmond Memorial Library is pleased to share that we have received a Constellation Community Champions grant for the purpose of creating a Seed Library.
The Seed Library is now available to browse. We have started small and will expand the Seed Library in the months ahead. There is a binder alongside the storage unit with information about each seed we currently have available (please help yourself to the information sheets when you take seeds). We do ask that you record which seeds you take (so that we know what to replenish and for our usage statistics) and we need to know what town you live in. There is a limit of 5 seed packets per person with a maximum of 1 per type. We will accept unopened and partially open and used seed packets but are refraining from accepting seeds outside of their original packaging for the time being (to avoid issues concerning cross-pollination).
Keep checking back because we've been adding seeds on a regular basis! The latest batch, added this past week, included Prescott Fond Blanc Cantaloupe, Cosmos Sensation Mix, and Pinkie Pop Petunia. We'd also like to thank those who have been bringing in donations of seed packets.
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Babytime Bounce and Rhyme
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Join
Ms. Vanessa for stories, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes for babies and
toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers. This program will be held in
person on Wednesday mornings May 18 - June 22 at 10:30 am. Registration
is highly recommended as space is limited. Drop-ins will be permitted if
space allows.
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Kids between the ages of 2 ½ and 5 can join Ms. Nancy for a 4 week indoor storytime session. Dates include May 16 and 23 and June 6 and 13 (please note that there is no storytime on May 30). Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210.
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If you're looking for an enjoyable family-friendly activity to do outdoors, be sure to stop by the library and check out our May StoryWalk! This month, we are featuring You Are Enough by Margaret O'Hair.
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Ms. Vanessa will be continuing her in person STEAM in the Spring program series with a Water Play program on Thursday, May 26, at 4:30 pm. Children will explore water and air pressure with some tricky science. They’ll then make a raft or boat and see if they can get it to float. This program is best suited for children ages 6 and older (parents must remain in the building during the program). Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210 to register.
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Ms. Vanessa will be leading a Teen Scene series on Thursday afternoons in June for teens ages 12 and up. The first program is Flower Power and will be held on Thursday, June 2, at 4:30 pm. Get a little messy with a couple hands-on projects that make growing flowers a breeze. You'll learn how to make seed bombs and plantable paper. Registration is required. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call 860-295-6210.
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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 Winter 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.
Wednesday, May 18 at 6 pm, Financial Wellness Wednesday: Retirement Income Planning: Learn how to address the common risks in retirement and how to create a successful income plan. Find out how to maximize your income by creating the right mix of income producing assets and learn strategies to help minimize taxes in retirement. This program will be led by Rebecca Miller of the Financial Awareness Foundation. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.
Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 pm, The World in a Coffee Cup: Join
Jazzi and Cyd, the founders of Wild Women Coffee, for an exploration of
the origins of coffee. The presentation will include four main areas of
interest: Growing, Roasting, Expressing, and Reading Labels. There will
be a blind "cupping" (taste test) following the talk and then a half
hour long coffee dessert bar where patrons can sample freshly brewed
coffee (including decaf), chocolate-bomb coffee, and gourmet baked
goods. Bags of Wild Women Coffee will be available for purchase.
Registration is required. Call 860-295-6210 or 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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