This Week at the Richmond Memorial Library October 18, 2021
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We have a date for our fall book sale! Be sure to stop by the library on Saturday, October 23, between 9 am and 1 pm to check out all the great bargains. All the proceeds from the book sale directly benefit the Richmond Memorial Library.
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Looking for Library Friends
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We're hoping to get our Friends of the Library group back up and running again this fall. If you're interested in joining our Friends group, please email Library Director Aubrey Muscaro at amuscaro@richmondlibrary.info. Wondering what the Friends group does? Working together as a group and with our Library Director and Board (Member-At-Large Board Member Pam Thompson will be our board liaison), the Friends of the Library help to fundraise for the library and support the library in various projects like gardening and sorting books for the fall and spring book sales. We're looking for people who are enthusiastic about the library with creative ideas and/or a desire to support the library in any number of ways.
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Print-On-Demand Museum Passes
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We have teamed up with the other libraries in our consortium to purchase MuseumKey, a museum pass reservation and print-on-demand system. All of our passes, with the exception of the Beardsley Zoo*, are now offered only as printable items.
Here’s how to use the system:
-Click on the Museum Pass link on our website.
-Log into the system using your library card number and PIN. Your PIN is the one used for our online catalog, Encore.
If you don’t remember your PIN or have never created one, please call us at the library 860 295-6210 to reset it.
-Passes are good only for the specific date chosen.
You may make reservations up to 60 days in advance, 2 for a specific date. You can have a total of 6 active reservations at any given time.
-You may print your passes at home or use our Princh mobile printing service.
-We can also print passes for you from the circulation desk.
-These passes do not have to be returned. There are no overdue fees.
-Physical passes will no longer be circulated. (Again, with the exception of the Beardsley Zoo).
*Beardsley Zoo requires physical passes. You must pick up the pass at the library and they need to be returned to the library. You cannot reserve these passes, they are available on a first-come basis.
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Join us under the trees for stories, songs, and fun activities! Ms. Nancy will be leading storytime for children ages 2-4 on Mondays, October 25 and November 2. Ms. Eileen will be leading stoytime for children ages 3-5 on Fridays, October 15 and 22. Parents are to remain with children through the duration of storytime. In the event of rain, storytime will be cancelled that day. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register (registration is required).
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Kids who stop by the library can spin the Halloween Prize Wheel once per day from October 18-30 to win a prize!
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Halloween Flashlight Storywalk
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Join Ms. Nancy and Ms. Eileen on Friday, October 22, at 6 pm for some Halloween fun! There will be a Halloween craft at 6 pm followed by a walk through of our October Storywalk around 6:30 pm. Bring a flashlight and dress for the outdoors. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Registration is required and the event will be rescheduled if there is bad weather. Best suited for children ages 2-8. Call the library or email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.
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Kids ages 5 and above can join us on Zoom on Wednesday, October 27, at 6 pm as we welcome back Food Explorers for a pumpkin cinnamon rolls baking program. Email the library to register.
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Fall Virtual Author Series |
In collaboration with the East Hampton Public, Cragin Memorial, and Welles Turner Memorial Libraries, we are hosting a virtual author series. Deborah Copaken continues the series on Tuesday, November 16, at 6:30 pm. Deborah Copaken is the author of Ladyparts, Shutterbabe, and The Red Book. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.
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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, October 19 at 6:30 pm, Williamsburg Ghost Tour: In Williamsburg, Virginia, the Civil War,
the clash between the Colonists and the American Natives, dark rituals
of the witches and the people who hunted them, the epidemic illnesses
that swept the Americas, the betrayal of lovers, and other intriguing
tales of human suffering and woe have set the stage for 300 years of
haunted history. If you believe you’re ready to see and hear these marks
for yourself, to feel the presence of the dearly departed, then join us
for a virtual walking Ghost Tour through Williamsburg. Colonial Ghosts
and Williamsburg Ghost Tours have earned accolades as one of the Top 10
Ghost Tours in the U.S. and Best Ghost Tour in Colonial
Williamsburg.There is a limit of 30 log-ins allowed for this program. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register. *HAPPENING TOMORROW*
Wednesday, October 20 at 6 pm, Financial Wellness Wednesday: Property, Health Care, and Estate Planning at Any Age: Learn about the documents you should have in
place at every phase of your life. This program will focus on wills
(who needs to have one and when) and other documents that help protect
your health and savings. This is a virtual program held on Zoom. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.
Tuesday, November 2 at 6 pm, Medicare Updates, Changes, and Benefits for 2021: This
virtual program will explore the latest updates to Medicare and how
they can impact you. We'll be discussing the difference between
Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage and
Prescription Drug Plans. The state assistance qualifications for
the Medicare Saving 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 event is being facilitated by Senior Health and Retirement
Service, located in Clinton, CT. 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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