This Week at the Richmond Memorial Library July 1, 2024
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In case you missed the announcement last week:
We've been hearing that our adult programs are often missed because they are listed at the very bottom of our newsletter. Therefore, to give some of our special adult programs a little more visibility, we have decided to switch things up a bit and follow a new format. Going forward, our newsletter will be organized as follows:
--Holiday and/or building closures will continue to be listed at the very top/beginning of the newsletter.
--Information that is most relevant to adults will immediately follow any updates about building closures, including general library information, programs, and new additions to our adult collections.
--Children's programming and collection information will then follow adult information and every attempt will be made to organize this from programs designed for our youngest to oldest children.
--Tween and teen programming will therefore be included towards the end of our newsletter.
--The last piece of information in our newsletter will be our building hours, contact information, and our required ADA disclosure.
We hope you find this new format easier to follow! We will continue to fine-tune it as we go along.
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The Richmond Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. The library will reopen on Friday, July 5, from 10am-6pm.
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They Say I Have Dementia: What Does That Mean?
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A diagnosis of dementia can be frightening
for those affected by the syndrome, their family members, and friends.
Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and different types of dementia
with Patty O'Brian, a Dementia Specialist with Hartford Healthcare's
Center for Healthy Aging, in this program held at the library on Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 pm. Registration is required. Call 860-295-6210 or
register online. This program will be held in our upstairs meeting room.***
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The Friends of the Library are working with Zina's Cucina for a fundraiser, to be held on Wednesday, July 17, from 11:30am-8pm. Zina's Cucina will be donating 15% of the proceeds made on this day to the Richmond Memorial Library. When placing your order, please let the restaurant know that you are supporting the library's fundraiser. There is also going to be a Pop-Up Book Sale on the patio from 12pm-6pm. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Zina's for working with us and to our community for supporting our library.
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Adult Summer Reading Has Begun
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This year’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat and will
run from June 20 to August 24. Just like the changing seasons, our lives
go through cycles. We try new things, learn about ourselves and the
world around us, grow and change, and feel brand new! This summer we’re
embracing the idea that things can be used in different ways, recycled
and refreshed, and given new life. Even us! Revive your senses, explore
new ways of doing things, help the world around you – all while reading
and learning new things. Adults who stop by the library to register for
the summer reading program will receive a free Richmond Memorial Library
book light!
Here’s how this year’s adult summer reading program will work:
- Fill out a book review ticket for each book you read
throughout the summer. Book reviews only need to be 2-3 sentences long
(tell us something you liked or didn’t like about the book!).
- If you attend an adult library program this summer, you can fill out a bonus ticket.
- Instead of weekly prizes, this year the library is offering
the chance to win one of two grand prizes at the end of the summer: A
smart bird feeder with bird watching camera (valued at over $200) or a
$100 Amazon gift card.
- Enter your ticket into the jar with the prize you’re most
interested in winning at the end of summer by end of day on Saturday,
August 24.
- We’ll hold our grand prize drawings on the evening of our
summer reading finale (Monday, August 26) and contact the winner (you
don’t have to be present to win).
- Prizes must be picked up by Friday, September 27, or they are forfeited.
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American Job Center Series
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Are you (or is someone you know) looking for a new job, trying to restart or jumpstart your career, or in need of specific job skills training? We will be partnering with the American Job Center over the next few months to offer drop-in (no appointments needed) assistance with resumes, job search assessment, career coaching, computer literacy, mock interviews, and on the job training programs. If this is something that interests you, stop into the library on the first Tuesday of the month. Our next program will be held on July 2 from 5-7 pm. The American Job Center is a one-stop career center that offers free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment related needs.
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Hardcover Adult Fiction Book Donations Needed
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The Richmond Memorial Library will be hosting a special Pop-Up Book Sale at Zina's Cucina in mid-July and we are therefore looking specifically for adult fiction hardcover books. If you have adult fiction hardcover books that you are looking to donate, please consider dropping them off at the library in the next couple of weeks. The deadline is Saturday, July 13. Unfortunately, due to space, we are not collecting any other materials at this time. Thank you!
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The Richmond Memorial Library's Morning Book Club will meet on Thursday, July 11, beginning at 10 am. The group has chosen to read the book All Systems Red by Martha Wells. Please note that this is an update, as August's title was previously listed for July. The group will be reading The Verifiers by Jane Pek for their August 8 meeting. Copies of this month's book are available at the circulation desk. Registration is not required and new members are always welcome.
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Online Travel Guide: AtoZ World Travel Database
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Where
do you want to travel to someday? Whether you are getting ready to go
on a trip this summer, want to start planning a trip for next year, or
are interested in learning more about how people live in other
countries, AtoZ World Travel is a helpful resource, providing access to
202 world city travel guides covering 67 topics each. The digital travel
guides include informational topics that are of interest to those
planning their international travel, such as pre-trip planning,
points of interest, excursions, neighborhoods, restaurants, nightlife,
as well as health and safety. Access to AtoZ World Travel can be found
through the Digital Resources tab on our website. Our library users who have used AtoZ World Travel have shared that they absolutely love the resource and are impressed with how much live and current information is available, including the daily forecast. Due to our license
agreement, AtoZ World Travel is only available to Marlborough residents.
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Use our Encore catalog to put one of these books on hold today or ask our staff to put a hold on your account.
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Our popular Beach Books are back! If you're not familiar with how our Beach Books work, they are kept outside during the summer (we do try to bring them inside if severe thunderstorms are predicted) and our library users can stop by at any time to pick a couple out. We ask that you indicate on the sheet attached to the clipboard on the table the town you live in and how many books you are taking (we don't need the titles). This helps us with the statistics we are required to keep regarding library usage. Beach Books do not have strict due dates and we only ask that they be returned at the end of the summer or early fall.
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Be on the lookout for Paige in our future newsletters! She will be popping in each week with her very own words of wisdom.
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Thank you to everyone who attended last week's Flower Essence program! It was a beautiful night for an outdoor program.
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Request for Giant Cardboard Boxes
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Do
you have any giant cardboard boxes at home (think refrigerator or
television size boxes) that you need to dispose of? The library is
looking for extra large jumbo boxes for a children's program that will
be held over the next few weeks. If you have a box to donate, please
bring to the library during open hours. Thank you!
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Did you know that our library has a large collection of yard games that can be checked out (we even have duplicates of a few games like Ginat Jenga and Giant Connect Four)? Due to their popularity, there is a strict limit of 2 per family at a time. They can be held for 2 days and borrowed for 7 days at a time. Renewals are not allowed. Call the library at 860-295-6210 for additional information.
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The
Richmond Memorial Library has launched a new Books for Babies
initiative to promote early literacy and learning while introducing
library services to families in town. Marlborough families with children
ages birth up to twelve months of age are invited to stop into the
library to pick up a Books for Babies Box and register for your baby's
first library card. Each Books for Babies Box includes two board books, a
set of My First Touch and Feel Picture Flash Cards, early
literacy and learning pamphlets and bookmarks, information about library
programs for babies and toddlers, and supplies to get your child
enrolled in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program in addition to
your child's first library card. Advance registration is required and can be done by filling out the following form: https://forms.gle/QcLeJkNijHpkGFca9. This Books for Baby initiative has been
funded by a Constellation Community Champions Grant.
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Children's Books about Independence Day
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Children's Summer Reading
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This year’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat and will run from June 20 to August 24. Just like the changing seasons,
our lives go through cycles. We try new things, learn about ourselves
and the world around us, grow and change, and feel brand new! This
summer we’re embracing the idea that things can be used in different
ways, recycled and refreshed, and given new life. Even us! Revive your
senses, explore new ways of doing things, help the world around you –
all while reading and learning new things. Stop by the library to
register for the program and get a coupon for a free cookie at Subway!
Here’s how this year’s program will work:
- Check in each week to add a sticker to your board.
- Read at least 20 minutes each week to earn a brag tag and ticket for our prize drawings.
- Complete bonus tasks for a chance to spin our prize wheel!
- Earn a colored bead for each day you read!
*Little Learners 5 and under can earn flash cards instead of brag tags and beads.
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Join Miss Nessa on Mondays and Fridays at 10 am for a little learners storytime with songs, rhymes, and a story. This program runs from July 1 through August 23. Best suited for children ages 0-5 years with a caregiver. Held outside when weather permits; inclement weather will cancel the program. Registration is not required.
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Join Miss Nancy on the side lawn for stories, a craft, and outdoor play! Bring your lunch and a blanket. Held at 12 pm on Thursdays: June 27, (no class on July 4), July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1. Registration is not required.
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Young readers are invited to come in and read to a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog. Reading to a dog is a great low-pressure way to encourage beginning readers. Register for a 15-minute time slot to secure your child's spot. Limit 2 children per time window (one per dog). Our next Read to the Dogs programs is scheduled for Monday, July 8, from 6-7 pm.
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Kids, turn trash into treasure this summer in our Recylced Art program. Held on Tuesdays in July at 4 pm, children ages 4 and up will learn how to use a variety of recycled materials to make their own artwork. Registration is recommended but not required. Held in the Storytime Room.
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What Can You Do With a Cardboard Box?
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Join us on Wednesdays in July at 4 pm to find out! Using special cardboard construction tools, we'll fold, cut, connect, and build to make amazing creations. What will you create? Recommended for ages 6 and up. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 8660-295-6210. Program is held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Electricity makes the modern world work, and it can be used in tons of different ways. Explore the world of electricity with SnapCircuits and see how simple constructions can make things move, light up, and make noise. This program series will be held on Thursdays in July (no class on July 4th) at 4 pm. Best suited for ages 8 and up. This program will be held in the upstairs meeting room.*** Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210.
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Pajama Storytime with Yoga
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Our Pajama Storytime with Yoga program series returns this April! Children of all ages are invited to this cozy storytime on Thursday, July 11, at 6 pm. Hear a story or two and do some calming yoga with local resident Rachel Kaczynski. Wear comfy pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blankie. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210. Held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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Kids, discover the vehicles that keep our
community safe and running during our Touch-A-Truck program held on Tuesday, July 16, from 10am-12pm. Public Works will have free construction
vests available for children. Parents, this is a great time to meet some
of our town employees, including our Town Manager David Porter, to find
out about various town projects that are going on. Registration is not
required.
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Tween and Teen Summer Reading
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This year’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat and will run from June 20 to August 24. Just like the changing seasons,
our lives go through cycles. We try new things, learn about ourselves
and the world around us, grow and change, and feel brand new! This
summer we’re embracing the idea that things can be used in different
ways, recycled and refreshed, and given new life. Even us! Revive your
senses, explore new ways of doing things, help the world around you –
all while reading and learning new things. Stop by the library to
register for the program and get a coupon for a free cookie at Subway!
Here’s how this year’s program will work:
- Check in each week to add a sticker to your board.
- Read at least 20 minutes each week to earn a brag tag and ticket for our prize drawings.
- Complete bonus tasks for a chance to spin our prize wheel!
- Earn a colored bead for each day you read!
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Life is stressful and we all could use some renewal from time to time. Tweens and teens (ages 10 and up) are invited to join us on Mondays in July at 4 pm for relaxation and pampering, complete with music, soothing scents, and do-it-yourself spa treatments. Registration is required and can be done online or by calling 860-295-6210. When registering, please note any allergies you may have. Held in the upstairs meeting room.***
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The Richmond Memorial Library building is open:
Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM to 8 PM
Fridays from 10 AM to 6 PM
Spring/Summer Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM
Curbside pickup services are also available during these times.
A Note about Accessibility at the Richmond Memorial Library:
When any of the programs mentioned above in our weekly newsletter have *** it means that the program is held in our upstairs meeting room and to note the following disclaimer:
***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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