Richards Memorial Library: This Month @ the Library: April 2026 Newsletter

This Month at the Library

April 2026

Message from the Director

Happy Spring!

April is a busy month at the RML, beginning with April 1st and #LibraryGivingDay.

Library Giving Day is an annual nationwide event that provides financial support for public libraries to provide outstanding services and programs for their communities. Please consider supporting the Richards Memorial Library on April 1 by donating to the Library or to the Friends of the RML.

National Library Week is April 19–25, and a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to computer assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.

The RML is pleased to announce three new museum pass options coming soon: Battleship Cove, the Providence Children’s Museum and the Easton Children’s Museum (replacing the Boston Children’s Museum). These will be added to the many other museum passes offering discounted or free admission the RML currently provides. Check out the web site for the full list!

NARCAN training ends this month, with the final session on Saturday, April 18, at 1:00pm in the Library meeting room. Narcan training is free, open to the public, and organized by the North Attleborough Opioid Task Force and hosted by the SAFE Coalition.

Best regards,

Debbie Clifton, MSLIS

Library Director

Kanopy is your new film source!
Kanopy is a free streaming video service that can be enjoyed on your TV, mobile phone, or tablet. Find movies, documentaries, and educational videos that enrich and entertain. Get started using your RML library card today!

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Financial Literacy Month
The Commonwealth's Office of Economic Empowerment is offering materials for all age groups as a way to help build financial literacy skills. Access financial literacy kits for all ages as well as reading lists for children, teens, and adults!

Children & Teen Programs

April is the final month that children in grades K-5 can trade in their time spent reading for Reading Dragons and Friends trading cards! Visit the library to register and receive your reading log. This month's dragon is Snowcone!

Join us for storytime Mondays and Thursdays at 10am. Hear stories, sing songs, get up and move, and do an easy craft. Storytimes are best for children ages 0-7. There will be no storytime on April 20 and April 23.

Can't make it to storytime? Grab a Take and Make bagged craft from the front Reading Room on the first Tuesday of each month. This month's craft is a duck, and is great for children ages 2 and up.

The STEAM Cart will be out in the Children's Room from 10am-6pm on Wednesdays and 10am-4pm on Saturdays. Each day, there will be a new STEAM activity for children to enjoy. Items include Snap Circuits, Legos, Minecraft blocks, Marble Run, Bristle Blocks, and Magna Tiles.

April Vacation Fun

Tuesday, April 21, 10am-2pm: Play-doh Seashell Imprints

Tuesday, April 21, 2pm: Chocolate Olympics for ages 8-12. Register here

Wednesday, April 22, 10am-12:30pm: Build-O-Rama, ages 4+

Wednesday, April 22, 1:30pm-5pm: Lego Builders

Thursday, April 23, 11am-12pm: Princess and Pirates Party for ages 2-7

Friday, April 24, 10am-4pm: Magnetic Toys

Check out our monthly clubs!

Chess and Checkers Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm. Open to children ages 6 and up, teens, and families. Some knowledge of the games is expected.

Graphic Novel Club for ages 8 to 12 meets Monday, April 27, at 6pm. We will have a snack and do a craft. This month's selection is Hilo, Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed To Earth.

Teens

Dungeons & Dragons, a three-part series, continues on Saturday, April 4 and 11, at 2pm, kicking off with 4/4 - Descent Into Undermountain, and 4/11 - Escape From Undermountain! This program is for ages 12 and up. Space is limited; register here.

Jewelry Making Program on Thursday, April 23, at 2pm for ages 11-16. We'll use jewelry pliers and wire cutters to create this style of earrings! Space is limited; register here.

Our official Teen Silent Book Club kicks off on Saturday, April 25. Bring your own book or ask a librarian for help finding a book. Register here.

Teens are invited to join adults at the Community Fiber Arts Circle on the first Thursday (3:30-5pm) and third Thursday of the month (5:30-7pm).

Adult Programs

Poetry Writing Workshop with the Town's Poet Laureate
Wednesday, April 1, 6:15-7:30pm
Kick off National Poetry Month by joining Kayla Roy, the town’s Poet Laureate, for a night of communal poetry writing. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, or have never once written a line, try your hand at writing some poems in a relaxed, supportive environment! Bring a notepad or laptop to jot down your drafts. Register here to attend this creative session!

Estate Planning 101
Thursday, April 9, 6-7pm
Representatives from the The Legacy Planners in Plainville will
cover the essential estate planning documents,

how to plan for incapacity, ways to minimize estate taxes, an overview of probate costs, and how thoughtful planning can provide lasting peace of mind. Register using this link.

The Life and Career of Diane Keaton (VIRTUAL)
Wednesday, April 15, 7-8:30pm
Enjoy a look at the life and career of one of America's favorite actresses. Spanning more than five decades, Keaton's style and

emotional honesty brought a mix of vulnerability, wit, and offbeat charm to her roles, making them unforgettable and deeply human. Please register here for this fun virtual event.

Seed Starting!
Friday, April 17, 10-11am

If you're ready to grow your own food or start a garden, then join University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Andy Woxland to learn how to select the right plants for your space and give your

seeds the best start possible. Whether you're a first-time gardener or looking to sharpen your skills, Andy will walk you through everything you need to know--from choosing disease-resistant varieties to sowing, watering, and nurturing seedlings at home. Register here.

Summertime Safety for the Family
Wednesday, April 29, 6-7:15pm
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and enjoying the outdoors feels like a recipe for good health. Staff from the Town Health Department will share ways to make the summertime as safe and fun for your family, including tips on sunscreen, ticks, and much more. Register here.

Community Fiber Arts Circle

Richards Memorial Library is now offering a monthly Community Fiber Arts Circle on the first and third Thursday of the month.
Colorful Threads on the Wooden Floor

Come crochet, knit, embroider, weave, etc. with fellow fiber crafters! Beginners are welcome. Come work on your latest project, make new friends, and bounce ideas off of each other. There will be no direct teaching of fiber arts, but community guidance and sharing of ideas are greatly encouraged. Open to ages 12-adult and all experience levels.

First Thursday: April 2, 3:30-5pm (Meeting Room)
Third Thursday: April 16, 5:30-7pm (upstairs in Reference area)

April's Book Groups

Guys Book Group
Saturday, April 11, 10:30-11:30am
Come join a bunch of guys on a quarterly basis to discuss what we hope are great books! This month's selection is Booth by Karen Joy Fowler. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to attend.

Adult Book Group
Tuesday, April 14, 1:30-2:30pm
This month's read is The Laughter, an academic thriller where a tenured, aging professor of English becomes obsessed with his new colleague, a dynamic, Pakistani Muslim law professor.

What is the RML Staff reading?

Each month, we will feature what two staff members are currently reading. Always ask us for read-alikes, too!

Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Reading Challenge 2026

Richards Memorial Library has again partnered with the Massachusetts Center for the Book (MCB) on their 2026 Reading Challenge!

To participate, read a book each month in a specific category and

then fill out a monthly entry form for the chance to win free books or book-related items. You can participate as little (one month) or as much (all 12 months) as you want. Whatever works for your schedule!

April's challenge is to read a short story or essay collection. The Library has plenty of choices, so please ask the Reference desk for a recommendation!

Friends of Richards Memorial Library

The Friends of the Richards Memorial Library support library programs, museum passes, and more! You can support the library by giving to the Friends (checks payable to Friends of RML) or by volunteering. Contact the Friends of the RML via their email address (friendsofrml118@gmail.com) to learn more.

Helpful Links

Richards Memorial Library
118 N. Washington St.
N. Attleboro, Massachusetts 02760
508-699-0122
www.RMLonline.org