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The Library will be closed on
Saturday, July 4.
Enjoy celebrating Independence Day!
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Summer hours--now through September 8!Whether you plan to visit for a quiet working space, computer use, or to stock up on books and DVDs for a relaxing weekend, please note the Library's summer hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am–7:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:00am–1:00pm
(closed on Sundays and holidays)
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Help prevent the summer slide with our annual summer reading program! This year’s theme is Plant a Seed, Read! Children ages 3-17 are encouraged to register in person beginning June 15. They will receive a reading log and instructions, plus a goodie bag for younger children. Children will earn small prizes and votes for favorite zoo animal as they progress through the log. Upon finishing their log, children will receive a raffle ticket for a fun prize; a certificate of completion; and a coupon for a free Palagis lemonade and new book at our summer reading wrap-up event on August 8. Prizes this year include a microscope kit, passes to Launch, Treetop Adventures, Showcase Cinemas, and Level 99, plus gift cards to Dairy Queen and An Unlikely Story. Registration ends July 31, and log redemption ends August 8. Find more information and a list of our donors on our web site. We're celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with a special scavenger hunt from July 6-18. Find all of the special posters to get a small prize. On July 9 at 2pm, children ages 7 and up can test their knowledge of early American history for a prize with our trivia game.
 Other programs include Make and Take Legos on July 2, Marble Run on July 6, Beaded Jewelry on July 14, Play-doh Seashell Imprints on July 16, and Henna on July 16.
We end the month with four engineering programs for different ages, each requiring registration:
July 28: Gear Up in Engineering, for children entering Kindergarten and up July 29: Lego Stop Motion Animation, for children entering grades 2 and up July 30: 3-D Design with Tinkercad, for children entering grades 3 and up July 31: Do Your Bit with Microbit, for children entering grades 3 and up Does your child love chess? Bring them to our chess meetup on July 28 from 3pm-5pm to refresh their skills! |
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 Teens are invited to join adults at the Community Fiber Arts Circle on the first and third Thursdays (3:30-5:00pm) of the month. |
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Mystery/Thriller
Book GroupThursday, July 2, 5:30-6:30pm This is a small, but burgeoning book group! Please join us to discuss The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig. It features sleuths Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr; a perfect read for the nation's 250th birthday! |
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Adult Book GroupTuesday, July 14, 1:30-2:30pmThis month's book is Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung. After eldest daughter Hai, her mother, and her sisters are turned out of their home in Zhucheng during the Revolution, they endure a long, difficult journey to reunite with Hai’s father. |
What is the RML Staff reading? Each month, we will feature what two staff members are currently reading. We're all quite bookish, so please ask any staff member what they are enjoying--or recommend! |
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MA Reading Challenge 2026How have you been doing with the Massachusetts Center for the Book's Reading Challenge? The books you select may also allow you to place an "X" on your summer reading bingo card (see above). For July, the prompt is a book found at a Little Free Library (LFL), tag sale, or used bookstore. You can find LFLs in the area by using this map, and finding a used bookstore always makes for a fun road trip! After you finish your book, fill out the monthly entry form
 for the chance to win free books or book-related items. Participate as little (one month) or as much (all 12 months) as you want. Whatever works for your schedule! |
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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.
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