The Library is thrilled to introduce our new Circulation Coordinator, Kerry McLaughlin. Kerry brings over 15 years of experience working in library circulation/customer service and she will be a tremendous asset to the Richards Memorial Library. In other big news, starting in January 2024 the Library’s regular hours will shift by 30 minutes, so we will open a little earlier and close a little earlier. Our new hours will be Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM I wish everyone a happy holiday season! Debbie Clifton, Library Director
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Story times continue Monday and Thursdays at 10 am in the month of December, with the exception of the holiday vacation week, when we will not have story time. Story times are best for children ages 1-6 with a caregiver. We will hear stories, sing songs, use finger play and movement, and then finish with a simple craft! STEAM cart days: Drop in any time Tuesdays between 10 am and 6 pm or between 10 am and 4:00 pm on Saturdays for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activity! *Please note that the STEAM cart will not be out on Tuesday, December 26, since we will have a STEAM-A-THON program. See below for more information. Some of our activities include Snap Circuits (for children ages 5 and up with an adult), Magna Tiles, Keva Planks, Play-doh, Marble Run, Crafts, Pattern Play, and Legos! Find each day's activity on our website. Chess club will meet on Thursday, December 7, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Children ages 6+ and teens or families with a basic knowledge of the game are welcome to stop by the Children's Room and play. Teen volunteers will be on hand to assist with questions, or play if needed. Due to the holiday, this will be the only date in December when the chess club will meet. Holiday Vacation Week Programs: Monday: closed Tuesday, 11 am-2 pm: STEAM--A-THON, Ages 3 and up with an adult. Drop by the meeting room between 11 am and 2 pm to try our STEAM activities, like Magna Tiles, drawing robots, KEVA Planks, Pattern Play, Marble Run, and Snap Circuits (ages 5 and up only for this activity only). Also see our collection of gems, geodes, and national park minerals. Wednesday, 10 am-1 pm: Make and Take Legos: Ages 4 and up with an adult. Bring a Lego baseplate or shallow box to the meeting room anytime between 10 am and 1 pm. Build something cool and then bring it home to keep! Thursday, 10 am-12 pm: Play-doh imprints using seashells and stampers. Ages 2 and up with an adult in the Children's Room.
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The Adult Book Group will meet on Tuesday, December 12, at 1:30 to discuss:
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No! I don't want to join a book club : diary of a sixtieth yearby Virginia IronsideApproaching what she believes will be the most interesting period of her life, nearly sixty-year-old curmudgeon Marie Sharp eschews the trend-oriented activities of her peers in order to enjoy her relationship with a new grandchild and a new gentleman friend.
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Adult Craft Group We will be meeting on Wednesday, December 20 at 1:30 to create a paper snowman ornament for your tree, wreath, or package. Class size is limited to 10 adults, ages 18+. Register for this free program by calling the Library at 508-699-0122 or emailing Marjorie at mjohnson@sailsinc.org.
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Book Displays This Month Birds of a Feather Happy Holidays
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Message from the Friends of Richards Memorial Library Our semi-annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00PM at the Library. We will be electing officers and additional board members, and will be voting on the proposed budget for next year. We invite you to attend. We have spaces open for new board members, a great volunteer opportunity! There is still time to become or renew your Friends' membership. Dues envelopes are available at the Circulation Desk. Dues are still a bargain and have not changed in many years; Family Membership is $25/Individual $20. Again, we thank you for your generous support of the Friends.The Library is a valuable resource providing many FREE services to our patrons, including:. *Books, ebooks, audiobooks, puzzles, games, DVDs, magazines, newspapers *24/7 internet access for reserving and/or renewing material *Monthly Library newsletter *Computer access with assistance using the Internet *Research and reference sites including Ancestry Library Edition (available in the Library only), Transparent Language, Sanford Maps *Adult programs including lectures, concerts, arts and crafts, reading groups *Children's programs including summer reading, Storytime, the STEAM activity cart, Playaways (audiobook devices), Wonderbooks, homework help websites. See www.rmlonline.org for more information. *Passes (e-vouchers) to museums including Museum of Fine Arts, New England Aquarium, Museum of Science We look forward to the continuing success of the Friends and we thank you for your contributions. We received a welcome and surprising gift from a former long-time patron’s estate last year. Please consider adding The Friends of Richards Memorial Library as one of your beneficiaries. Our email is FriendsofRML118@gmail.com
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