Let's kick off April with a Frog Scavenger Hunt! Find all of the lettered frogs on the first floor of the library and receive a prize! Great for ages 2-14. Massachusetts author Wendy Belanger-Richmond visits the library  on April 5 to read her children's picture book, Clara's Curiosity & Her Foxy Friends. She will also provide an activity. This author visit is great for children ages 5-8, but all are welcome. Join us in the downstairs meeting room at 10am on Mondays and Thursdays for stories, songs, and a craft. Story times are great for children ages 1-7, but all ages are welcome. *There will be no story time on Monday, April 21, and Thursday, April 24. We continue to offer Take and Make Crafts. The bagged crafts will be available on April 1 and April 15 and remain available while supplies last. You will need a glue stick at home to complete most crafts. STEAM cart days: Drop in any time between 10am and 6pm on Tuesdays and 10am and 4pm on Saturdays for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activity! Some of our activities include Snap Circuits, Magna Tiles, Keva Planks, Play-doh, Marble Run, Crafts, Pattern Play, and Legos!*There will be no STEAM cart on April 22, the Tuesday of April vacation. Check out our April vacation events (registration required where stated)! - Super Smash Brothers Tournament on the Switch, Ages 7-14: April 22, 1pm-4pm. Online registration begins April 1.
- Robo-Racers With Legos, Grades K-4: April 23, 10am-11:30pm. Online registration begins April 1.
- Make and Take Legos, Ages 3+: April 24, 10am-12pm
- Random Item Building Challenge, Ages 6+: April 24, 2-4pm
- Play-doh Seashell Imprints, Ages 2+: April 25, 10am-12pm
- STEAM Cart day, Ages 3+: April 26, 10am-4pm
 Do you have a child between the ages of 8 and 12 who loves graphic novels? Bring them to our Graphic Novel Club. Our next meeting is Monday, April 28, at 6pm. Bring your favorite graphic novel to discuss and compare. A snack is provided. Chess Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month. Join us this month on April 3 and April 17at 6pm. 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 may be on hand to assist in the game. Lego Club meets in the Children's Room from 4-6pm on April 30. Come build something cool and we will display it all month! Ages 4 and up. The Youth Advisory Council will be hosting a Teen Bingo Night Wednesday April 2, from 6:00-7:00pm. Open to ages 12-18. Join us for a night of free bingo, snacks, prizes, and a raffle! The Youth Advisory Council will hold a closed meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30pm. |
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Adult Book Discussions The Adult Book Group will meet on Tuesday, April 8, at 1:30pm to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Copies of the book are available at the Reference Desk. No need to register; just show up in the Meeting Room. We hope you'll join us! |
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Storeby James McBrideWhen a skeleton is unearthed in the small, close-knit community of Chicken Hill, Pennsylvania, in 1972, an unforgettable cast of characters—living on the margins of white, Christian America—closely guard a secret, especially when the truth is revealed about what happened and the part the town's white establishment played in it.
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The COA Book Group will meet at the North Attleboro Senior Center on April 28. We will be discussing Family family by Laurie Frankel. Any senior interested in attending should contact Brenda Takessian, COA Program Coordinator. The group will meet the last Monday of each month from 1:30 - 2:30pm. Copies of the book will be available at the Library Circulation Desk. If you don't already have a library card, bring in some ID and you can get one immediately! |
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Family familyby Laurie Frankel"India Allwood grew up wanting to be an actress. Armed with a stack of index cards and a hell of a lot of talent, she goes from awkward 16-year-old to Broadway ingenue to tv star. But while promoting her most recent project, a film about adoption, India does what you should never do - she tells a journalist the truth: it's a bad movie. Like so many movies about adoption, it tells only one story, a tragic one. But India's an adoptive mom herself and knows there's so much more to her family than tragedy. Soon she's at the center of a media storm, battling accusations from the press and the paparazzi, from protesters on the right and advocates on the left. Her daughter Fig knows they need help - and who better to call for help than family? Because India's not just an adoptive mom. She also had a baby she gave up for adoption her senior year of high school. That baby is now sixteen, excited to meet her birth mother and eager to help, but she also has an agenda and secrets of her own. It turns out what makes a family isn't blood and it isn't love because no matter how they're formed, the hallmark of true family is this: it's complicated"
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Adult Craft GroupThe Adult Craft Group will meet on Tuesday, April 15, from 1:30-3:00pm. We will be making a curious bunny in a pot. The class is limited to 10 adults, ages 18+. Registration can be done through our website. For more information email Marjorie at mjohnson@sailsinc.org.  |
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Reading Challenge 2025This year, Richards Memorial Library is joining the Mass Center for the Book Reading Challenge. The Reading Challenge is geared towards adults, although people of all ages can participate. Participants read a book each month in a specific category and fill out a monthly entry form using the Mass Center for the Book's Submission Manager. Last year there were 1,500+ participants who read over 7,000 books. April's Challenge is to read a book about books, bookstores, or libraries. We have a selection of books on display or choose another one you'd like to read. Visit "Programs" on massbook.org to learn more. |
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Library Giving Day
Library Giving Day (LGD) is an annual fundraising campaign designed to increase philanthropic support for libraries across the U.S. and Canada. Since its launch in 2019 LGD has raised over $8 million. Libraries serve as community cornerstones, providing essential services such as free access to books, technology, educational programs, and more. Library Giving Day enables individuals and businesses to contribute and ensure libraries continue to thrive. Why Libraries Matter ● Libraries provide free access to books, technology, and educational programs. ● They serve as community hubs for job seekers, students, and lifelong learners. ● Every dollar donated on Library Giving Day ensures these services remain accessible. Why Now? ● Library budgets are often stretched thin, relying on community support. ● Donations help expand services such as digital literacy programs, early childhood education, and career training. ● Supporting LGD is a tangible way to give back and strengthen local communities. Why You Should Support Your Public Library: Libraries Provide Access to the Internet 100% offer access to the Internet, and nearly 100% offer free WiFi and computer use Libraries Strengthen Local Economies 73% assist with job applications and interviewing skills 68% help patrons use databases to find jobs 48% provide entrepreneurs with business information 36% offer work space for mobile workers Libraries Make Communities Healthier 77% of public libraries offer online health resources 59% provide programs for finding health insurance Libraries Help Children Learn 95% provide online homework help and summer reading program What’s your favorite Library memory? Is it based upon your current library? Or perhaps the one you went to growing up? When you are visiting our beautiful library, share your memory with us. The Friends of Richards Memorial Library need your help so we can continue to provide the funding for various programs, museum passes, and other assorted services to help supplement the Library budget. Donation envelopes are available. We appreciate your support. |
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