Events

Bring your babies and toddlers for a short story, rhymes, movement, songs and more. This is a great way to introduce them to the library!

Ages 5-12 can stop in every Wednesday during the school year to paint their nails, add designs, and finish with gems or decals!

Join Liz for weekly* Crafternoons at the library! We will have the following supplies, but you are always welcome to bring your own:

• Paint, paint brushes, paint markers
• Canvases, ceramic shapes, and rocks
• Coloring books
• Markers and colored pencils
• Pony beading supplies
• Boondoggle supplies

The program will be typically held in the Gallery Room but is subject to be moved to another space. 

*This program may not always be supervised in full by a library staff member, and the artistic direction/decisions for crafts is up to participants

The regular meeting of the Richmond Memorial Library Board of Trustees is on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in the Gallery Room, unless otherwise noted. 

2025-2026 Meeting Schedule:
2025
Tuesday, July 8 at 6 pm
Tuesday, August 12 at 6 pm
Tuesday, September 9 at 6 pm
Tuesday, October 14 at 6 pm
Tuesday, November 18 at 6 pm *third Tuesday due to Veteran's Day Holiday
Tuesday, December 9 at 6 pm 

2026
Tuesday, January 13 at 6 pm
Tuesday, February 10 at 6 pm
Tuesday, March 10 at 6 pm
Tuesday, April 14 at 6 pm
Tuesday, May 12 at 6 pm
Tuesday, June 9 at 6 pm

Pursuant to the Library's Open Meetings Policy
Adopted Rules for the Public Recording, Photographing, Broadcasting, or Webcasting of a Meeting:
1.    No extension cords or other potential tripping hazards may be set up.
2.    No flash photography or additional lighting may be used.
3.    No recording instrument shall be closer than four feet of a meeting participant, without that person’s express consent.
4.    All equipment should be silent enough to not cause a disruption.
5.    Equipment must not block aisles or exits and may not impede the view of other attendees.
6.    Equipment must be maintained, monitored, and always attended by the owner of said equipment.
7.    The Richmond Memorial Library is not responsible for damaged, lost, or malfunctioning equipment.
8.    The “Guest” Wi-Fi network may be used by the public attending meetings.

The privilege to record in this manner at the library is limited to open meetings of the board. When enforcing this rule with regards to the manner of recording, the Board of Trustees shall ensure that the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and Article I, Section 8 of the New York constitution are honored.

The complete Open Meetings Policy can be found in the "About" section of the Library's webpage.

 

Join us for our February adult book discussions of An American Marriage by Tayari Jones on Monday, February 2 at 6:30 pm and Wednesday, February 11 at 9:30 am.

Genre: Literary Fiction  308 pages

Oprah's Book Club Selection 2018. 

Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn't commit. 

Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy's time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy's conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together. This stirring love story is a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control. 

An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward--with hope and pain--into the future.

Copies are available one month prior to discussion.

Tweens and Teens join us for some yummy Pink & Red Snacks every Wednesday in February!! 

These were a hit last year, so we are so excited to bring them back this year! 

We will share the love of yummy snacks!! :) 

To sign up for an appointment, stop by the reference desk or call 585-343-9550 x3

Some walk-ins may be accepted based on availability of volunteers.