Library Events

November 17 - December 4 (Bidding ends at 8:00 pm)Come to the library and bid on items including: Tickets to attractions like the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, Salem Witch Museum, Southwick Zoo, Mystic Tree Trails Adventure Park, and IT Adventure Ropes Course (just to name a few)! Gift ce...read more

November 17 - December 4 (Bidding ends at 8:00 pm)Come to the library and bid on items including: Tickets to attractions like the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, Salem Witch Museum, Southwick Zoo, Mystic Tree Trails Adventure Park, and IT Adventure Ropes Course (just to name a few)! Gift ce...read more

Mondays, September 18 - December 18 (no session Oct 9) at 4 pmBack by popular demand! Calling all creative tweens and teens! Join us every Monday to hang out with friends and make something awesome. Bring a project you’re working on, or tackle the projects we have available. Open to ages 10 an...read more

Tuesdays at 10 am for children ages 24-36 months with caregiver. Held in the storytime room. Registration required.Session 1:   9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17Session 2:   10/31, 11/7, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5 

Every other Tuesday, September 26 - December 19 at 4 pmDo you like building with LEGOs? Join us for creative and STEM-based challenges involving LEGO! Recommended for children ages 4 and up. Held in the upstairs meeting room.* Please register.*If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons t...read more

Wednesdays, November 15 - December 20 at 4 pmWhether you’re looking to animate a story, make a game, or change the world, join us for casual coding with friends. Learn a new coding language or work on projects using one you already know. We will have several devices to use, but we encourage yo...read more

Thursdays at 10:00 am for ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Please be advised parents or caregivers must remain in the library. Session 1:  9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19Session 2:  11/2, 11/9, 11/16, (CLOSED 11/23) 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 

Thursdays, November 16 - December 21 (no session November 23) at 4 pmJoin us to spread some holiday cheer! We’ll be making cards and small gifts to share with local residents in need, hosting a food drive to benefit the food bank, and so much more! Each week we’ll discuss and work on way...read more

Children of all ages are invited to this cozy storytime, perfect for winding down. Hear a story or two and do some calming yoga with local resident Rachel Kaczynski! Wear comfy pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blankie if you want. Registration is required as space is limited.*H...read more

Every Friday, September 15 - December 22 (no session November 10 or November 24), at 10 & 11 am*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 10 AM TIME SLOT*Join Miss Nessa for a baby-centered storytime with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and a story! For children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Held in the upst...read more

Every Friday, September 15 - December 22 (no session November 10 or November 24), at 10 & 11 am*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 11 AM TIME SLOT*Join Miss Nessa for a baby-centered storytime with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and a story! For children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Held in the upst...read more

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, join us on a campaign! Learn the rules of the game and how to create a character. All supplies provided. Recommended for tweens and teens ages 10-16. Held in the upstairs meeting room.* Please register.*If full accessibility is needed by a p...read more

Mondays, September 18 - December 18 (no session Oct 9) at 4 pmBack by popular demand! Calling all creative tweens and teens! Join us every Monday to hang out with friends and make something awesome. Bring a project you’re working on, or tackle the projects we have available. Open to ages 10 an...read more

Adults, join us for an evening of creativity and fun as you make your own gift tags and gift card or money boxes!Registration is required so we know how many supplies to have on hand.*Held in the upstairs meeting room. If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons to attend a library-s...read more

Every other Tuesday, September 19 - December 12 at 4 pmCreative kids unite as you learn new techniques and project ideas. Bring your imaginations! Recommended for children ages 4 and up. Held in the Storytime Room. Please register.

Wednesdays, November 15 - December 20 at 4 pmWhether you’re looking to animate a story, make a game, or change the world, join us for casual coding with friends. Learn a new coding language or work on projects using one you already know. We will have several devices to use, but we encourage yo...read more

Our Morning Book Club meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11 a.m. We read a variety of genres and have lively discussions. Copies of each month's books are available at the circulation desk. Our upcoming books are:Nov 9:  Beheld by TaraShea NesbitDec 14:  Dict...read more

Thursdays at 10:00 am for ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Please be advised parents or caregivers must remain in the library. Session 1:  9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19Session 2:  11/2, 11/9, 11/16, (CLOSED 11/23) 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 

Thursdays, November 16 - December 21 (no session November 23) at 4 pmJoin us to spread some holiday cheer! We’ll be making cards and small gifts to share with local residents in need, hosting a food drive to benefit the food bank, and so much more! Each week we’ll discuss and work on way...read more

Share your thoughts to make Richmond Memorial Library the best it can be. What programs would you like to see? What books are we missing from our collection? How can we better serve our teen population? Participants will receive volunteer credit if needed. Open to ages 13-18. Please register. H...read more

Every Friday, September 15 - December 22 (no session November 10 or November 24), at 10 & 11 am*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 10 AM TIME SLOT*Join Miss Nessa for a baby-centered storytime with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and a story! For children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Held in the upst...read more

Every Friday, September 15 - December 22 (no session November 10 or November 24), at 10 & 11 am*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 11 AM TIME SLOT*Join Miss Nessa for a baby-centered storytime with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and a story! For children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Held in the upst...read more

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, join us on a campaign! Learn the rules of the game and how to create a character. All supplies provided. Recommended for tweens and teens ages 10-16. Held in the upstairs meeting room.* Please register.*If full accessibility is needed by a p...read more

Young entrepreneurs are invited to set up shop and sell their wares at our upcoming holiday vendor fair! Each registered child will get a table to display their products. Recommended for children ages 8 and up. Registration required, and space is very limited. Held in the upstairs meeting room.

Stop by the library and support local young entrepreneurs! Just in time for last-minute holiday gift-giving, our holiday vendor fair will offer a variety of items for sale, all sold by local kids and teens. Held in the upstairs meeting room.

Mondays, September 18 - December 18 (no session Oct 9) at 4 pmBack by popular demand! Calling all creative tweens and teens! Join us every Monday to hang out with friends and make something awesome. Bring a project you’re working on, or tackle the projects we have available. Open to ages 10 an...read more

***This listing is for the 6:00 pm time slot on December 18***Young readers are invited to come in and read to a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog. Reading to a dog is a great low-pressure way to encourage beginning readers. Register for a 15-minute session to secure your chi...read more

***This listing is for the 6:15 pm time slot on December 18***Young readers are invited to come in and read to a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog. Reading to a dog is a great low-pressure way to encourage beginning readers. Register for a 15-minute session to secure your chi...read more

***This listing is for the 6:30 pm time slot on December 18***Young readers are invited to come in and read to a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog. Reading to a dog is a great low-pressure way to encourage beginning readers. Register for a 15-minute session to secure your chi...read more

***This listing is for the 6:45 pm time slot on December 18***Young readers are invited to come in and read to a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog. Reading to a dog is a great low-pressure way to encourage beginning readers. Register for a 15-minute session to secure your chi...read more

Every other Tuesday, September 26 - December 19 at 4 pmDo you like building with LEGOs? Join us for creative and STEM-based challenges involving LEGO! Recommended for children ages 4 and up. Held in the upstairs meeting room.* Please register.*If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons t...read more

Wednesdays, November 15 - December 20 at 4 pmWhether you’re looking to animate a story, make a game, or change the world, join us for casual coding with friends. Learn a new coding language or work on projects using one you already know. We will have several devices to use, but we encourage yo...read more

Thursdays, November 16 - December 21 (no session November 23) at 4 pmJoin us to spread some holiday cheer! We’ll be making cards and small gifts to share with local residents in need, hosting a food drive to benefit the food bank, and so much more! Each week we’ll discuss and work on way...read more

Join us for a family fun night all about gingerbread: gingerbread crafts, gingerbread games, and mini gingerbread houses! Recommended for families with children ages 4 and up. No registration needed. Held in the upstairs meeting room.**If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons to attend...read more

Every Friday, September 15 - December 22 (no session November 10 or November 24), at 10 & 11 am*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 10 AM TIME SLOT*Join Miss Nessa for a baby-centered storytime with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and a story! For children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Held in the upst...read more

Every Friday, September 15 - December 22 (no session November 10 or November 24), at 10 & 11 am*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 11 AM TIME SLOT*Join Miss Nessa for a baby-centered storytime with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and a story! For children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Held in the upst...read more

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, join us on a campaign! Learn the rules of the game and how to create a character. All supplies provided. Recommended for tweens and teens ages 10-16. Held in the upstairs meeting room.* Please register.*If full accessibility is needed by a p...read more