Library Events

Every other Tuesday, April 23 - June 4 at 4 pm

Get crafty with a variety of techniques and projects. Bring your imaginations! Recommended for children ages 4 and up. Held in the Storytime Room. Please register.

Books have gone viral! From Instagram to Tiktok, influencers provide recommendations for books that suddenly everyone is reading. But there is a whole library of books beyond those mega-hits. For the next four months we will read and discuss a book a month that shares qualities with a viral sensation but that you may have missed. Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Books available at the circulation desk.


Jan. 24: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

Colleen Hoover hit the BookTok scene hard and her books flew off the shelves.
It seems like everyone read Verity, but did you miss The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield? With similar themes: a struggling writer and an older, incapacitated successful writer, a family mystery, suspense, and obsession. Add in some gothic atmosphere and literary themes and you have a winning combination.

February 28: City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo charmed with its glimpse into early 20th century Holllywood society and glamour. Scandal, sexuality, and the price of fame kept readers intrigued.  Elizabeth Gilbert’s City of Girls dazzles with early 20th century Broadway society and glamour and as well as scandal, sexuality and the price of fame.

March 27: Life after Life by Kate Atkinson

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig struck readers with an interesting concept: the ability to live multiple lives.  Kate Atkinson’s Life after Life, has a similar theme, living one’s life over and over again in different ways, facing choice and regret. Beautifully written with poignancy and subtle humor.  What if you could live over and over again until you got it right?

April 24: A Sight for Sore Eyes by Ruth Rendell

Many of the viral books shared on social media are psychological thrillers so this month we will read A Sight for Sore Eyes by the Ruth Rendell, the pioneer of the psychological thriller.  Her novels are built on layers upon layers of emotional complications, obsession, deception, and power games.  Dark, chilling, and compulsively readable.  If you are fan of the genre, Rendell is a must-read.


*Held in the upstairs meeting room. If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons to attend a library-sponsored program, a request for Relocation of Event should be made as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks prior
to the program. This notice should be made to the Library Director requesting relocation so that alternate space can be found. Notice can be given either by 1. Telephone – call Library Director Aubrey Muscaro at 860-295-6210 or
2. Email – email the Library Director at amuscaro@richmondlibrary.info
 

Do you love Taylor Swift? Celebrate her latest release with this party just for Swifties! Dance to the music, make friendship bracelets, play Taylor trivia, and more. Refreshments will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Please register.

*Held in the upstairs meeting room. If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons to attend a library-sponsored program, a request for Relocation of Event should be made as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks prior to the program. This notice should be made to the Library Director requesting relocation so that alternate space can be found. Notice can be given either by 1. Telephone – call Library Director Aubrey Muscaro at 860-295-6210 or 2. Email – email the Library Director at amuscaro@richmondlibrary.info.

For D&D fans who prefer all action as they battle monsters, this program will present a different monster each week. All supplies provided, but you will need a level 6 character. If you need help making one, please attend the session on April 19. If you are not available on April 19, please notify us when registering. Recommended for tweens and teens ages 10-16. Held in the storytime room. Please register.

*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 10 AM TIME SLOT*

Fridays, April 19 - June 14 at 10 and 11 am

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 upstairs meeting room. Please register for the time that works best for your family.

*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 11 AM TIME SLOT*

Fridays, April 19 - June 14 at 10 and 11 am

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 upstairs meeting room. Please register for the time that works best for your family.

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, join us on a campaign! Enjoy a well-rounded campaign with storyline, problem solving, and challenges, plus battling monsters. All supplies provided, but you will need a level 6 character. If you need help making one, please attend the session on April 19. If you are not available on April 19, please notify us when registering. Recommended for tweens and teens ages 10-16. Held in the upstairs meeting room. Please register.

**No session May 17**
 

The Friends of RML are hosting a used jewelry and bag sale! All proceeds to benefit the library. Held in the upstairs meeeting room.*

*If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons to attend a library-sponsored program, a request for Relocation of Event should be made as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks prior to the program. This notice should be made to the Library Director requesting relocation so that alternate space can be found. Notice can be given either by 1. Telephone – call Library Director Aubrey Muscaro at 860-295-6210 or 2. Email – email the Library Director at amuscaro@richmondlibrary.info

Pick up a learning bundle at the library and dive into a different topic each week. Bundles will include informational sheets, related coloring and activity pages, and a hands-on craft or project. Best suited for ages 4-10. While supplies last.

April 1: Poetry
April 8: The Sun and Moon
April 15: Gardening
April 22: Earth Day
April 29: Weather
May 6: Solving Mysteries
May 13: Volunteering (National Volunteering Week)
May 20: Physical Fitness
May 27: Water (Water Saving Week)
June 3: Vision (Child Vision Awareness Month)
June 10:  Superheroes
June 17: Juneteenth
June 24: Summer

Mondays, April 15 - June 10 (no session April 8 or May 27) at 4 pm

Creative tweens and teens are invited to 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 and up. Held in the upstairs meeting room. No registration required.

*Held in the upstairs meeting room. If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons to attend a library-sponsored program, a request for Relocation of Event should be made as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks prior to the program. This notice should be made to the Library Director requesting relocation so that alternate space can be found. Notice can be given either by 1. Telephone – call Library Director Aubrey Muscaro at 860-295-6210 or 2. Email – email the Library Director at amuscaro@richmondlibrary.info.

Every other Tuesday, April 16 - June 11 (no session April 30 - make-up session on Wednesday, May 1) at 4:00 pm

Join us for creative and STEM-based challenges using LEGOs! Recommended for children ages 4 and up. Held in the upstairs meeting room. Please register.

For D&D fans who prefer all action as they battle monsters, this program will present a different monster each week. All supplies provided, but you will need a level 6 character. If you need help making one, please attend the session on April 19. If you are not available on April 19, please notify us when registering. Recommended for tweens and teens ages 10-16. Held in the storytime room. Please register.

Children of all ages are invited to this cozy storytime, perfect for winding down. Hear a story or two and do some calming yoga! Wear comfy pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blankie if you want. Please register.

*Held in the upstairs meeting room. If full accessibility is needed by a person or persons to attend a library-sponsored program, a request for Relocation of Event should be made as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks prior to the program. This notice should be made to the Library Director requesting relocation so that alternate space can be found. Notice can be given either by 1. Telephone – call Library Director Aubrey Muscaro at 860-295-6210 or 2. Email – email the Library Director at amuscaro@richmondlibrary.info.

*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 10 AM TIME SLOT*

Fridays, April 19 - June 14 at 10 and 11 am

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 upstairs meeting room. Please register for the time that works best for your family.

*THIS LISTING IS FOR THE 11 AM TIME SLOT*

Fridays, April 19 - June 14 at 10 and 11 am

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 upstairs meeting room. Please register for the time that works best for your family.

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, join us on a campaign! Enjoy a well-rounded campaign with storyline, problem solving, and challenges, plus battling monsters. All supplies provided, but you will need a level 6 character. If you need help making one, please attend the session on April 19. If you are not available on April 19, please notify us when registering. Recommended for tweens and teens ages 10-16. Held in the upstairs meeting room. Please register.

**No session May 17**
 

Our Friends of the Library group are looking for volunteers to help us beautify the library grounds! Bring your own garden gloves (be advised there may be poison oak/ivy on site) and whatever tools you may have at home and we'll work as a group to weed, trim, tidy up, and mulch the flowerbeds. Registration is not required and you can drop in at any time during the designated time frame. Rain date is Saturday, May 11.

Stop by the library to snag a free comic book or two, try our superhero-themed scavenger hunt, and tackle some comics-themed coloring and activity sheets! No registration required.