Press Release:
Join the Richmond Memorial Library for summer reading programs for all ages with the theme of “All Together Now”! Visit batavialibrary.org/calendar to see all of the upcoming events for the summer. Summer Reading Programs are sponsored by the Friends of Richmond Memorial Library.
Children’s Summer Reading Program (June 26 - August 4, ages birth - 12)
This year’s children’s program includes:
- The Read & Bead reading challenge.
- Family Fun Fridays at 2 p.m. (beginning June 30).
- Monday Story Time at 10 a.m. for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- Music and Movement on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 0 - 4 (please register in advance).
- Summer Play Café on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
- Lunch Bunch on Thursdays at 12 p.m. for ages 6 and up who enjoy a longer story.
- NEW! Agriculture Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Celina Bartz from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be here to teach us something about agriculture.
More info about all of our programs is available at batavialibrary.org.
Teen Summer Reading program (June 26 - August 19, ages 13 - 17)
Summer reading programming for teens aged 13-17 at the library includes:
- Classes by Mandy Humphrey of Art of Mandy
- Tween Walk & Talk
- Resin Summer Camp
- Craft Classes
- And more!
Sign up online or in the Teen Corner for Teen Summer Reading BINGO – complete 25 challenges like “Watch a documentary” or “Read a funny book” for a chance to win weekly prizes and a grand prize!
Adult Summer Reading Program (June 26 - August 19, ages 18 and up)
Adults are invited to participate in RML’s Adult Summer Reading BINGO Challenge! Complete library and reading challenges for a chance to win weekly and grand prizes. Participants in the adult summer reading challenge must have a valid library card in the NIOGA system to play for prizes. Register at the reference desk or at batavialibrary.org beginning June 26. Complete rules and information will be provided with registration and a sample BINGO board will be on display at the library.
The three grand prizes are:
- A book lover’s basket stuffed with bookish goodies valued over $100
- A Kindle Paperwhite eReader
- A $50 gift certificate to Lift Bridge Books in Brockport.
Weekly prizes include gift certificates from local businesses!
Challenges range from “read a book about friendship” to “watch a film adapted from a book or play” to “attend a library program.” Programs planned for this summer include book discussions, the Richmond Reads title reveal, craft classes, bookish trivia, concerts, film screenings, an author visit and more! Visit the library or batavialibrary.org/calendar for more information about programs.
For information about library programs, visit batavialibrary.org, call 585-343-9550, or stop by the library at 19 Ross St, Batavia. The library is open Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer Reading is sponsored by the Friends of Richmond Memorial Library.
