April's Reel Discussion at Richmond Memorial Library begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, and this month's movie is the Academy Award winner, "The King's Speech."
Candidates for president and prime minister choose to run, but kings rarely have a choice. Such was the case for Prince Albert, known by family members as "Bertie," whose stutter made public speaking difficult.
The Spring series of Story Time programs at the Richmond Memorial Library, Batavia, begins on Monday, April 4. Here's the line-up:
To register for one of these sessions, or to get more information, call the library at 343-9555, ext. 4, or stop in at the Children's Room desk during library hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
Parents may also register online. The Web address is www.batavialibrary.org/
Group size is limited so register early.
The library is located at 19 Ross St. in the City of Batavia.
Nancy Mortellaro has been named the 2011 Richmond Memorial Library Friend of the Year.
Friends of the library will host a public reception in the Gallery Room at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15 and the award presentation will be at 4 p.m.
The annual award recognizes an individual or group whose interest and support of the library has been exceptional.
Consideration is given to people who generously give of their time and talent to help with library-sponsored programs, or who have worked toward promoting the mission of the library within the community.
The Mystery Lovers' Mondays Book Discussion group meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 18 at Richmond Memorial Library.
Attendees will discuss “Holmes on the Range” by Steve Hockensmith. Copies of the book are available at the library’s front desk.
For more information, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 8, or log onto www.batavialibrary.org. The library is located at 19 Ross St. in the City of Batavia.
Are you one of Julia Spencer-Fleming’s fans who can’t wait for her next book to be published? Join us at the Richmond Memorial Library for a “Book Release Party” celebrating the publication of Julia’s newest mystery, "One Was a Soldier."
The event starts at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 12 and will include a live chat with the author herself, themed refreshments, a grand prize, and copies of the book to purchase.
A photo album class for adults will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 11, at Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia. It's at 19 Ross St.
“Explosion Book Mini Album” is a class that teaches you how to make a mini photo album. Jen Reardon will be teaching it.
Registration is required and a materials fee of $5 is due at the time of registration. Participants need to bring scissors, scrapbook tape or other adhesive, two photos to be cut into squares and six more photos to be cut into triangles.
This month's Reel Discussion movie at the Richmond Memorial Library is "The Secret of the Kells."
It will be shown at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. The library is location at 19 Ross St. in the City of Batavia.
The setting of the film is the Eighth Century, a perilous time when Viking raiders threatened to destroy Irish civilization. Since his parents were killed by Vikings, 12-year-old Brendan has lived within the walled monastery of Kells under the stern eye of his uncle, Abbot Cellach.
Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia is presenting a paper-crafting program for adults from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22.
Learn how to embellish a three-dimensional decorative birdhouse with papers and other trims in a class taught by Jennifer Cascell. Registration is required and a materials fee of $5.50 is due at the time of registration.
Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia is presenting “Traditional Irish Music with Rich Conroy” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
This free concert for adults will include many favorite Irish tunes. More information is available at the library, by calling 343-9550, ext. 2, and at www.batavialibrary.org.
This month's Reel Discussion Group at Richmond Memorial Library will focus on "Autism: The Musical."
It will be shown at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, with discussion to follow.
It's hard to imagine an unlikelier feel-good documentary than this film, directed for HBO by Tricia Regan.
But it is truly the brainchild of the vision -- and sheer will -- of Elaine Hall. The "musical" is both unflinching in its portrayal of autism, and triumphant in the ways it shows connections among the film's subjects.
Instructor Jen Reardon shows of an example of a type of Christmas tree ornament members of a crafts class at Richmond Memorial Library were making Tuesday evening. It's part of an ongoing series at the library and was open to about a dozen people who signed up (first come, first served). The cost was $6 for materials.
Below, Bonnie Raduns and Erin Martin work on their ornaments.
The Library Lego Club for children age 6 and up begins on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St. in Batavia.
It is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Children's Room on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
The program is free but registration is required.
The Friends of the Library provide the Legos.
For more information call the library at 343-9550 ext.4 or consult our website. Register online at <http://www.batavialibrary.org/>.
The fall series of Story Time programs at the Richmond Memorial Library, Batavia, begins on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Toddler Time -- 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays (walkers – 3 years)
Moms & Moppets -- 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays (walkers -- 3 years)
Preschool Party -- 10 a.m. on Thursdays (ages 3-5 years)
Baby Bounce -- 11 a.m. on Thursdays (pre-walkers)
Pajama Primetime -- 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays (all ages)
To register for one of these sessions, or for more information, parents may call the library at 343-9550, or stop in at the Children's Room desk during library hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Register early, as group size is limited. Call 343-9550, ext. 4 or go to the website <http://www.batavialibrary.org>.
In September, the Richmond Memorial Library is offering a new preschool program called “Eat, Read, Grow." It is in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County.
Parents and children will participate in a variety of reading, nutrition/food prep, and gardening activities.
For more information, contact Judy at the Richmond Memorial Library, 343-9550, ext. 1510. A New York State Family Literacy Grant makes this program possible.
Local artist Vic Corey Jr. will have 15 watercolor illustrations on display in the Gallery Room of the Richmond Memorial Library, at 19 Ross St. in Batavia, starting Monday, Aug. 2 and continuing throughout the month.
The majority of Corey's art will be for sale. A brochure will be available, describing and listing the price of each work of art.
For more information, call Corey at 343-9262, or e-mail omarose39@yahoo.com.
All adults in Genesee County are invited to attend "E-readers: A First Look" at the Richmond Memorial Library, at 19 Ross St. in Batavia, from 2 until 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19.
Like reptiles? Come get a look at a variety of them on Friday at the Richmond Memorial Library, at 19 Ross St. in Batavia!
This opportunity to see these creatures is being offered as part of the "Nickel City Reptiles" -- part of the library's 2010 Summer Reading Program.
Admission is free and does not require pre-registration. The fun starts at 2:30 p.m.
For more info, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 4.
This is an e-mail from Sandy Gillard, the longtime children's librarian at Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia, who recently retired.
I would like to thank Dan Crofts for the beautiful pictures and article about my retirement from the Richmond Memorial Library. I would also like to thank all of the people who sent cards, stopped in to see me, or expressed good wishes for my future.
It is so gratifying to know what a generous and thoughtful community we live in. I would like to share any recognition I have received with my family (especially my husband, Craig) and with the staff and board of the library both past and present.
As a group these people have worked hard to create one of the most outstanding libraries in the country. Lastly, it is important to remember the taxpayers who have supported our library and have made all of this possible.
As I look forward to the future, I plan to continue to live and volunteer in Batavia because it is a wonderful place to call home.
Sandy Gillard
Retired Children's Librarian of the Richmond Memorial Library
"Sand Between Your Fingers" was the third program for teens in the Richmond Memorial Library's Summer Reading Program.
They got to try their hand at sand art, mixing a variety of colored sands to make "sand pens," which they could then take home and use for writing and drawing.
The library's Teen Program is open to students entering grades six through 12. The program extends through Aug. 4, so sign up soon if you haven't done so already!
Visit the library, at 19 Ross St. in Batavia, or call 343-9550 for more details.
“Make a Splash, Read” -- the 2010 Children’s Summer Reading Program at the Richmond Memorial Library -- will hold family programs at 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. Here's the upcoming lineup:
Other children’s activities will include Beach Blanket Bingo for all ages at 2:30 p.m. on Mondays; Tiki Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for young children; and Luau Lunch Book Club from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays for grades three to five.
Prizes and fun will abound throughout the summer. For more details or to register check out our website: <http://www.batavialibrary.org>.
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