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Richmond library announces winter reading program: 'A Blizzard of Reading'

By Billie Owens

Press release:

Need a reason to stay in and read this winter?

Richmond Memorial Library announces its 2020 Winter Reading Program for adults -- “A Blizzard of Reading”! Participants are encouraged to complete their reading logs for a chance to win one of three grand prizes. The program runs from Jan. 6 through March 2. 

To win entries for the three grand prizes, participants can read or listen to books (up to four entries) and attend any library program (up to two entries). You can read anything you want -- your books, library books, friends’ books (just be sure to ask them first). 

The complete rules will be provided with registration beginning Jan. 6!

Grand prizes include a $50 Amazon gift card, a $75 gift certificate to Lift Bridge Books and a Blizzard of Reading Gift Basket full of bookish goodies. The basket will be on display in the lobby when the program begins. 

Visit the reference desk at the library to sign up beginning on Jan. 6. One grand prize per winner. 

Other upcoming programs:

Adult Book Discussion – Read "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng and join the discussion. Monday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 8 a.m. Coffee and tea served at morning discussion. Copies available at the library.

Free concert -- The Don Newcomb Band presents a Tribute to Bob Wills. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:45 p.m. Free to attend, all welcome!

Free computer classes -- Windows 10 Overview Class on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. and Facebook Class on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. Free to attend, please register by calling 585-343-9550.

For information about upcoming programs for all ages and more, visit batavialibrary.org. 

Richmond Memorial Library continually provides access to physical and virtual resources and services that meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of its diverse community in a safe and comfortable environment. Learn more at www.batavialibrary.org.

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