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19 Ross Street · Batavia · NY ·14020 · (585)343-9550
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Special Programs Fall Program Flyer

  • Facebook 2 Tuesday, October 5 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. If you attended the Facebook class in the summer or if you would like to know more about this social networking site, this class is for your. This is a demonstration and talk rather than hands-on. Registration is not required. Taught by Lisa Gricius.
  • Identity Theft: Defend, Deter, Detect Tuesday, October 12 from 7:00-8:00 pm. Detective Richard Schauf will discuss common-sense approaches to protecting your identity, your credit card, and your social security number. He will also talk about how to handle messages coming into your e-mail, how to prevent scams, and what some of the most recent scams are. Registration is not required.
  • Mini Knitted Christmas Stockings Class Monday, November 1 6:00-8:00 pm Learn to knit a mini Christmas stocking to hang on the tree. Participants must be able to knit using double-pointed needles and know how to knit and purl. Please bring: DK or sport-weight yarn in two colors (no worsted weight); size 3 or 4 double-pointed needles. Taught by Linda Daviau. Registration is required and begins October 1. Class size limited to 10.
  • Needle-Felted Snowman Craft Class Monday, November 8 6:00-8:00 pm Learn how to make a three-dimensional needle-felted snowman. Class taught by Jen Reardon. $ Supplies. Registration is required and will start on October 1. Class size limited to 10.
  • Birthday Calendar Stamping Class Saturday, November 20 10:00-12:00 am Learn techniques for stamping and masking to create this perpetual birthday and anniversary calendar. Great and useful gift idea. Taught by Mary Scoins. $5.00 supplies fee to cover provided supplies. Registration is required and begins November 1. Class size limited.
  • Felted Wool Ornament Class Tuesday, November 23 6:00-8:00 pm Taught by Jen Reardon. Registration is required and begins November 1. Class size limited.

Ongoing Programs

        June 28 - September 3, 2010. "Get in the Game--Read" Congratulations to our 14 winners and thank you to all for participating.

                                  

  • Books Sandwiched In
    Book reviews by community members are presented for each six week session in the spring and fall. Programs are held on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. Coffee, tea and cookies served.
  • Computer Classes
    Instruction is held periodically throughout the year. Classes are demonstration rather than hands-on. Registration is required.
  • Adult Book Discussion
    All are welcome to attend this group which meets at 7:45 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month from October through May. Titles are varied and during the year include mystery, literary fiction, non-fiction, etc. Coffee and goodies provided. Read the book before the discussion; copies of the books are available at the front desk.
  • A Tale for Three Counties
    This community-reads project in Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties takes place every winter, culminating with the author's visit in March.  Join in the fun--read the book, discuss it with friends and neighbors, and meet a nationally-recognized author.
  • Knit One, Read Too
    Bring your knitting or crochet projects and craft with us at Richmond Memorial Library. We'll meet in the Reading Room of the library. This is not a class. Knit One, Read Too offers a place for those who knit or crochet to meet and work together on their own projects. We hope experienced people will share their knowledge with beginners and that everyone will find inspiration in seeing other enthusiasts' projects. No registration is required. Just bring your needles or hook and come enjoy the company of your fellow yarnlovers. New members always welcome.
  • Mystery Lovers’ Mondays Book Discussion
    All are welcome to attend this discussion group which meets on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. four times a year. Read the selected book and be ready to discuss.  Dates for 2010 are:

              January 25--The Ever-Running Man by Marcia Muller

               April 26--The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

               July 26--6:00 p.m. Mystery Tea & Trivia Registration is required.                October 25--7:00 p.m. at Terry Hills Restaurant hosted by Richmond Memorial Library. Read The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby and be ready to discuss. The discussion will include a wine tasting. Registration is required and $10 is due at the time of registration to cover the cost of wine and snacks. Please register in the library by Monday, October 18.

         Copies of the books are available at the front desk.           

  • Reel Discussions
    Watch the movie and talk about it at this program held at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month from January through November. Snacks provided. Call the library at 343-9550 ext. 2 to find out the movie of the month.
Richmond Memorial Library ·19 Ross Street · Batavia · NY ·14020 · (585)343-9550