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"No Blarney" with Rich Conroy & Don Bouchard

By Leslie DeLooze

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents “No Blarney,” traditional Irish music with Rich Conroy and Don Bouchard, on Tuesday, March 12 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.  This free program is for adults.   More information is available in the library and at www.batavialibrary.org

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Mystery Readers' Mondays Book Discussion

By Leslie DeLooze

The Mystery Readers’ Mondays Discussion Group will meet at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia on Monday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss RED MEANS RUN by Brad Smith.  Books are available at the front desk.

For more information, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 8 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

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Adult Book Discussion on 'The Book Thief' at Richmond Library

By Leslie DeLooze

The Adult Book Discussion Group will meet at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia on Wednesday, January 9 at 7:45 a.m. to discuss THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak.  Books are available at the front desk. Refreshments served.  (This book will also be discussed at an evening session on Wednesday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m.)  For more information, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 8 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

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'The Book Thief' is topic of Evening Adult Book Discussion at Richmond library

By Leslie DeLooze

The Evening Adult Book Discussion Group will meet at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia on Wednesday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak. Books are available at the front desk. For more information, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 8 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

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Evening Adult Book Discussion Group meets at Richmond library

By Leslie DeLooze

The Evening Adult Book Discussion Group will meet at Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia on Wednesday, January 2 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss AFTER THE FALLS by Catherine Gildiner. Books are available at the front desk. For more information, call the library at 343-9550, ext. 8 or log onto www.batavialibrary.org.

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Tea with Samantha at Woodward Memorial Library

By Trisha Riggi
Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Parents can come with their children to meet Samantha and see her Victorian mansion.  The Dollhouse Lady will bring a real miniature Victorian  house and "artifacts" from the era.

Enjoy tea and light refreshments.

This program is for children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 and a parent.  Registration is required.

visit www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org or call 585.768.8300

 

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Used Book Sale at Woodward Memorial Library

By Trisha Riggi

Saturday, March 30 - Saturday, April 6.

100's of books to choose from!!!!!!!

Open during regular Library hours: M-TH, 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The sale will close Saturday,  April 6 at Noon.

Hardcover- $1.00, Paperbacks and Children’s books- $.50

Bag Sale: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. -  Noon

There will be a preview sale for our Friends of the Library members on Friday, March 29 from 5-6 p.m. Membership is $5. You may join anytime at the Library's front desk and the day of the preview sale.

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Grand Opening of Best Sellers Cafe in the Richmond Memorial Library

By Tammy Schmidt

Join us on Wednesday, November 30th, between 4-8pm, for the Grand Opening of Best Sellers Cafe in the Richmond Memorial Library.  Sample the products we serve and register to win the door prize.   An 11-piece a cappella group will sign at 7pm.  Hope to see you there.

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Owl Valentine Holder at Woodward Memorial Library

By Trisha Riggi

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Create a cool owl holder for all of your Valentine's Day cards.

This program is for grades 1-3 and registration is required. Limit 20

Visit online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org or call 585-768-8300 to register.

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Movie Discussion - Interstellar, pre-registration required

By Trisha Riggi

Wed., May 13 starting at 6:00 p.m.

Interstellar, starring Matthew Mcconaughey has been called "a must-see masterpiece," "beautiful, epic," and "one of the most exhilarating film experiences so far this century," Interstellar is definitely a conversation-starter!

Watch this film at home (available for loan at the WML) and then join us in a staff-led discussion.

Registration is Required.

Visit us online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org or call 585-768-8300 for more information.

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WML Movie Night - 'Still Alice'

By Trisha Riggi

Thursday, May 14 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Watch Still Alice on the big screen with surround sound and popcorn! Rated PG-13, 101 minutes. This movie stars Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart.

A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

Registration Required.

Register online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org

or call 585-768-8300.

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Woodward's Bookworms

By Trisha Riggi

Thursday, Oct. 27, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Bookworms is designed for readers in grades 4-6. Ghost Stories! Read a ghost story or something spooky and discuss it with the group. Enjoy snacks. New members are ALWAYS welcome! Register by calling 585-768-8300 or online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org

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Decorate a Birdhouse at Woodward Memorial Library

By Trisha Riggi

Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Grades 1-3.

Create a decorative birdhouse. These small wooden birdhouses will look beautiful hanging in a window, garden or patio.

Registration is required and limited to 20 children.

Visit online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org

or call 585-768-8330 to register!

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WML Movie Night - "American Sniper" - pre-registration required

By Trisha Riggi

Wednesday, May 20 starting at 6:00 p.m. Watch American Sniper with Bradley Cooper. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

The movie is shown in our community room on the BIG screen with surround sound. Free popcorn is available. Rated R, 134 min.

Registration is required.

Visit online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org

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Decorate a Birdhouse at Woodward Memorial Library

By Trisha Riggi

Friday, April 19, 2013, 3:15-4:15 p.m.  (grades 4-6)

Create a decorative birdhouse. These small wooden birdhouses will look beautiful hanging in a window, garden or patio.

Registration is required and limited to 20 children.

Visit us online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org

or call 585-768-8300 to register.

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Woodward's Bookworms

By Trisha Riggi

Thursday, Sept. 22, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Bookworms is designed for readers in grades 4-6. It's Reader's Choice! Read any book and discuss it with the group. We will talk about books for future discussions and enjoy snacks. New members are ALWAYS welcome! Register by calling 585-768-8300 or online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org

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Board Game Night at Woodward Memorial Library

By Trisha Riggi

Thursday, Apr. 25 from 6-8 p.m. 

Join the fun with a group of adults that love to play board games. Many games to choose from!!

This is an adult program and registration is required.

Visit us online at www.woodwardmemoriallibrary.org or call 585-768-8300.

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Ghost Ships of Lake Ontario at Woodward Memorial Library

By Trisha Riggi

Wednesday, August 17th from 7-8:30 pm. Dressed as a period sailor, Jim Fischer, historian, marine consultant and storyteller will tell the unique story of The Hamilton and Scourge. Two merchant ships which were pressed into service for the American Navy just prior to the War of 1812. Both vessels foundered in Lake Ontario during a sudden squall on August 8, 1813, and still lie perfectly preserved at the bottom of Lake Ontario off Canadian Shores.

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Pooh's 90th Birthday Party at Woodward Memorial Library

By Trisha Riggi

Join us Wednesday, August 10th from 1-2 pm to celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh's 90th Birthday. We'll have games, crafts, a movie and cupcakes!!! This program is designed for children entering Kindergarten. Registration is required and limited to 15 children.

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