Library

Evening Story Time

Half an hour of stories, songs, and rhymes for story lovers of all ages. We usually have one or more Therapy Dogs afterward for kids to meet or even read to. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesdays 6:00pm Richland Public Library, Story Circle

Active Story Time

Half hour of songs, stories, and rhymes with an emphasis on large motor movement and musical instruments. All ages welcome, but especially wellsuited to babies and toddlers.

Wednesdays 10:00am Richland Public Library, Story Circle

Preschool Story Time

Half hour of stories, songs, and rhymes with an emphasis on slightly longer books. All ages welcome.

Thursdays 11:00am Richland Public Library, Story Circle

Preschool STEAMPlay

Drop in anytime during the two hours to enjoy some STEAMPlay at the Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Richland Public Library. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, January 6 10:00am-12:00pm Thursday, January 20 10:00am-12:00pm Richland Public Library, Story Circle

STEAMKids

Join us for some STEAM activities! We will bring out blocks, construction sets, giant chess, sidewalk chalk and whatever else we think might be fun! Sponsored by the Friends of the Richland Public Library. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, January 15 10:00am-12:00pm Monday, January 24 10:00am-12:00pm Richland Public Library, First Floor Areas

Zine Workshop for Adults

Come learn the art and history of making and distributing mini magazines (zines) at this free event. There will be hands on instruction and all supplies are provided by the Friends of the Richland Public Library. Ages 18+. Register at Eventbrite starting March 21.

Monday, April 4 6:30-8:30pm Richland Public Library, Conference Rooms

Yarn Academy

This group meets monthly to learn how to knit, crochet, and make other fun yarn crafts! We will start the program by demonstrating a new skill or craft, and finish with free time for the kids to keep practicing or work on their own project.

Middle School: Second Tuesday each month, January-April 4:00-5:00pm High School: First Thursday each month, January-April 5:30-6:30pm Richland Public Library, STEAMspace

Take Your Child to the Library Day

February 5th is the 11th annual “Take Your Child to the Library Day!” Drop in any time to enjoy activities for kids. We will have construction and other STEAM toys, coloring sheets and maybe even some simple crafts to make and take home. Supported by the Friends of the Richland Library. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, February 5 10:00am-4:00pm Richland Public Library, First Floor Areas

Singing Strings Ukulele Club

Singing Strings Ukulele Jam Session - Jam sessions will be the first and third Tuesday of each month in the STEAMspace. Please bring your ukulele, your personal copy of Daily Ukulele by Jim Beloff, any sheet music we've provided, and be tuned up and ready to begin at 6:30 pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, January-December 6:30pm

Richland Public Library, STEAMspace

High School Books to Movies Club

Read or listen to each month's selection at home, then join us at the library to watch the movie and discuss the differences. Did they get your favorite character's look just right? Does the bad guy sound way different than you imagined? Can you believe they left out that one scene where that wild thing happened? Participants will choose the book and movie for the next month. Ages 13+. Preregistration is required on Eventbrite. There is a link on the library calendar page at www.myrichlandlibrary.org 2nd Thursday month, January-April 6:00-8:30pm

Richland Public Library, Gallery