GIVEAWAYS!
While supplies last, we will be giving out origami bookmarks to anyone who checks out materials throughout the week.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
Tenement Museum Tour: Irish Outsiders
Tenement Museum New York
Tuesday, April 6 at 6:30 pm
Virtual program held on Zoom
Travel back to 1860s New York to visit Joseph and Bridget Moore, Irish immigrants living with their children at 97 Orchard Street. We’ll take a virtual walk through their tenement apartment to understand daily life and discuss the Moore’s experiences as Irish New Yorkers. How were they making an Irish home in the heart of the ‘Little Germany’ neighborhood? What discrimination might they have faced and what opportunities did they have as Irish immigrants? Registration is required as there is a maximum of 30 participants. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com.
Spring Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, April 7 at 11:30 am
Blish Park Pavilion
Join Ms. Eileen and Ms. Nancy for a very special storytime program in Blish Park Pavilion! Best suited for children ages 2-5. Since this is a library sponsored program, masks must be worn and social distancing measures must be followed. Space is very limited. One family/household per picnic table will be allowed. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call the library to register.
Morning Book Club
Thursday, April 8 at 10:00 am
Virtual program held on Zoom
Our Morning Book Club will be reading Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts for their April meeting. If you’re interested, call the library and we’ll help you get a copy of the book.
A Virtual Tour of Ford’s Theatre
with Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, April 8 at 6:00 pm
Virtual program held on Zoom
Take an intimate tour of the historic theatre. In this guided tour, you’ll discover the details of the assassination conspiracy and the fate of those involved in that historic event. Stops on the tour include: the balcony and orchestra levels of the historic theatre; entrance to the President’s Box, where Booth waited to shoot the president; the historic stage, where you can see the theatre from an actor’s perspective; and the back alley, where you can follow Booth’s escape route. There is a limit of 20 participants. Email richmondprograms@gmail.com to register.
Virtual Storytime
Friday, April 9 at 10:00 am
Virtual program held on Zoom
Kids ages 3-5 can join Ms. Eileen for some virtual stories on Zoom! Email richmondprograms@gmail.com or call the library to register.
