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Children's Programs

After-School Contact Information Request

September 5, 2023

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If you have a student (age 9+) using the library after school without a guardian, we would love for you to fill out this form with information we may need in order to reach you in an emergency or to communicate updates about any ongoing issues at the library after school.

After School Contact Information

Please give us some contact information in case of an emergency, or in case your student is unable to stay at the library for the day.

Student's Name(Required)
Guardian's Name(Required)
Email
Give us an email to reach you in case we have relevant information to share with guardians about ongoing issues at the library.
Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away.

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Events, Services, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

Meet Children’s Author Matt Forrest Esenwine!

July 19, 2023

Join us at the library on Tuesday July 25th at 6:30pm to meet Matt Forrest Esenwine, author of numerous children’s books including A Beginner’s Guide to Being Human and I am Today. Matt will talk about his books and what it’s like to be an author. He will also have his books for sale.

This program is free and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us!

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Events, Youth Programs Tagged With: author event, local author, meet the author

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

July 7, 2023

Register for the annual RFL Stuffed Animal Sleepover for your child to be able to drop off a stuffed animal on Thursday, July 20th between 4 and 5 pm, and come to the Pick Up Party on Friday at 11 am to reunite with their friend, watch a slideshow of all the amazing activities the stuffies got up to during their sleepover, and enjoy a snack and activity together. Registration is required for this event, and space is limited to 30 stuffed animals. Same-day registration will be allowed so long as there is space left!

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Summer Reading Tagged With: children's programing, events

July Movie Nights

June 22, 2023

Join us for an all-ages movie night on Wednesday July 19th to watch Disney’s Coco. Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to join us on Friday July 21st to watch Shrek!

Richards Free Library programs are free and open to the public.

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May Movie Nights at the RFL!

May 10, 2023

Join us for two movie nights this month. On Wednesday May 17th at 5pm, all are welcome to see Puss in Boots The Last Wish, and enjoy some popcorn! On Friday May 26th at 3pm, teens ages 11-18 are welcome to watch The Hunger Games and enjoy some snacks! The movies are shown in the ballroom, on the third floor of the library, where we have a large screen television and lots of comfy seating. We hope to see you at one of these fun events!

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Events, Teen Programs, Youth Programs Tagged With: afterschool programs, events, movie night

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