Greetings to All of Our Patrons!

This year the Richards Library is upgrading its Summer Reading Program by utilizing an on-line registration and books read program called Readsquared. All parents need to do is to go to: richardslibny11.readsquared.com and register their child for this program.

The program is open to children who have completed grades K-5 as of June 24th of this year. Registration will begin on June 25th and run through July 15th.

As soon as each child is registered, they can begin reading. Children in grades K-2 may read any picture book; children in grades 3-5 may read easy chapter books and any graphic novel. As each book is completed, the parent and child can log into their Readsquared account and list the completed book.

The Summer Reading Program will end on 6 September 2021. A certificate of completion and yard sign will be given to each child who has registered for the program. Those in each grade level that have read the most books, will receive a special certificate, yard sign and a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble Bookstore. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact The Richards Library at 518-623-3011

Good Afternoon Patrons and Friends!, Below are some links that will give you some informational background concerning our newest Federal holiday, Juneteenth! Also, we’ve included some links to local festivities celebrating this holiday. Please help yourself and, “Happy Juneteenth”!!!

History Channel Link: https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth PBS Link: https://www.pbs.org/…/afric…/history/what-is-juneteenth/ Britannica Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Juneteenth

CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE AREA Albany: http://www.albanyevents.org/…/Juneteenth_albany_NY_12… Troy: https://www.saffeyouth.com/…/juneteenth-celebration… Saratoga Springs: https://www.saratoga.com/…/juneteenth-celebration-218865/https://saratogatodaynewspaper.com/…/13860-opera… Schenectady: https://albany.kidsoutandabout.com/…/juneteenth…

Beginning on Monday, June 14th, The Richards Library will be resuming its pre-COVID 19 Hours of Operation. The Library will be open Mon-Wed-Fri from 10 AM-6 PM; Tues-Thurs from 10 AM-8 PM; Sat from 9 AM-Noon and CLOSED on Sunday. We will still be following CDC rules meaning if you are FULLY VACCINATED, you DO NOT need to wear a mask; IF NOT FULLY VACCINATED, you will need to WEAR a mask. Patrons will also still need to follow Safe Distancing Protocols of 6 feet, where possible. For the time being, there will be only 2 public computers available for use; 1 hour for adults, 45 minutes for juveniles. Juveniles MUST have a permission slip signed by a parent before using any Library computer. In-house Library programs will begin at a date to be determined. If you have any questions, call the Library at 518-623-3011. It’s going to be nice to see everyone again!!!