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!!!

Beginning June 1 our hours will be M-F 10-6.

Saturday hours will commence when staffing permits.

Masks for fully vaccinated people are not required. Masks for unvaccinated people are requested (honor system).

Beginning June 1, all services will be available, aside from in person programs.