THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this year a success here at Richland! We wish you all the very best in the new year and look forward to seeing you at the library in 2010! Thank you so much for your support!!

More Auction Items - Attend Our Auction on Sept. 12!

Pictures of Auction Items! See you Sept. 12th!

Auction to Benefit The Richland Library!

Richland Community Library is hosting a Charity Auction to benefit The Library. The auction will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 6pm at The Library.

This year's theme is A Night at The Library! That evening you will get the unique opportunity to meet the literary characters like Clifford the Big Red Dog, Sherlock Holmes, Snow White, and the Other Boleyn Girl.

Tickets are currently for sale at the amazing price of $5 each @ The Library! If you decide to purchase your ticket at the door the price will be $6. Hord'oeuvres will be provided by Porch Restaurant. For more information about the auction call the Library at 717-866-4939.

The items up for auction include the following:

1. Dried Flower Centerpiece donated by Greta McMullan
2. Sofa Table - Black with a Mahogany Top donated by Kountry Kraft
3. Jewelry - Silver Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings
   donated by Allison Weber of Premier Designs
4. Joyous Cooking Cookbook donated by Sovereign Bank Robesonia
5. Wooden Napkin Holder donated by Donald Harnish
6. Small Wooden Wagon Wheel donated by Donald Harnish
7. Earrings donated by Designs by Suzanne
8. Grey Felted Clutch donated by Lydia Dierwichter
9. Red, Yellow, and Green Tote donated by Erin Hibshman
10. Hand-painted Tin donated by Sally Brenner
11. 1999 Longaberger Horizon of Hope Basket, Liner, Protector & Lid donated by Phyllis Oxenrider
12. Hand crafted Ceramic Platter with Quote
13. Wooden Mail Box donated by Kahl's Refinishing
14. Hand-blown Glass Necklace donated by Dave Deibler
15. Gemstone Necklace & Earrings donated by Alikat Kreations - Allison Ebersole
16. Holiday Gift List Pads donated by Victoria's Timeless Treasures
17. Bittersweet Candle Holder donated by Victoria's Timeless Treasures
18. Thirty-One Black Bag donated by Beth Leffler
19. Avon Gift Basket donated by Diane Smith
20. Hockey Puck signed by Derian Hatcher donated by the Philadelphia Flyers
21. Theorem Painting of Bunny donated by Carlyn Krall
22. Buffet (L-57", D-21", H-36") donated by Plain & Fancy Inc.
23. 1937 Studebaker Model Pickup donated by Whilhelm's Hardware
24. LED Laser pointer donated by Wilhelm's Hardware
25. Wire Cutter & Stripper Tool Set donated by Whilhelm's Hardware
26. Kold Duck Cafe Gift Certificate for Sandwich, Soup and Tea donated by Kold Duck Cafe
27. Mini American Flag with Watering Can donated by Millcreek Collectibles
28. Croquet Set donated by Whilhelm's Hardware
29. $5 Gift Certificate to Auntie Anne's at the Lebanon Valley Mall donated by Auntie Anne's
30. $15 Gift Certificate to Dutchway donated by Dutchway
31. One Large Pizza Gift Certificate to Mancino's Pizza at the Lebanon Valley Mall
    donated by Mancino's Pizza
32. Lighthouse Painting donated by Pat Thompson
33. $15 Brickerville House Gift Certificate donated by The Brickerville House
34. Hex Sign donated by Millcreek Collectibles
35. $25 Gift Certificate to Lydia's Home Studio donated by Lydia's Home Studio
36. $65 Gift Certificate to Lebanon Valley Turf & Landscape
    donated by Lebanon Valley Turf & Landscape
37. $25 Gift Certificate to Thirty-One Gifts donated by Kristy Gettle of Thirty-One Gifts
38. $15 Gift Certificate to a Wrinkle in Time donated by a Wrinkle in Time
39. Load of Oak Firewood donated by Betty Jane Saul
40. $20 Gift Certificate to The Black Dog Cafe donated by The Black Dog Cafe
41. $49 Gift Certificate to Curves Womelsdorf donated by Curves Womelsdorf
42. $20 Gift Certificate to Len's Friendly Market donated by Len's Friendly Market
43. $25 Gift Certificate to The Batdorf Restaurant donated by The Batdorf Restaurant
44. Gift Certificate for Breakfast for two at The Lantern Lodge donated by The Lantern Lodge
45. $25 Gift Certificate to Stouch Tavern donated by Stouch Tavern
46. Four Tickets to The National Watch & Clock Museum donated by The National Watch & Clock Museum
47. Margaret Boyles Book of Needle Art donated by Fred Stroeble's Sewing Center
48. Gift Certificate for Free Trout at Limestone Springs Preserve
    donated by Limestone Springs Preserve
49. Fly Vest donated by Limestone Springs Preserve
50. A Case of Smoked Trout Marinade donated by Limestone Springs Preserve
51. Flower Arrangement donated by Layser's
52. Black & Red MaggiB Purse donated by Layser's
53. Zero Gravity LED donated by Richland Shooters
54. Maglight Solitaire Flashlight donated by Richland Shooters
55. 1995 Longaberger May Series, Tulip Basket, Liner, Protector and Tie-on
    donated by Phyllis Oxenrider
56. Handmade Pottery donated by Clarissa Enck
57. Redware plate donated by Huberhaus Pottery
58. Vera Bradley Tote, Notepad and accesories donated by Main Street Jewelry
59. Mary Kay gift bag donated by Sarah Hoglund
60. Tastefully Simple Gift Basket donated by Eileen Sites
61. Tastefully Simple Gift Basket donated by Eileen Sites
62. $25.00 gift certificate to K-Ville Hotel
63. Wool Penny Rug donated by Janice Sonnen
64. Mexican Fiesta Gift Basket donated by Jacqueline Fetter
65. Handmade Wooden Mantle Clock donated by Sterling Leffler

Stuff the Bus

For families in Lebanon County who are struggling, the basic school supplies and book bags their children need to statrt school have become a luxury they can't afford. Please help the Richland Library and United Way of Lebanon County "Stuff the Bus" with donated school supplies.

Donations include: pencils, book bags, markers, planners, crayons, tablets, highlighters, rulers, notebooks, glue sticks, etc.

Drop off any school supplies at the library...look for the yellow school bus box! Thank you!

The actual "Stuff the Bus" school bus will be at the Myerstown Library July 13 - 10:00am - 4:00pm....stop over and see how stuffed the bus really is!

Got Art? Summer Art Contest

It's Time to get CREATIVE!

The library is hosting an art show and YOU can enter a project. All entries are due July 27 by 8:00pm. You can paint, sculpt, collage, or create anything you like as long as your work includes a guitar! Stop by the library for the entry forms and get creative!

Summer Reading Program Events

It's summer at the library and it's time to "Get Creative"!

July 9 - Get the Beat - Musical Petting Zoo 11:30-12:30pm
July 16 - Just Build It - create a sculpture out of recyclables and make your own ice-cream sundaes 11:30-12:30pm

July 20 - Steve Abrams puppeteer presents - Puppets from the Inside Out - 6:00pm
July 23 - Story-time & Craft - Move and Groove 11:30-12:30pm
July 30 - Wrap up party and Got Art? contest winners. 11:30-12:30pm

All events will be held at the library 111 East Main Street Richland 717-866-4939 for details

4th Annual Plant & Bake Sale

May 16 - 8:00am

Come by for great deals on potted plants, perennials, annuals, garden art and more! Start your spring planting at the library!

Don't forget your coffee break...lots of delicious baked items and gourmet coffee on tap!

Take this opportunity to "Rediscover the Richland Library"

Penguin Pajama Party

Penguin Pajama Party!

May 4 - 6:30pm

Come to the library in your pajamas for a special story-time. Don't forget to bring along your favorite stuffed animal!

One Book Every Young Child

Pancake Breakfast

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday April 18 6:00am-11:00am @ Grace U.C.C. corner of Church and Park Streets Richland. $4.00 adults $2.50 children (5-12yrs.)