Richland Community Library: Your Window to the World

Holiday Table Decorating

2011-10-20T16:36:00.000-04:00

Holiday table decorating ideas

Need ideas for a stunning holiday table?

Join us at the Richland Library November 14 at 7:30pm for a holiday table decorating class.

Pre-registration required by calling the library or dropping us line at adavis@lclibs.org

Water, Water, Everywhere!

2011-09-08T15:59:00.000-04:00

Hi all! Richland Library is CLOSED AGAIN...due to water in the basement and closed roadways. We hope to reopen on Friday - September 8 at 12:30pm. We look forward to seeing everyone at our annual Silent Auction on Saturday at 6:00pm. The Auction WILL go on! We WILL celebrate the 125 years that the Richland Library has been serving the community. We WILL have lots of great food from Adrian's Pizza and Guy's Diner.

Library CLOSED

2011-08-30T07:32:00.002-04:00

The library will be CLOSED until further notice due to water damage. Books can be returned in the outside drop box. Sorry for the inconvenience....

Senior Spaces Survey!

2011-08-25T15:17:00.000-04:00

The Richland Library was recently awarded a Senior Spaces grant. We were one of only 6 libraries to receive this grant. It will allow us the funding to create a space within the library for senior citizens and baby boomers to come and have a place they feel is their own. In order for us to purchase items for our Senior Space that would interest the general populace, we ask that you answer this survey if you are in this Senior Age Group. Your honest completion of this survey will ensure that Richland Library's new Senior Space is as great as can be! Just click the link, log into Facebook, and get started! Thanks for supporting the Richland Library :)

http://apps.facebook.com/my-surveys/yv1r7seu

Lindsay Barrett George

2011-08-17T16:11:00.001-04:00

We are pleased to announce that award winning children's author and illustrator, Lindsay Barrett George will be joining us at the on August 24th at 3:00pm! Join us for a book signing and reading.

This event is part of Benjamin Zug's Eagle Scout Project. His project includes, updating the library's database and promoting the importance of reading and libraries in our community.

Paging Through Time - 125 Years

2011-08-04T15:57:00.000-04:00

Make plans to join us on September 10, 2011 at 6:00pm for the annual Silent Auction at the library. This year we will be featuring an autographed football and game tickets from Joe Paterno's 400th Penn State win along with other local craft items and gift certificates. Refreshments are provided by Adrian's Pizza and Guy's Diner. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. It wil lbe a night to remember!

Flying into Summer!

2011-07-07T15:33:00.000-04:00

This week for our summer reading program, we set up a green screen and took pictures of the kids on a "magic carpet." Then, using a computer program, we were able to make a picture of them flying over a building in Pakistan! This went great with our theme this week, learning about schools and travel in foreign countries. We e-mailed the kids their pictures, so that they can always have a memory of the fun had right here at the Richland Library! Check out some of the pictures!

CONNECT Workshops

2011-06-15T14:42:00.000-04:00

The Richland Community Library is offering Pond/Stream Exploration and Insect Investigation Workshops for elementary aged children during the month of July. Each session is 4 days, 9:00—11:30. Children will enjoy hands on activities, individual toolkits and lots of fun!

More info. can be found at www.lclibs.org/richland

Registration required—Cost: $75.

Baseball Themed Open House & HDTV Raffle Drawing

2011-06-10T16:30:00.000-04:00

Open House - July 1- 5:00 - 7:00pm

Stop in the library for your chance to win a 42" Plasma HDTV. TV Tickets $5.00. Tickets are also available at the following local businesses: Railroad Diner, Adrian's Pizza, Guy's Diner, Franklin House, Len's Friendly Market and Richland Legion.

Additional raffle items include Reading Phillies Tickets, Harrisburg Senetors tickets, youth glove and ball and other baseball themed prizes. Extra raffle items ticket price, $1.00.

Drawing held July 1 at 7:00pm

Peanuts & Cracker Jacks provided!!

Special thanks to Morrissey TV & Appliances, Lauck's Sporting Goods, Harrisburg Senetors, Reading Phillies and all the local businesses selling tickets for their generous support!

Boys & Books

2011-05-18T09:58:00.000-04:00

One of the challenges I face regularly at the public library, is to find a "good book for a boy." Sometimes is the parent's request but often it's the boy himself who wants something but isn't sure where or how to find it. Following a recent request by a parent of a young boy who was "not a reader", I started looking for resources for boys. Charles London's article in the Huffington Post hit a nerve...I think it's high time to get in tune with boys and their books!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-london/boys-dont-read-except-whe_b_859449.html

Boys DO read... does it really matter if they prefer Captain Underpants and Ripley's Believe It of Not over Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London? I don't think so. Encouraging readers of all ages and tastes is essential!

Libraries Are NOT Extinct!

2011-04-27T14:21:00.000-04:00

Here is a fantastic article featured in the Chronicle regarding the healthy lives of libraries in the digital age. Libraries are vibrant, active places of learning and socializing. It's not just books at your public library anymore! See if you can find your voice to speak up the next time you hear the statement...
"Who needs libraries? I can find it all online."
If only they knew how much they were missing!!

http://chronicle.com/article/5-Myths-About-the-Information/127105/

Inspiration awaits @ your library!

Grand Slam TV Raffle

2011-04-19T13:07:00.000-04:00

Be the MVP at your house with a new Samsung 42 inch Plasma TV just in time to watch the All-Star Game!
TV Raffle tickets are on sale for $5.00 each. Tickets may be purchased at the library, from any library board member, amd at various local businesses including: Adrian's Pizza - Richland, Guy's Diner - Richland, Railroad Diner - Richland, The Franklin House - Schaefferstown, Morrisey TV & Appliance - Reistville, and Animal Health Care of Myerstown. Special thanks to Morrissey TV & Appliance from making this event possible!

Drawing will be during the LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE July 1 at 7:00pm - Stop in for peanuts, cracker jacks and an evening of old-fashioned fun!

Spring Cleaning!

2011-04-06T22:30:00.000-04:00

Please bear with us as we clean up our blog! Changes are coming...not sure how fast but, it's time! Thanks to our fabulous commentators from sparked.com - you guys are fantastic! Check back soon...it's bound to be great!

Make Today Matter...

2011-03-21T15:12:00.000-04:00

Donate Books

Are You Really Going To Read Them Again?

FACTS

- 61% of low income families have no books in their homes.

- 43% of adults with the lowest level of literacy proficiency live in poverty.

- Only 4% of adults with strong literacy skills live in poverty.

- 55% of children have an increased intrest in reading when given books at an early age.

- Children with a greater variety of reading material in the home are more creative, imaginative, and proficient in reading

They are also on a better path toward educational growth and developement.

- There is only one age-appropriate book for every 300 children in low-income neighborhoods compared to 13 books per child in middle-income neighborhoods

TAKE ACTION TODAY

1. Go through your bookshelves and pull out books you will never read again

2. Pack the books in a box

3. Call your local library, school, foster home, or children's organization to see if they need books.

4. Deliver the books!

5. If you don't have books at home, purchase some to donate or find an organization that accepts financial donations to purchase books.

YOU MATTER

The majority of children in low-income neighborhoods often lack libraries and bookstores.

Having access to books is the key to literacy.

By donating your books, especially childrens books, you can impact some of the 12 million children who don't have books at home.

Imagine if you couldn't read this post.

Coffe Lovers, Love Irish Coffee!

2011-03-16T13:17:00.000-04:00

I LOVE coffee and when I saw this recipe posted by SkiptoMyLou today, I knew it was the perfect post for St. Patrick's Eve! Who can resist the magic of a perfect cup of joe? I know I can't! Can't wait to have this tomorrow (maybe even tonight, pre-celebration)! Enjoy!

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/03/16/irish-coffee/

Downloadable St. Patrick's Day Book

2011-03-15T16:32:00.000-04:00

Only two more days until St. Patrick's Day! How about a downloadable book featuring crafts, recipes and lore...http://www.favecrafts.com/master_images/Holiday/St-Patricks-Day-Ebook-2010.pdf

St. Patrick's Day Trivia

2011-03-14T17:37:00.000-04:00

Test your lucky charms with this trivia quiz!
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/st-patricks-day/quiz/index.html

May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Adorable T-Shirt Tutorial

2011-03-11T12:55:00.000-05:00

Found this adorable t-shirt at SkiptoMyLou.org Thanks for the super cute idea! I think this would make a great summer reading club project! Can't wait to try it!

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/03/09/pinch-proof-t-shirt/

My Little Gems: Shamrock Shake

2011-03-10T16:55:00.000-05:00

My Little Gems: Shamrock Shake

One Week to St. Patty's Day!

2011-03-10T16:49:00.000-05:00

I thought it would be fun to post somthing St. Patrick's Day related everyday until the 15th. So here's today's find...Shamrock Shakes from My Little Gems. It looks delicious and much better for you than the McDonald's feature! Enjoy!

"Speech is Powerful"

2011-03-03T16:05:00.000-05:00

Just thinking about the impacts of the latest Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church...Having the freedom to discuss weighty issues is something invaluable...having a group of 9 people uphold that freedom is pretty remarkable. Although the actions by the Westboro Group are questionable, at best...and as a person I could not imagine engaging with the group...they have the freedom to say what is on their mind.

As we deal with each other everyday it is vital to be aware of our words. Chief Justice Roberts is spot on..."Speech is powerful". It is the one thing that can connect us or tear us apart. Be mindful of the weight of our words...

Let us know what you think....

American Girl Celebration Information

2011-02-23T08:06:00.000-05:00

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Make Today Matter...

2011-02-14T13:31:00.000-05:00

EAT HEALTHY

facts:
- Annual cost for chronic conditions and diseases is big $$$$:
$117 billion for obesity
$66 billion for high blood pressure
$432 billion for heart disease and strokes
$50 billion for weight-loss aids, diet foods, supplements, and weight-loss medications
- 79% likelihood exists that an overweight child will become an overweight adult.
- 75% of adults don't eat the recommended daily 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables.
- snack consumption by children has increased 300% from 20 years ago.
- 400,000 people die annually from poor eating habits & laziness

TAKE ACTION TODAY

If you suffer from or have a family history of any aforementioned chronic conditions or diseases, consult your family physician for dietary counseling

Here are some ideas to help

-Eat fewer foods with refined grains & sugars; reduce your intake of fatty foods; and eat smaller portions.

-Eat more dark green veggies, legumes, fruits, whole grains, low-fat milk, and lean meats.

-Eat slowly so that you will feel full before you have overeaten.

-Don't make food a reward

-Develop a routine and eat at similar times each day

-Drink Plenty of Water

-Limit snacking

Eat to live; don't live to eat

YOU MATTER

From the book

Every Monday Matters

by: Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

2011-02-08T11:53:00.000-05:00

Predict the unpredictable.
Make Today Matter.....

Prepare for an EMERGENCY

FACTS
-800 tornadoes are reported annually
-average path of a twister is 660 ft. wide and up to 50 miles long
-39 states are considered at risk for an earthquake
-46% of disaster deaths occur due to floods
-because of contamination, clean water is harder to find than food after a flood
-a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the speed reaches 74 mph
-September 11, 2001, will always be a reminder of the reality of terrorist attacks and the damage they can cause

TAKE ACTION TODAY
1. Develope a family communication plan by selecting a person outside your local area for everyone to call in case of an emergency
2. Ensure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone or phone card for calling the emergency
contact
3. Designte a primary and secondary meeting location
4. Create an emergency supply kit with a 3 day supply of basic items such as:
fresh water, food, first aid, towelettes, garbage bags, flash light w/extra batteries, local maps, a whistle, dust masks, tools, a can
opener, and cash. Check and rotate supplies every 6 months.

YOU MATTER
disasters are never planned, but they happen. Being prepared is the only thing you can do.
PREPARE TODAY....FOR ANY KIND OF TOMORROW

from the book Every Monday Matters
by Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza

2011-02-02T07:55:00.000-05:00

We will be closed today, February 2nd

We will reopen Thursday February 3rd at 10:30am

Weather Permitting

Grab a cup of tea and a good book and enjoy your day.

2011-02-01T10:45:00.000-05:00

Top 10 Romance Novels Of All Time

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

The Bride by Julie Garwood

Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Devereaux

It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

Dream Man by Linda Howard

Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer

McKenzie's Mountan by Linda Howard

Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale

Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

from http://www.the-top-tens.com

2011-02-01T08:56:00.000-05:00

We will be closed today, February 1st.

We will reopen tomorrow @ 12:30pm, weather permitting.

Today looks like a good day to curl up with a good book.

2011-01-31T14:07:00.000-05:00

Make today Matter...

Have Amber alerts sent to you.

Facts

AMBER stands for "America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response" and was created as a legacy to 9-year old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bicycle in Arlington, TX, then brutally murdered.

-76% of abducted children who are murdered are dead within 3 hours of the abduction and 88.5% are dead within 24 hrs.

-336 children have been reunited with their families because of AMBER alerts.

-70% of people with cell phones are eligible to receive wireless AMBER alert txt messages.

-100% of computers can have the AMBER alert ticker downloaded onto them.

-AMBER alerts are active in all 50 states.

YOU MATTER

Protecting children from abduction and locating those who have been abducted is the twofold purpose of AMBER ALERTS. They increase the number of people who can help locate an abducted child or deter predators, and the have caused perpetrators to release the abducted child after hearing or seeing the AMBER Alert. Remember, those first three hours are everything to that child and his or her family.

Your eyes and action could mean the difference between a life lost and a life saved.

from the book Every Monday Matters

by Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza

SNOW

2011-01-26T11:15:00.000-05:00

Out of the bosom of the air,
Out of the cloud-folds of her garments shaken,
Over the woodland brown and bare,
Over the harvest-fields forsaken, silent,
And soft, and slow descends the snow.

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

TURN OFF TV - TURN ON LIFE

2011-01-24T13:05:00.000-05:00

make today matter...

Turn off your tv

FACTS:

-99% of all homes have at least one TV - 45% have three or more.

-56% of all 8 to 16 year olds have a TV in their bedroom.

- A person watches TV an average of 40 days per year.

- Children spend 1,023 hours a year watching TV compared to 900 hours in school.

- 200,000 violent acts, including 16,000 murders, will be seen by children before their 18th birthday.

- Roughly 70% of all TV shows include sexual content, with an average of 5 sexual scenes per hour.

- On average, 38.5 minutes per week of meaningful conversation happens between a parent and a child.

TAKE ACTION TODAY

1. Turn Off Your TV Today.

2. Designate certain TV-free times throughout the week.

3.Remove TVs from bedrooms, kitchens, etc.

4.Make a list of activities to do, like reading, biking, walking, or spending time with friends. Then start doing them.

5. Avoid using TV as a reward - this increases it's power.

6. Be more selective about programing.

YOU MATTER

If you give up TV for just one day a week, you can exercise for the recommended weekly amount necessary for healthy living, read over 20 books a year, and spend more time with your loved ones.

From the Book - Every Monday Matters

Written by - Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza

2011-01-17T15:38:00.000-05:00

From the book Every Monday Matters, 52 ways to make a difference.
By Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza.

EVERYONE has the POWER OF GREATNESS.

Not for fame, but for greatness.

Because greatness is determined by SERVICE.

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Make today matter...

What really matters most to you?

Your relationships? Helping others? Passions? Faith? Security? Health? At the end of each year don't you want to look backand see that you've made a difference? That you matter?

It's the start of a new year. Start it off by making the difference in you, in your life, and in the lives of those you love.

Time spent on what matters most is never a waste of time.

Best Books of 2010

2011-01-12T13:08:00.000-05:00

As 2010 drew to a close we, here at Richland Library, looked back at the books that made an impact on us through the year. Some were familiar authors and some were brand new, but one thing was certain we wouldn't want to have missed these titles!

Fiction

The Year of the Flood - Margaret Atwood

Home Safe - Elizabeth Berg

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Trilogy - Steig Larsson

Sarah's Key - Tatiana de Rosney

The Last Song - Nicholas Sparks

The Help - Kathryn Stockett

Winter Garden - Kristin Hannah

The Color of Lightening - Paulette Jiles

Non-Fiction

Stop Acting Rich...and Start Living Like a Millionaire - Thomas J. Stanley

Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Rebecca Skloot

Unbroken - Laura Hillenbrand

Kids, Parents and Power Stuggles: Winning for a Lifetime - Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Children's

Ugly Pie - Lisa Wheeler

Art & Max - David Wiesner

The Quiet Book - Deborah Underwood

Ladybug Girl at the Beach - Jacky Davis & David Soman

Of Thee I Sing: a Letter to My Daughters - Barack Obama

Bats at the Ballgame - Brian Lies

Santa's on his way!

2010-12-03T14:42:00.001-05:00

Santa has marked his calendar for a visit to the Richland Library - December 16 @ 6:30pm. He will be listening to all the good girls and boys - so be on your best behaviour!!

Silent Auction Sampling of Items

2010-08-31T17:06:00.000-04:00

An Evening in the Stacks

2010-08-24T23:51:00.000-04:00

September 11, 2010 6:00-8:00pm - Enjoy an evening of bidding at the library's annual silent auction, "An Evening in the Stacks." Appetizers provided by Adrian's of Richland. Entertainment is the Holt Sisters. Tickets $5.00 - on sale now at the library or by contacting any library board member. See you at the auction!

FRESH

2010-03-09T13:44:00.000-05:00

We are so excited to bring the grassroots documentary film FRESH to our area! The Richland Library is spearheading the effort to educate our surrounding communities on the benefits of diversified agriculture and the social justice movement of "eating local". According to director ana Sofia joanes, "FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are reinventing our food system." The movie will air at 2pm & 7pm on March 20 at Tulpehocken United Church of Christ social hall. Proceeds will benefit the Richland Library.

A panel of local business owners, including Sean Cavanaugh, chef and proprietor of John J. Jeffries at the Lancaster Arts Hotel, will answer questions about local food after the 7:00pm screening. Local, organic and natural food vendors will have information tables and representatives to answer questions before and after both screenings.

Admission $7.00

www.freshthemovie.com

Love your Library

2010-01-29T14:29:00.000-05:00

February is Love Your Library Month at the Richland Library!

Stop in the library and show your love by choosing a heart from our loving tree and completing the activity printed on it! Enter your name in a drawing for lovely prizes! Contest ends February 28, 2010. Stop in and show your love as often as you can in the month of February! Everyone who participates wins a prize!

Upcoming Events

2010-01-29T14:21:00.000-05:00

Check out the upcoming events scheduled at the Richland Library

Saturday, Feb. 20 - 10:00am Make the Most of Your Digital Camera - lead by Tim McGowan of Tim McGowan Studios, Myerstown - Call to register

Tuesday, March 2 - 7:00pm- Penn State Master Gardener Wayne Cooper, presents Rain Barrels - instructions on how to make your own and how to use them in your garden

Tuesday, March 9 - 7:00pm - Penn State Master Gardener Ginger Pryor, presents a seminar on Pollinators in your Garden

Tuesday, March 16 - 7:00pm - Penn State Master Gardener Nancy Shriver, presents "Attracting Birds to your Backyard"

Indoor Yard Sale & Lunch - Jan. 23!

2010-01-23T11:05:00.000-05:00

Richland Library's Indoor Yard Sale and Lunch is full of great bargains, treasures and yummy food - if you can try to stop by this event runs til 1pm. Here are some pictures capturing the morning's exitement. If you couldn't make this year's event - we hope to see you next year!

THANK YOU!

2009-12-30T15:34:00.000-05:00

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!

2009-08-29T14:01:00.000-04:00

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

2009-08-28T16:35:00.001-04:00

Auction to Benefit The Richland Library!

2009-08-28T15:09:00.000-04:00

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:

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

Stuff the Bus

2009-06-30T12:05:00.000-04:00

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

2009-06-25T15:15:00.000-04:00

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

2009-06-25T15:11:00.000-04:00

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

2009-04-28T16:23:00.000-04:00

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

2009-04-28T16:19:00.000-04:00

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

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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.)

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Santa's Visit

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'Twas the night before Christmas... Santa recited the story and met all the good boys and girls of Richland. Merry Christmas!

Give a gift that keeps on giving

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Dedicate a book to the ones you love this Christmas...Purchase one of the books on display at the Richland Library, add a book plate with your name or loved one's name to the inside and the library will put it on its shelves. All books are coordinated to the 2009 Summer Reading Program, Be Creative @ your Library!
Book cost: $15.95 - $17.95

Story-Time with Santa

2008-12-04T16:33:00.000-05:00

Mark your calendar...December 16 at 6:30pm, Santa is very busy this time of year but when he heard about the wonderful boys and girls that come to the Richland Community Library, he was very happy indeed!

Call 717-866-4939 to reserve your spot!

After-School Halloween Party

2008-11-06T16:22:00.000-05:00

Fuzzy Bunny Slippers

How many marshmallows can you fit in your mouth and still say "fuzzy bunny slippers"? The champs could fit 5! Fun times at Richland Library!

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Book Sale!

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The Richland Community Library will have a Book Sale beginning on November 8, 2008 at the Richland Fire Company - 20 East Main Street - from 8am to 1pm.

Bargain prices for the sale books vary, prices range from 50¢ to $3 per book. The sale includes a variety of over 2,000 items including children’s titles, best sellers, paperbacks, library discards, plus much more.
The Book Sale continues at the Richland Community Library – 111 East Main Street - on Monday, November 10 from 12:30 – 8pm, regular sale prices in effect.
On Tuesday, November 11 from 12:30-8pm quantity discounts start – a box of books will be available for $10, and on Wednesday, November 12 from 12:30-8pm prices are slashed again.

On Wednesday patrons can purchase a box full of books for only $5! In addition, library tote bags and t-shirts will be on sale throughout the multi-day book sale. For additional information please contact Amy Davis at 717-866-4939, or anderson@lclibs.org

New Looks @ The Richland Library

2008-10-05T22:00:00.000-04:00

Since we are your window on the world we thought it appropriate to show you other windows throughout the world - check these photos out next time you drop by the circulation desk.

This theme is now painted on our walls and reinforced by our service to the community.

In this photo of the library's circulation desk, you can see Library Director Amy Davis hard at work and some folks in the background using the Internet. Behind her you will notice that the stacks have been moved to make more open space in the library for study and sharing. We love to support all individuals in our community who are interested in lifelong learning!

These pictures reflect just a few of the changes made! We are Your Window to the World! Therefore to make the library area more inviting we have shifted furniture, painted walls, decorated the old, dressed up with some new, created our own cafe - The Page Break featuring gourmet coffee only $1 a cup and the possibilities for more are endless. We invite you to rediscover The Richland Community Library!

Bobby: The Therapy Dog

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This summer in addition to discovering bugs, we also got a visit from a very special dog. Here you can see Bobby - The Therapy Dog. The children got a chance to read to Bobby and learn more about the role of therapy dogs play in the lives of individuals and our community as a whole. To learn more about Therapy Dogs please check out the website of Therapy Dogs International http://www.tdi-dog.org/briefhistory.html and to learn more about the positive impact of children reading to dogs check out Tail Wagging Tutors http://www.tdi-dog.org/childrenreadingtodogs.htm

A Summer of Buggin' Around

2008-10-05T20:54:00.000-04:00

This Summer our the Children's Reading Club theme was Catch The Reading Bug @ Your Library! In keeping with this theme all summer log we did projects creating bugs. Some on paper, others were additions to bike helmets (notice the spots and antenna) while others created red bowling balls into the biggest lady bugs you've ever seen. (Thanks Cedar Lanes!) We also read The Grouchy Lady Bug by Eric Carle. To discover more information on bugs check out this website. http://www.pasummerreading.org/reading_bug/index.html

Book Festival Influences Our World

2008-10-05T20:11:00.000-04:00

Before we can reveal all the changes we've made to our library. We would like to share with you some of the experiences that have changed us and have influenced our "Window to the World."

On Saturday Sept. 29, 2007, Richland Communtiy Library Director - Amy Davis and Library Staff Member - Beth Leffler attended The National Book Festival. (Beth is pictured above with the map).

The event is sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush and is held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th streets. During the festivities, Amy & Beth got 5 different authors to autograph titles which were later added to the library's collection and are available for checkout now!

Get to Know The Richland Library

2008-10-03T16:24:00.000-04:00

This is the first posting to The Richland Community Library's very own blog. I wanted to start with showing you what our library looks like from the outside.

If you live in Richland, PA then you probably have driven by the building, but in the next few posts you will get to see the changes that have been made inside.

The library is a community destination offering a variety of resources to everyone. We like to call it Your Window on the World! Our website is http://www.lclibs.org/richland/ Just wait until you see the changes we've made!