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You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance - Open Meeting

Monthly open meeting of You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance. This group was formed in 2024 and established in 2025 to meet community needs relating to suicide prevention across three counties in East-Central Indiana. The board meets on third Tuesdays at Morrisson-Reeves Library. Event Type: Community Partner Event. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Measure the Wind

Create a device that that will help  you see just how fast the wind is going. Event Type: STEM For Kids. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Advisory Board

The Teen advisory board meets each month to discuss the state of teen services and future programming and activities.  New teen members welcome! Event Type: Teen Program. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Free Tax Preparation Service - Registration Required

The Free Tax Preparation Service is being offered from February through April 9th. The service will be offered by appointment only. No drop-ins will be accepted. Intake interviews and tax document drop-offs will be scheduled by appointment only.  Reservations for this service can be made by calling their number. Event Type: Taxes. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Downstairs Lobby. Bard Room. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Novel Conversation

Join us for a book talk with fellow readers. Registration is required. Stop by the Information Services Desk to sign-up and pick up your copy of the book. Space is limited. Call us for more details, 966-8291 March Book: The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine Check for titles on the Novel Conversation flier or ask MRL staff. Event Type: Book Club - Adult. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Kleinknecht Board Room. Supervised Visitation Room. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Popcorn and Paperbacks

A step up from Cupcake Club.  Read the book at home.  Then join us for discussion and games. Event Type: Book Club - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Music Movement and Stories

Children will gather to sing songs, recite fingerplays, move their bodies and listen to stories while they interact with diverse props and learn the beauty of combining actions with words! Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

CANCELLED - Goblincore: Soup, Baked Potatoes and/or dessert Teen Cooking

March 2025    Goblincore, 3/6/2025 Pottery Painting Paint a mushroom or something gobincore themed , , , 3/13/2025 Canvas Art Create a magical world on canvas , , , 3/20/2025 Soup, Baked Potatoes and/or dessert? Put together a comforting feast for a goblin and friends. , , , 3/27/2025 Fantasy Garden Plant and design a magical garden using earthy materials. , , , Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mrlteens Questions? Contact Lesli Baumer at baumer@mrlinfo.org or call 765.966.8291 :). Event Type: Teen Program. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): None. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Indiana Aviation Experience Escape Room

Unlock the secrets of Indiana’s rich aviation past with our captivating escape experience from the Indiana State Library! Dive into an exhilarating adventure as you race against time to recover a priceless commemorative compass stolen by cunning international thieves. Event Type: Escape Room. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

Wiggle Worms

An interactive lapsit storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Friday, March 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Fairy Tea Party

Calling all fairies and magical characters! Join us for a tea party. Stories and snacks provided. Event Type: Family Event. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, March 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Core Sampling

Imagine drilling through the earth and seeing what's inside.  Core sampler's do this every day.  We will do core sampling with Play Doh. Event Type: STEM For Kids. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Free Tax Preparation Service - Registration Required

The Free Tax Preparation Service is being offered from February through April 9th. The service will be offered by appointment only. No drop-ins will be accepted. Intake interviews and tax document drop-offs will be scheduled by appointment only.  Reservations for this service can be made by calling their number. Event Type: Taxes. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Downstairs Lobby. Bard Room. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

TWEEN Program: Owl House® Magic Staff 2-part series (Ages 8-12 yrs)

NEW to MRL: TWEEN PROGRAMS (Ages 8-12 yrs) There will be a tween program on the 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAY of the Month 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Youth Services Programming Room.March 12 & 26, Owl House® Magic Staff 2-part series Create a staff that represents your magical powers using polymer clay, return on March 26 to paint your staff. , , April 9, Butter Slime Learn how to make butter slime , , April 23, Back 2 Reality Escape Room You are trapped in the 8-bit world of Minecraft, and the only way back to reality is through the locked boxes. Can you return in one piece? , , Questions? Please contact Lesli Baumer @ 7659668291 or email @ baumer@mrlinfo.org See you Wednesdays!! . Event Type: Arts & Crafts for Kids. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 8 -12 Years. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Music Movement and Stories

Children will gather to sing songs, recite fingerplays, move their bodies and listen to stories while they interact with diverse props and learn the beauty of combining actions with words! Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, March 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Build-A-Bot

Work together to build a simple robot. Event Type: STEM For Teens. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

CANCELLED - Goblincore: Fantasy Garden Teen Program

March 2025    Goblincore, 3/6/2025 Pottery Painting Paint a mushroom or something gobincore themed , , , 3/13/2025 Canvas Art Create a magical world on canvas , , , 3/20/2025 Soup, Baked Potatoes and/or dessert Put together a comforting feast for a goblin and friends. , , , 3/27/2025 Fantasy Garden Plant and design a magical garden using earthy materials. , , , Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mrlteens Questions? Contact Lesli Baumer at baumer@mrlinfo.org or call 765.966.8291 :). Event Type: Teen Program. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Wiggle Worms

An interactive lapsit storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Friday, March 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Traditional Indian Meditation Yoga

This is a free Yoga class, appropriate for all levels. Sourav Singh been practicing Yoga and meditation since childhood. He has taught Yoga in India and Japan; and his teachers were Himalayan Yoga and meditation saints.  Indian Traditional Generic Meditation Yoga is combination of breathing techniques and some of the easy stretches. This results-oriented meditation Yoga is easy and very effective in terms of losing weight, healing diseases, stress and anxiety naturally by performing Pranayama (breathing techniques). . Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Shine a Light on Democracy: Let LWV Be Your Guide

Join the League of Women Voters for an informative session on civic engagement. Learn about their new state campaign and discover how you can participate. Gain free access to the LWV website and handbook, your go-to resources for voter information. Share the issues that matter most to you and learn how to effectively contact your legislators to make your voice heard. Refreshments will be served. . Event Type: Community Partner Event. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Family Storytime

A storytime for the whole family featuring child-approved, staff-favorite books and activities. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Saturday, March 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Scavenger Hunt: Chase Rainbows

Scavenger Hunt in Youth Services Find all the colors to complete the rainbow. The prize is given when complete. Event Type: Announcement. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Pick up at the Service Desk. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Graphic Novels: Breaking the Stigma

Graphic Novels:  not as bad as you think.  They're comic books in long form.  Come to the discussion and learn about this form of reading material. Event Type: Reading Program - Children. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Free Tax Preparation Service - Registration Required

The Free Tax Preparation Service is being offered from February through April 9th. The service will be offered by appointment only. No drop-ins will be accepted. Intake interviews and tax document drop-offs will be scheduled by appointment only.  Reservations for this service can be made by calling their number. Event Type: Taxes. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Downstairs Lobby. Bard Room. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Cupcake Club

Reading made fun!  Read the book at home.  Then join us for discussion and games.  Real cupcakes will be served. Event Type: Book Club - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Children / Child. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Music, Movement & Stories

An interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movements.  Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, April 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Ask a Lawyer

The Whitewater Valley Pro Bono Commission, Inc. presents “Ask a Lawyer” at Morrisson-Reeves Library. Local residents are invited to engage in free 20 minute consultations regarding virtually any legal matter with a local attorney. Sessions are not scheduled in advance. Service is offered on a first come –first serve arrangement. Please connect with Felicia Carter for further details and questions.  felicia@whitewatervalleyprobono.org Call (765) 983-7395 https://whitewatervalleyprobono.org/. Event Type: Community Partner Event. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Downstairs Lobby. Thursday, April 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit whitewatervalleyprobono.org.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, April 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Clothes Pin Photo Holder

Create a fun new way to display your photographs using washi tape, clothespins, and water color paint. Event Type: Arts & Crafts - Teens & Adults. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, April 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

CANCELLED - Graffiti Art: Name Art Teen Program

April 2025    Graffiti Art                  , 4/3/2025 Name Art Learn how to design your name in a graffiti-like art on canvas , , , 4/10/2025 Art on the Whiteboard/Cardboard On the teen room whiteboard, create some graffiti-like artwork , , , 4/17/2025 Street Food Learn how to make a sizzling snack , , , 4/24/2025 Graffiti T-shirt Design your t-shirt using graffiti-like artwork *tshirt size must be submitted to MRL staff (Lesli) two weeks before program , , , Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mrlteens Questions? Contact Lesli Baumer at baumer@mrlinfo.org or call 765.966.8291 :). Event Type: Teen Program. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, April 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Wiggle Worms

An interactive lapsit storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Friday, April 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Traditional Indian Meditation Yoga

This is a free Yoga class, appropriate for all levels. Sourav Singh been practicing Yoga and meditation since childhood. He has taught Yoga in India and Japan; and his teachers were Himalayan Yoga and meditation saints.  Indian Traditional Generic Meditation Yoga is combination of breathing techniques and some of the easy stretches. This results-oriented meditation Yoga is easy and very effective in terms of losing weight, healing diseases, stress and anxiety naturally by performing Pranayama (breathing techniques). . Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Friday, April 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Craft Party

Celebrate us moving into a temporary location with loads of leftover craft supplies to come and enjoy. Event Type: Activity Station(s). Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Yoga at the Library

Yoga at the Library is a free class available for all levels This gentle class will be in the Bard Room of Morrisson-Reeves Library. Comfortable clothes are recommended. Bring your mat or use one provided. Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Book Besties

Book Besties is a Book Sharing Club. This month is held at MRL in the Bard Room. Join Val and Marthea, Book Besties, for books and coffee! Read what interests you, share your thoughts, and hear what others are reading. Come ready to add to your TBR (To Be Read) list. With Book Besties, you get to enjoy reading your own specially chosen book while also hearing about a wide variety of other texts. You may even discover a new favorite author you never would have tried! . Event Type: Book Club - Adult. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, April 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Scavenger Hunt: Chase Rainbows

Scavenger Hunt in Youth Services Find all the colors to complete the rainbow. The prize is given when complete. Event Type: Announcement. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Pick up at the Service Desk. Monday, April 7, 2025 – Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Author Visit - Michael Tyner Book Release: Diner

Please join us at 6 PM on Tuesday, April 8 in the Bard Room at Morrisson-Reeves Library to celebrate the release of local author Michael Tyner's debut novel: Diner! Michael Tyner has long been captivated by the art of storytelling. His writing blends elements of psychological horror, dark fantasy, and eerie surrealism, crafting narratives that linger in the mind long after the final page. Influenced by the likes of David Lynch and classic gothic fiction, Tyner’s prose is atmospheric and unsettling, drawing readers into shadowed corners of the human psyche. Whether weaving tales of eldritch mysteries or exploring the fragility of perception, his stories challenge the boundaries of fear and reality. About the book: The neon glow of an isolated diner flickers in the night, an invitation and a warning. Inside, a Chef with knowing eyes and an unclean apron serves more than just meals—he offers something deeper, something that lingers on the soul long after the last bite. Those who walk through the door come hun… Event Type: Author Visit. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Free Tax Preparation Service - Registration Required

The Free Tax Preparation Service is being offered from February through April 9th. The service will be offered by appointment only. No drop-ins will be accepted. Intake interviews and tax document drop-offs will be scheduled by appointment only.  Reservations for this service can be made by calling their number. Event Type: Taxes. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Downstairs Lobby. Bard Room. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

MRL Board Meeting

This is the meeting for the Library Board of Directors. Typically the Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Kleinknecht Board Room. Occasionally this date is changed. Please contact the library for future meeting dates. Event Type: MRL Internal Function. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Kleinknecht Board Room. Information Services Conference Room. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

TWEEN Program: Butter Slime (Ages 8-12 yrs)

NEW to MRL: TWEEN PROGRAMS (Ages 8-12 yrs) There will be a tween program on the 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAY of the Month 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Youth Services Programming Room.March 12 & 26, Owl House® Magic Staff 2-part series Create a staff that represents your magical powers using polymer clay, return on March 26 to paint your staff. , , April 9, Butter Slime Learn how to make butter slime , , April 23, Back 2 Reality Escape Room You are trapped in the 8-bit world of Minecraft, and the only way back to reality is through the locked boxes. Can you return in one piece? , , Questions? Please contact Lesli Baumer @ 7659668291 or email @ baumer@mrlinfo.org See you Wednesdays!! . Event Type: Arts & Crafts for Kids. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Music, Movement & Stories

An interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movements.  Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, April 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

CANCELLED - Graffiti Art: Art on the Whiteboard Teen Program

April 2025    Graffiti Art                  , 4/3/2025 Name Art Learn how to design your name in a graffiti-like art on canvas , , , 4/10/2025 Art on the Whiteboard/Cardboard On the teen room whiteboard, create some graffiti-like artwork , , , 4/17/2025 Street Food Learn how to make a sizzling snack , , , 4/24/2025 Graffiti T-shirt Design your t-shirt using graffiti-like artwork *tshirt size must be submitted to MRL staff (Lesli) two weeks before the program , , , Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mrlteens Questions? Contact Lesli Baumer at baumer@mrlinfo.org or call 765.966.8291 :). Event Type: Teen Program. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Teen Game Night

Hangout and play various tabletop games with other teens. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Wiggle Worms

An interactive lapsit storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Friday, April 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Richmond Community Free Swap Donation Drop Off Day

A Free Swap is just like a yard sale except EVERYTHING is FREE! Drop off your gently used items in the Bard Room in the lower level of Morrisson-Reeves Library on Friday, April 11th from noon to 6 p.m. and a volunteer will sort and display your items. Please let us know if you need assistance unloading items for your vehicle. All are welcome on Saturday, April 12th to take whatever items you want or need for FREE! This is a fun way to help people in our community and to promote sustainability. All leftover items will be donated to a local nonprofit or recycled. Most items will be accepted, including clothing, household items, shoes, toys, books, electronics, baby items, home decor, small kitchen appliances, non-perishable food, and that bag of donations in the truck of your car that you keep forgetting to drop off at the thrift store. Items must be able to fit in a vehicle. We will not accept large appliances, large furniture, or medical supplies. Questions? Please email Harriamp@iue.edu. Event Type: Community Partner Event. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Richmond Community Free Swap

A Free Swap is just like a yard sale except EVERYTHING is FREE! Drop off your gently used items in the Bard Room in the lower level of Morrisson-Reeves Library on Friday, April 11th from noon to 6 p.m. and a volunteer will sort and display your items. Please let us know if you need assistance unloading items for your vehicle. All are welcome on Saturday, April 12th to take whatever items you want or need for FREE! This is a fun way to help people in our community and to promote sustainability. All leftover items will be donated to a local nonprofit or recycled. Most items will be accepted, including clothing, household items, shoes, toys, books, electronics, baby items, home decor, small kitchen appliances, non-perishable food, and that bag of donations in the truck of your car that you keep forgetting to drop off at the thrift store. Items must be able to fit in a vehicle. We will not accept large appliances, large furniture, or medical supplies. Questions? Please email Harriamp@iue.edu. Event Type: Community Partner Event. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Spring into Springtime

Come for a story time to get a jump start on spring! Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Saturday, April 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Grab-n-Go Kits: Rain, Sunshine and Rainbows

Create your own rainbow to hang up in a special place. While supplies last. Event Type: Take Home Activity. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Pick up at the Service Desk. Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Remarkable Books Book Club: Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Remarkable Books Under 200 Pages is a book club where we discuss a book read by the group. The club is free and open to the public. Remarkable Book Club meets in the Bard Room at MRL on the dates listed below. Books can be borrowed from MRL and may be picked up at the Information Services Desk a month before the conversation. Please join the discussion by signing up to attend with Information Services. Event Type: Book Club - Adult. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Kleinknecht Board Room. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Ancient Egypt: Hieroglyphs

Come learn about the ancient Egyptian writing style of Hieroglyphs and make your own cartouche. Event Type: STEM For Kids. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Homeschool Hangout

Come hangout, meet up with old friends and make new friends.  Parents will have an opportunity to engage, connect, and share resources while kids are working together on their lessons.  There will also be activities and games. Event Type: Family Event. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Adults / Adult. Families / Family. Room(s): Bard Room. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Novel Conversation

Join us for a book talk with fellow readers. Registration is required. Stop by the Information Services Desk to sign-up and pick up your copy of the book. Space is limited. Call us for more details, 966-8291 April Book: The Wager by David Grann Check for titles on the Novel Conversation flier or ask MRL staff. Event Type: Book Club - Adult. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Kleinknecht Board Room. Supervised Visitation Room. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Popcorn and Paperbacks

A step up from Cupcake Club.  Read the book at home.  Then join us for discussion and games. Event Type: Book Club - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Art with Arianna: Freestyle Beaded Jewelry

Unleash Your Inner Artist! Art with Arianna Presents: Freestyle Beaded Jewelry Come and enjoy a fun, relaxing, and creatively fulfilling art-making session at the library with our beloved librarian and art enthusiast, Arianna! You'll transform shimmering glass beads and gleaming findings into stunning, personalized jewelry. Arianna will guide you through the exciting process of designing and crafting your own unique bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. A variety of strings, wire, and charms will be available! Discover the joy of creating wearable art that reflects your individual style. Don't miss this opportunity to create something beautiful and connect with your community. Spaces are limited, so sign up today! Event Type: Arts & Crafts - Teens & Adults. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Kleinknecht Board Room. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Music, Movement & Stories

An interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movements.  Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, April 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

CANCELLED - Graffiti Art: Street Food Teen Cooking

April 2025    Graffiti Art                  , 4/3/2025 Name Art Learn how to design your name in a graffiti-like art on canvas , , , 4/10/2025 Art on the Whiteboard On the teen room whiteboard, create some graffiti-like artwork , , , 4/17/2025 Street Food Learn how to make a sizzling snack , , , 4/24/2025 Graffiti T-shirt Design your t-shirt using graffiti-like artwork *tshirt size must be submitted to MRL staff (Lesli) two weeks before the program , , , Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mrlteens Questions? Contact Lesli Baumer at baumer@mrlinfo.org or call 765.966.8291 :). Event Type: Teen Program. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Kitchen. Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Homemade rainbow soap

Create your own soap using colors and scents of your choice. Event Type: Teen Program. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Wiggle Worms

An interactive lapsit storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Friday, April 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Traditional Indian Meditation Yoga

This is a free Yoga class, appropriate for all levels. Sourav Singh been practicing Yoga and meditation since childhood. He has taught Yoga in India and Japan; and his teachers were Himalayan Yoga and meditation saints.  Indian Traditional Generic Meditation Yoga is combination of breathing techniques and some of the easy stretches. This results-oriented meditation Yoga is easy and very effective in terms of losing weight, healing diseases, stress and anxiety naturally by performing Pranayama (breathing techniques). . Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Friday, April 18, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Yoga at the Library

Yoga at the Library is a free class available for all levels This gentle class will be in the Bard Room of Morrisson-Reeves Library. Comfortable clothes are recommended. Bring your mat or use one provided. Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, April 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Scavenger Hunt: Chase Rainbows

Scavenger Hunt in Youth Services Find all the colors to complete the rainbow. The prize is given when complete. Event Type: Announcement. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Pick up at the Service Desk. Monday, April 21, 2025 – Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Ancient Egypt: Are You My Mummy?

Learn about mummies and use household items to wrap your own mummy! Event Type: STEM For Kids. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Digital Fix with Jack Broering

Digital Fix with Jack Broering offers you the chance to make a 1-on-1 appointment to fix a technological problem you've been experiencing.  Want to organize your photos? Windows 10, Apple IOS or android help is available.  , Need help with a new phone?  , Want to learn to text your kids or grandkids?  , Make copies of files on your hard drive so you don't lose them in a drive failure.  , Download library books to Kindle, iPad or iPhone. , Install new apps on your phone.  Registration is required. For questions, please email events@mrlinfo.org. Event Type: Technology Class. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Information Services Conference Room. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Digital Fix with Jack Broering

Digital Fix with Jack Broering offers you the chance to make a 1-on-1 appointment to fix a technological problem you've been experiencing.  Want to organize your photos? Windows 10, Apple IOS or android help is available.  , Need help with a new phone?  , Want to learn to text your kids or grandkids?  , Make copies of files on your hard drive so you don't lose them in a drive failure.  , Download library books to Kindle, iPad or iPhone. , Install new apps on your phone.  Registration is required. For questions, please email events@mrlinfo.org. Event Type: Technology Class. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Information Services Conference Room. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Digital Fix with Jack Broering

Digital Fix with Jack Broering offers you the chance to make a 1-on-1 appointment to fix a technological problem you've been experiencing.  Want to organize your photos? Windows 10, Apple IOS or android help is available.  , Need help with a new phone?  , Want to learn to text your kids or grandkids?  , Make copies of files on your hard drive so you don't lose them in a drive failure.  , Download library books to Kindle, iPad or iPhone. , Install new apps on your phone.  Registration is required. For questions, please email events@mrlinfo.org. Event Type: Technology Class. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Information Services Conference Room. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Digital Fix with Jack Broering

Digital Fix with Jack Broering offers you the chance to make a 1-on-1 appointment to fix a technological problem you've been experiencing.  Want to organize your photos? Windows 10, Apple IOS or android help is available.  , Need help with a new phone?  , Want to learn to text your kids or grandkids?  , Make copies of files on your hard drive so you don't lose them in a drive failure.  , Download library books to Kindle, iPad or iPhone. , Install new apps on your phone.  Registration is required. For questions, please email events@mrlinfo.org. Event Type: Technology Class. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Information Services Conference Room. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

TWEEN Program: Escape Room: Back 2 Reality (Ages 8-12 yrs)

NEW to MRL: TWEEN PROGRAMS (Ages 8-12 yrs) There will be a tween program on the 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAY of the Month 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Youth Services Programming Room.March 12 & 26, Owl House® Magic Staff 2-part series Create a staff that represents your magical powers using polymer clay, return on March 26 to paint your staff. , , April 9, Butter Slime Learn how to make butter slime , , April 23, Back 2 Reality Escape Room You are trapped in the 8-bit world of Minecraft, and the only way back to reality is through the locked boxes. Can you return in one piece? , , Questions? Please contact Lesli Baumer @ 7659668291 or email @ baumer@mrlinfo.org See you Wednesdays!! . Event Type: Escape Room. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Music, Movement & Stories

An interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movements.  Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Build-A-Bot

Work together to build a simple robot. Event Type: STEM For Teens. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

CANCELLED - Graffiti Art: Graffiti T-shirt Teen Program

April 2025    Graffiti Art                  , 4/3/2025 Name Art Learn how to design your name in a graffiti-like art on canvas , , , 4/10/2025 Art on the Whiteboard On the teen room whiteboard, create some graffiti-like artwork , , , 4/17/2025 Street Food Learn how to make a sizzling snack , , , 4/24/2025 Graffiti T-shirt Design your t-shirt using graffiti-like artwork *tshirt size must be submitted to MRL staff (Lesli) two weeks before the program , , , Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mrlteens Questions? Contact Lesli Baumer at baumer@mrlinfo.org or call 765.966.8291 :). Event Type: Teen Program. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Courtyard. Teen Space. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Wiggle Worms

An interactive lapsit storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Friday, April 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

No Rain on my Parade

Enjoy a spring family story time with an umbrella themed activity and craft. Event Type: Family Event. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Families / Family. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Scavenger Hunt: Chase Rainbows

Scavenger Hunt in Youth Services Find all the colors to complete the rainbow. The prize is given when complete. Event Type: Announcement. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Pick up at the Service Desk. Monday, April 28, 2025 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Ancient Egypt: Map to the Pyramids

Learn about the pyramids, then design a map to your own treasure chamber inside your own pyramid. Event Type: STEM For Kids. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Music, Movement & Stories

An interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movements.  Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Nailed It: Bad Art Night

Recreate popular works of art in various media. Event Type: Arts & Crafts - Teens & Adults. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Traditional Indian Meditation Yoga

This is a free Yoga class, appropriate for all levels. Sourav Singh been practicing Yoga and meditation since childhood. He has taught Yoga in India and Japan; and his teachers were Himalayan Yoga and meditation saints.  Indian Traditional Generic Meditation Yoga is combination of breathing techniques and some of the easy stretches. This results-oriented meditation Yoga is easy and very effective in terms of losing weight, healing diseases, stress and anxiety naturally by performing Pranayama (breathing techniques). . Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Family Storytime

A storytime for the whole family featuring child-approved, staff-favorite books and activities. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Yoga at the Library

Yoga at the Library is a free class available for all levels This gentle class will be in the Bard Room of Morrisson-Reeves Library. Comfortable clothes are recommended. Bring your mat or use one provided. Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Community Forum #3

We're embarking on an exciting project to revitalize our library! Our Building Masterplan aims to: Welcome everyone: Create a more accessible and inclusive environment for all. , Upgrade for the future: Modernize our technology infrastructure to support evolving needs. , Expand community spaces: Enhance areas for collaboration, learning, and gathering. Your voice matters! Share your ideas and feedback on how we can make Morrisson-Reeves Library an even better place for everyone. Let's work together to build a library that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community. . Event Type: Workshop. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homeschool Hangout

Come hangout, meet up with old friends and make new friends.  Parents will have an opportunity to engage, connect, and share resources while kids are working together on their lessons.  There will also be activities and games. Event Type: Family Event. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 2-5 Years. Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Adults / Adult. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Music, Movement & Stories

An interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movements.  Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Teen Game Night

Hangout and play various tabletop games with other teens. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Community Forum #3

We're embarking on an exciting project to revitalize our library! Our Building Masterplan aims to: Welcome everyone: Create a more accessible and inclusive environment for all. , Upgrade for the future: Modernize our technology infrastructure to support evolving needs. , Expand community spaces: Enhance areas for collaboration, learning, and gathering. Your voice matters! Share your ideas and feedback on how we can make Morrisson-Reeves Library an even better place for everyone. Let's work together to build a library that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community. . Event Type: Workshop. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

MRL Board Meeting

This is the meeting for the Library Board of Directors. Typically the Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Kleinknecht Board Room. Occasionally this date is changed. Please contact the library for future meeting dates. Event Type: MRL Internal Function. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Kleinknecht Board Room. Information Services Conference Room. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Weave Bracelet Tween Program

Tweens (9-12 yrs old) will learn two different weave techniques when making a bracelet. Event Type: Book Club - Children. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Music, Movement & Stories

An interactive story time that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movements.  Practice using the five components of Every Child Ready to Read. Event Type: Story Time - Toddlers. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 0-2 Years. Ages 2-5 Years. Children / Child. Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Traditional Indian Meditation Yoga

This is a free Yoga class, appropriate for all levels. Sourav Singh been practicing Yoga and meditation since childhood. He has taught Yoga in India and Japan; and his teachers were Himalayan Yoga and meditation saints.  Indian Traditional Generic Meditation Yoga is combination of breathing techniques and some of the easy stretches. This results-oriented meditation Yoga is easy and very effective in terms of losing weight, healing diseases, stress and anxiety naturally by performing Pranayama (breathing techniques). . Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Friday, May 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Novel Conversation

Join us for a book talk with fellow readers. Registration is required. Stop by the Information Services Desk to sign-up and pick up your copy of the book. Space is limited. Call us for more details, 966-8291 Check for titles on the Novel Conversation flier or ask MRL staff. Event Type: Book Club - Adult. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Kleinknecht Board Room. Bard Room. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Art with Arianna

Event Type: Arts & Crafts - Teens & Adults. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Sweet Reads

This month enjoy a sweet read and a tasty morsel with Miss Nancy as she reads from a chapter book. Event Type: Story Time - Children. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Ages 6-8 Years. Ages 8 -12 Years. Children / Child. Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Families / Family. Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Build-A-Bot

Work together to build a simple robot. Event Type: STEM For Teens. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Room(s): Teen Space. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Closed for the Holiday

Library will be closed for the holiday. Event Type: Announcement. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Not Applicable. Room(s): None. Monday, May 26, 2025.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Mosaic Window Frame Tween Program

Tweens (ages 9-12 yrs) will create a mosaic window frame using glass pieces and glue. Event Type: Arts & Crafts for Kids. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Tweens / Tween (Ages 9-12). Room(s): Children's Programming Room. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Yoga at the Library

Yoga at the Library is a free class available for all levels This gentle class will be in the Bard Room of Morrisson-Reeves Library. Comfortable clothes are recommended. Bring your mat or use one provided. Event Type: Wellness. Event Kind: One-time. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Bard Room. Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tabletop Gaming with MRL - Adventure Night at Table Games

Join us for our weekly game night, every Tuesday at Table Games. Local game masters Ryan Morrissey and Travis Templeton will guide players on a journey through an adventurous world, filled with amazing creatures, perilous tasks, and feats of strength and wit. We have enough gaming materials for everyone, so you need only bring yourself and your imagination. Bring a friend, too, if you like! Adventure Night takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5-7:30 PM at Table Games, which is located at 818 E Main St, in downtown Richmond. Event Type: Games/Gaming. Event Kind: Ongoing. Audience: Teens / Teen (Ages 12-18). Adults / Adult. Room(s): Off Site. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

MRL Board Meeting

This is the meeting for the Library Board of Directors. Typically the Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Kleinknecht Board Room. Occasionally this date is changed. Please contact the library for future meeting dates. Event Type: MRL Internal Function. Event Kind: Recurring. Audience: Adults / Adult. Room(s): Kleinknecht Board Room. Information Services Conference Room. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.