Alice Meacham, Author at Rose Memorial Library

September 8, 2021 By Alice Meacham

Summer Reading

Welcome to Summer Reading 2022! This year’s theme is “An Ocean of Possibilities”. Explore books and programs at several locations, through August 31. Kids registration and reading log can be picked up at the front desk.

Featured Programs for Youth and Families

Beach in a Box with Sarah Mayes. Tuesday, July 19, 2022 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Imagine a walk along the seashore. What might we find? Children will learn about seashells and other special seaside treasures that might be found along the beach. Each child will then get to create a little “Beach in a Box” filled with tiny treasures to take home! For 1-5th graders. This program will be held at Vincent Clark Park, Beach Road in Stony Point.

Pirates: Lost at Sea Presented by Talewise. Wednesday, July 27, 2022 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Ahoy there, matey! Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and find a way to repair their ship before all hope is lost … at sea! Throughout the story, we’ll explore the incredible science behind clouds, physical and chemical changes, air pressure, and more! Volunteers from the audience will help us conduct several hands-on science experiments that ‘ARRR’ sure to amaze you! Don’t miss your chance to experience this interactive nautical tale — with a refreshing splash of science!

Summer Reading Finale with Two by Two Animal Haven. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Celebrate the end of Rose Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program by visiting the animals of Two by Two Animal Haven! We’ll have many animals for kids and their parents to see ! Come and learn about these wonderful animals! It will be a wonderful time for all ages! This program will be held at 117 West Main Street in Stony Point.

Featured Programs for Adults

Book Binding (Nature Journal). Part 1: Friday, July 8, 2022 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Part 2: Monday, August 1, 2022 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Learn how to bind your own book! Using watercolor paper to make the signatures, we will bind them together with needle & thread to create a small journal suitable for writing notes, drawing sketches or even a little painting. This program will be held at 117 West Main Street in Stony Point.

Book Club – Summer Meet Up. Monday, July 18, 2022 5:30 PM

“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. Friedly discussion over refreshments. All welcome, meet new people! This program will be held at 117 West Main Street in Stony Point.

Booklists

Adult Summer Reading Recommendations

June 11, 2021 By Alice Meacham

June Board Meeting

Time: June 16, 2021 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Due to public health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 virus, the Rose Memorial Library Board of Trustees may not be meeting in person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1 the June 16, 2021 monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be conducted via videoconferencing through the Zoom Application, and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments. The public can watch the live meeting through the Zoom Application. If any interested members of the public would like to provide comments on any portion of the monthly meeting agenda, comments can be called in during the meeting.

Comments can be also be provided by email before and during the meeting to F. Hollis Griffin, Jr., Secretary to the Board of Trustees at fhgriffinjr@gmail.com. Any proposed resolutions may be reviewed and downloaded here.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE VIRTUAL MEETING:

If you have a computer, tablet or smartphone, you can log in and see the video or audio of the live session. On the evening of June 16, 2021 log in five minutes before the scheduled 5:30 P.M. start of the meeting, log in with your computer, smartphone or tablet. You will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. Questions about the Zoom videoconference should be emailed to: fhgriffinjr@gmail.com

To access the Zoom meeting click here.

You can also access the meeting by visiting the Zoom website or mobile app, selecting “Join a Meeting” and entering the following information when prompted:

Meeting ID: 836 2159 7995
Passcode: 351424

You can also call in to the meeting via telephone by dialing according to your location:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Find your local number here.