By Samantha Basile, Community and Adult Services librarian at Richmomd Memorial Library
Richmond Memorial Library invites you to stay cozy with the 2021 Blizzard of Reading Winter Reading Program for adults. The program begins Jan. 11 and goes through March 1. Patrons age 17 and older with a valid library card are welcome to participate.
Read four books (or three books and one magazine) and complete your reading log for a chance to win a grand prize!
Read your books, library books, your friend’s books- anything goes! This year’s grand prize is a Blizzard of Reading Book Lovers’ Basket, which will contain bookish and local goodies. The basket will be on display at the library. Anyone who submits a completed reading log after Feb. 15 will receive a small participation prize.
Register beginning Jan. 11 online at batavialibrary.org or at the reference desk. The reading log will be available to print at home if you choose to register online.
Questions? Contact Samantha at (585) 343-9550, ext. 8.
New and Upcoming Wintery Releases
"Snowby" John Banville -- It’s 1957 in Ireland and Detective St. John Strafford has been summoned to County Wexford to investigate the murder of a parish priest in an aristocrat’s home. He must solve the case before local secrets, and the snow itself, destroy everything.
"The Children’s Blizzard" by Melanie Benjamin -- the newest from bestselling author Benjamin ("The Aviator’s Wife," "Mistress of the Ritz") draws on oral histories of the Great Plains' Blizzard of 1888 to depict the experiences of two teachers, a servant and a reporter who risk everything to protect the children of immigrant homesteaders.
"Cold Wind" by Paige Shelton -- A sequel to Thin Ice finds Beth investigating the discovery of a trapper's secluded home in the woods near Benedict, Alaska, where a murder victim is linked to the owner of the local mercantile.
"One by One" by Ruth Ware -- Getting snowed in at a luxurious, rustic ski chalet high in the French Alps doesn't sound like the worst problem in the world. Especially when there's a breathtaking vista, a full-service chef and housekeeper, a cozy fire to keep you warm, and others to keep you company. Unless that company happens to be eight coworkers...each with something to gain, something to lose, and something to hide.
The library is open regular hours for limited services, including browsing and checking out materials, limited computer use, photocopying, faxing and placing holds on materials. Please observe all signage and policies when you enter the library! Information about virtual programs can be found on our website at batavialibrary.org
Richmond Memorial Library continually provides access to physical and virtual resources and services that meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of its diverse community in a safe and comfortable environment.
Richmond Memorial Library is located at 19 Ross St. in the City of Batavia.
