Press Release:
You don’t want to miss this! On Thursday, May 1, the Friends of Richmond Memorial Library will hold their Monthly Book Sale in the Wilber-Fox Room from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s the perfect time to find something special for Mother’s Day, or…just because.
Visit the Reading Room at 3 p.m. to enjoy the theatrical talents of The GeriActors & Friends. This wonderful group develops performer-created theatre and performance-based activities that are of high quality and that foster positive intergenerational interaction and authentic views of aging. This exceptional and inclusive group will be performing one show only, so be there for something extra special. This program is free to attend and all are welcome.
While you’re here for these exciting events, eligible voters are invited to participate in the 2025 Budget Vote and Trustee Election from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. in the Gallery Room. There are three trustee positions to be voted on.
Additionally, the Richmond Memorial Library is seeking an increase of 2%, or $27,905, for the 2025-2026 budget year, bringing the total appropriated amount to $1,423,188. The complete budget newsletter and annual report can be found at the library or at batavialibrary.org.
The current president of the Board of Trustees, Leslie Moma, is running for re-election this year. She is a Landscape Architect for the NYS Department of Transportation and is active in the Batavia community, including serving as a member of the Board of Directors for GoArt! Leslie is committed to the mission of the library in its role as an integral community asset for Batavia and the larger community.
Rebecca Oshlag is a retired special education teacher, a professional storyteller, and an avid reader. Rebecca is currently an appointed member of the Board of Trustees and, if elected, will continue to advance the goals of the library and the Board. She feels honored to work with a group of individuals who spend considerable time and effort to promote the success of a community institution that provides services beyond lending books.
Marcia Bohn is proud to call Batavia home. Her relationship with the library has grown into a teaching role that she finds incredibly fulfilling. She volunteers locally and believes that being actively involved helps to strengthen the community we all share.
She is excited to take the next step in her service journey and is hoping to become a member of the Board of Trustees to help ensure it continues to thrive and remain accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for every member of our community.
Residents of Batavia City School District who are registered voters may vote in this year’s Budget Vote & Trustee Election.
For more information about Richmond Memorial Library, visit batavialibrary.org.
