Doreen Munsie

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Libraries are the spaces where culture and community intersect, inspiring conversations and collaborations for lifelong learners of all ages. Your support keeps the shelves filled, the programs lively, and the connections strong. Donate to our annual fund-raising campaign and continue to be a Friend or become a new Friend! Donate at: www.ryelibrary.org/friend.

Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 11 am –1 pm, Meeting Room. This year we’re adding Elementary Students (Grade 4 and 5)! Rye Middle and High School students (Grades 6–12) can compete for prizes—$2,500 for high school and $500 for middle school—while the whole community is invited to cheer them on! Register at ryelibrary.org/spelling bee.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month: It’s never too early or too late to sign up for a library card. Borrow books, movies, music, museum passes, and streaming devices. Take part in book clubs, author readings, crafting classes, and lectures. Contact us for information or sign up online at www.ryelibrary.org/get-a-card.

Saturday and Sunday, September 13th and 14th, 10am – 3pm, Village Green Gently used books for all ages. Most books only $2 – $3. All proceeds benefit the Library’s programming. Booksale donations begin September 3. Friends of the Library Booksale Preview: Friday, September 12th. Details at ryelibrary.org/booksale.

The Library is hosting “The Bias Inside Us,” a thought-provoking exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. This dynamic exhibit explores the social science, psychology, and consequences of implicit bias, and how they impact our behaviors and worldview. The Library will also present a series of community events and programs