Author Archives: Pat Solin

About Pat Solin

Patricia Smith Solin worked with her son, Michael, on creating posts and maintaining the technical aspects of the RFL Association website & Facebook posts. She was the school librarian for 10 years at Riverton Public School (NJ) and contributes articles for the Gaslight News, the official publication of the Historical Society of Riverton.

We’re Still Taking “Holiday Spirits” Orders!

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Thanksgiving is now over — getting ready for the next holiday?  Maybe need some wine to share?  The Riverton Free Library Association can help!

You can still order your wine via Eventbrite (with it’s $3.46 fee per bottle) or by dropping off your check to the library.  Each red or white wine bottle comes with an attractive, thermal wine carrier.  Please order today and designate your choice of wine/s.  Know that you are helping our library continue its service to the community.

Order pick up is Saturday, Dec. 5th between 4 and 7 P.M. at the library.

 

I am SO Bored!

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Without our favorite library to keep us busy with crafts, story hours, and games, and winter approaching (more indoor activities), it can be a challenge to keep bored children active and engaged.  The New York Times’ Escape the Boredom Trap offered suggestions as to how to “reframe” their lack of enthusiasm for what has become a day-to-day weariness and whining into something more productive for them and for you.

Shopping on Amazon Lately?

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If you are doing your shopping online these days and are using Amazon, did you know that you can help support the library by designating us your charity?  The Riverton Free Library Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and Amazon Smile will send 5% of your eligible purchases to us!

It’s easy to complete their form!  And thank you!!

  1. Visit org.amazon.com/signout.
  2. Click the yellow “Register Now” button.
  3. Search for your organization by name “The Riverton Free Library“
  4. Follow the instructions to complete registration.

 

Thankful Thanksgiving

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The Riverton Free Library Association wishes you a safe and healthy Thanksgiving.

We hope that we can help you can prepare for the upcoming holiday season.  Please consider participating in our library fundraiser by ordering a bottle of red or white wine in its own attractive thermal bag.  You can pick up your gift at the library on Saturday, December 5th.  Order your selection/s either by sending a check to the library, $30 per bottle, noting red or white wine, or by ordering on Eventbrite Riverton Free Library’s Holiday Spirits site (surcharge of $3.46 per bottle).

Thank you for your continued support!

Feeling a Bit Stressed These Days? Your Child May Be, Too.

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Experts suggest that showing and teaching our children to be resilient can help reduce stress.  In The New York Times’ It’s Not Just Adults Who Are Stressed.  Kits Are, Too, you can learn about the warning signs of stress in children, from preschoolers to teens.  The article suggests strategies on how to encourage calm behavior without trying to shut-down their emotional angst.