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JULY 2016
In This Issue
Scrabble Scramble
This Month's Book Clubs
This Month's Movies
A note from the Friends
In the Children's Room
Find Your Four

Join Our Adult Summer  Program

This summer our theme is
Telling Our Stories. What we are hoping is that our patrons use this as a chance to explore their own stories and history-local and family-through different workshops and events. Click here to sign-up
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Our Hours:
Monday-Thursday

9:30 am-8:30 pm

Friday   

9:30am-5:00pm

Saturday

10-2pm  

Closed July 4

Closing at 3pm on July 29 for Blessing of the Fleet Road Race. 

 

   

 
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Contact info:
phone: 401-789-9507
email: [email protected]



 
"My Life on the Railroad"

Thursday, July 7 at 7pm, with Rich Lysik.
Lysik spent 30 years as an engineer for Amtrak and other train lines in New England and New York. Hear what it's like to drive a train, how engines work, how to turn a train around, and lots more! All ages invited.
 
Click here to register for any of the programs requiring pre-registration

How do Films tell stories?

Wednesday, July 13 at 6:00pm
How do we decode their messages?  We will watch The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore  and discuss elements of storytelling in the film. Please pre-register.
Eating well with Diabetes


Find out how on  Saturday July 16 at 10am with Jenny Galli RN CDOE

Beginning Genealogy with RIGS
Monday, July 18th at 6:30pm.
Helen Smith, Vice-President of RIGS (Rhode Island Genealogical Society) will present a program for beginning genealogists.  She will offer a variety of helpful forms, research tips and websites.  So bring what information you've amassed and your questions and get started on your family history.  Space limited,
 

 
Ancestry.com with  RIGS

Monday, July 25 at 6:30 pm
Ancestry.com with  RIGS
Monday, July 25 at 6:30 pm
Helen Smith, Vice-President of RIGS (Rhode Island Genealogical Society) will present a program on how to use the library's subscription to Ancestry.com. Please bring your laptop if possible.  Ancestry.com can only be used in the library. Space limited,
BACK IN THE DAY More Fishing Stories from Point Judith


Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 pm.
Cindy Follett Guldemond,  author of 
Salt of the Sea and Down the Point -Fishing Stories from Point Judith  will talk about her latest book Back in the Day. Discover the lives of local fisherman through their own stories.  Registration.

 
MEMOIR WRITING

Tuesday. July 19- August 9
10:30 am - 12 pm
Learn how to write your life story with Professor Nancy Shuster. Beginning Tuesday, July 19,  class runs  from 10:30am until noon. Class will meet at the Maury Loontjens Library for four consecutive Tuesday mornings. Your life is important. Now is the time to leave an accurate memoir for family and friends. Learn simple techniques to create your life story in a fun relaxed class. Space is limited to 12 so register early to reserve  your place in this free memoir workshop. Save the dates 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9.  Registration Required.



 
 
FREE MEDITATION SESSION
with Dr. Celina Pereira on Friday, July 8
Dr. Pereira opens with a "sharing" session at 3pm and begins the meditation portion at 3:30pm.  All are welcome .  Pre-registration preferred but not required.

ADULT COLORING CLUB 
 
Monday, July 11 at 6:30pm and Friday, July 15 at 2:30pm. Did you love to color as a kid? 
Co me to our coloring club and release your inner artist!  Relax and unwind in our coloring club - -feel free to chat or not.  We will supply crayons, colored pencils, intricate designs and a relaxing atmosphere.  You can bring yourself and other art supplies you would like to use ( aka markers).   

 
 
 
SCRABBLE SCRAMBLES at 1PM
 on Fridays
 J oin us for a fun relaxing game in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere
JULY'S BOOK CLUBS:



The Afternoon Book Club will meet on Wed, July 13 at 1pm to discuss  All the light we cannot see by Anthony Doerr










The Evening Book Club will meet on July 27 at 6:30pm to discuss H is For Hawk by
Helen Macdonald.* 
This discussion is a "Telling our Stories" event






Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk and all are welcome..
 

 MONDAY MORNING BOOKTALK:
   Want to talk about books? Want to hear what everyone else has been reading? Like coffee? The last one is optional. Join us for Monday Morning Book Talks at 10:30 am on July 11 and 25.
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JULY'S FREE MOVIES
 
  THE FINEST HOURS
Tuesday, July 5 at 2 and 6pm, PG-13, 2015,  117 min
The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.




      AN EDUCATION *
Tuesday, July 12 at 2 and 6pm, PG-13,  2009, 100 min.
 Poignant film depicting journalist Lynn Barber's coming of age
 in early sixties England.





    CHAPLIN
Tuesday, July 19 at 2 and 6pm, PG-13, 1992,135 min.
A film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker.
    



IN THE HEART OF THE SEA
Tuesday, July 26 at 2 and 6pm, PG-13, 2015,124 min
 A recounting of a New England whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820, an experience that later inspired the great novel Moby-Dick.

 
 





 
A NOTE FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE NARRAGANSETT LIBRARY:


We need your support!

The Friends of the Narragansett Library are  having a kickoff event to support the November bond issue for the new library. Our library in Narragansett is beginning a new chapter.  Join us at the Towers on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00pm for a kickoff event, "Shout Out" to Your Library.  Learn how your voice can support your new library. The event will feature an information and an architectural drawing on display for the new library.  Hor d'oeuvres, desserts, music and cash bar will be available. Donation: $20, tickets available at the Circulation Desk.

Also there will be a drawing for a beautiful, framed Bill Krull photograph.  Raffle tickets are $5 or three for $10.  Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Circulation Desk prior to the event
 
  The Children's Room


J ULY KIDS PROGRAMS

Creating Comics: A Kids Program presented by Eric Fulford: Wednesday, July 6th at 10:30AM 
Eric will inspire and entertain as he teaches kids to make their own comics. Program geared towards ages 5 and up. Registration required. Registration starts Monday, June 27th.

Dino Tea Party Story Time: Thursday, July 7th: 10-10:30 AM for 2-3 yrs & 11-11:30 AM for 3-5 yrs 
You are cordially invited to a TEA-rex party! We'll begin with a dinosaur story, then make a cute dinosaur themed craft, followed by a dinosaur tea time.  Registration required. Registration begins Monday, June 27th.  

Shell Decorating For Kids: Thursday, July 7th 2-2:30 PM 
Stop by the library and create beautiful shell art. We provide the decorating materials and 1 shell per child...Kid's bring their creativity and extra shells for decorating! All registered children welcome, but program is geared towards ages 4 and up. Registration required. Registration begins Monday, June 27th.

Toddler Time: Friday, July 8th: 10-10:20 AM 
A lap-sit story time for children ages 1-3, with parents or caregivers. Finger plays, songs, stories, and action rhymes encourage early literacy. Registration required. Registration begins Monday, June 27th.  

RIMOSA presents Making Paper Airplanes for Tween & Young Adults : Monday, July 11th: 10:30 AM 
Come join us and the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art for a cool paper airplanes demos!  Program geared toward ages 8 and up.  Registration required. Registration begins Monday, June 27th.

Fun Kids Music: A program presented by Katie Fairhead 
Wednesday, July 13th at 10:30AM 
Katie's music is silly and will surely entertain children of all ages.  All children are welcome, the program geared towards ages 3 and up. Registration required. Registration starts Wednesday, June 29th.

Cookie Decorating For Kids: Thursday, July 14th: 10:30-11 AM 
Basketballs, baseballs, tennis balls...COOKIES...oh my! We provide the decorating materials and 2 cookies per child...kids bring their creativity! Program geared towards ages 4 and up, but all kids are welcome if registered.  Registration starts Thursday, June 30th.

LOCAL AUTHOR VISIT: ASHLEY RICHER: Friday, July 15th 10:30-11AM 
Meet local kids author Ashley Richer and hear her read her new book...the sequel to her first book titled Tyler's Tall Tales: Chasing the Moon! Following the reading, Ashley will take questions, lead a craft activity, and sell her new book! Don't miss this amazing local kids author! All ages encouraged to attend! Registration required!


Chalk Art For Kids: Monday, July 18th: 10:30-11 AM 
Come show us your awesome chalk drawing skills inside the library! We will provide the chalk and paper. This is an all ages event. Registration required. Registration begins Tuesday, July 5th.


B'wana Iguana Cool Reptiles for Kids: Wednesday, July 13th: 10:30 AM 
Want to learn more about reptiles and even TOUCH them?! You will not want to miss this educational and entertaining program! This is an all ages event but geared toward 4 yrs old and up.  Registration is required. Registration begins Wednesday, July 6th.




Fire Fighter Kid Olympics:  Thursday, July 21st: 10-10:45 
Come out and meet the amazing Narragansett Fire Fighters! Children will get to "touch a truck" and learn all about fire fighting. In addition, children can participate in some fun events, such as water balloon toss (weather permitting), tube crawl, and jump roping as well as practicing "stop, drop, and roll". See you there.  Registration required. Registration starts July 7th. All ages welcome, recommended for ages 4 and up.

Storytime: Friday, July 22nd : 10-10:30 AM for 2-3 yrs & 11-11:30 AM for 3-5 yrs 
Join us for a fabulous fish story time! A story time session for children and parent or caregiver. Join in stories, songs, finger-plays, a craft and snack. Class size is limited; registration is required.

Toddler Time: Monday, July 25th: 10-10:20 AM 
A lap-sit story time for children ages 1-3, with parents or caregivers. Finger plays, songs, stories, and action rhymes encourage early literacy. Registration required. Registration begins Monday, June 11th.  

Little Yoga for Kids: Wednesday, July 27th:10:30 AM 
Calling all little yogis to the library for a fun and relaxing yoga class. Guaranteed to be the best start to your day! BRING A TOWEL! This is an all ages event but is geared towards 4 year olds and up.   Registration required. Registration begins Wednesday, July 13th.

Young Adult RICM Minecraft with moding: Thursday, July 28th: 10:30 AM 
Have your Pi and "mod" it too! Learn how to build structures and run simple games in Minecraft with the Raspberry Pi microcomputer and Python programming language! Ages 11 and up. Registration is required.

Kids Harry Potter Cartooning Party: Thursday, July 28th: 6:30-7:30 PM 
It's Harry Potter's birthday week...so join local artist Mrs. Adams for an hour of Harry Potter cartooning fun! Learn Registration required.  Registration begins Thursday, July 14th.


 
 
Wednesday Ezone Drop-in 
1pm- 3pm 

e-books
Come in for some one- on-one help with downloading an e-book or audiobook to your laptop, e-reader, iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry or Windows 7 phone or mp3 player. Be sure to bring your devices and cords, library card number and your Apple, Barnes and Noble and Amazon account passwords.