FEBRUARY
 2018  
 
In This Issue
No Friends Meeting this Month
The Friends of the library are not meeting this month, but they will be back next month.



Monday-Thursday
9:30 am-8:30 pm
Friday    
9:30am-5:00pm
Saturday
9:30 am to 5pm  
Sunday
12-4pm


Holiday Schedule:
Closed Monday, Feb 19 in honor of President's Day. 
 
 

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phone: 401-789-9507
email: narlib@narlib.org





 
Click here to register for any of the programs requiring pre-registration
TALK WITH CLAY BERRY, AUTHOR OF THROUGH A SHATTERED LOOKING-GLASS
ON SAT. FEB. 24 AT 2PM.
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 Berry  will speak about his inspiration for writing his novel which is the first in a series of novels about a young woman named Tamara Baxter. The novel explores the impact of a child's mental illness on a family and avenues of coping.  The novel reinforces the importance of community, faith, meaningful work and a new sense of purpose as essential ingredients in healing. Berry lives with his wife,Beth, in Wakefield, Rhode Island where Clay has served as pastor of the Wakefield Baptist Church for over twenty years.

2018 WINTER SPEAKER SERIES:
HABITAT MANAGEMENT FOR POLLINATORS 
Sunday, Feb. 25 at 1pm.
The Friends of Canonchet Farm, Narrow River Preservation Association, South County Museum and the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library along with generous support from Trio Restaurant, are collaborating for the seventh year to sponsor the Winter Speaker Series On Pettaquamscutt: Presentations on the Environment and the History of the Narrow River Watershed.  On Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, Gary Cassabona, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S.D.A. will present "Habitat Management for Pollinators" Sponsored by Friends of Canonchet Farm.  Registration is required
Monthly Meetings:
 
TED @THE LIBRARY

Thursday, Feb. 8 at 3pm.
The library is offering a way for patrons to view, share and discuss the powerful concepts involved on one Thursday of each month at 3pm,
by viewing and discussing TED talks posted on the Internet (TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks) This month we will be considering Empathy with two talks: Abigail Marsh: Why some people are more altruistic than others  and     Compassion and the true meaning of empathy
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 
WITH ANDY BORUTA
Thursday, Feb 8 at 7pm
Are you interested in photography? Do you want to meet others who share your interest? Join the library's Photography Club led by avid photographer, Andy Boruta.
 
 
SCRABBLE SCRAMBLES at 1PM
 on Fridays & Sundays 
 J oin us for a fun relaxing game in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

  

CARD CRAFTING
Monday, Feb. 26th
Paper Card Crafting supplies and instruction are free!  Make a card to show someone you care.  pre-registration is required .  Save your spot  by calling 789-9507 or registering here.


FEBRUARY BOOK CLUBS
 


 
  


 Afternoon Book Club meets at 1pm on Wed, Feb. 14 to discuss The Two family House / Linda Cohen Longman

 
 


Evening Book Club meets 6:30pm on Wed. Feb. 28 to discuss A study in scarlet women / Sherry Thomas




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 Feb.12 and Feb. 26 


 Copies of the books for book clubs are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, call Marilyn Sherman at 789-9507.




 
     
FEBRUARY'S FREE MOVIES
 
 
MARSHALL
Tuesday, Feb 6 at 2pm and 6 pm. 
PG-13,2018,119 minutes 
a young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice,  battles through one of his career defining cases.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US
Tuesday, Feb 13 at 2pm and 6 pm
PG-13, 2017, 111 minutes
OSCARĀ® Winner Kate Winslet and Golden Globe winner Idris Elba star in this suspense drama about two strangers who become stranded on a remote, snow-covered mountain following a plane crash. Forced to trust each other to survive the extreme elements, they begin a perilous journey through hundreds of miles of wilderness, each discovering a strength they never knew possible.
 

WONDER
Tuesday, Feb 20 at 2pm and 6 pm
PG, 2017, 113 minutes
A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With
the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment.

 
 
 
ONLY THE BRAVE
Tuesday, Feb 27 at 2pm and 6 pm.
PG-13, 2017,133 minutes
A drama based on the elite crew of men who battled a wildfire in Prescott, Arizona in June 2013 that claimed the lives of 19 of their members.


   


 
 
 
 
  
FEBRUARY IN THE  
CHILDREN'S ROOM  
 
 
Drop in craft  
Monday February 5th-all day. 
Stop by the children's room and make a Valentine for a loved one and an extra one for a Veteran. The extra cards will be delivered to the Bristol Veteran's Home on Feb. 14th. No registrations is required.
Beginning Knitter's Circle for ages 8 and up: 
Wednesdays, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28 ... 6pm 
Knitting is fun!! No one is too young to learn to knit.  This 4-week group is for beginning knitters ages 8 - 14 years old.  It will include simple stitches like knit, pearl, cast on and cast off.  We will also look at different types of needles, yarns and how to read a gauge.  Come and have some fun this month.  Registration is required.   
 

 
 
Drop in Lego's 
Thursday,
Feb. 1 & Feb. 15 at 3:45 p.m.  
 
 Stop by and show us your talent as you build a Lego creation.
 



 
  


FEBRUARY STORYTIMES ..  
 

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Preschool Story Time for Ages 3-5: Select Wednesdays 1/31, 2/7 & 2/14  10 am to 10:45.
A Story time session for children ages 3, 4, & 5 with parent or caregiver.  Join in stories, songs, finger-plays, a craft and a snack.  If your child has food allergies, please bring a snack for your child.  When you sign up for the first class you are registered for all 3.  Class size is limited, registration is required.  Online registrations opens 1/18/18. 
 
Toddler Time for Ages 1-3:
Select Thursdays, 2/1 & 2/15   11am - 11:20  
A lap-sit story time for children ages 12 to 36 months, with parents or caregiver.  Finger plays, songs, stories, action rhymes, and a snack.  If your child has a food allergy, please bring a snack for your own child. Each class requires an individual registration.  Class size is limited,  please register.  
 
Story Time for Ages 2-3: Select Thursdays, 2/1, 2/8 & 2/15, 10am to 10:30
A story Time for children ages 2 & 3 with parent or caregiver.  Join in stories, songs, finger-plays, a craft and a snack.  If your child has a food allergy, please bring a snack for your child.  When you sing up for the first class you are registered for all 3 classes.  Class size is limited, registrations opens 1/18/18
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BOOK CLUBS 
Popsicle Book Club:  
Monday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. for Grades 1 & 2. 
Check out this cool book club as we discuss an assigned book, do a craft and finish up with a snack. Registration is required. Registration begins Feb. 1.
 
Adventure Book Club:  
Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6:15 p.m. for Grades 3-5. 
Check out this fun book club as we discuss an assigned book, do a craft and finish with a snack. Registration is required. Registration begins Feb. 1.  
SCHOOL VACATION WEEK


Movie: Wonder
Tuesday Feb. 20th at 10:30 AM
A 10-year-old boy with facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the 5th grade.  With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment.  Rated PG 113 minutes. Popcorn will be served.  No registration is required.


Cartooning Class: 
Wednesday, Feb. 21st at 11 am
Join Mrs. Adams for a fun filled hour of drawing, trivia, games & prizes for everyone!!  Always a great time. Space is limited, registrations is required. Registration opens Feb. 1st. For ages 7 - 14.

Family Yoga Time
Thursday Feb. 22nd at 11 am All ages
Join Miss Rebecca for a 45 minute program for children of all ages and their families.  Students will listen to music and practice child- friendly poses to build things like strength, flexibility and balance.  Space is limited, registration is required.  Registrations opens Feb. 1st
 
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.