Tiverton Library News and Events 
October 2016  
Director's Notes

The library is currently hiring for three positions to replace staff who have left.

Please check our web site for more information- http://tivertonlibrary.org/about-us/jobs
Adult Events
Music of the West African Kora Comes to Tiverton
Wed Oct 5th, 6:30pm, Community Room
Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora's musical repertoire in addition to some of his own personal compositions.
All ages welcome.

The Beatles & The Rolling Stones
Mon Oct 24th, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room
Music scholar Aaron Krerowicz returns to follow up on his highly successful Beatles program he presented last year.
Ask anybody to name two English rock bands from the 1960s and the response will likely be The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
But despite often being portrayed as rivals in the media, the two groups were actually quite friendly towards each other, both socially and musically. This 60-minute presentation will compare and contrast the two through musical examples and interviews with the band members to illustrate the relationship between The Beatles & The Rolling Stones. 
   
Q&A on Devices & Ebooks: October 19th 6:00 - 8:00p
Limit of 15. This will be a class for those who have questions or need assistance with their device and Overdrive. If you need help on learning how to get ebooks, audio books, or streaming with your device or perhaps you just have questions on using Overdrive this will be a class for you.  To register for this class,
call 625-6796, ext. 8. 

  
BOOK GROUPS FOR OCTOBER   
Tiverton Public Library 
Oct 14th, 10:30am 
A Year By the Sea, 
Joan Anderson

Tiverton Senior Center
 Oct 18th, 10:00am 
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,
 Betty Smith 

Union Public Library Oct 20th, 1:30pm 
The Tragedy at Tiverton: an Historical
Novel of Murder, Raymond Paul


 
TEEN NEWS 
There will be no Teen events this October, as the Teen Librarian, Abby Porter, will be leaving the library for a new job.  Abby thanks you all for such a great experience working at the Tiverton Library and will miss everyone, especially the awesome Tiverton teens. 
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - a few openings remain for ages 3-5,  meets in the Activity Room at Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave., Tiverton, RI on Monday mornings at 10:30 AM. Our free, 45-minute storytimes include stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft/or theme-related color sheet.  
 
TODDLER STORYTIME - this group is full with a Wait List, for ages 18-36 months, meets in the Activity Room on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM. This free, 45-minute early literacy lapsit program is for children ages 18-36 months and their parent/caregiver. Included are stories, songs, rhymes and time spent with our Discovery Box. Our Discovery Box is filled with fun, educational toys designed to develop cognitive skills, fine motor skills and encourage dramatic play. A great way for toddlers to develop social skills and interact in a group setting.    
BABY STORYTIME - a few openings remain , for ages 8-18 months, meets in the Activity Room every other Friday morning at 10:30 AM. This free, 30-minute program is designed for baby/toddler and their parent/caregiver and includes stories, rhymes, music and time spent with our Baby Discovery Box.
 
For more information call Janet Linhares/Children's Librarian at 401.625.6796 ext. 3 or visit the Children's Library at Tiverton Public Library.
*Please note: During storytimes our Activity Room is a 'device free' zone (no cell phone usage, texting, tablets, laptops etc.) This time is reserved for interaction between parent/caregiver and child. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
*No storytime if Tiverton schools are closed due to snow.

Click here for 2016 Fall Schedule


The Latest from the Friends of Tiverton Libraries
National Friends of Libraries Week is October 16-22, 2016
Who are the Friends and what do they do?  We are a group of volunteers who raise funds for library programs for children, teens and adults; we provide museum and activity passes which provide free or discounted admission to area attractions, and we communicate information on upcoming library events, among other things!  Thank you to the Friends volunteers who participated recently in Pardon Gray Day.  Not a Friend yet?  For more information on becoming a Friend of Tiverton Libraries, click here

Charlotte and Eloise with Kathy           
                                                            Kolbe and Randall Cabral
 
Union Library News
 
     
Great news!
Tiverton Public Library received a Gold award in the category of Commercial Interior Design from Rhode Island Monthly magazine.  See the article in the October 2016 issue.
The next Friends of Tiverton Libraries meeting is Wednesday, October 19th at 7:00pm in the Trustees room.  All are welcome.
The Friends of Tiverton Libraries | Tiverton Public Library | 401-625-6796 | [email protected]
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