Tiverton Library News and Events 
December 2016  
Holiday Collection to Benefit East Bay Community Action's
Healthy Families America and WIC Programs
New, Unwrapped Items Requested: 
Family-friendly games such as Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, Memory, Trouble, Guess Who?, Uno; children's puzzles, board books, doodle boards, and pajamas size 3T-6X

For Babies-age 2:  Onesies, socks, mittens and hats, disposable diapers and wipes, soft books, toys for ages 3 and under, pajamas size newborn-24 mos.

Deadline is Saturday, December 10th.  Donated items may be put in the box located in Tiverton Public Library's lobby.  Thank you for your generosity. 
Director's Notes
Holiday Hours
The Tiverton Public Library will be closed at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 24th and reopen at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 27th.  The library will also close at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 31st, and reopen at 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Volunteering--Good for you & good for the community!  Contact the library about volunteer oppportunities.

Job Opening:  Library Technology Coordinator.  See library website for details.

Food for Fines--Coming in January
ADULT EVENTS
Images of Miriam, Monday, Dec. 12, 6:30pm
Community Room

Ron St. Martin will present a slide show of particular artworks of Miriam (the ancient Hebrew name for Mary circa 1200 BC).  These works of art transcend cultures, times, and particular historical/political settings.  The presenter's hope is that the audience will come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of our common human dignity by contemplating these diverse works of art.  The presentation is non-denominational, free and open to the public.

 
A MESSAGE FROM THE NEW TEEN LIBRARIAN
Hi!  I am Rebecca Ott, the new Teen Librarian at the Tiverton Public Library.  I am a new resident to Tiverton, having recently moved here in August.  I received my Master of Library Science from the University of Rhode Island in December of 2014 and I have been a Teen Librarian in Johnston, Rhode Island for the past three years.  My favorite Young Adult authors are Jandy Nelson, Jennifer E. Smith, and Jenny Han.  My all time favorite book is a tie between A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.  Beyond books I geek out about: all things Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Marvel, Gilmore Girls, and The Boston Red Sox.  I am excited for the opportunity to work at the Tiverton Public Library. I am very much looking forward to working with the teens in the Tiverton community as their new Teen Librarian! 
BOOK GROUPS FOR DECEMBER
 
Tiverton Public Library
Friday, Dec. 9, 10:30am
The Sympathizer,
Viet Thanh Nguyen

Union Library

Thursday, Dec. 15, 1:30pm
Breakfast With Buddha,
Roland Merullo

Tiverton Senior Center
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 10:00am
My Name is Lucy Barton,
Elizabeth Strout


New members always welcome to join.  Please stop at the Information Desk to pick up a book.   
Children's Events for Month
 
            
             

DROP- IN LEGO/MEGABLOK SATURDAY
TAKE THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE!
Come have some Lego fun no matter which holiday you celebrate.
Meets: December 10-Lego Challenge
10:30 am- 11:45 am
Children's Activity Room
Legos-ages 5-10
(Lego Challenge & free-build time)
 
Megabloks or Foam Blocks for ages 1-4
(parent/caregiver must be present)
Vacation week family movies:
Community Room 4PM 
Tuesday, Dec. 27 ,
Secret Life of Pets
Wednesday, Dec. 28,
BFG
Thursday, Dec. 29, Pete's Dragon

Please note the 2pm time for the final movie:  
Friday, December 30,
Finding Dory, 2PM!
 
 



SORRY, ALL STORYTIME GROUPS  
ARE CURRENTLY FULL WITH WAIT LISTS.  
NEXT REGISTRATION WEEK IS JAN. 3-7, 2017!
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.
The Latest from the Friends of Tiverton Libraries
 
It's Membership Renewal Time!
Current members will be receiving the annual renewal letter shortly.  If you haven't joined the Friends, consider joining during the month of December.  How does your donation have an impact?

-You provide funding for Summer Reading programs for hundreds of Tiverton children and teens

-You provide program funds for adult, teen and children's programming throughout the year

-You fund museum and activity passes, 
providing free or reduced-price admission to area attractions

-Friends receive "early bird" entry to our Annual Book Sale

For information on joining the Friends of Tiverton Libraries, click here

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FRIENDS OF TIVERTON LIBRARIES WILL NOT BE MEETING DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.  SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!
Murals for Library and Children's Room 
The Tiverton Library Foundation's project to create large ceramic sculptural and mosaic murals that depict the essence of Tiverton has begun.  The murals will ultimately grace the Lobby and the Children's Room.  To get started, John and Letitia Carter have donated $10,000 and the Newport County Fund has awarded a grant of $2,500.  In the New Year, ceramic artists Mika Seeger and Peter Geisser will conduct workshops for children and adults to gather input about images that should be included.  Later, the community will learn how to make personal mosaic tiles that will be incorporated into the design.  Each phase will proceed as grants and donations are received. 
Union Library News
 

To get your pledge form, click here.
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