Tiverton Library News and Events 
April 2017   

National Library Week
Libraries are more about doing than borrowing - more about connecting than simply plugging in - and your local librarian is your expert guide. Whether you want to get involved in your community, find a job, start a business, or build your digital literacy skills, your library is the key to your transformation. Visit Tiverton Public Library during National Library Week.

Rhode Island Library Day April 8, 2017
Stop in to the Library to check out the resources available to you and participate in an activity.
During RI Library Day and National Library week, the library is offering you an opportunity to return any overdue materials you have out fine free.

Did you know?
You can download free of charge audio books with a RI library card. Stop in and ask a Librarian or visit https://riezone.overdrive.com. You could save hundreds of dollars or more.
Special showing of Rhode Island Films on Saturday, April 8 at Tiverton's own movie theater- your public library!

Rhode Island , showing at 10am.


America's Forgotten Heroine: Ida Lewis, Keeper of the Light, showing at 11am.

Ghost and Vampire Legends of Rhode Island , showing at 12pm.
 

Haunted RI: The Legends of Dolly Cole,
showing at 1pm.
 
You Must Be This Tall: the Story of Rocky Point Park , showing at 2pm.

For more details check out our website- www.tivertonlibrary.org

ADULT EVENTS

How to Use Self Hypnosis For Work and Life
Mon., Apr. 3, 6:30pm Community Room
Tap your inner motivation using the power of self hypnosis with Holistic Wellness Expert and Certified Master Hypnotist Michelle Aubin.  Learn practical steps to make reaching your goals easy and fun. Registration recommended. 625-6796

Movie - The Light Between Oceans
Wed., Apr. 5, 5:45pm
Rated PG-13

Paddle Craft Safety Awareness Workshop
Mon., Apr. 10, 7:00pm, Community Room
Paul Duarte, USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla Cdr. for East Bay Flotilla 7-11 D1NR  will present a 1-hr. informational workshop for all ages.  Learn about safety, recommended and required equipment, state and federal laws and regulations and more.  Registration encouraged,  625-6796.

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Online Job Search & Resume Submittal Workshop
Mon., April 24, 6:30pm, Community Room
Money Smart Week kicks off with an interactive workshop with Gary Gekow.  Learn about online search strategies including job alerts, job boards, job aggregators, and more.  Learn how to utilize these sites for submitting one's resume.  Registration recommended, 625-6796. 
Your library has subscriptions to many magazines.  Some of the more popular ones that library patrons love to check out are Consumer Reports, Sports Illustrated, Time, Yankee, People, Cook's Illustrated, and the Food Network Magazine.  Use your library card to check out the latest editions!

 
Visit the newspaper section, too.  Save money by reading the Boston Globe, Fall River Herald News, Newport Daily News, Providence Journal, USA Today, or Sakonnet Times at your library.

TEEN EVENTS 
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, April 4th, 6-7pm,
Trustees Room, Pizza Served

Art Lab Activity
Monday, April 10th
Drop in  to the Teen Room from 4-6pm
Instructions/supplies provided

Anime & Manga Meet Up
Thursday, April 13th, 3-4pm
Informal/interest meeting in Teen Room. Snack provided

Bring Your Own Book Meet Up
Tuesday, April 25th, 6-7pm
Teen Study Room.  Discuss recently read titles,
movies, tv, music, web series.  Spoiler-free discussion.
Snack provided

Vacation Week Activities:
- Giant Coloring (Mon, 4/17),
- Games Galore (Tues, 4/18),
- Take Home Craft (Thurs, 4/20),
- CubeeCraft Paper Superheroes (Fri, 4/21)
All Vacation activities will be available in the Teen room from 2-6pm 
BOOK GROUPS FOR APRIL 
Tiverton Public Library

Fri., Apr. 14, 10:30am 
My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You 
She's Sorry: A Novel, 
Fredrik Backman

Senior Center
Tue., Apr. 18, 10:00am
Just Mercy,
Bryan Stevenson
Union Public Library

Thur., Apr. 20, 1:30pm 
The Girl in Green, 
Derek B. Miller  
Children's Events for April 
  To see complete schedule, click here 

 
 
 

 
 
Special School Vacation Week Events

K C Moaners Jug Band
 
Tue., Apr. 18, 1:30pm 
Did you know that anything can be an instrument?  Lively music with interesting, and sometimes  homemade instruments. All ages welcome.     
Special Pajama Party Movie Night 
Wed., Apr. 19, 5:30pm 
Finding Dory, Children's Activity Room, and Kubo and the Two Strings, Community Room 
Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring blankets and pillows.  Popcorn and drinks provided.  Bring additional snacks as desired.  Both movies are rated PG. 
 
School vacation week is a great time to borrow a Museum or Activity Pass from the Tiverton Public Library!  Click here to see what is available.  Museum and activity passes are brought to you by the Friends of Tiverton Libraries.
Computer/Technology Help - Drop In!
Tuesdays, 4-6pm in the Learning Center
Call Mark Weeks, Technology Coordinator at 625-6796, ext. 8 for more information.  
The Latest from the
Friends of Tiverton Libraries
 
   
YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE
 
Please consult media sources for further updates on the budget leading up to the May 20th budget referendum vote.  The next meeting of the Friends will be Wednesday, April 19th at 7:00pm in the Trustees Room.  All are welcome. 
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