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ADULT EVENTS
(All adult events take place in the library's community room)
Cookbook Book Club
Wednesday, June 14th @ 6:00 pm
The first meeting of the new Cookbook Book Club will be on Wednesday, June 14th at 6 pm. Sign up at the library, grab a cookbook from the selections, and give it a read. On book club night, bring a prepared recipe from your book to share with fellow foodies for a pot-luck style dinner and conversation. It's not too late to sign up, even if you can't make the first meeting!
Join Julia DeWolfe, local health and fitness guru in a program directed towards living your most wholesome, toxic-free life.
Registration suggested. Please call 625-6796 to register.
The Pequot War, a Book Talk with Author Edward Lodi
Tuesday, June 27th @ 6:30 pm
In 1637 the Puritans waged a genocidal war against the Pequots, the most powerful tribe in southern New England. Edward Lodi describes the major battles of the war, including the massacre at the Pequot fort in Mystic and introduces his newest book on the subject. Mr. Lodi will also answer questions and sign books.
TEEN EVENTS FOR JUNE
BOOK GROUPS FOR JUNE
Tiverton Public Library
Friday, June 9, 10:30 am
War Dances
by Sherman Alexie
Senior Center
Tuesday, June 20, 10:00 am
Paul Newman: A Life
Shawn Levy
Union Public Library
Thursday, June 15, 1:30 pm
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
by Phaedra Patrick
Children's Events for Month
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Movies
Magnificent Seven (2016)
Wednesday, June 28th @ 5:45 pm
Seven gunmen in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. A remake of the 1960s film of the same name from the director John Sturgess. The remake stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt.
(Rated PG-13)
All ages welcome!
The Latest from the Friends of Tiverton Libraries
Have you been thinking about getting involved with the Friends? Now is a great time! Help distribute flyers, collect and sort books for our upcoming book sale June 24th, help with set-up and clean-up, or work a shift during the annual sale. Please leave your name and contact information at the Information Desk, or email [email protected]
Next meeting: Wed., June 21, 7pm in the Trustees Room. All welcome.
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Union Library News
This summer, the CORE Organization will be holding a 6-week summer program at the Union Public Library for children ages 5-8. Join us as we explore the artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe from her early days in Texas to the end of her life in New Mexico. We will create our own flowers, ladder to the moon and many other art projects inspired by O'Keeffe. The classes are held each Tuesday, from 10:30-12:00 noon, July 11, 18, & 25, and August 1, 8 & 15. You can attend 1 class or all 6. Space is limited to 10 children (15 will be the maximum if the weather is nice and we can hold the class outside). To participate in the program you can register at the Union Library by calling 401-625-6799 beginning June 20th.
Summer Days 1936 by Georgia O'Keeffe
Do you enjoy browsing through beautiful and informative magazines? Gardens Illustrated is Union Public Library's newest magazine subscription and it certainly does not disappoint! All magazines circulate, so please stop in and select a few of interest to you to enjoy at home.
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