Tiverton Library News and Events
July 2018
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The Tiverton Public Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 4th for INDEPENDENCE DAY. We will reopen on Thursday, July 5th at 10:00am.
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TEEN EVENTS
Teen Summer Reading Registration
Sign up at the Information Desk, by email or over the phone!)
If you are going into Grades 6 through 12 in the fall... you're eligible to participate in Teen Summer Reading! Sign up for our program by visiting our Information Desk, calling the library at 401.625.6796, or by emailing [email protected]
Every Other Monday, Starting June 25, 2-6pm in the Teen Room
Drop into the Teen Room between 2-6pm to do a craft activity. Don't have time to stay? Take the instructions home with you and complete the activity on your own time! Earn a Summer Reading
Crafternoon
ticket for our Grand Prize Raffle either way!
No registration required.
Crafternoons will happen on the following Mondays from 2-6pm:
- June 25:
Recycled Magazine Art
- July 9:
Ear Bud Decorations (bring your own ear buds or use a pair we provide - free for you to keep!)
- July 23
: Shark Origami (For Shark Week!)
- August 6: Pebble Painting and/or Book String Flowers
Thursday, June 28 and Thursday July 26 6pm in the Community Room
Come make your own food and enjoy some snacks! All supplies provided. Supplies will be limited; registration is required for this program. Students may register for these programs at the Information Desk starting June 18th.
Program registration is limited to students entering grades 6-12. Participating in this event will earn you a
Crafternoon
maker ticket and an
Event
ticket in our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle!
- June 28th:
Cupcake Wars
- July 26th:
Zip Lock Bag Ice Cream
The First Tuesday of Each Month, (July 3 and August 7) in the Teen Room
Come hang out and discuss titles that you are reading, what you would like to see happen at the library, and eat some snacks! Earn a community service hour for attending! During Summer Reading, earn a
Volunteer
ticket and an
Event
ticket for attending TAB! Attendance is limited to patrons in Grades 6 through 12.
No Registration required.
Storytelling for Podcasts & YouTube Videos with Joe Theroux*
Tuesday, July 10, 6-7pm in the Community Room
Join Story Teller Joe Theroux for a workshop about developing and cultivating your storytelling voice for podcasts and YouTube videos. Joe will also be joined by one of his local musician friends who will talk about music and storytelling. Participation is limited to students entering into Grades 6 through 12. Space is limited, this event requires registration. Please sign up for this activity starting June 18th at our Information Desk. Participating in this event will earn you an
Event
ticket in our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle!
Wednesday, July 11 and July 18, 2-3pm in the Teen Room
Join our Technology Librarian Sam in the Teen Room for two Teen Tech classes that focus on learning different Apps. Simply bring your own device (cellphone, tablet, or iPod). Participation is limited to students entering into Grades 6 through 12. Space in this program is limited and registration is required. Registration for this event opens on June 18th and students may register at the Information Desk. Participation in this activity will earn you an
Event
ticket to be entered into our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle.
- July 11: Photo Editing Apps
- July 18:
Music Making Apps
Thursday, July 12 and August 6, 6-7pm in the Teen Room
Bring whatever you're reading (have read) and discuss it (even better if you didn't like it!) with other readers. Snacks provided! Participation is limited to students entering into Grades 6 through 12. Participation in this activity will earn you an
Event
ticket to be entered into our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle. No registration required.
In the Community Room (Dates and Times listed Below)
Join us for our Free Summer Movies! No Registration required. Free popcorn and snack provided. Participation in this activity will earn you an
Event
ticket to be entered into our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle.
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2018, PG-13):
Saturday, July 14, Noon
- Jaws (1975, PG): Wednesday, July 25, 6pm
- Black Panther (2018, PG-13) Thursday, August 16, 6pm
Young Adult for "Adults" Book Club
Tuesday, July 17 and August 21, 6-7:30pm in the Learning Center
Interested in a traditional book club? Want to talk about books? This is a traditional book club that meets on the second Tuesday evening of each month.
It is a book group is intended for "older" teens and adults. Copies of the book are available for check out at the library. Teens wishing to participate in this book club must be at least in high school to attend. See Rebecca with any questions.
July 17, 6-7:30pm
Learning Center
Illuminae
Kauffman & Kristoff
(Copies Available at the Library Now)
August 21, 6-7:30pm
Learning Center
Say What You Will
Cammie McGovern
(Copies Available at the Library Starting 8/20)
Paint Party with Rebecca Killian of Mermaid Masterpieces*
Thursday, July 19, 4pm in the Community Room
Join Artist and Comedienne Rebecca Killian of Mermaid Masterpieces for a step-by-step group painting session. Each student will work on their own personal masterpiece as Rebecca teaches (jokes, sings, and dances). Each student will get to go home with their own completed painting. All materials are provided. Participation in this event is limited to students entering Grades 6 through 12. Space in this program is limited and registration is required. Registration for this event opens on June 18th and students may register at the Information Desk. Participation in this activity will earn you an
Event
ticket to be entered into our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle.
Friday, July 20 and August 10 from 3:30-4:30pm in the Teen Room
Come to the summer meetings of our Anime and Manga Club. We will be doing activities, talking about Anime and Manga, and eating snacks!
Attendance is limited to students entering into Grades 6 through 12.
No registration required.
Participation in this activity will earn you an
Event
ticket to be entered into our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle.
Lola Motta Polynesian Dance
Tuesday, July 24 6pm in the Community Room
Join us for this exciting family event. All ages are invited to watch Lola Motta speak about and perform Polynesian Dance. Watch and learn some moves ... and then get up and try them for yourself. This is an open event. Attendance is not limited. No registration is required. Students going into Grades 6 through 12 will earn an
Event
ticket to be entered into our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle.
Circus Dynamics Workshop*
Friday, July 27 3:30pm in the Community Room
Come join the performers of Circus Dynamics for a circus skill workshop.
They will be teaching hula-hooping, juggling, flag waving/twirling, and balancing tricks.
Dress comfortably as this is a teach and try workshop.
Participation in this event is limited to students entering Grades 6 through 12.
Space in this program is limited and registration is required.
Registration for this event opens on June 18th and students may register at the Information Desk.
Participation in this activity will earn you an
Event ticket to be entered into our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffle.
Harry Potter Birthday Experience
Tuesday, July 31 1-8pm throughout the Library
Celebrate with us as we throw Harry Potter (and JK Rowling) a birthday party extravaganza!
- Harry Potter Movies
11am
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
1:45pm
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
4:30pm
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
(Birthday Cake will be served during this movie!)
- Harry Potter crafts
Make your own Wand
Harry Potter Coloring
- Harry Potter Puzzle (Escape) Room*
Registration is required.
Participants must sign up for a 30-minute time slot and must arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled time slot to participate.
Participants can sign up as individuals* or as teams up to 8.
(Individuals will be placed with other similarly aged participants).
Registration for this event begins June 18th at our Information Desk.
Escape Room is open to anyone, but space is limited due to time constraints.
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Wed., July 11th, 6pm
Appetites,
Anthony Bourdain
Friday, July 13th, 10:30am
The Ocean at the End of the Lane,
Neil Gaiman
Tues., July 17th, 10:00am
Saints for All Occasions,
J. Courtney Sullivan
Copies available at the library
and at the Senior Center
Tues., July 17, 6-7:30pm
Learning Center
Illuminae,
Kaufman & Kristoff
Thur., July 19th, 1:00pm
Choose one or more of Jane Greenlaw's
Jane Bunker mystery series:
Slipknot, Fisherman's Bend,
or Shiver Hitch
You may join any book group. Please stop at the Information Desk to pick up a copy of the book being discussed. Only the Cookbook Club requires preregistration
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Children's Events for Month
Children's Activity Room
10:30 am - 12 pm
This program is recommended for ages 3-10.
Drop by the children's activity room to create a musical instrument out of everyday objects. There will be a new project each week.
1 instrument per child while supplies last.
"Page Turners" - A Summer Reading Book Club/Movie Event for ages 9-12.
Tuesday, July 3rd
Children's Activity Room, 2pm
A Wrinkle in Time
, Rated PG, Disney Pictures
Which do you like better- the movie or the book? Watch the movie with us on July 2nd, and then join our discussion on Tuesday, July 10th at 3pm. Registration requested. Copies of the book available at the library.
Friday afternoons in July.
Children's Activity Room 2:00 pm
July 6th :
SING,
Rated: PG,
Universal Pictures
July 13th:
Rock Dog
, Rated: PG
, Lions Gate Films
July 20th:
Despicable Me 3, Rated: PG, Universal Pictures
July 27th:
Happy Feet
,
Rated: PG
, Warner Brothers
Saturday, July 7th
Children's Activity Room, 10:30 - 11:30 am
This program is recommended for ages 5 -10.
Watch and discover how the candy Pop Rocks can inflate a balloon and try other sweet activities at our discovery stations.
"Page Turners"-A Summer Reading Book Club
Tuesday, July 10th
Children's Activity Room, 3:00-4:00pm
Kids ages 9-12.
Registration is requested.
Today we will have snacks and talk about
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.
The books will be provided in advance. Stop by the children's room to borrow a copy
Special Guest: Performance - Schmitty the Weather Dog
Wednesday, July 11th, Community Room, 10:30am
This program is recommended for ages 3+.
*Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed on first come basis starting at 10 am
Join Schmitty, the Weather Dog and friends for a special weather- themed story time and sing-a-long.
Special Guest Performance
- B.J. Whitehouse
This program is recommended for ages 7+.
*Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed on first come basis starting at 10 a.m.
Join B.J. Whitehouse in the community room for music, poetry, songs and stories of the sea.
Saturday, July 21st Children' Activity Room/ Library Lawn
10:30 am - 12 pm
This program is recommended for ages
3+.
Please bring your imagination and some pebbles to decorate for the library rock garden. We will be hosting paint parties throughout the summer as we build a painted pebble pathway through our children's garden.
*Please dress for mess - we will be working with materials that may stain clothing!
Special Guest Performance -
Polynesian Fusion
Tuesday, July 24th,
Community Room, 6:30pm
Join Lola Motta for music and dance from the islands of Hawaii and Tahiti.
This program is recommended for ages 5+.
*Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed on first come basis starting at 6 pm
Wednesday, July 25th
Children's Activity Room
, All Day
Drop by the children's activity room for shark-themed crafts, games and a movie.
Watch: Finding Nemo
Rated:GPixar/Disney Studios
Showtimes: 10:30 a.m., 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm
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Drop-in eBook and Audiobook Help, Ongoing Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30pm
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Come to the Tiverton Public Library on Tuesdays between 2:00-3:30pm to learn how to access the library's free eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming movies with your library card.
One-on-One Computer Skills Tutoring, Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment
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The Tiverton Public Library offers one-on-one computer skills help sessions with Technology Librarian, Sam Simas. These meetings are designed to teach you how to use computers, phones, and tablets to connect with information and library services. Topics for these sessions can cover downloading and using eBooks and audiobooks, researching with library databases, navigating social media sites, understanding internet safety and security, and using your phone, tablet, laptop, or ereader.
Please, call 401-625-6796 or email
[email protected]
to make an appointment.
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