HOURS:
Monday-Thursday
9:30am-8:30pm
Friday
9:30am-5pm
Saturday
9:30 am-5pm
Sunday open
12-4pm
Holiday Hours:
Closed on 12/24 and 12/25
Closing at 1pm on 12/31.
Closed on 1/1/19.
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Contact info:
phone: 401-789-9507
email: narlib@narlib.org
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Click
here
to register for any of the programs requiring pre-registration
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 A Holiday Sampler"
Saturday, Dec 8th at 2pm
Living Literature, a group of Rhode Island based actors who take literature from the page to the stage, offers, for the 2018 Holiday Season, "A Holiday Sampler," a 45 minute readers theater style presentation of stories, poems and essays celebrating the spirit and practice of Christmas, includes such authors as Robert Frost, Ogden Nash, Grace Paley, Loudon Wainwright, Shel Silverstein, Mary Oliver, Louisa May Alcott, Richard Wilbur, Pearl S. Buck, and Leo Tolstoy among others. It will be perform by Husband & wife team, Anne Scurria and Living Literature Artistic Director, Barry Press. This fre,e off-beat lighthearted look at the most indelible of holidays is best appreciated by an adult audience, but children are welcome.
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Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop
Saturday Dec 15, 2018 at 10 am.
Learn the about the ancient art of egg decorating with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist (batik) method with the talented Lisa Schipritt. Sign-up by Thursday, Dec.13 required. There is a 5 dollar materials suggested donation. For ages 12+ only. Pre-registration required,
Registration opens on Nov. 27th.
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Coloring to Carols
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Monday, Dec. 3rd at 6:30 pm.
Join us as we spend a couple of relaxing hours escaping holiday madness to color cards to send, listening to carols and nibbling on cookies. All welcome!
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Friends of the Narragansett Public Library
Annual Pot Luck on Dec. 3rd at Noon. Please bring a dish to share.
ALL FRIENDS WELCOME!
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CARD CRAFTING
Monday, Dec. 17
Make handcrafted cards and be ready for the next special occasion. Please pre-register, space is limited.
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SCRABBLE SCRAMBLES at 1PM
on Fridays and Sundays
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oin us for a fun relaxing game in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
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Afternoon Book Club meets at 1pm on Wed, Nov 14 to discuss The Family Man by Elinor Lipman.
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Evening Book Club meets at 6:30pm on Wed, Dec. 26 at 6:30pm to disscuss a title TBA
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MONDAY MORNING BOOKTALK: Want to talk about books? Want to hear what everyone else has been reading? Like coffee? The last one is optional. Join us for Monday Morning Book Talks at 10:30 am on Dec. 3 & 17.
Copies of the books for book clubs are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, call Marilyn Sherman at 789-9507.
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 CRAZY RICH ASIANS
Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2 & 6 pm.
PG-13, 2018, 120 min.
Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan
A native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors.
 CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Tuesday, Dec 11 at 2 & 6 pm.
PG, 2018, 104 min
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael, Mark Gatiss, Jim Cummings
Winne the Pooh ventures into London to turn a middle-aged Christopher Robin's life around with the help of Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger. Robin is now stuck in an oppressive white collar job that prevents him from spending time with his family.
 THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, Dec 18 at 2 & 6 pm
PG, 201
7, 104 min.
Starring: Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce
The journey that led to Charles Dickens's creation of 'A Christmas Carol,' a timeless tale that would redefine the holiday.
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DECEMBER CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Festival of Lights, Puppet Performance, Gingerbread Houses
At 2:00pm come watch a holiday show performed by local puppeteer Anna Vargas. After the show, stick around to make graham cracker gingerbread houses!
All are welcome. Tickets are first come, first serve. Pick up starts when we open at noon this day.
Meet Santa @ Story Time (wear your PJs)
At 6:00pm on Thurs 12/13, join Miss April for a holiday sing along and reading of The Polar Express. I wonder...if we ring our christmas bells at the same time, will Santa will show up? ;)
Pictures, refreshments, and a craft to follow. Wear your PJs!
Registration is required
Maker Monday: Holiday Decorations
Monday 12/3 All day Stop in to the children's room to make and take a Christmas & Hanukkah decoration. Available while supplies last.
Adventure Book Group
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All day Teen Make and Take Bags
Monday 12/17
Teens are welcome to grab a make and take gift bag from the young adult section. Each month, you will find a new kit inside to make at the library or take and do it at home. What will you create this month?
STORY TIMES
Toddler Storytime
(2's and 3's)
10:00 am on Wednesdays:12/5 12/12 12/19
A storytime session for children ages 2 & 3 with a parent or caregiver. Join in stories, songs, fingerplays, a craft, and snack. Time for socialization and unstructured play will follow. Registration is required. When you sign up for one event, you are registered for all three!
Preschool Storytime
(Age s 3-5)
10:00 am on Thursdays: 12/6, 12/20
A storytime session for children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. Join in stories, songs, fingerplays, a craft, and snack. Time for socialization and unstructured play will follow. Registration is required.When you sign up for one event, you are registered for all three!
Baby and Me
(0-24 months)
10:00 am on Fridays:
12/7,
12/14,
12/21
Babies ages birth to 23 months are invited to bring their favorite adult to this fun and interactive program. We will share simple books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Time for socialization and unstructured play will follow.
Registration is required.When you sign up for one event, you are registered for all three!
WINTER BREAK
Winter "Escape Room"
Wednesday,12/26 3:00 pm,Ages 10+
Can you crack the code and break out of this winter themed escape the room activity? Registration is required.
New Year's Countdown Story Time
Thursday, 12/27 11:15 am, Ages 0 - 10
Start the countdown to 2019 with a New Year's themed story time. The ball drops at noon! Registration is required.
DIY: Feed The Birds!
Friday, 12/28 10:00 am,
Drop in to make a birdhouse or bird feeder to feed our feathery friends this winter. While supplies last. No need to register, just drop in!
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Wednesday Ezone Drop-in
1pm- 3pm
Come in for some one- on-one help with downloading an e-book or audiobook to your laptop, e-reader, iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry or Windows 7 phone or mp3 player. Be sure to bring your devices and cords, library card number and your Apple, Barnes and Noble and Amazon account passwords.
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