At Home with Your Library
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Dear Neighbors,
Both Tiverton Public Library and Union Public Library continue to be closed to the public, but you can call
401-625-6796
or email
staff@tivertonlibrary.org
. Staff will be here to answer your questions during our usual operating hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
- Fridays: 10:00am-5:00pm
- Saturdays: 10:00am-4:00pm
In this issue, we have information about a few virtual programs to connect us in the coming weeks, as well as free resources and activities you can access any time.
As always, we have tons of free information and resources availalable on our
website
. We are constantly adding and updating, so check back often.
We are also offering heaps of resources, information, and fun activities throughout the day, every day, on our
Facebook
and
Twitter
pages.
We hope that you and your loved ones continue to be safe and well during this crisis and that these resources make your stay at home as comfortable as possible.
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Hold on to Those Library Materials
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Your safety is our priority. To that end, we ask that you keep your library materials safe at home, along with you and your loved ones.
Our book drop is currently closed. All library material due dates have been changed to mid-May. If libraries are closed beyond mid-May, we will extend the date. All fines from March 1st through mid-May have been waived, so please hold on to any library materials you have at home.
We have been advised by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services that COVID-19 can live on certain materials from hours to days. So we are not circulating any library materials at this time, and holds have been suspended until further notice. We are not able to provide service at our drivethrough at this time. Once we hear how this type of service can be done safely and effectively, our Director will consider whether this is a service we should offer.
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Free eBooks, Audiobooks, and Movies at Your Fingertips
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With your Rhode Island public library card, you can download ebooks, audiobooks, and movies to your computer, tablet, eReader, smartphone, and other mobile devices for FREE!
For specific instructions on how to get started borrowing eBooks and more on your chosen device, click the button below. If you have any questions, please contact us at 401-625-6796 or email
staff@tivertonlibrary.org
. We'd be happy to help.
You will need an active Ocean State Libraries card and PIN. See the article below for information on getting a card, renewing your card, or resetting your PIN.
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Ocean State Library Cards
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New Card Applications
If you are a RI resident and would like to apply for a library card, please call us at 401-625-6796 and we can set up a temporary card for you.
At this time, we cannot process new cards for out-of-state patrons. We recommend that you call your local library for assistance.
Expired Library Cards
Cards that expired between March 1st and April 30th have had their expiration date extended to May 1st. If your card expired before this time period, call us
at 401-625-6796 and
we can update that over the phone. We ask that you stop in the library with a photo ID for verification after we reopen so we can extend your card expiration to the full 3 years.
Lost Cards
If you've lost your card, please give us a call
at 401-625-6796, and
we’ll give you a new card number and PIN over the phone. You can pick up your new card once we reopen. Please note, it is a $1 fee for a replacement card.
Forgot Your PIN, or Need a New One?
Call us at 401-625-6796 with your library card number, and we can reset your PIN for you.
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Now's the perfect time to complete the 2020 Census!
The 2020 Census questionnaire takes less than 10 minutes to complete. It's safe, secure, and confidential, and your information and privacy are protected.
Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for h
ealth clinics, fire departments, schools, libraries, roads, and other public services.
The results even determine how many seats in Congress each state gets.
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Remaining Calm in a Storm: Overcoming Stress with Meditation
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Saturday, April 4th, 2:00-2:30pm, Zoom Virtual Meeting
Stress is a widespread state of mind that robs our ability to enjoy life and experience peace of mind. There is a simple yet profound alternative—meditation.
By understanding where our stress starts, we can develop a capability that shows us how a peaceful mind can improve the way we respond to the challenges that stress invokes. We can choose to remain calm in any storm. Discover an inner source of happiness and enjoy peace and clarity of mind, regardless of your surroundings. Led by Gen Kelsang Chokyi, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher at Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Center in Providence.
This program is free and suitable for all levels of experience. Enjoy from the comfort of home. Everyone is welcome!
Join us by clicking the button below.
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Our book groups will not be able to meet in person in April, but there are still opportunities to read and discuss great books together!
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Virtual Cookbook Club: Comfort Food
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April 6th-10th, via e-mail
In order to protect our guests' health and safety, we will not meet in person this month.
Instead, please feel free to email Deb at
destrella@tivertonlibrary.org
with pictures of a dish you have enjoyed making during this time - either from the current Cookbook Club cookbook selections, from a cookbook on the
eZone
, or from your own personal collection.
Let us know how you are doing. What have you been cooking and baking during this time at home? What foods are giving you comfort right now?
Deb will send out a special e-mail newsletter to Cookbook Club members featuring all of your contributions, as well as some added resources and opportunities to "meet."
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Our book groups may not be able to meet in person this month, but we can still meet up and talk books!
Join us on social media for one of two chat sessions:
- Friday, April 17th, from 11:00am-12:00pm on Facebook
- Monday, April 20th, at 6:30-7:30pm on Twitter, using the hashtag #TPLBookChat
Questions will be posted every 10 minutes or so. We’ll be talking all things books and reading!
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At Home with Miss Meg and Mr. Monkey
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Hello Friends!
Mr. Monkey and I have been trying to find ways to enjoy spring. Normally, we like to visit the park and play on the playground. Mr. Monkey loves going down the slide! But at the moment we need to stay healthy and stay at home. So this week we had an adventure in our backyard and hunted for signs of spring. At first we walked around the house and didn’t see much. We discovered we had to walk slowly, look high and low, and then we saw lots of things we had missed. Take a peek at our pictures below.
What signs of spring can you find? Connect with our “Searching for Spring” post on
Facebook
and
Twitter
, and tell us what you discovered. While you're there, check out all the fun things we have found for your family to do and try. We post great ideas every day.
Stay healthy, safe, and well!
Smiles & BIG banana hugs,
Miss Meg & Mr. Monkey
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Three Bananarrific Boredom Busters
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I Spy Spring - A Scavenger Hunt
Take a walk around your yard or neighborhood and look for signs of spring. Remember to look high and low. Here is what Mr. Monkey found:
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While hunting, look for things that have great texture, like the bark of a tree or rough
cement.
Crayon Rubbings
All you need is white paper and crayons. Broken crayons work great for this art project. Peel the paper off the crayon. Place a piece of plain white paper over something that has an interesting texture, like the bark of a tree, a leaf, or a bumpy stone. Using the side of the crayon, rub over the covered object and watch it appear on your paper. Use your art to play a game...
What’s That? - A Guessing Game
Take turns asking a family member. While one person makes a crayon rubbing,
the other hides their eyes. Once you have your piece of art, show it to your
family member and ask them to try and guess what made that beautiful and
interesting pattern. Decide how many guesses each player will get. Mr. Monkey
and I like to give each other two guesses. If they guess right, they pick a crayon
and make a rubbing. If they guess wrong, it’s your turn again.
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Family Resources on COVID-19
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Sesame Street shares a special collection of resources to help families care for themselves and each other during COVID-19.
Scholastic Classroom Magazine
shares articles, videos, and activities, broken down by grade levels, to support teachers and caregivers in discussing the coronavirus with children and teens.
NPR created a printable comic that explains the coronavirus to children.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital created a coloring book to help children understand the coronavirus.
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The Screen Actors Guild hosts this award-winning children’s literacy site, which streams videos of actors reading children’s picture books.
J.K. Rowling presents a magical hub of games, puzzles, and activities.
Join author and illustrator Scott Magoon in his studio for a story and a drawing lesson.
Join Laurie Berkner on Facebook Live most weekday mornings at 10:00am.
Visit the Tumble Book Library for a large collection of ebooks for kids. They have storybooks, graphic novels, nonfiction, and more.
There are dance videos and a live stream dance class every day at 3:00pm on their YouTube channel.
Preschoolers will enjoy these science games and videos based on the animated series.
Enjoy a variety of food-themed activities, recipes, and experiments.
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For a complete list of digital resources and activities for children,
please visit our website.
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Friends of Tiverton Libraries
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Meeting of the Board of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries
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The Friends will meet virtually on April 8th at 6:30pm.
Any questions, please call 401-625-6796.
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