“I heard a bird sing in the dark of December. A magical thing. And sweet to remember. We are nearer to Spring than we were in September. I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.” ― Oliver Herford
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Please note the following closings during the holiday season:
- Closing at 3:00pm on Friday, December 20th, for the Annual Library Staff Meeting
- Closing at 3:00pm on Tuesday, December 24th, in observance of Christmas Eve
- Closed Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas
- Closing at 3:00pm on Tuesday, December 31st, in observance of New Year's Eve
- Closed Wednesday, January 1st, in observance of New Year’s Day
Happy Holidays from Tiverton Public Library!
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Collecting Gifts of
Comfort & Joy
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The last day for the Friends’ holiday gift collection supporting East Bay Community Action is
Saturday, December 7th
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The Friends of Tiverton Libraries is seeking new and unwrapped gifts of:
- Kids books (infants to age 10)
- Easy board games, like Sorry, Connect 4, Bananagrams, Chutes & Ladders, Yahtzee, and Checkers
- Simple card games, like Uno, Fish, Concentration, and Sleeping Queens
- Children’s puzzles
- Colored pencils
- Washable markers
- Onesies & PJs (newborn to 6x)
- Socks
- Mittens
- Hats
- Disposable diapers
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Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season, and relax with these holiday classics in the Library's Community Room!
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It's a Wonderful Life
Saturday, December 7th, 1:00pm
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
Saturday, December 14th, 1:00pm
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White Christmas
Saturday, December 21st, 1:00pm
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Monday, December 23rd, 10:30am
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The Grinch
Monday, December 23rd, 12:00pm
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Ditch Your Electronic e-Waste with Indie Cycle!
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Saturday, December 14th, 10:00am-1:00pm, Library Parking Lot
Safely and securely dispose of all your used, broken, or unwanted electronics at the Tiverton Public Library! Indie Cycle will be parked outside the library to help you responsibly recycle your electronic waste. Just in time for the holidays!
Items accepted at NO charge:
Computers, laptops, monitors, routers, PDAs, cell phones, mice, keyboards, ink-jet printers, toner cartridges, CD/DVD players, radios, televisions, network equipment, wires, stereos, speakers, telephones, cameras, microwaves, small household appliances, and acid lead batteries including auto/marine and battery back-ups. Anything with a wire!
A $10 disposal fee
is charged for each laser-jet printer, air conditioner, dehumidifier, and other coolant-containing devices.
Not accepted:
Light bulbs, single-use batteries, tapes/disks, glass, Styrofoam, broken TV tubes, or any hazardous materials.
Indie Cycle, LLC, has a zero-landfill policy and does not remarket any hard drives or data storage devices. Visit their website at
www.indiecycle.com
for more information.
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Here are just a few of the programs we have coming up for adults this month.
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Living Literature Presents “A Holiday Sampler”
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Monday, December 2nd, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room
This readers’ theater-style presentation is a celebration of stories, poems, and essays that reflect the spirit and practice of Christmas. This off-beat, lighthearted look at the most indelible of holidays includes such authors as Ogden Nash, Grace Paley, A. A. Milne, Mary Oliver, Pearl S. Buck, and Leo Tolstoy, among others. It will be performed by husband and wife team, Anne Scurria and Living Literature Artistic Director, Barry Press.
This program is free and open to the public and is best appreciated by an adult audience, but children are welcome.
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Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00-7:30pm, Community Room
Join us for a journey into the golden age of gaming! Explore a range of retro games or try your hand at some newer editions. We’ll have a variety of systems set up throughout the Community Room with plenty of options for everyone. Or, bring your own device!
As always, we’ll have dedicated stations for our Smash Bros & Mario Kart fans, ready to go.
Free and open to all. No registration required. Just drop-in and play!
Retro Game Club is moving to a new time. Starting in 2020, Retro Game Club will be held on the second Tuesday of the month (instead of the first). The next meeting will be January 14th at 6:00pm.
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CreaTiv Craft: Crockpot Candles
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Thursday, December 5th, 3:30-4:30pm, Community Room
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for some fun and creativity. This month, we will learn how to make candles in a crockpot! All materials are provided.
Please register to reserve your spot.
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Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and relax with these holiday classics in the Library's Community Room!
Popcorn and drinks are provided; outside snacks are also welcome.
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It's a Wonderful Life
Saturday, December 7th, 1:00pm
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White Christmas
Saturday, December 21st, 1:00pm
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We’ve also got knitting, quilting, painting, and gaming - oh my!
Click below to see more programs for adults this December.
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New members are always welcome to any of our book groups. There’s something for everyone!
Stop by the Information Desk at the library for a copy of the book to be discussed. Only the Cookbook Club requires registration.
We are very excited to offer an additional, evening edition of the Tiverton Public Library Book Group! See below for the additional date and time.
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Tiverton Senior Center Book Club
Tuesday, December 10th, 10:15am
Tiverton Senior Center
207 Canonicus Street
Copies of the book are available at the Tiverton Senior Center and the Tiverton Public Library.
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Cookbook Club Cookie Swap and Cookbook Exchange
Wednesday, December 11th, 6:00pm
Hancock Estates, 345 Hancock Street, Tiverton
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Tiverton Public Library Book Group
Friday, December 13th, 10:30am
OR
Wednesday, December 18th, 6:00pm
Learning Center
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Spirituality and Politics Book Group
Wednesday, December 18th, 2:00pm
Trustees Room
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Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00-7:30pm, Community Room
Join us for a journey into the golden age of gaming! Explore a range of retro games or try your hand at some newer editions. We’ll have a variety of systems set up throughout the Community Room with plenty of options for everyone. Or, bring your own device!
As always, we’ll have dedicated stations for our Smash Bros & Mario Kart fans, ready to go.
Free and open to all. No registration required. Just drop-in and play!
Retro Game Club is moving to a new time. Starting in 2020, Retro Game Club will be held on the second Tuesday of the month (instead of the first). The next meeting will be January 14th at 6:00pm.
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Thursday, December 12th, 6:00-7:00pm, Teen Room
Bring whatever you're reading (or have read) and discuss it (even better if you didn't like it!) with other readers. Snacks provided! Participation is limited to patrons in Grades 6 through 12.
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Action Packed Movies at the Library
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Saturday, December 14th, 1:00-3:00pm, Community Room
Bring your lunch and join us for a dine-in showing of
T
he Nightmare Before Christmas
projected on the big screen in our Community Room. Free popcorn and candy provided!
Our Teen Movie showings are part of our Teen Program offerings but are open to all.
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Saturday, December 7th, 11:00am-1:00pm, Children's Activity Room
Ages 3+
Drop by the children’s activity room to explore and build with a variety of blocks and toys, including our Lego collection.
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Saturday, December 14th
, Children's Activity Room
Ages 3+
Use frosting and candy to decorate your very own 3-D cookie tree.
There are four decorating times. Reserve your spot at the Children’s Desk or on the Library website by clicking a button below.
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'Tis the Season Storytime Celebration
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Wednesday, December 18th
Two Times: 10:15-11:00am OR 11:15am-12:00pm
Ages: 1–5 years
Join Santa Monkey for a special holiday storytime with crafts, songs, and a bubble snowstorm.
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Saturday, December 21st–Monday, December 30th, Children's Activity Room
Drop by the children’s room for a variety of seasonal games, crafts, and activities.
While you’re here, play
I Spy the Gingerbread
. Find the Gingerbread person hiding in the Children’s Room to win a prize.
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Monday, December 23rd, Community Room
Celebrate the season with some Grinch-themed family fun and movies:
- 10:30-11:00am - How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (The original 1966 animated short.)
- 11:00am-12:00pm - Grinchmas Crafts
- 12:00-1:30pm - The Grinch (The 2018 animated film by Universal Studios. Rated PG.)
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Tuesday, December 31st, 11:00am-12:30pm, Community Room
Ring in the Noon Year with crafts, games, and family fun!
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Click below for a schedule of our December storytimes.
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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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Wednesday, December 11th, 6:30pm, Trustees Room
All are welcome to attend!
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Join or Renew Your Membership with the Friends
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It’s time to join or renew your membership with the Friends of Tiverton Libraries.
It’s easy and inexpensive – pick up or download an application, drop off your dues ($10 individual/$15 family) at the Information Desk, or send a check to the Friends c/o the Library.
It’s fun meeting people, going to programs, and getting early admission to the book sale.
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Featured Museum Pass: The Providence Children's Museum
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Did you know most kids have 16 days off of school in December? Take out the Library’s Providence Children’s Museum pass and take the kids where they can burn off steam when it’s cold outside.
Enjoy exhibits like Water Ways, the Climber, Discovery Studio, and Play Power, where you send objects soaring through the air and construct magnetic mazes.
The museum pass allows for half-price admission for up to 4 people. The museum is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
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Tuesday, December 10th, 2:00-4:00pm, Union Public Library
Join us for a gingerbread social. All are welcome!
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Join us each Saturday for Creative Kids!
Children of all ages are welcome to stop by the Union Public Library on Saturdays, any time from 10:00am to 12:00pm, to enjoy creating a fun and easy craft. Supplies and directions will be provided.
Younger children can be assisted by an older brother or sister or by parents or other caregiver.
No need to sign-up; just drop-in!
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