"Winter is not a season, it's a celebration." - Anamika Mishra |
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Please note the following closings during the holiday season:
- Closing at 3:00pm on Friday, December 16th, for our Annual Library Staff Meeting
- Closed Saturday, December 24th, through Monday, December 26th, in observance of the Christmas holiday (reopening on Tuesday, December 27th)
- Closed Saturday, December 31st, through Monday, January 2nd, in observance of the New Years holiday (reopening on Tuesday, January 3rd)
While the library is closed, you are always welcome to use our free outdoor WiFi, which is available 24/7. And you can access materials on the Ocean State Libraries eZone anytime!
Happy Holidays from the Tiverton Libraries!
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Introducing Kanopy Streaming Video! |
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Use your Tiverton Library card to access Kanopy Streaming Video.
Kanopy has hundreds of independent films and documentaries plus films and television shows for children like Sesame Street!
Click below for more information.
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There’s still time to shop the Friends of Tiverton Libraries See’s Candies sale and support library programs! Pick out some tasty gifts for loved ones – or yourself!
Click the button below to visit our shop to choose your favorites and buy your candy online. All orders MUST BE PLACED by December 2nd.
Happy shopping, and thanks for your support!
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Friends Mini Book and Bake Sale |
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Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00am-3:00pm, Community Room
Stop by and browse our collection of books for all ages, including novels, cookbooks, nonfiction, children's books, and more! Most books are priced at $1.00 or less.
Don't forget to purchase some delicious home-baked treats at our bake sale tables. We are requesting donations of goodies, which may be dropped off on Friday afternoon, December 2nd, from 2:00 to 4:00pm, or Saturday morning, December 3rd, between 9:00 and 10:00am.
Please note that the Friends are NOT accepting donations of books for this mini-sale, as we are doing inventory reduction at this time.
Thanks for your support!
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The Friends of Tiverton Libraries will have a collection box in the lobby at Tiverton Public Library through December 10th. This early collection deadline will ensure distribution of gifts in time for the holidays. All donations must be NEW and UNWRAPPED.
EBCAP is seeking items for babies and children, specifically:
- Onesies and pajamas (newborn to 6X)
- Socks
- Hats
- Mittens
- Coats
- Boots
- Disposable diapers
- Soft books and board books
- Puzzles
- Simple, family centered games, such as Sorry, Connect4, Yahtzee, Chutes & Ladders, checkers, Pass the Pigs
- Simple card games, such as Uno, Fish, and basic 52-card decks
New this year, EBCAP has requested items for teens:
- Adult-sized hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants
- Sleeping bags
- Footballs, soccer balls, and basketballs
Thank you for helping area families in need.
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The Tiverton Yacht Club is sponsoring its eleventh Penguin Plunge at Grinnell's Beach on Sunday, January 1st, 2023. The public is invited to gather on the beach around 11:45am and take the plunge into the Sakonnet River at noon. As in previous years, the Penguin Plunge supports the Tiverton Public Library through donations from participants and supporters who watch the event from the shore.
Though not required for participation, penguins are encouraged to obtain library donations in advance. Pledge forms will be available at the Tiverton Public Library on 34 Roosevelt Ave or online at https://tivertonlibrary.org. All pledge forms and donations should be brought to the beach at the time of the event, and donations in any amount are appreciated. Please make checks payable to Tiverton Library Foundation. All contributions are tax-deductible.
For more information, contact the library at 401-625-6796 or Greg Jones at jonesgb@cox.net.
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Here are just a few of the programs we have coming up for adults this month.
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Friday, December 9th, 3:30-4:30pm, Community Room
Join us once a month for some fun and creativity! This month, we will turn coffee creamer bottles into snowman or penguin decorations for winter.
Space and materials are limited. Please register to secure your spot.
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Holiday Gift Wrapping Party |
Saturday, December 17th, 1:30-3:30pm, Community Room
Need some space – away from prying eyes – to wrap your holiday presents? Join us in the Community Room and wrap your holiday gifts with us!
Bring some gifts you need to wrap, along with your own wrapping supplies to use and share. We will provide the space and holiday atmosphere, as well as some limited wrapping supplies.
Remember to check out the Book Nook and Holiday Sale table for extra holiday gifts!
Please register so that we know how many tables to set out.
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Movie Night: Top Gun - Maverick
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Wednesday, December 28th, 6:00-8:10pm, Community Room
Join us for a free movie, popcorn, and drinks on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
This month, we will be screening Top Gun: Maverick (2022; PG-13; 2 h, 10 min). After 30 years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but he must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
Registration is not required, but you may sign up below to receive event reminders.
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Are you traveling this holiday season? Do you want to learn how to take great photos of your family with your smartphone camera, or do you want to load your mobile devices with digital books for the long ride? Then take advantage of our free tech help!
Appointments can be made by calling Kristin at 401-625-6796 ext. 8 or by clicking the button below.
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Can’t make it during the week? Drop-in on Saturday, December 10th, 10:00am-12:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm, for quick troubleshooting. Drop-in is first-come, first-served. There is no such thing as a stupid question! |
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Be sure to save the dates for our upcoming tech events, including a special 4-week series on digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. This will be especially handy for those who might be the lucky recipient of a DSLR camera during the holiday season! Skip all the confusing YouTube videos and learn with us, for FREE! We will also offer basic Excel classes.
Click below to see our calendar.
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Announcing Our NEW YA Book Club for Adults |
Monday, December 19th, 6:00-7:00pm, Learning Center
Young adult books are for everyone, including adults! If you’re an adult who is interested in reading YA, join us for a book club.
At the first meeting, we’ll talk about what young adult books are, which ones we like, and what we should read for the next month! Click the button below to register.
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New members are always welcome to any of our book groups. Our regular book group offerings are listed below. There’s something for everyone!
Stop by the Information Desk at the library for a copy of the book to be discussed.
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Tiverton Public Library Book Group
Friday, December 9th, 10:30am
OR
Wednesday, December 21st, 6:00pm
Community Room
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Union Library Book Group
Thursday, December 15th, 1:00pm
Tiverton Public Library Community Room
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Bajah's Book Group
Monday, December 19th, 2:00pm
Bajah's Cat Cafe, 137 Main Road
Copies of the book are available at the library and at Bajah's Cat Cafe.
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Tiverton Senior Center Book Club
Tuesday, December 20th, 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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Stop by the Teen Room any time to use the supplies offered to work on your own crafts! |
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Wednesday, December 7th, 4:30-5:30pm, Learning Center
It's teen craft time!
Decorate for the holidays with your own DIY ornaments.
Supplies are limited, be sure to register!
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Monday, December 19th, 6:00-7:00pm, Learning Center
Young adult books are for everyone, including adults! If you’re an adult or young adult who loves reading YA, join us for a book club.
At the first meeting, we’ll talk about what young adult books are, which ones we like, and what we should read for the next month! Click the button below to register.
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Wednesday, December 21st, 5:00-7:00pm, Teen Room
Our D&D group continues our running campaign!
Click below to register and join us!
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Grownups giving a Tiverton child a gift of technology this holiday season are invited to drop by the Children’s Room for some special gift wrap. The free gift wrap set includes a bag, bow, tissue paper, gingerbread gift tag, and a brochure that shares all the FREE things the recipient can do with their new gift and their Tiverton Library card.
Legal guardians of children living in Tiverton can pick up an application to get their child a library card at the main information desk.
Gift wrap sets will be available starting Saturday, December 3rd, while supplies last. Limit of two gift sets per adult.
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Open daily all month long!
Recommended for ages 3-10
Visit the activity tower in the Children's Room to stock up on various seasonal activities. We will fill the tower each month with paper crafts, puzzles, and games.
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Monday, December 5th, 10:30am
Recommended for children ages 1-5
Join Miss Meg and Mr. Monkey for stories, songs, and games. Registration is not required. Seats will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Please visit the Children’s Desk upon arrival to check in for storytime.
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Wednesday, December 14th, and Thursday, December 15th, Children’s Activity Room
Drop in 10:30am-12:00pm
Recommended for children ages 3-5
Drop by the activity room to create, explore, and play at various cookie-themed stations.
Registration is not required. Seats will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Saturday, December 17th, 10:30am or 11:30am, Community Room
Recommended for ages 3+
Use frosting and candy to decorate your very own 3-D cookie tree.
Pick your decorating time when registering for this annual family event. One cookie per child.
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Friday, December 23rd, 2:00pm, Community Room
Recommended for families
Join us for a snack and a classic children’s story on the big screen. Please visit or call the Children’s Room for the movie title.
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Friday, December 23rd-Friday, December 30th
Recommended for ages 3-10
Spy the Gingerbread Baker hiding in the children’s room and receive a prize.
One prize per child while supplies last.
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Wednesday, December 28th, Children's Activity Room
Drop by between 10:30am and 2:00pm
Recommended for families
Drop by the activity room to make a seasonal paper craft.
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Thursday, December 29th, 11:00am-2:00pm, Library Lawn
Recommended for families
Stroll around the library lawn and read a picture book. At the end of the walk, enjoy a surprise.
This program is weather-dependent. Please check the library's Facebook page for updates and cancellations.
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Friends of Tiverton Libraries |
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No December Meeting of the Board of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries |
The Friends of Tiverton Libraries will not be holding a meeting in December.
Enjoy the holidays!
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Your Support Makes a Difference! |
We hope you have enjoyed the many amazing programs the library has offered to our community this year, and we ask for your continued support of library programming by joining or renewing your membership with the Friends of Tiverton Libraries.
We continue to hold several “mini” book sales and craft fairs and have an annual fundraiser with See’s Candies. And the popular Book Nook is a great place to get used books. The proceeds from these activities, along with your membership fees and donations, help us deliver much-needed funding to the programs at the library.
If you are already a member, keep a look out for a renewal application in the mail. If you haven't joined the Friends yet, please consider joining our organization. Membership forms are located on the counter below the Friends' display case, or by clicking one of the buttons below. Thank you so much for your support!
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Tuesdays, December 6th, 13th, and 20th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Drop in any time between 10:00am and 12:00pm and make an ornament to take home!
We will have supplies for a simple pinecone/glitter ornament and a snowflake made with pipe cleaners and beads.
Questions? Call: 625-6799
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Barbara Pelletier has given the Union Public Library Association a fun and fabulous assortment of infant hats for a fundraiser.
The hats are available during the library’s regular hours of operation on Tuesdays, 10:00am-5:00pm, and Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm, for just $10 (cash or check) each - a real bargain knowing the time, talent, love, and generosity that has been crafted into each hat. Stop by and see them in person.
Many thanks to Barbara Pelletier for all she does to spread kindness in this community!
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