“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” ― Charles Bowden |
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The Library will be closed on Monday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day.
We will reopen on Tuesday, July 6th.
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Tiverton Public Library at the Farmer’s Market! |
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Tuesdays in July, 2:00-6:00pm, Sandywoods
Stop by the Tiverton Farmer’s Market at Sandywoods and say hello to our librarians.
We’ll be there with fun giveaways, kids' activities, and library news all month long!
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Saturday, July 24th, 10:00am-3:00pm, Front Porch
The Friends of Tiverton Libraries will host a Mini Craft Sale on the front porch of the library. Get a head start on gift shopping and support local crafters!
In the event of rain, the sale will be in the library’s Community Room and will adhere to current Reopening RI COVID guidelines.
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Free Paper Shredding Event at the Library |
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Saturday, July 24th, 10:00am-1:00pm, Library Parking Lot
Safely and securely clear out your old tax documents, files, and other sensitive materials at the library! Shred RI will be in the library parking lot on Saturday, July 24th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm to help you dispose of your documents. Maximum of two (2) paper grocery bags or bankers boxes per vehicle. Papers will be shredded on site.
Sponsored by the Town of Tiverton and Tiverton Library Services.
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Tails & Tales - The Adult Summer Library Experience |
NOW Through August 21st
Read, listen, and participate with the Tiverton Public Library this summer and enter to win great prizes!
Anyone 18 and older is eligible to participate in the adult summer library experience. Just fill out a quick review of any library materials, events, museum or zoo passes, or take-home activities. The more reviews you submit, the more chances to win!
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Tails & Tales - A Rhode Island Community Storytelling Series |
Monday evenings, July 12th-August 16th, 6:30-7:30pm, via Zoom -- join us from home or watch with us in the Community Room!
As part of our Adult Summer Reading Program, Tiverton Public Library presents: Tails & Tales - a Rhode Island Community Storytelling Series. Join us on Monday evenings, July 12th-August 16th, for a festival of stories featuring local storytelling artists, historians, and community members.
Scroll down to see which storytellers will join us this month, or click the button below for the full schedule and registration information. These presentations will be offered via Zoom -- you will have the option to join us from home or watch with us in the Community Room!
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Adult Craft Take-Out: Decorative Animal Jar |
July’s adult craft take-out kit contains the instructions and materials you need to create your own decorative animal jar!
These kits will be available at the Information Desk starting July 1st while supplies last. Limit 4 per person.
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Join us in the Retro Game Club Discord while we play video games together online. Each session will feature a different game to play:
- July 6 – Among Us
- July 13 – Rocket League
- July 27 – Brawlhalla
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Virtual Presentation: Meditation for Inner Peace |
Wednesday, July 7th, 7:00-8:00pm, via Zoom
How can we find inner peace within ourselves through meditation? Join Bruce Faithwick as he explores the aspect of going within rather than without! He will discuss the blocking out of stressful triggers and finding peace by living in the current moment, all made possible by incorporating a simple, time-tested meditation technique. There will even be a short meditation sitting.
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Tails & Tales Community Storytelling Series: Lorén Spears from Tomaquag Museum |
Monday, July 12th, 6:30-7:30pm, via Zoom -- join us from home or watch with us in the Community Room!
Lorén Spears, Narragansett, Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum, kicks off our Summer Community Storytelling Series with traditional stories and music that weave together the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of New England.
Click below to register. This presentation will be offered via Zoom -- you will have the option to join us from home or watch with us in the Community Room!
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Tails & Tales Community Storytelling Series: Wanda Schell from the Rhode Island Black Storytellers |
Monday, July 19th, 6:30-7:30pm, via Zoom -- join us from home or watch with us in the Community Room!
Wanda Schell, from the Rhode Island Black Storytellers, will perform "No Man Ever Would Have Been Treated So: The Trials of Elleanor Eldridge." Elleanor Eldridge was the first Black woman in America to plead a case in court. This industrious, ingenious, 19th-century Rhode Island native fought to regain her property stolen by an unscrupulous money lender.
Click below to register. This presentation will be offered via Zoom -- you will have the option to join us from home or watch with us in the Community Room!
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Tails & Tales Community Storytelling Series: Stages of Freedom Performs Stories of Hans Christian Anderson |
Monday, July 26th, 6:30-7:30pm, via Zoom -- join us from home or watch with us in the Community Room!
Performer Robb Dimmick and musician Cathy Clasper-Torch, of Stages of Freedom, will share classic Hans Christian Andersen stories set to live musical accompaniment.
Click below to register. This presentation will be offered via Zoom -- you will have the option to join us from home or watch with us in the Community Room!
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Wednesday, July 28th, 6:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Knitters, quilters, and crafters: come craft with us in the Community Room on Wednesday, July 28th, at 6:00pm. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you are welcome to come and work on your own projects while socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Get project ideas, ask questions, and share tips and advice. Must bring your own equipment and supplies. Space is limited; click below to register.
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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.
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Union Library Book Group
Thursday, July 15th, 1:00pm, Tiverton Public Library Community Room
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Tiverton Public Library Book Group
Friday, July 16th, 10:30am, Community Room
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Wednesday, July 21st, 6:00pm, Community Room
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Tiverton Senior Center Book Club
Tuesday, July 20th, 10:15am
Tiverton Senior Center, 207 Canonicus Street
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NOW Through August 21st
Each summer, the Tiverton Public Library offers a Teen Summer Experience for students who are entering into Grade 6 (or students who are at least 12 years old) through Grade 12. Participation in our program allows for students to explore, participate in shared experiences, and submit their participation for prizes.
Click below to learn more and to register.
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The Read & Win Raffle Is Back!
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Kids Ages 5 and Under
Pick up a game card at the library. Complete the activities and color in the corresponding box. When you have colored in two or more boxes, return the card to the library for a chance to win a 1-year subscription to Ranger Rick Junior.
Kids Entering 1st Through 5th Grade
Earn a raffle ticket for every day you read. Any reading counts! Prizes will be raffled off each week. All tickets will be put into the grand prize drawing.
Which paw-some prize will you enter to win -- a magazine subscription to National Geographic Kids or a Shark Tail Snuggle Sack?
Click below to register.
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Join Us for Some Summer Fun! |
I Spy
Weekly, June 28th–August 16th
Recommended for ages 3-10
Spy the bunny hiding in the children’s room and receive a prize.
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Take & Make at the Farmers Market
Tuesdays in July, 2:00-6:00pm, Sandywoods
Recommended for ages 3+
Hop to the library table during your visit to the Tiverton Farmers Market for a fun and simple craft.
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Step-by-Step
Wednesdays, June 30th–August 18th, 10:00am-12:00pm, on the Library Lawn
Recommended for ages 5+
Join us for a self-guided doodling adventure. Learn how to draw a new animal each week as you walk around the Library Lawn.
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Paw-Some Kits
Thursdays, July 1st-August 19th
Drop by the Children's Room any time from 10:00am-7:00pm
Recommended for ages 3+
Bring a bag and pack up a fun take & make activity to try at home. Each week, we will put out the materials for a new project.
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Storytime Stroll
Fridays, July 2nd–August 20th, 10:00am-2:00pm, on the Library Lawn
Recommended for ages 2–8
Stroll around the Library Lawn and read a new picture book each week.
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Pollinator Pals
Saturday, July 3rd & July 31st, 10:00am-12:00pm, on the Library Lawn
Recommended for ages 3+
Spy the changes in our library garden, learn fun facts about one of our pollinator pals, and enjoy a garden activity in the children’s courtyard.
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Family Game Night
Wednesday, July 14th, 5:00-7:00pm, on the Library Lawn
Recommended for ages 5+
We are setting up a game on the Library Lawn. Stop by and try your luck on our Trivia Trail.
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AND MORE...
Please visit our website for a list of upcoming special events!
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Friends of Tiverton Libraries |
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Meeting of the Board of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries |
Wednesday, July 14th, 6:30pm, Trustees Room
All are welcome to attend!
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Don't forget to check out the Friends' Book Nook when you visit the library. There is always something new!
So that we may keep up with book donations at this time, we ask that patrons limit donations to 1 bag per person per visit. Thank you!
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Tuesdays, June 29th-August 17th, 11:00am-4:00pm, Union Library
Recommended for ages 3-8
Drop by the Union Library in Historic Tiverton Four Corners on Tuesdays to learn some fun facts about native animals. While you are there, explore and create in the new outdoor craft center or pick up an activity kit to take home.
The outdoor craft center will be available on a first-come-first-served basis and is weather-dependent.
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Union Public Library Association Book, Bake, and Yard Sale Cancelled for 2021 |
See you in 2022!
Union Public Library will be selling their
200th anniversary merchandise at Union Library on Saturdays and the weekends of
July 17-18 and August 21-22, weather permitting.
Stop by and pick up tee-shirts, mugs, journals, book/tote bags, pens, and Bicentennial Timelines!
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