Click here to register for any of the programs requiring pre-registration

THE AGING PROJECT
Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 pm.
Jan Armor says, "As a 75-year-old fine art photographer of more years than I sometimes care to think about, I have begun a new work called "The Aging Project," a picture book of portraits and documentary images surrounding some aspects of growing old. At this event, Mr. Armor will share images and insights which he has gained while working on this project. This event is offered in conjunction with A Community Together, a non-profit support network serving older neighbors in South Kingstown and Narragansett . Please click to  register  or call 789-9507.

Monday, April 1 at 6:30 pm

What if you could imagine a future of lots of - millions of people taking small and greater steps to minimize the carbon they emit? What if you could imagine a better life through taking these actions? What if millions of us did this and stopped the unhealthy trajectory we are on? Meet Patricia Hinkley, author of CLIMATE SENSE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO FINDING SOLUTIONS AND KEEPING YOUR COOL. "CLIMATE SENSE takes a hard look at where we are now in terms of the climate changing. Then it walks readers through actions everyday people can take." Books will be available for purchase and signing.

 

Saturday April 20
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, April 18 required. There is a 5 dollar materials suggested donation. For ages 12+ only. Pre-registration required, Registration opens on March 23rd. Please bring a container to transport your treasure safely home

Contact: Sam Judd 401-789-9507 x3 [email protected]
Wed, April 24th at 5:30 pm

Are you paying too much for cable?

Come learn about how you can cut the cord and still get video entertainment online. This program will go over the basics of what you need and what services you can get to stream video over the internet. Please register.

This program will also run on April 25 at 1 PM

 

Climate Change: A Fresh Approach to Moving Forward
Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 pm

This interactive workshop allows each participant to reflect on their own understanding of climate change, its impacts on our environment, and how to become engaged in crafting solutions. Instead of using a "wait & see approach" to the problem, the audience is encouraged to gain a better grasp of the science and to see how communities in Rhode Island are being affected. This then lays the framework for transitioning to action both on a local and national level.

Sharon Gold has been a resident of Wakefield for 30+ years. She Holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Studies from the City University of New York. Sharon works with residents and legislators at the local, state and national level to address climate change issues. The workshops she delivers are designed to raise awareness about the impact these environmental changes are having on Rhode Island residents. As a retired University Educator and Career Coach/Corporate Trainer, she devotes her time to volunteering for Citizen's Climate lobby to build political will to address this issue on a national level. In addition to her work with CCL, Sharon introduced an Anti-Vehicle Idling Resolution in South Kingstown that was passed in June 2018, and in the State Senate.

Celebrate Children's Book Week and Support the Library with
Padma Venkatraman

author of A TIME TO DANCE, ISLAND'S END and CLIMBING THE STAIRS
May 1st at 6:30 pm
Award winning local author, Padma Venkatraman, has worked as chief scientist on oceanographic ships, spent time under the sea, directed a school, and lived in 5 countries. Her novels, A TIME TO DANCE, ISLAND'S END and CLIMBING THE STAIRS, were released to starred reviews and received numerous honors . Copies of her latest book, A Bridge Home, will be available for purchase and signing. ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. Please register here  or call 789-9507 to join us for this free event.

 

 The Friends' Annual Meeting and Potluck is April 15th at noon.  All Friends welcome, please bring a dish to share.

The Friends are still collecting Jewelry for their spring Jewelry sale.  The Annual Book Sale has been moved to the fall.

 Join our fun, sociable group of knitters every week on Thursday from 1 pm to 3 pm.  All welcome.

 April 8th at 6:30 pm

Gather with others interested in genealogy to trade tips, sources and successes!

Click here to register for the Genealogy Club and recieve updates about meetings.

Monday, April 15 at 6:30 pm

Make handcrafted cards and be ready for the next special occasion.  Please pre-register, space is limited.

STORY TIMES

Toddler Storytime
(2's and 3's)

10:00 am on Wednesdays: 4/3, 4/10

Harry Potter Cartooning + More w/ Mrs. Adams Wednesday 4/17, 11:00am

Join Mrs. Adams for prizes, trivia, drawing, treats, show and tell, and more. Please call the children's department to let us know if you have any allergies. Registration is required.

 

K9 Demonstration w/ Officers Manny and K9 Astor 

Thursday 4/18  at 1:00 pm 
This spring break, come meet Officer Manny and K9 Astor on the lawn (weather permitting) for a demonstration on how they work together to keep our community safe!
No registration required, just drop in!
Please consider bringing a pet food donation to this event, which we will be donating to animal control and a local shelter.


Tween Book Club Book Busters

Tuesday, 4/30 at 6:00 pm

 This month's book: The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman

New! Kids in grades 4 and up are invited to read a book before we meet. Once you've read it, we'll play games, craft, and eat snacks, all related to the book!

Registration is required, pick up your book at the children's desk.


Meet Elephant and Piggie: At the Egg Hunt! 

Friday, April 19th 
End your spring break by participating in our annual egg hunt, hosted by Mo Willems' own Elephant and Piggie! 10:00- Hello Elephant and Piggie!
10:00 - 10:15 - Ages 0-5, 10:20-10:35 - Ages 5+

Meet and greet with the characters, make some animal masks, and hunt for eggs! Refreshments will be served. Registration is required (so we have enough eggs!) New! The event will be outside, see you on the lawn! RAIN DATE: April 20, 2019, with egg hunt at 10:30 (same rain date as the Lion's Club, who would begin at 10:00. So many eggs!)

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.