Don't forget! Adults can also participate in summer reading! Track your reading and activities on the beanstack website https://narlib.beanstack.org/reader365 or use the beanstack tracker app. Any questions, stop by and grab a handy "How to Beanstack" sheet or ask a staff member. Fabulous prizes are up for grabs

Hawks in RI with Audubon Society

Monday, July 7 - 6pm

Join us for a visual presentation of Rhode Island’s hawk and eagle species. Learn about the different groups, their adaptations and then meet a live red-tailed hawk. 



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Hearing Loss and Winning Solutions with Prof. Nancy Shuster

Tuesday, July 8 and 15 - 1:30pm



Professor Nany Shuster will offer a two session program on hearing loss based on her book, HEARING LOSS AND WINNING SOLUTIONS. Professor Shuster is deaf and uses a cochlear implant to hear. She lives with hearing loss and still is able to teach and travel and enjoys her lifestyle. There will be two classes, and students who attend both classes will get a free copy of her book. She has worn the cochlear implant for 12 years. In the past before the implant she wore hearing aids. This two session program will meet at the library on two class dates one week apart.

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Water bottle Decorating Workshop

Tuesday, July 8 - 5pm

On July 8th from 5 - 6:30pm, the Makerspace will be using permanent vinyl to decorate reusable water bottles that make for great accessories while relaxing on the summer beach!



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Writing Workshop with Prof. Nancy Shuster

Friday, July 11, 18, and 25 - 10:30am



Join Professor Nancy Shuster for a fun writing program. Various types of writing will be reviewed. We will do short prompts in class to get you stimulated. Then we will focus on the type of writing that interests you. Students can share their writing in class so that we can discuss what they have written. By talking and listening, you will get input from others. Class will meet weekly for 3 sessions at the library. Sign up early since class size is limited to 10 students. No prior writing experience is needed. Any questions, E-mail Prof. Shuster at Nshu4@aol.com.

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Saturday Bonus Movie: Jaws

Saturday July 12 - 11:30am

An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're "gonna need a bigger boat" to battle the bloodthirsty beast. An Oscar winner for sound, editing and John Williams' score. PG 124 mins

Before Brooklyn with Ted Reinstein

Tuesday, July 15- 6pm



In April of 1945, exactly two years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball, liberal Boston City Councilman Izzy Muchnick persuaded the Red Sox to try out three black players in return for a favorable vote to allow the team to play on Sundays. The Red Sox got the councilman’s much-needed vote, but the tryout was a sham; the three players would get no closer to the major leagues. It was a lost battle in a war that was ultimately won by Robinson in 1947. This book tells the story of the little-known heroes who fought segregation in baseball, from communist newspaper reporters to the Pullman car porters who saw to it that black newspapers espousing integration in professional sports reached the homes of blacks throughout the country. It also reminds us that the first black player in professional baseball was not Jackie Robinson but Moses Fleetwood Walker in 1884, and that for a time integrated teams were not that unusual. And then, as segregation throughout the country hardened, the exclusion of blacks in baseball quietly became the norm, and the battle for integration began anew.

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RI State Archives: RI Wild Weather

Thursday, July 17 1pm



State Archives Offering Wild Weather Exhibit:

Interested in learning more about our State’s history? Visit to see a free pop-up exhibit exploring primary source documents from the Rhode Island State Archives! Join us to see a tabletop exhibit showcasing documents, photographs, and reports all about wild weather events that have impacted our small state. From hurricanes to wildfires, see these records that help tell the story of our state.  

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Sea Chantey with The Dirty Blue Shirts

Friday, July 18 - 1pm

The chanteymen of Dirty Blue Shirts keep the heritage of sea music alive. Craig Edwards worked as a staff musician at Mystic Seaport for nearly four decades. An expert on the history and use of sailor chanteys and other sailor music, he has performed across the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, and Denmark since the early 1990s. He plays fiddle, banjo, button accordion, concertina, and other instruments used aboard ship in the age of sail, and brings a vast repertoire of historic sailor music. Craig has created museum exhibits and programs on historic music for several museums, including Mystic Seaport, the Nantucket Whaling Museum, the Ellis island Museum, and the Peabody Essex Museum.



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Pollinators with the URI Bee Lab

Thursday, July 24 - 6pm

The URI Bee Lab, led by Dr. Steven Alm, focuses on the biology and behavior of native and managed bees in Rhode Island. Our research interests range from native bee conservation and the establishment and evaluation of pollinator plantings, to honey bee behavior and novel varroa mite controls.  



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Author Talk with Lawrence Rothstein

Tuesday, July 29 - 2pm

Ripped Genes by Lawrence E. Rothstein, Tri-Star Investigations mystery #2, from The Wild Rose Press, released 1/13/25.

Marko Korb is a fat, egotistical, and brilliant detective, Bosnian Jew, and a veteran of the war with Serbia. His associate, Kelan Su, is a Chinese-American woman who does most of the investigative legwork. She is a former Chicago police officer, licensed attorney, and martial arts expert. Desmond St. Clair, chef, tech expert, and former British SAS commando joins the duo. Alan Scanlon, a medical scientist, head of the Shabel Institute, fraudulently patented and restricted research on the gene for the rare genetic disease, feraxia. Golda Merino, the mother of a child with feraxia and head of a group that supported Scanlon’s research is charged with Scanlon’s murder. The Tri-Star Investigations trio work with Attorney Cheryl Dain defending Golda. The detectives must discover the killer while negotiating Chicago’s underworld and politics.



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Hidden Veggies with FarmFreshRI

Tuesday, July 29 - 6pm

Hidden Veggies takes participants through meal creation using local produce and hiding it in a dish. To start, participants will learn about sourcing local produce and preparing seasonal meals. The group will then begin making a dish that includes a hidden vegetable for all to enjoy. Participants will leave with an understanding of various ways to "hide" veggies and the confidence to try it in other meals. 

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Narragansett Historical Society Speaker Series

Wednesday, July 30 - 6pm

Join us as author and historian Robert A. Geake chronicles the history of the Narragansett from their early European encounters to the tribe’s return to sovereignty in the 20th Century. The Tribe and its members were considered warriors within the region. The Narragansett customarily offered protection to smaller tribes in the area. Certain Nipmuck bands, the Niantics, Wampanoag, and Manisseans all paid tribute to the Narragansett tribe. These tribes all resided in areas of Rhode Island at the time of the first European settlement around 1635. In 1636, Roger Williams acquired land use rights to Providence from the Narragansett Sachems. The colonists quickly came into contact with both the Narragansett and Niantic Sachems. 

Robert A. Geake is a public historian and the author of fifteen books on Rhode Island and New England history, including From Slaves to Soldiers: The First Rhode Island Regiment in the American Revolution and A History of the Narragansett Tribe: Keepers of the Bay, Native and New Americans. As a public historian, Mr. Geake is a contributor to the blogs smallstatebighistory.com, rifootprints.com, and most recently, The Cocumscussoc Review on smithscastle.org. His essay on Rhode Island and The American Revolution is among those contributed to EnCompass, online tutorials for the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Rhode Island Department of Education. 



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History of Tarot with Le Chat Noir Tarot

Thursday, July 31 - 6pm

In this lecture, you will spend an evening immersing yourself in The World of Tarot with professional Tarot Reader and Psychic Medium Sarah Gagne of Le Chat Noir Tarot. We will dive into the history of Tarot, breaking the stigma of Tarot as a form of divination for yourself and for others, Tarot ethics, and how to become a Reader yourself. We will discuss the natural patterns of intuition and how to develop your own 'Sixth Sense' a bit more clearly. Bring your questions, your experiences, and above all, your good energy to share in the experience. 



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Fae Rosenthal Celebration of the Arts Events

Woven Wall Hangings With Beach Hut

Wednesday, July 2 - 1pm



Using the kit provided, make a woven wall hanging with Lynn from the Beach Hut. You will end up with a wall hanging and carry bag.

Space is limited

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Dunes at Sunset Painting with Lisa Ferrucci

Wednesday, July 9 - 6pm



Join local artist Lisa Ferrucci in a beginner class for acrylic painting and creating a Narragansett dunes at sunset picture.

Space is limited

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Create Your Own Jar Candle with Create! Color Art Studio

Thursday, July 17- 6pm



Get creative with color, scent, and sparkle in this hands-on candle-making class! Each participant will design their own unique chunk candle using vibrant pieces of wax in a glass container (not metal/pillar). Then, choose from dozens of delightful scents for the finishing overpour and top it off with glitter and fun add-ons for a personalized touch. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

Space is Limited

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Sassy Succulents DIY Planting

Saturday, July 19 - 11am

Join Sassy Succulents RI for a hands-on succulent planting workshop. You’ll create your own mini succulent arrangement to take home—no green thumb required. All materials are provided to dig in and get creative. Come plant, laugh, and leave with something cute!

Space is limited

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Walking Club

Friday July 25 - 10am

Get your steps in and join us at the South County Bike Path! The group will meet at the entrance next to the Narragansett Community Center. In the event of inclement weather the walk will be cancelled.

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Gentle Yoga with Pam

Saturday, July 12 - 10am

Settle into your body and connect with inner wisdom in this slow, soothing flow get a little bit of everything as you release tension cultivate flexibility, and nourish your mind in various poses

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Genealogy Club

Monday, July 14 - 6pm

Have you wanted to start searching for your ancestors but didn't know where to start? The Genealogy group meets at the library once a month and new members are always welcome! The group is made up of family historians interested in sharing resources and tips to accurately find their ancestors while helping others with their search.

No registration required.

Monthly Movie - Saturday Night

Tuesday July 22 2pm and 5:30pm

R, 109 minutes.

Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live

No registration required.

Adult Book Clubs

Morning Book Talk

Monday,

July 14 and 28 10:30am

Join us for coffee and chat about what you're reading!

A great way to get new book suggestions from others.

Afternoon

Wednesday,

July 9 - 1:00pm

This month we'll be reading Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Evening

Wednesday,

July 23 - 6:30pm

This month we'll be reading

Lab Girl by Hope Jahren

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

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Smash Bros. Tournament

Friday, July 11 - 3:30 pm

The Makerspace will be hosting another Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament on the 11th at 3:30pm, and Mario Kart Grand Prix on the 18th at 3:30pm for teens and young adults! Register online for the chance to prove your skills, and get the chance to win our lovely 3D printed Trophy and a gift card to Sweenor's Chocolates.

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Beach Hut Sewing Class

Tuesday, July 29 -11:00am

For ages 8 and up, Lynn Murphy from the Beach Hut will be coming in on July 29th from 11am - 12:30pm to teach kids how to sew on our sewing machines along with the basics of hand sewing! 

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Save the Bay Experience

Thursday, July 10 - 11am



Save the Bay Experience! On Thursday July 10th at 11am, children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to a Bay Experience program! We will get to learn about some of the small creatures that live in Narragansett Bay, and even touch them too! Experts from our nearby Save the Bay aquarium will teach and answer questions we may have about our local ecosystem. Registration is required and begins on June 26th.

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Hubbub! An Indigenous Game

Monday, July 21 - 10:30am

On Monday July 21st at 10:30am, children and teens ages 3 and up and their families are invited to learn about art and games played by indigenous people! Join a Tomaquag Museum Indigenous educator for a hubbub bowl art workshop. Hubbub is a traditional gambling game that was played among villages as a way of sharing/exchanging belongings and providing for those in need. Anything gambled and lost could be replaced. At this workshop, you will learn about the purposes of traditional game playing, learn the rules of hubbub, make your own hubbub game and have fun playing it. Registration is required and begins on July 7th.



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