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The Latest News from Your Library

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Library Closings


The library will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day.


We will open again on Tuesday, May 27th.

Just because we are closed, doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of all the services we offer:

Looking for Something to Do?


The Friends have recently purchased the Roger Williams Park Zoo pass, which will save you $4.00 per ticket for up to 4 people.

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Or how about checking out Save the Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium pass, which provides 50% off admission for 2 adults and 4 children.

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All of our passes provide either free or reduced-price admission. Click below to see the complete list and reserve your pass today.

Reserve a Pass

Adult Programs

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Women and the Sea: True Tales of Whaling Wives

Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room

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Congress of the Birds

Saturday, May 17th, 2:00-3:00pm, Community Room


Presented in partnership with the Tiverton Land Trust and the Sakonnet Preservation Association.

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Art House Film Night

Tuesday, May 20th, 5:30-8:00pm, Community Room


Rated R



Presented in partnership with the Tiverton Arts Council.

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Tiverton's Historical Cemeteries

Tuesday, May 27th, 6:00-7:00pm, Community Room

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...and More!


Click below to see our regular weekly and monthly programs for adults.

More Adult Programs

Technology

Tech Help: Book an Appointment

One-on-One Tech Help


Tiverton Library offers free tech help by appointment. We can help you with smartphones, tablets, e-readers and computers. To find out more or to book an appointment, call Kristin at 401-625-6796 ext. 8 or click the button below.

Book an Appointment

Tech Help at the Senior Center


Can’t make it to the library for tech help? Our technology coordinator, Kristin, is available at the Tiverton Senior Center on the second Thursday of every month from 10:00 to 10:30am.

Tech Classes
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Get Free eBooks/eAudiobooks with Libby (Mobile Version)

Tuesday, May 6th, 2:00pm, Learning Center

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Get Free Digital Magazines with Flipster

Tuesday, May 13th, 2:00pm, Learning Center

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Stream Movies & TV for Free with Kanopy

Tuesday, May 20th, 2:00pm, Learning Center

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Learn a New Language for Free with MANGO

Tuesday, May 27th, 2:00pm, Learning Center

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Book Groups

New members are always welcome to any of our book groups. There’s something for everyone!


You can pick up a copy of the book to be discussed at the Information Desk or any of the locations listed below.

'Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon’ by Melissa L. Sevigny

Tiverton Public Library Book Group

Friday, May 9th, 10:30am OR Wednesday, May 21st, 6:00pm, Community Room

'Miss Julia Hits the Road’ by Ann B. Ross

Union Public Library Book Group

Thursday, May 15th, 1:00pm, Union Public Library

‘My Beloved Monster: Masha, the Half-Wild Rescue Cat Who Rescued Me’ by Caleb Carr

Bajah's Book Club

Monday, May 19th, 12:30pm

Bajah’s Cat Café, 137 Main Road

‘The Storyteller’ by Jodi Picoult

Tiverton Senior Center Book Group

Please contact the Senior Center at seniorcenter@tiverton.ri.gov or 401-625-6790 for meeting details.

Teen Programs

Art Club

Art Club

Every Thursday, 3:00-4:00pm, Teen Room

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Crochet Club

Select Mondays, May 5th & 19th, 6:00-7:00pm, Learning Center & Community Room


Click below to register.

May 5th
May 19th
YA Book & Film Club

YA Book & Film Club Discussion - The Hate U Give

Wednesday, May 7th, 5:00-6:00pm, Teen Room

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Teen Creative Writing

Wednesday, May 14th, 4:00-5:00pm, Learning Center

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Children's Programs

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Storytime Adventures

Select Mondays, 10:05am OR 10:45am, Community Room


Recommended for kids ages 1-5


This program is offered at 10:05am and repeated at 10:45am. The 10:05am session is slightly shorter and geared toward toddlers.


Families are invited to attend one storytime session per week. 

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Summer Reading Is Coming

Summer 2025

Stay tuned! Dates for our 2025 Summer Program are coming soon.

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Friends of Tiverton Libraries

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Meeting of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries


Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30-7:30pm


All are welcome.

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Book Nook News


The Book Nook has been very busy! We are in need of hardcover fiction and non-fiction books in good, clean condition. There is also a huge demand for children's books, so please bring your donations (one bag or small box per library visit, please) to the blue bin located at the Book Nook. Thank you!

Union Public Library

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Plant and Seed Sharing Garden Party

Tuesday, May 6th, 10:00am-4:00pm


May Dance begins at 3:30pm (weather permitting).

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'Miss Julia Hits the Road’ by Ann B. Ross

Union Public Library Book Club

Thursday, May 15th, 1:00-2:00pm, Union Public Library

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