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K9 Officer Blue visited the library last month to get his own library card and check out some books. |
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The Library will be closed on Monday, October 9th, in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th.
Don’t forget, you can always use our outdoor tables and free wifi, and you can access our digital collection from home any time!
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October 1-7, 2023
This year’s Banned Books Week theme is: “Let Freedom Read!”
The American Library Association’s Past President Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada wrote that this year’s theme “captures what’s at stake for our democracy: that the safety of our right to speak and think freely is directly in proportion to our right to read.”
The next time you stop by the library, or access our digital collection, check out the Banned Books displays and celebrate your freedom to read!
Artwork courtesy of the American Library Association, www.ala.org.
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Save Money at the Children's Museum of Greater Fall River | |
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The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River is a great place to take children, with 8 activity rooms downstairs and 6 more upstairs. The museum includes an indoor space-themed playground and an outdoor play area.
In August, the museum opened a new Forest Exploration Room downstairs. There is a play campfire area, featuring soft "logs" to sit on, and a campfire with soft fabric "marshmallows" to pretend with.
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The library’s museum pass provides for 50% off admission for 4 people. Click the button below to check out this and other available passes. Please check the museum’s website for days and hours. | |
Friends of Tiverton Libaries Annual Craft Sale | |
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Saturday, October 21st, 10:00am-3:00pm
Join the Friends of Tiverton Libraries and all of our wonderful vendors for our annual craft sale!
Get a head start on holiday shopping with:
- Great local crafts
- Craft item raffle
- 50/50 raffle
Applications for vendors can be picked-up at the Info Desk in the library, or you may request one by emailing staff@tivertonlibrary.org.
The Friends of Tiverton Libraries is a 501(c)3 whose mission is library support.
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Monday mornings, 10:30-11:30am, Bulgarmarsh Park
Book Walk & Talk is back for Fall! Meet us by the picnic tables at Bulgarmarsh Park for a leisurely walk around the path and an informal chat about what you’ve been reading and watching lately.
This program is weather-dependent. Please check the library's Facebook page or click the button below to receive email updates and cancellations.
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Monday, October 2nd, 6:30-7:30pm, Learning Center
Our popular Poetry Workshops with David Dragone are back for fall!
Beginning and intermediate poets will learn how to develop your poetry’s power, use the internet to help your poetry, avoid common poetic mistakes, move an audience with your poem, develop different forms of poetry, prepare a superior poetry submission, and increase your chances of getting published. Space is limited; registration is required.
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The History of Newport Through the Gilded Age | |
Wednesday, October 11th, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room
This talk, presented by Fred Zilian, will examine the first 275 years of Newport’s history, with emphasis on its founding, its 18th century Golden Age, and its 19th century Gilded Age.
When we arrive at the Gilded Age, we shall look at the lifestyles of the rich and then consider the four women who—because of their pedigree, personalities, or wealth—stood above the rest of society in their influence & impact.
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Adult Crafternoon: Ghost Wall Hanging | |
Friday, October 13th, 3:30-4:30pm, Community Room
Join us once a month for some fun and creativity! This month, we will make a spooky ghost wall hanging.
Space and materials are limited. Please register to secure your spot.
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Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Join us for a free movie, popcorn, and drinks on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
This month, we will screen Get Out (2017; Rated R; 1h, 44min). A young African-American visits his White girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point.
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Click below to see our regular weekly and monthly programs for adults. | |
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If you are confused about your device or just don’t know where to begin, we can help!
Make an appointment to learn how to use your device more efficiently and effectively. You can call 401-625-6796 ext. 8 or click the button below for an appointment.
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Can’t make it during the week? Drop in Saturday, October 14th or 28th, for quick troubleshooting. Drop-in is first-come, first-served. Please check our website for drop-in hours. | |
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Select Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00pm, Learning Center
Tech Tuesdays continue in October with four more classes:
- October 3rd: What To Look For When Buying a Computer
- October 10th: Google Apps
- October 17th: Intro to Artificial Intelligence & Chat GPT Demo
- October 24th: Quitting Cable and Streaming: Everything You Need To Know
Click below to learn more and 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 Public Library Book Club with Special Guest, Author Julie Gerstenblatt! | |
Thursday, October 19th, 1:00-2:00pm, Tiverton Public Library Community Room
Join us for a very special meeting of the Union Public Library Book Group. We will meet in the Tiverton Public Library Community Room to discuss Daughters of Nantucket with the author herself, Julie Gerstenblatt! All are welcome to attend.
Books will be available to borrow ahead of time at both the Union Public Library and the Tiverton Public Library. Charter Books will be on hand during the program for those who wish to purchase a copy of the book.
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Tiverton Public Library Book Group
Friday, October 13th, 10:30am
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Wednesday, October 18th, 6:00pm
Community Room
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Bajah’s Book Club
Monday, October 16th, 12:30pm
Bajah’s Cat Café, 137 Main Road
Copies of the book are available at the library and at Bajah's Cat Cafe.
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YA Book Club for Adults
Tuesday, October 31st, 6:30pm
Portsmouth Free Public Library
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Tiverton Senior Center Book Club
Please contact the Senior Center at seniorcenter@tiverton.ri.gov or 401-625-6790 for meeting details.
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Mondays, October 2nd and 16th, 6:00-7:00pm, Teen Room
Join us in the Teen Room as we learn to crochet! All skill levels welcome! Open to teens and adults.
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Wednesday, October 11th, 5:00-6:00pm, Teen Room
Love to read? Hate to read? Have no opinion about reading at all? Then you are welcome at the teen reader group! Come get your own library card and find out everything that's available at the Tiverton Library.
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Thursday, October 26th, All Day, Teen Room
Take and make craft bags will be available all day in the Teen Room! Drop by and grab one, as long as supplies last!
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Monday, October 30th, 5:00-6:00pm, Learning Center
This month's craft will be creating coffee filter bats. Join us for a spooky craft and candy to get ready to celebrate Halloween! All supplies are provided.
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Tuesday, October 31st, 6:30-7:30pm, Portsmouth Free Public Library
This month, read The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock for the Teen Fiction Book Club at the Portsmouth Library!
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Select Mondays, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10:30-11:00am, Community Room
Recommended for children ages 1-5
Join Miss Meg and Mr. Monkey for stories, songs, and games.
Seats will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Storytime is canceled if Tiverton Public Schools are closed.
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Little Explorer's Playtime | |
Select Thursdays, 10:30am-12:00pm, Children's Activity Room
Recommended for kids ages 3-5
Drop by the Activity Room to explore, play, and create with our material of the week:
- Thursday, October 5th - Cars & Trains
- Thursday, October 12th - Paper & Dot Markers
- Thursday, October 19th - Blocks
- Thursday, October 26th - Playdough
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Starting Wednesday, October 4th, Children's Library
Recommended for kids ages 2-6
Visit the Children's Room and pick up a storytime kit to enjoy at home. One kit per child while supplies last.
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October 6th-31st, Children’s Room
Recommended for kids ages 5+
Can you guess which book characters' shadows are hanging in our gallery?
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Make & Take Trick-or-Treat Bats | |
Saturday, October 21st, 10:30am-12:00pm, Children’s Activity Room
Join us as we decorate a paper towel tube to look like a bat. Each tube has been pre-filled with surprises. Bring the bat home and discover if you got a trick or a treat.
One project per child while supplies last.
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Saturday, October 28th - Tuesday, October 31st, Children’s Room
Recommended for kids ages 5+
Try to spot the lollipop ghost hiding in the Children's Room. Tell a librarian the ghost's location and get a treat.
One treat per child while supplies last.
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Saturday, October 28th, 10:30am-12:00pm, Children's Activity Room
Recommended for kids ages 5+
Visit the library and try our building challenge.
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Friends of Tiverton Libraries | |
Meeting of the Board of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries | |
Wednesday, October 11th, 6:30-7:30pm, Trustees Room
The next meeting of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries is Wednesday, October 11th, at 6:30pm.
All are welcome!
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Book & Bake Sale -- Thank You! | |
Thanks to all of our members who came to our book sale on Saturday, September 16th. It was a great success thanks to your support in providing baked goods and in purchasing some great books.
All proceeds go toward library programs and funding museum and activity passes. Thank you!
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This month's specials table will feature lots of history and miscellaneous nonfiction and, as always, plenty of children's books.
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Outdoor Make & Take Pumpkin Painting | |
Tuesdays, 11:00am-3:00pm, Union Public Library Lawn
Drop in at the Union Library between 11:00am and 3:00pm every Tuesday (weather permitting) to paint your own pumpkin. Materials will be provided.
You can call 401-625-6799 if you have any questions.
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Union Public Library Book Club with Special Guest, Author Julie Gerstenblatt! | |
Thursday, October 19th, 1:00-2:00pm, Tiverton Public Library Community Room
Join us for a very special meeting of the Union Public Library Book Group. We will meet in the Tiverton Public Library Community Room to discuss Daughters of Nantucket with the author herself, Julie Gerstenblatt! All are welcome to attend.
Books will be available to borrow ahead of time at both the Union Public Library and the Tiverton Public Library. Charter Books will be on hand during the program for those who wish to purchase a copy of the book.
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