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Kids had great fun at Union Public Library this summer creating this collaborative art piece they named “Mr. Hissster.”
The snake grew in size as each participant added their own colorful creations. The photo shows all 33 feet of Mr. Hissster!
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The Library will be closed on Monday, October 14th, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 15th.
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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All About Seed Saving with a URI Master Gardener | |
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Saturday, October 5th, 2:00-3:00pm, Library Garden*
Join us in the library's Native Plant Garden for a talk and hands-on activity on seed saving with URI Master Gardener Sheila Sullivan.
We'll talk about native plants, why they're important, how to collect and save seeds, and how to to share them with your neighbors through the Grow RI Native Seeds program.
All ages are welcome!
* In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the Community Room.
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The next Friends of Tiverton Libraries Book and Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, in the Community Room.
Browse through many great books, puzzles, and DVDs, and shop for freshly baked treats.
Please withhold any book donations at this time, as we are currently taking this opportunity to clean house.
We will happily accept donations of baked goods for the bake sale portion of this event. Baked goods may be brought to the library between 2:00 and 4:00pm on Friday, November 1st, or at 10:00am on Saturday, November 2nd.
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The Audrain Automobile Museum in Newport has collections containing over 400 cars and motorcycles, ranging from brass-era Veteran cars to Supercars of today, and displays four unique, imaginatively curated thematic exhibitions each year.
Their latest exhibit, History, Luxury, Sport: Automobiles in Newport, features a 1901 Panhard, 1902 Mors Type Z, 1927 Isotta-Fraschini, 1953 Abarth coupe, a 1961 Pontiac Ventura, 1964 Lamborghini 350GT, and 1980 BMW M1. The exhibit runs through December 8, 2024.
The library’s pass admits 2 people to the Audrain Automobile Museum for FREE.
Click the button below to see this and all passes available for library patrons.
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The Friends of Tiverton Libraries need your sweet support! We've teamed up with See's Candies to sell their yummy chocolates to our members.
Click the button below to visit our shop to choose your favorites and buy your candy online.
Happy shopping, and thanks for your support!
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Medicare Enrollment 101
Thursday, October 24th, 1:00-2:00pm, Learning Center
Registration required.
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Adult Crafternoon
Monday, October 28th, 2:00-3:00pm, Community Room
Registration required.
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Book to Screen
Wednesday, October 30th, 6:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Rated PG-13.
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Click below to see our regular weekly and monthly programs for adults. | |
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All month long
Our one-on-one appointments are perfect for people who would like to become more comfortable with technology. Please remember that you don’t necessarily need to own a personal device in order to make an appointment. If you are interested in learning how to type, sign up for your first email address, or search the library catalog for a book, we can help!
You can call 401-625-6796 ext. 8 or click below for an appointment.
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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 11:00am. | |
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Select Tuesdays, 3:00-3:30pm, Learning Center
Classes take place every Tuesday at 3:00pm in the Learning Center and run for approximately 30 minutes.
All classes are free but require registration. Click on each class listed below to learn more and to register. Kindly note, if we have too few registrants, the class will be canceled.
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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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Tiverton Public Library Book Group
Friday, October 11th, 10:30am
OR
Wednesday, October 16th, 6:00pm
Community Room
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Union Public Library Book Group
Thursday, October 17th, 1:00pm
Union Public Library
Choose any title by Agatha Christie and join in a discussion about the author and her works.
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Bajah's Book Group
Monday, October 21st, 12:30pm
Bajah's Cat Cafe, 137 Main Road
Copies of the book are available at the library and at Bajah's Cat Cafe.
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Tiverton Senior Center Book Club
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Art Club
Thursday, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 3:00-4:00pm, Teen Room
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Crochet Club
Monday, October 7th and 28th, 6:00-7:00pm, Learning Center
Open to teens and adults. Registration is required.
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Intro to Tarot
Wednesday, October 16th, 5:00-6:00pm, Teen Room
Registration is required.
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Movie Night
Monday, October 21st, 5:00-7:30pm, Community Room
Rated PG-13.
Read the book first to join the YA Film & Book Club!
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Storytime Adventures
Select Mondays, October 7th, 21st, and 28th, Community Room
Recommended for kids ages 1-5
Two Sessions: 10:05am & 10:45am
The 10:05 session is a slightly shorter format for toddlers.
The 10:45 session adds a song and fingerplay for preschoolers.
Families are invited to attend 1 storytime session per week.
Seats will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Storytime is canceled if Tiverton Public Schools are closed.
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Boo to You! A Not-So-Scary Storytime
Thursday, October 31st, 10:10am and 11:00am, Community Room
Recommended for kids ages 5 and under
This program is offered at 10:10am and repeated at 11:00am. Families are invited to attend 1 storytime party.
Registration requested.
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Sneaky Shadows
All Month Long in the Children’s Library
Recommended for kids ages 5+
Can you guess which book characters' shadows are hanging in our art gallery?
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Storytime To-Go
Starting Wednesday, October 9th, Children’s Library
Recommended for kids ages 2-6
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Grab & Go Craft Kit
Saturday, October 19th, 10:30am-12:00pm, Children's Library
Recommended for kids ages 5+
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Books & Bricks
Saturday, October 26th. 10:30am-12:00pm, Children's Activity Room
Recommended for kids ages 5+
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Friends of Tiverton Libraries | |
Meeting of the Board of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries | |
Wednesday, October 9th, 6:30-7:30pm, Trustees Room
The next meeting of the Friends is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30pm. All are welcome.
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Outdoor "Make and 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 Association Annual Meeting | |
Wednesday, October 16th, 1:00pm, Tiverton Public Library Community Room
The UPLA will hold an Annual Meeting to conduct business, welcome new members,
share news, and enjoy a gathering of UPLA friends. Light refreshments will be served.
Please send any questions to the Union email address: upla1820@gmail.com
UPLA annual membership dues of $5.00, if owed, are payable at the meeting or at Union Public Library during regular hours.
New members are always welcome.
Thank you for supporting Union Public Library!
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Union Public Library Book Group | |
Thursday, October 17th, 1:00-2:00pm
The Union Public Library will meet on Thursday, October 17th, at 1:00pm at the Union Public Library. You may choose to read any title by Agatha Christie and join in a discussion about the author and her works.
New members are welcome!
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