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OCTOBER 2023 NEWS & PROGRAMS
MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9:30am-8pm
Friday 9:30am-6pm
Saturday 9:30am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
The Library will be closed
Monday, 10/9 for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day
We will also close at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 10/31
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Adult Fall Reading Challenge
Sept. 23rd-Nov. 30th
Welcome fall with our adult reading challenge! Complete the challenges to win a VIP tour of the new library or free books! Pick up a paper copy at the Circulation Desk, download the Beanstack app or visit the link below.
Beanstack Registration
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Genealogy Club
Monday, Oct. 2nd- 6:00pm
| 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. | | |
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Stars & Lights: Lighthouse Photography
w/ David Zapatka
Tuesday, Oct. 3rd- 6:00pm
Have you ever visited a lighthouse at night? Our neighbor from North Kingstown, David Zapatka certainly has! As the Director of Photography for the United States Lighthouse Society, he's approaching his 250th lighthouse he's visited at night to document them for future generations to appreciate. Many lighthouses are now being divested by our government, are being decommissioned, and turned off before being captured at night on film.
Registration
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Be Red Cross Ready w/ American Red Cross
Thursday, Oct. 5th- 6:00pm
Floods, hurricanes and wildfires are becoming more frequent and can be devastating to our loved ones, homes and communities. Build confidence by learning simple steps you can take now, to help prepare and protect your family. It’s easy to learn through one of our free disaster preparedness trainings!
Registration
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Walking Club
Fridays, Oct. 6th & 20th- 10:00am-11:00am
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.
Registration 10/6
Registration 10/20
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Meditation Class
Thursday, Oct. 12th- 6:30pm-7:30pm
These classes will teach Inner Light Meditation. There are no restrictions on age, health status, fitness or flexibility. All are welcome. Registration is required.
Registration
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Fiber Arts Social
Fridays, Oct. 13th & 27th 3:30pm-5:30pm
Bring your own knitting, crochet, or other project and socialize with others! The group will meet on the 2nd & 4th Friday. Supplies will not be provided.
Registration 10/13
Registration 10/27
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Scrapbook Therapy
Tuesday, Oct. 17th- 11:00am-12:30pm
Beginners and experienced scrapbookers are welcome to join the group! Please bring your own photos to work on your projects, some materials will be provided. For more information contact Eileen at [email protected].
Registration
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Walking Rhode Island w/ John Kostrzewa
Wednesday, Oct. 18th- 6:00pm
Join us for a special evening with John Kostrzewa, author of his new book, Walking Rhode Island: 40 Hikes for Nature and History Lovers with GPS Coordinates, Photos and Trail Maps. John Kostrzewa writes the "Walking Rhode Island" column for The Providence Journal and has been hiking across the state for years. Copies of the book will be available.
Registration
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Ghost Gear in Narragansett Bay: Results & Lessons Learned in 2023
Tuesday, Oct. 24th- 6:30pm
Did you know that discarded, lost, or abandoned fishing gear, also known as ghost gear, can have wide-ranging impacts on our marine environment? We'd love for you to join us and learn about the results of our first removal and recycling activities. We'll answer your questions and share our plans for next year's project activities in the Bay and the ports. This event is presented by The Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation.
Registration
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Machine Guns in Narragansett Bay: The Coast Guard's War on Rumrunners
Thursday, Oct. 26th- 6:00pm
Historian Christian McBurney will discuss the Coast Guard's excessive use of force against rumrunners in Narragansett Bay and other Rhode Island waters during Prohibition. He will also be available to sell and sign his new book, Machine Guns in Narragansett Bay, the Coast Guard's War on Rumrunners.
Registration
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Tuesday Matinee: Practical Magic
Tuesday, Oct. 31st- 2:00pm
We'll be celebrating Halloween with our favorite witches in Practical Magic (1998), inspired by the book by Alice Hoffman.
Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
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Card Crafting
Monday, Oct. 23rd- 6:30pm
We'll have supplies available to craft your own card to show someone you care! Registration required.
Registration
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MONDAY MORNING BOOK TALK
Oct. 16th & 30th- 10:30am
| Join us for a morning book talk! We'll have coffee and chat about what you're reading and get suggestions from others. | |
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AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Oct. 11th- 1:00pm
This month we'll be reading and discussing American by Day by Derek Miller. The group meets monthly and copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
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EVENING BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Oct. 25th- 6:30pm
This month we'll be reading and discussing A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. The group meets monthly and copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
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Halloween Jar Art
Tuesday, Oct. 10th- 5:00pm
Kids & teens ages 7-18 are invited to come make a Halloween Mason Jar. We will use mod podge and tissue paper to make the outside, and use markers or stickers to decorate a jack o' lantern face, ghost, bat, or whatever you like! Registration is required beginning 9/26.
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Halloween Fun Hour!
Saturday, Oct. 14th- 11:00am
Kids ages 6-14 are invited to enjoy everything Halloween themed: games, fun show and tells, drawing, plus lots of prizes and giveaways for all who attend! Mrs. Adams has many cool toys and gadgets that you won't want to miss! Enjoy a bit of magic and get a sweet treat at the end. Registration is required and begins on 9/29.
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Outdoor Movie: Hocus Pocus!
Thursday, Oct. 19th- 6:30pm
All ages are welcome to join us for Hocus Pocus (1993,PG) outside on the library lawn! We will have hot chocolate and apple cider donuts! Please dress warmly, bring your own blankets and beach chairs! In the event of bad weather, we will have the movie inside the Program Room. Registration is required beginning 10/3.
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News from The Friends of the
Narragansett Library
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All are welcome to the monthly meeting on Monday, October 2nd at 1:00pm.
Fundraiser at Twin Willows- Sunday, October 8th 4:00pm-7:30pm
A portion of dinner sales will go towards the new library. Reservations required for 8 or more, call 401-789-8153.
Annual Costume Parade- Saturday, Oct. 21st at 1:00pm
Volunteers are needed & community service students are welcome. To sign up call the library at 401-789-9507.
Pre-holiday Jewelry & Gently Used Purse Sale- Dec. 2nd & Dec. 3rd 10am-4pm
The library is now accepting donations of jewelry & gently used purses.
Volunteers Needed for the Sale!
Setting up on Friday 12/1- 10am
The Sale on Saturday, 12/2 and Sunday 12/3- 8:30-4:30pm
Contact Penny Lippe at [email protected] or (201)370-7505
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