MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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Library Hours

Monday- Thursday 9:30am-8:00pm

Friday 9:30am-6:00pm

Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm (Beginning Sept. 7th)

Sunday Hours Begin on Sept. 22nd from 12:00pm-4:00pm

The Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2nd for Labor Day

Mah Jongg

Tuesday's, Sept. 3th & 17th- 2:00pm

There is no instruction and players should have some knowledge of the game. Each session needs to be registered for individually.

**The Sept. 3rd session is full. Registration for Sept. 17th will open on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd.

Walking Club

Fridays, Sept. 6th & 20th- 10:00am

The group will meet at the beginning of the William C. O'Neill Bike Path at the sign outside of the Narragansett Community Center. Registration required.

Registration 9/6

Registration 9/20

A Pictorial History of Ships in Rhode Island

Tuesday, Sept. 10th- 6:00pm

Join us as Astrid Drew, Archivist for the Steamship Historical Society of America, presents an overview of vessels that would have been seen in the bay from the earliest years of steamships up to more recent times. This program is in partnership with the Narragansett Historical Society. Registration is required.

Registration

The Knitting Circle

Fridays, Sept. 13th & 27th- 1:00pm

There is no instruction and no materials will be provided. Just bring a project you've been working on while socializing with others.

No registration required.

Hearing Loss & Winning Solutions

Wednesday Sept. 18th- 1:00pm

Join us for a presentation by Prof. Nancy Shuster based on her book Hearing Loss and Winning Solutions. Professor Shuster uses a cochlear implant for hearing and the book is based on her finding solutions to hearing loss since becoming deaf overnight. She will offer her book as a $10 donation towards the library.

Registration

Card Crafting

Thursday, Sept. 19th- 6:30pm

Join us to make a special card to show someone you care! All materials will be provided. Registration is required & space is limited.

Registration

Plant Swap

Saturday, Sept. 21st- 12:00pm-3:00pm

Do you have too many plants? Can you spare a cutting? Donate it to the library’s free event. Maybe you don’t have any plants to donate….please join us anyway as you can pick up a plant for your collection. Plants & cuttings can be dropped off between Sept.16-20 or the day of the swap.

RI 39 Club: Your Passport & Guide to Exploring Rhode Island

Tuesday, Sept. 24th- 6:00pm

Join author and historian, Marty Podskoch, for a talk about his new travel book, The Rhode Island 39 Club, that encourages people to visit all 39 towns and villages throughout the state. Registration required.

Registration

Adult Book Clubs

Morning Book Talk

Mondays,

Sept. 9th & 23rd- 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,

Sept. 11th- 1:00pm

This month we'll be reading The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Evening: Wednesday,

Sept. 25th- 6:30pm

This month we'll be reading The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

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Youth Services Programs

Safe Sitter Course

Tuesday, Sept. 10th- 9:15am-2:00pm

Participants ages 11-14 are invited to attend a free "Safe Sitter" course, provided by Lifespan. This course is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone or watching younger children. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Pizza & juice will be provided. Registration is required.

Registration

Eureka! Animal Jeopardy

Thursday, Sept. 12th- 5:00pm

Children grades 2-5 are invited to participate in Animal Jeopardy! We will play a fun guessing game about animals and learn more about them too. We may have an animal guest as well! This program is provided by Jane Deming of Animal Rescue Rhode Island located in Peacedale. Registration required.

Registration

News from The Friends of the

Narragansett Library

The next meeting will be held on September 16th at 1:30pm.

All are welcome to attend.