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The crocuses have returned to our Pollinator Garden. Welcome Spring! |
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This spring, why not borrow a pass and enjoy Daffodil Days at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum!
Stroll through the grounds and enjoy the 8- to 10-week display of close to 100,000 daffodils, in 80 varieties, all across this 33-acre seaside estate! Our pass admits up to 6 people at $8.50/adult, $3/youth (6-17 years old).
Find free or reduced-price admission at all of our museum passes. Click below to learn more and reserve one today.
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Saturday, April 5th, 11:00am-3:00pm
Spring is in the air -- join us for our third annual Spring Garden Expo!
This FREE event will feature free seeds, soil testing and advice from URI Master Gardeners, gardening books for sale, a raffle to benefit outdoor library programming, family activities, as well as representatives from organizations from around New England.
| | | | A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music | |
Monday, April 14th, 6:00pm, Community Room
This is our annual John Fitzgerald History Program, hosted by the Friends of Tiverton Libraries.
| | Wednesday, April 9th, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room | | |
Tuesday, April 15th, 5:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Rated PG-13
Presented in partnership with the Tiverton Arts Council.
| | Rhode Island Independence Day | Tuesday, April 29th, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room | | Estate Planning 101 Workshop | |
Wednesday, April 30th, 6:30-7:30pm, Learning Center
Registration required.
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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.
| 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.
| Library of Things Showcase | |
Monday, April 21st, 3:00-4:00pm, Community Room
Did you know you can borrow technology, telescopes, sports equipment, tools, and games from the library? Curious about these items? Then join us on Monday, April 21st, at 3:00pm for this special showcase featuring Nintendo, a 35-mm negative scanner, a portable DVD player, and more. You may check out an item that very day!
Registration is required.
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Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00pm, Learning Center
This month's classes are perfect for folks with very little computer experience. In this basics series, learn to type, navigate the computer, and set up your very first email address.
Seating and computers are limited. Registration is required. Click below for more information.
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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.
| | Tiverton Public Library Book Group | |
Friday, April 11th, 10:30am OR
Wednesday, April 16th, 6:00pm Community Room
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Monday, April 14th, 12:30pm
Bajah’s Cat Café, 137 Main Road
| | Union Public Library Book Group | Thursday, April 17th, 1:00pm, Union Public Library | | Tiverton Senior Center Book Group | Please contact the Senior Center at seniorcenter@tiverton.ri.gov or 401-625-6790 for meeting details. | |
YA Book + Film Club Discussion: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
| Wednesday, April 2nd, 5:00-6:00pm, Teen Room | | Every Thursday, 3:00-4:00pm, Teen Room | | |
Monday, April 7th and 21st, 6:00-7:00pm, Community Room
Registration is encouraged.
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Wednesday, April 16th, 4:00-5:00pm, Learning Center
Registration is required.
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YA Book + Film Club Movie Night: The Hate U Give
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Wednesday, April 30th, 5:00-7:30pm, Community Room
Rated PG-13
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Select Mondays, April 7th & 28th, Community Room
Recommended for kids ages 1-5
This program is offered at 10:05 and repeated at 10:45. Families are invited to attend one storytime session per week.
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Starting Wednesday, April 2nd, Children's Library
Recommended for kids ages 2-6
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Select Thursdays, April 3rd & 10th, 10:30am-12:00pm, Children’s Activity Room
Recommended for kids ages 3-5
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April 12th-19th
Please check the calendar for daily spring-themed activities and an I Spy game!
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Meeting of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries
Wednesday, April 9th, 5:30-7:30pm, Learning Center
The next meeting of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries is Wednesday, April 9th, at 5:30pm. All are welcome.
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Gardening Book Sale
Saturday, April 5th, 11:00am-3:00pm, Library Lobby
Stop by the Friends' table at the Spring Garden Expo, Saturday, April 5th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. We have a lot of wonderful used books for sale featuring gardening, plants, flowers, and nature topics--all at great prices.
| | | Grow Your Own Healthy Food with Free Seeds! | |
Tuesdays, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm
Union Public Library is sharing free seeds in April. Please stop by the Union Public Library during the hours of operation and pick up a few packets of free seeds.
The Free Seed Program is possible due to the generosity of the Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) Charitable Foundation, which donates still-viable seeds from OSJL stores to the URI Cooperative Extension annually.
| | Union Public Library Book Group | Thursday, April 17th, 1:00-2:00pm, Union Public Library | | |
Tiverton Public Library - 401-625-6796 | Union Public Library - 401-625-6799 |
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