Programs for Adults

April 29, Tuesday, 6pm to 8pm Bookmarks: a paper program. presented by Carolyn Leone. Registration is required!!
Make bookmarks, learn a lot about crafting with paper
Click here for a printable flyer.

May 7, Wednesday, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation Bus Tour of the Facility. Space is limited!! Free tickets at Reference: confirmation required!!!
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May 20, Tuesday, 6 to 8pm Paper Recycling Fun.
Learn to make rosettes from old magazines and start a wreath!

June 10, Tuesday, 6:30 to 8pm Stay Safe: scams on the Internet and phone.
Presented by Megan Kellett from the Better Business Bureau.

June 17, Tuesday, 6:30 to 8pm Personal Privacy on the Internet.

Fiction Book Discussions

Contemporary Club with staff fiction specialist Kevin Broccoli

The library’s Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 3pm to discuss a different book. Copies of the book are reserved for all members for your convenience. In addition to the selected books of the month, we discuss other books we’ve read and talk about suggestions for possible selections.
Tuesday, May 6,at 3pm we’ll be discussing Life After Life by Kate Atkinson.
On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born, the third child of a wealthy English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in any number of ways. Ursula's world is in turmoil, facing the unspeakable evil of the two greatest wars in history. What power and force can one woman exert over the fate of civilization -- if only she has the chance?*
Tuesday, June 3 at 3pm The book to be discussed will be The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer.

For more information contact Kevin.

Bloodhounds

Literary Readings

Play Reading Series

On the last Tuesday of every month, we bring in local actors to read a fantastic piece of theater. We've read everything from Chekhov to brand new plays.
Tuesday, April 29 at 6pm This month, we'll be reading "Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov in a fantastic new translation by Sarah Ruhl. Much like our reading of "The Seagull," it's sure to be something you'll want to attend.
Tuesday, May 27 at 6pm The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Rebecca Gilman. Based on Carson McCullers book.

For more information contact Kevin.

Radio Days

Come listen to the best the New Age of radio has to offer: Fascinating pod-casts on a wide range of subjects, and a discussion group to offer insight and conversation.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for this one-of-a-kind program
Thursday, May 15 at 3pm
Thursday, June 12 at 3pm

New Services!

On Display

Check out our display of work that celebrates Women's History Month at the Circulation Desk. From classics like "Fear of Flying" to contemporary authors like Chimanda Ngozi Adichie and Meg Wolitzer, there's so much to read!

Author Holds

Starting This June
We’re starting a new program at the library to make it easier to get the newest titles sooner rather than later. If there’s a particular author you want to keep tabs on, give the Circulation Desk your name and the names of the authors you like and we’ll make sure to put your name on hold for them as soon as they put out new books. Get ready to kiss those long lines good-bye!

For more information, or to receive email notices of events, contact us.