Programs for Adults
Gained in Translation
July 12th at 6:30 pm
The “Gained in Translation” band performs songs in over twelve languages from all over the world. The program will consist of a 75 min (or longer) set of songs in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, German, Russian, Ukrainian as well as in other languages - with most familiar to an English-speaking audience. The “Gained in Translation” audience is diverse in age and in cultural background. The songs represent different styles and rhythms of the world drawing from bossa-nova, gypsy, French chansons, Portuguese fado, and American jazz and pop. Most of the songs are performed in the original language as well as in English which makes it easy for everyone to enjoy and relate. The band includes two guitar players, an accordion, and a drummer/percussionist.
Every member of Gained in Translation is a teacher and an avid reader who values language and literature as well as music. We all come from different parts of the world and different musical traditions - but we all agree that music, literature, the visual arts, the culinary arts, crafts and folk arts are things that restore and preserve our sense of humanity.
Hear samples of the band's music.
This program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Drawing for Adults
Thursdays at 3 pm
Want to be an artist but don't know where to begin? Learn the basics of drawing with Meg. No registration. This is a free event, materials provided.
Computer and Device Help
Brief on-the-spot help or more in-depth help by appointment
Please let us know if you’d like help using the Internet, basic software, or your device. We can sometimes help you on the spot, and in addition can sign you up for instructional sessions.
Book Sale
Whenever we are open in the lower level.
Expanded Book Sale
Saturday, March 9, 9 am to 5 pm
Lower level hall shelving usually has about 3,000 books available to browse. Look for more on Saturday when we spread out some of the extra stored material.
Future Programs
Please contact us or talk with one of our librarians regarding your interest in future programs or virtual programs.
We remain available at 401-231-4980 or through info@mohrlibrary.org to help you find information and resources or to help with online collections of articles, books and recordings.
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