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Amy Neilson, Library Director
Diane Silva, Youth Services
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| Tuesdays | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm | |
Wednesdays
| 10:00 am - 8:00 pm | | Thursdays | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm | | Fridays | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | | Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | | Sunday & Monday | CLOSED |
Important Library Links
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 Library Events and Info |
Saturday, March 8th
10:00 - 11:00 am
Join Beauty, Lumiere and Mrs Potts from the cast of EWG's production of Beauty and the Beast! Purchase discounted advance tickets for the school's play from 10:00 am - 12 noon $13 for adults (Reg $15) $10 for students (Reg $12)
The play is next weekend, March 13-15, 7 pm and March 16, 2 pm
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All who have read the book are welcome to attend!
Saturday, March 8th
9:00 am
Mr Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
"The Reading Across Rhode Island Committee selected Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore for its nearly universal appeal to Rhode Island readers ages 14-114.A fast paced read about friendship, independent bookshops,Google,the pursuit of immortality,secret societies and the positive relationship between the old world and the new,Mr.Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore explores the interplay between hard copy and digital texts.This book about books appeals to book lovers and technophiles, championing the durability of the written word regardless of the medium.Although set in San Francisco and New York,the main character is a RISD graduate!"
Saturday, April 5th
9:00 am
The Call by Yannick Murphy
In this uniquely written novel, the daily rhythm of a veterinarian's family in rural New England is shaken when a hunting accident leaves their eldest son in a coma. With the lives of his loved ones unhinged, the veterinarian struggles to maintain stability while searching for the man responsible. But in the midst of their great trial an unexpected visitor arrives, requesting a favor that will have profound consequences --- testing a loving father's patience, humor, and resolve and forcing husband and wife to come to terms with what "family" truly means.
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Wednesday, March 12
7:00 pm
Public Libraries are not what they used to be, we have so much more to offer
Your life is not what it use to be, you are so much busier
Let's get together and see how we can help each other out!
We are turning 10 years old in September!
We are working on a long-range plan, and ideas for the future,
since this is your library even more than it is ours, we'd really like your input.
This is the first event in a series of surveys, polls and conversations
we will be having this spring - so if you can't join us this time around,
maybe you can help in the future.
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Spring Craft Fair to benefit the Exeter Public Library
We are now accepting artisans and vendors of hand-crafted items for
our Annual Spring Craft Fair taking place on
Saturday, May 3rd
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
In addition to raising some money for the library,
this event showcases local talent and skills!
A $10 donation and the promise of a raffle prize on the day
of the event secures your place.
Click here to download an application
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Library Books on your
E-Readers and other devices!
Want to borrow library books on the new reader you got for Christmas?
Visit Ocean State Libraries' E-Zone. Click on the Question Mark "?" labeled "Help" in the top row of option to get step-by-step instructions for setting up your device.
You can also bring your device in and we can sit down with you to help figure it out. Please call ahead to make sure someone will be available to help you!
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Unscheduled Closings
Please be sure to call ahead before heading to the library in inclement weather. We don't want you driving on icy or snowy roads just to get your books back - and we know you don't want our staff driving on them either!
As soon as we make a decision to close early we will post on our Facebook page and website. We also use the RI Broadcasters network to announce if we will not be openings at all.
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| Ongoing Library Programs |
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Adult Yoga Class
Monday evenings
7:00 - 8:15 pm
$10.00 per class
Join Aimee Fontaine of sun star yoga for this mixed-level adult and teen yoga class.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
This class is appropriate for ages 11 and older and all experience levels.
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Children's Events
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Please note,
To ensure a positive experience for all, there must be at least 5 participants
for any library program to take place.
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Children ages 8 and up are invited to join Grace, our teen volunteer
to make cool bracelets from pony beads!
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Come have your strength, hearing vision and flexibility tested at our obstacle course.
Wear your superhero costume or come in your street clothes, the choice is up to you....
Snacks will be served - and a villain's plan will be foiled.
No registration required.
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Storytime
Tuesday Toddler Time
10:30-11:00 am
Children up to age 3 and their participating adult are invited to share books, music, movement and more!
Tuesday Preschool Time
11:15 am - 12:00 noon
Children ages 3-5 are invited to explore a new theme each week with books, songs, games and a craft.
Children are encouraged to attend this program on their own, but their grownup is always welcome.
Friday Family Fun Time
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Children up to age 5 with their participating grownup
can share stories songs and a craft!
Stay after storytime to play with our collection educational toys and games.
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| Community Events |
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On Behalf of
EWG Drama
Join us for a performance of
Disney's Beauty & the Beast at Exeter-West Greenwich High school
March 13-15
7:00 pm
March 16
2:00 pm
Adult Tickets $15
Student Tickets $12
Visit with members of the cast and purchase advance tickets at the Exeter Public Library,
Saturday, March 8th from 10-noon.
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On Behalf of
EWG Girls Softball
Exeter West Greenwich
Girls Softball Registration and Tryouts
Sat, March 22
10:00 am
Metcalf School Gym
Registration is taking place now!
Please go to our website to download a registration form.
All are welcome. Opening day is Saturday, April 14th.
Tryouts for new players is Saturday, March 22.
Come be a part of the community and have fun!
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On Behalf of
EWG Girl Scout Troop 1353
Puzzlethon for Autism Awareness
Sat, March 22
1:00 -4:00 pm
Metcalf School
Click here to download the flyer
Donation
$5.00/Person
$10.00/Family
All Proceeds Benefit the EWG
Special Education Department!
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Want your event listed here?
Visit the
on our website
to submit your information!
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On Behalf of
West Bay Christian Academy
West Bay Christian Academy is hosting an Open House Sunday, March 16 from 1-3pm for students in Preschool - Grade 8. Come learn more about the West Bay family at the event or at http://wbca.info.
RSVPs are welcome but not required: jwalden@wbca.info
About West Bay:
West Bay Christian Academy is a co-educational,independent Christian school that serves families with children in Preschool through 8th Grade. We provide an engaging academic program in a nurturing, Christian environment in order to stimulate students to become thoughtful, active learners.
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Resources we want you to know about!
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The Artful Parent
Diane gets lots of questions about where she gets ideas for her programs and crafts.
She really likes The Artful Parent, a blog written by Jean Van't Hul "Writer and Children's Art Enabler" who is "passionate about children's art and creativity."
"On The Artful Parent I share ideas, information, and inspiration to encourage you to enjoy and share art with the kids in your life."
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Popular Book Reviews
There are many websites offering book reviews. One that Amy uses often is Entertainment Weekly Magazine's Shelf Life.
Shelf Life offers up reviews of upcoming titles, but also gives the scoop on how these books relate to pop culture, upcoming movies and television shows. They are pretty good at predicting what's going to be the next big thing in titles and often focus on teen books (but teen books that we find also appeal to adults.)
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It's Tax Season!
The Library receives limited Federal Tax Forms.
The State no longer sends their tax forms to public libraries.
If you would like to download the tax forms yourself, here are the links to the official websites for tax forms:
You can call 1-800-829-3676 to have the forms mailed to you
You can also call (401) 574-8970 to have the forms mailed to you.
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