What does a year of Tiverton Library Services look like?
To see what your library card saves you in Rhode Island, click here
for a return-on-investment calculator.
NOTICE
The Essex Library will be closed from
April 27th to May18th for preparation and move over
to the new library.
The Union Library will be open ALL the regular Essex hours
for pick up and drop off of library materials.
Monday through Thursday 10AM to 8PM,
Friday 10AM -5PM and Saturday 10AM -4PM.
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Thanks to Tiverton High School students who will be in
period costume to assist with serving!
A professional with years of experience on Broadway, and newly a resident of Tiverton, is designing and creating the costuming.
Thanks also to the Culinary Arts students at the High School, who will be providing desserts of the 1920's!
Thanks to raffle sponsors for donations including a stay at a Bed and Breakfast in Jamestown, original art and jewelry donated by the artists, concert tickets, Red Sox memento, lobsters fresh from the boat, wine baskets, a professional photography session for your family,
restaurant gift cards, Trinity Rep ticket packages.
Come to celebrate! Come for the jazz! Come for the dancing! Come to be among the first to see the library the community has been working toward for over 30 years,
to provide
state of the art library services to Tiverton, in a new building
designed to be warm and inviting,
as well as energy efficient
and a model for future municipal buildings.
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2015 FRIENDS ANNUAL
BOOK SALE + is moving!
It's spring! You're probably wondering about donating your used books.
With the GALA on May 2nd,
and the NEW LIBRARY DEDICATION on June 13th, the
FRIENDS ANNUAL BOOK SALE IS MOVING
TO SEPTEMBER 26TH.
The Union Public Library Association book sale will continue to be held in August.
Details to come.
This is the major fundraiser for the Friends of Tiverton Libraries to underwrite programs and museum passes, and other library needs beyond the annual budget. We depend on your support.
The Friends of Tiverton Libraries
and the Union Public Library Association
are 501C3 non-profits and
your donations are tax deductible.
Please request a donation form at the library.
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Tax materials are available at the Libraries;for assistance, AARP provides help at the Tiverton Senior Center.
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CELEBRATE DAFFODIL DAYS AT BLITHEWOLD! It's Spring!!!
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 to Sunday, April 26, 2015
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APRIL VACATION WEEK
Museum passes are purchased by the Friends of Tiverton Libraries.
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Friends Annual Report, click here.
Golden Sneaker Awards, click here.
Museum passes purchased by the Friends are a great way to enjoy family time during April vacation-- or anytime.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Greater Tiverton Community Chorus Spring Concert
Saturday, May 16, 2015 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 17, 2015 4:00 pm
for details and ticket information, click here
Hear them at a special presentation at the New Tiverton Library Dedication,
Saturday, June 13 at 10am
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TIVERTON CLEANUP WEEK
May 2-9
Watch for more information
Each year, the roadsides and beaches around our town are cleaned of unsightly trash by teams of volunteers.
Please help in this worthwhile endeavor.
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MEET THE AUTHOR
Norwegian by Night May Breakfast
with the author, Derek Miller
May 16: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI 9:00am
Join hundreds of Rhode Islanders at a traditional May Breakfast as we celebrate the culmination of 2015 Reading Across Rhode Island Program with author Derek Miller.
Tickets go on sale March 1.
Registration and details, click here
or
Contact Kate Lentz at 273-2250 or kate @ribook.org
Living Literature Readers' Theatre presentation
Monday, June 1, 6:30pm, at the
NEW Tiverton Public Library at
Roosevelt Dr. and Bulgarmarsh!
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Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour Printemps
Sunday, April 12, 1:30-5:00pm
The Museum of Work and Culture
42 S. Main St., Woonsocket, R.I.
Cost: $15; details, click here
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Sandywoods Center for the Arts
Muse Way, Tiverton
Nationally recognized singer-storyteller Bill Harley
Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm
Free Coyote Management Program
Thursday, April 16, 6pm
For information on coyote safety, click here
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APRIL 12-18
Celebrate
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
@ your library!
Unlimited possibilities @ your library�
Thanks to the Tiverton Town Council for their support and proclamation!
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Celebrate National Library Workers Day
April 14!
Thank a librarian!
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Remember the public presentations on the New Library Building?
Visit them again and see how far we've come!
for
Union Studio Architects session from Sept. 2009.
The Middle School was packed with people of all ages.
Feb. 2009 presentation on
saving energy and operating costs.
At that time
heat and utility costs [controllable costs] were rising exponentially in Town.
The Library is
part of the solution
for new town buildings going forward.
Thanks to your support, the Dedication
of the Library is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at 10am.
Keynote Speaker
Michael J. Tougias
for author information, click here
For his books,
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Support the Library:
Amazon Smile
Donate your vehicle
Save us your grocery receipts
Donate your pennies
Friends are proud members:
ANNUAL MEETING
of the
RI Coalition of Library Advocates
APRIL 7TH
5:00-7:00 PM
STATE HOUSE
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Celebrate
Money-Smart Week
@ your library April 18-25
Tuesday, April 21
TEENS AND MONEY
Better Business Bureau will do a basic finance program for teens (grades 7-12)
Essex Library,
6:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 21
SCAMS, FRAUD, AND IDENTITY THEFT
Protect Yourself with the Better Business Bureau and the Tiverton Library
Learn how to protect your identity and your money at this presentation at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts in the Yellow Building,
6:00-7:00PM.
Wednesday, April 22
MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN
How To Plan Your Wedding
Learn great strategies, ideas and money saving tips for planning your wedding.
Sandywoods,
43 Muse Way
6:30-7:30 PM
Call to register or
for details,
401-625-6796 #13
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Events
Teens
Enter the Tiverton Library's photo contest. Show us what you love about Tiverton.
Adults
READ ACROSS RI
Norwegian by Night
Kids:
For more information on children's programs,
click here.
Summer Reading Preview
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Ongoing
Lego Saturdays are fun!
for more, click here
LEGO DONATIONS WELCOME!!!
******** BOOK GROUPS
located at
Essex, Union, and Tiverton Senior Center! for details, click here********
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