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Tiverton Library News and Events 
July 2016  
Director's Notes
Grow Smart RI Award 2016
Tiverton Public Library
For all who worked so hard to make this wonderful green library happen for all of Tiverton, you were carried in our hearts as we accepted this award. We did it together! Thank you!  
Ann Grealish Rust, Director, Sally Black, School Committee, Kathy Ryan, Building Committee, Joan Chabot, Tiverton Town Council
 





Thanks to Don Wilbur and Jerry O'Brien who died while serving on the building committee, all those helped and who wore out shoes canvassing prior to the referendum, our wonderful merchants, our supportive Councils, staffs, and administrators, our wonderful legislators, penny drive donors, the Rhode Island Foundation who believed in the project first, The Rhode Island Office of State Library Services, Library Journal which has followed the project since it was a field of rocks and trees, the Library Green Building Institute, who featured the Project when we tried to find a way to mitigate town heat and utility costs rising 40% annually, Channel 18, WADK, Marcia Pobzeznik/Newport Daily News, Tom Dalglish/Sakonnet Times, Derek Vital/Kevin O'Connor/Michael Gagne/Fall River Herald News, Peter Lord/Providence Journal who died before he could write of the environmental impact, the RI LIbrary Report journalists, who told the story, all the wonderful library community, the Schools, the children who drew their dreams of a new library, those who asked enthusiastically every time they received Meals on Wheels, the Garden Club, the Historical Society, Greater Tiverton Community Chorus, all those who created and contributed to fundraisers--we covered 3/4 of the cost--, our patient families. And of course, the architects of Union Studios and contractors at Behan Brothers who set the vision--of a community who have supported library service in Tiverton since 1820-- in stone. 
We did, and will do this, together. 
What a wonderful cap on a busy first year!
Kathy Ryan
www.growsmartri.org
for details   
Due to budget shortfalls the Tiverton Libraries will be closed on  
Saturdays
until further notice.
With increased costs and decreased revenues we are forced to reduce staffing by 50 hours per week. 
ADULT EVENTS

The Adult Summer Reading Theme:
Exercise Your Mind 
Patrick O'Brian Book Group Series: 
Post Captain 
July 5, 12, 19, 26, 5:30 PM 
Free and open to the public. 
Registration recommended, 625-6796

Textile Exhibit and Lecture 
with Paula Stebbins Becker 
July 14, 6:00 PM, Community Room 
Learn about textile design and art.



Organic Gardening with John Root
July 11, 6:30 PM
Free and open to the public.
Registration recommended but not required.  

Self Hypnosis for Stress Management
August 1, 6:30 PM
Free and open to the public.
Registration recommended but not required.
TEEN EVENTS
Teen Summer Reading Program   
Art Lab Every Tuesday, July 12-August 9, 1-5 PM, Teen Room 
Tap into your creative side at the library!  We'll provide the materials and a few ideas.  Try your hand at origami, knitting, jewelry making and more!

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Flex Your Cooking Muscles with Farm Fresh RI
Tuesday, July 12, 3-4 PM,
Community Room
Join Farm Fresh Rhode Island and learn how to make delicious recipes that fuel a strong and active body.  Participants will learn how to read and prepare a recipe and other easy steps to succeed in the kitchen.  A chef will lead the group in making the ultimate in fit and tasty food.  Please sign up in advance for this program.

Gaming Club, Every Thursday,
July 14-August 11, 3-5 PM, Teen Room
Come check out our awesome Playstation 4 and collection of board games!  We have our own Minecraft server.  Show off your skills and learn some new ones.  Feel free to bring your own games.

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Movie Night
Monday, July 18, 6-8 PM in the Community Room
We'll be showing "The 5th Wave".  Popcorn and candy will be provided.

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Pizza and Pages
Wednesday, July 20, 3-4 PM in the Learning Center
Love books?  Love pizza?  This book group is for you!  Come talk about what you've been reading and get some awesome recommendations, all while eating pizza!

Action Illustration with Eric Fulford
Thursday, July 21, 6-7 PM in the Community Room
Love to draw?  Learn to draw your characters in action!  See your drawings come to life while kicking, jumping, playing soccer, dancing and more with comedian and artist Eric Fulford.  Please sign up in advance for this program.      

Henna by Heather Wednesday, July 27, 6-8 PM in the Meeting Room
Turn your hands into artwork!  Henna is a natural, plant-based dye that is used to create beautiful temporary tattoos.  Each participant in this workshop will go home wearing a design created by artist Heather Caunt-Nulton (www.HennaByHeather.com).  Please sign up in advance for this program. We filled up fast last time!  

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Yoga and Cardio Hooping, Friday, August 5, 1:30-2:30 PM in the Community Room Get your body moving in this awesome class with Madison Adams from the Bristol Yoga Studio.  We'll be practicing basic yoga positions and some super fun hula hooping to get your blood pumping!  You will need to sign a release form to participate.  Please bring your own mat if possible. 
Please sign up in advance for this program. 
BOOK GROUPS FOR MONTH
Tiverton Public Library,
July 8, 10:30 AM,
My Name is Lucy Barton,  
Elizabeth Strout
 
Tiverton Senior Center,
July 19, 10:00 AM
Beautiful Ruins,
Jess Walter 
Union Library,
July 21, 1:30 PM
Flight of Dreams,
Ariel Lawhon  
Children's Events for July
   
Who Lives in Your Backyard?
Children's Program
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
6pm
 
Stop by the library and learn about the different animals that live in your backyard. Ocean State Animal Coalition will join us for this program which focuses on the needs of wildlife in your community and how people can be good neighbors to the animals in their backyards. This interactive presentation reminds children about the variety of species we share our state with and points out ways that kids can enjoy the diversity without causing harm.
 
This program is for children ages 5-12
 
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
6pm - 7:30pm
In the Community Room
 
Registration is requested
This program is limited to 50 children
You can call or stop in the library to sign up.
2016 Children's Summer Reading Program 
 
Get ready to run, walk, ride or wheel your way to the Tiverton Public Library and enter our Reading Marathon designed for children of all abilities. Our children's summer reading program "On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!" is happening in the Children's Library June 29 through August 3, 2016. Pre-readers, preschoolers, homeschooled children and students in grades K through entering Grade 5 are welcome to join. Register now through July 29. Have a special need or challenge?  We make summer reading work for all, just talk to your Children's Librarian.

Weekly incentive prizes, contests, Special Events and more! 
  Stay in the reading race from
Start to Finish this summer!

BE A CHAMPION - READ!

CHILDREN'S SUMMER SPECIAL EVENTS:
* Sponsored by the Amica Companies Foundation, the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, Tiverton Public Library and the Friends of Tiverton Libraries.
 
2016 Summer Kick-off!

Bill Harley in Concert!
Two-time Grammy award-winning musician
Wednesday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Tiverton Public Library
Free! 150 tickets available on a first-to-arrive basis. Doors open 10 a.m.
1-hour family concert  
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Mad Science presents 'Science of Sports' 
Wednesday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m.at the Tiverton Public Library                                                50-60 minute show 
 
Free! 150 tickets available on a first-to-arrive basis. Doors open 10 a.m.

Mad Science of Southern MA & RI provides exciting hands-on/minds-on science that truly sparks the imagination and curiosity of young minds.
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Ray Ward presents Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure
Friday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m.at the Tiverton Public Library  
   
45-minute show
 
Free! 150 tickets available on a first-to-arrive basis. Doors open 10 a.m.

This fun, interactive reptile show allows the audience to get up close and personal with some common, as well as some exotic reptiles.
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Joseph Theroux presents the 2016 Summer Reading Animal Olympics!
 
Wednesday, July 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Tiverton Public Library                                    45-minute show
 
 
Free! 150 tickets available on a first-to-arrive basis. Doors open 10 a.m.

Storyteller Joe Theroux shares the stories of eight animals that battle in a single elimination tournament to be crowned the World Champion of the Animal Kingdom! This collection of high energy original tales is inspired by folklore from all over the world.
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Eric Fulford presents Create-a-Comic Book  
Wednesday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Tiverton Public Library
45-minute show

Free! 150 tickets available on a first-to-arrive basis. Doors open 10 a.m.  
Eric and his audience will design a brand-new comic book right before your eyes! Great combination of storytelling, art and comedy!
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FINAL EVENT and
AWARDS DAY!
 
Miss Lynn Sings: MOVE MOVE MOVE!
Wednesday, August 3, at 10:30 a.m.at the Tiverton Public Library
   45-minute show+

 
Free! 150 tickets available on a first-to-arrive basis. Doors open 10 a.m.
 
In "Move Move Move," an interactive family concert with Nashville singer-songwriter Miss Lynn, kids and adults will engage their bodies, hearts and imaginations in our closing concert.    After Miss Lynn's performance the winners of the Paw Sox All-Star
Reading Team contest will be announced. Then move on over to the Children's Library where certificates of success can be picked up for children who completed the "On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!" summer reading program June 29-August 3. A final prize of a free book will also be awarded to all completers.
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  * Special events are FREE, last about 45 minutes and are designed for children ages 4-10, unless otherwise noted. Younger children (birth-3 years) must sit with parents/caregivers in the chair section. Parents/caregivers must stay in attendance at the program. Tickets are required for all events and will be handed out at the Community Room door ½ hour before each event on a first-to-arrive basis. Directions to the new library are on our website at www.tivertonlibrary.org,

SEE YOU SOON! 
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
 
Exercise your mind this summer with our summer vacation math challenges.  Children ages 6-11, we have some tough math challenges for you to help keep your brain fit this summer. Download the challenges from the library website or pick up a copy of the weekly challenge in the children's room at the library. Complete the challenge by returning your answer to the children's room and receive a prize! There will be a different challenge every Friday beginning June 17th and ending August 26th.
Summer Writing for Children
If you enjoy writing then we have the program for you! This summer join the Tiverton Library Writing Challenge. The challenge begins on July 11. Each Monday for 6 weeks we will provide you with a writing prompt. You will have one week to write a story. Each week you return a story to us you will receive a ticket to enter into a drawing for a surprise to be drawn the end of August. This program is for children ages 6-11 years old.  Look for more details at the end of June on the library website or at the library. 
Thank you for visiting the Children's Room on June 11 for our Happy 1st Birthday!

120 people, children and their families, enjoyed visiting with Cinderella, Spiderman and our balloon artist. Carly, her mom Rhiannon and Anderson enjoyed the morning!

Storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers will return Fall 2016. 
Pam's Creative Space
This summer join us in the children's program room.  Come CREATE with your child or grandchild (or any child in your life) 11 years or younger.  A variety of supplies will be provided and some sample projects displayed, BUT you choose how to CREATE whatever you want.

Join us every Monday between 4pm-7:30pm and Friday 10:30am-2pm.  Adult supervision required. 
A Note of Thanks from the
Friends of Tiverton Libraries

Thank you to all who donated books, volunteered time sorting, moved thousands of books from Essex to the library, baked, and supported the annual book sale by attending, purchasing books, baked goods and raffle tickets.  Thank you to the Lions Club for providing lunch, to area businesses, restaurants and individuals for donations to our Cook's Night Out raffle, Coastal Roasters for providing coffee, and to those who volunteered during the event, helped with set up and cleaned up. Thanks  especially to our energetic and willing teens,  and to the library director and staff for your constant help and support of our efforts.  This has truly been a community effort.  The financial support of Tiverton Public Library's Summer Reading Program for children and teens, and programming for adults, is due to your efforts and contributions.  We thank each and every one of you.

Kathy Gallagher and Deb Darkow, 
Co-Presidents
Friends of Tiverton Libraries 


 
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