Tiverton Library News and Events 
August 2016  
Director's Notes 
Double the number of people visited the new library during the first year as compared to Essex. 


Visitors to the new Library the first year were 86,797
Visitors to Essex Library the last year were 43,770

Borrowed materials (books, CD's, DVD's, magazines) increased 42%
 
First year at New = 111,977 items
Last year at Essex = 65,466 items
ADULT EVENTS
Healing With Self Hypnosis
Monday, Aug. 1, 6:30pm 
Tap your inner healer using the power of self hypnosis, with Michelle Aubin, Holistic Wellness Expert, Workshop Leader and Certified Master Hypnotist.  Registration recommended, 625-6796, ext. 5

Patrick O'Brian Book Group Series Continues
Tuesdays, Aug. 2 & 9, 5:30pm
Harris Gruber will lead the Post Captain book group discussion

How To Talk About Slavery in 2016
With Ray Rickman
Monday, Aug. 15, 6:30pm
   
Killer Show: The Station Club Fire
Monday, Aug. 29, 6:30pm 
Book Talk with John Barylik
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Techniques for Searching the Internet
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 6:30pm
All the information in the world is online, but sometimes a simple Google search doesn't give you the results you want.  These modules will show you how to effectively find information online and evaluate its quality, thus improving your information literacy.  Class Limit of 5 people.  Registration required.  Call 625-6796, ext. 8  
TEEN EVENTS
Art Lab, Tuesdays, Aug. 2 and 9, 1-5pm, 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.

Gaming Club, Thursdays, Aug. 4 and 11, 3-5pm, 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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Yoga and Cardio Hooping, Friday, Aug. 5, 1:30-2:30pm in the Community Room.  Get your body moving in this awesome class with Madison Ames from the Bristol Yoga Studio.  We'll be practising 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.
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Pizza and Pages,
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 3-4pm
Teens are invited to talk about what you've been reading and get some awesome recommendations all while eating pizza!


Self-Defense with Karate RI, Thursday, Aug. 11, 6pm You can join other teens and learn useful and practical training techniques to protect yourself.  Everyone will learn how to break a board by the end of class!

Teen Movie Night: Tron Legacy,
Monday, Aug. 15, 6pm  
We will be showing Tron Legacy.  Popcorn and candy will be provided. 
 
Ice Cream Sundae Party, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 3-5pm The final event for the Teen Summer Reading program will end with a chill!  Join us to make your own sundaes at the library. 
BOOK GROUPS FOR AUGUST 
Tiverton Public Library

Aug. 12, 10:30am
We Have Always Lived in the Castle,
Shirley Jackson

Tiverton Senior Center

Aug. 16, 10:00am
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail,
Cheryl Strayed

UNION LIBRARY GROUP - NO AUGUST MEETING  
 
Children's Events for August 
2016 Children's Summer Reading Marathon
August 3 Final Event and Awards
We're approaching the Finish Line of our 2016 "On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!" Summer Reading Marathon. All book titles must be logged in Summer Reading Records or Booklogs returned to the Children's Library by 5 pm Monday, August 1. Ms. Janet needs time to get certificates of success ready for August 3, the final day of our summer program, to award children who read or listened to 6 or more books this summer.
It's been an extremely busy summer for the Children's Library with 360+ on-site summer reading registrants (including babies, toddlers, preschoolers, students in Grades K-4 and homeschoolers) plus more readers at our outreach locations-
Future Scholars Preschool and Sakonnet Early Learning Center. Our community is truly fortunate to have parents and caregivers who make reading such an important part of their children's lives. Watch for our final summer statistics in a future e-blast!  
FINAL SUMMER READING SPECIAL EVENT:
 
   
Miss Lynn Sings: MOVE MOVE MOVE!
Wednesday, August 3, at 10:30 a.m.
at the Tiverton Public Library Community Room
45-minute show+
Free! 150 tickets available on a first-to-arrive basis. Doors open 10 a.m.
Miss Lynn, singer/songwriter straight from Nashville, TN, performs an interactive family concert that will engage bodies, hearts and imaginations. Original and traditional songs will round out this free, fun, closing concert designed for ages 2-9.

After the show the winner of the PawSox All-Star Reading Team will be randomly drawn. The winner receives 4 tickets to a PawSox game held August 23, 2016 at McCoy Stadium and the chance to win a trip for 4 to Walt Disney World Florida. All PawSox entries must be returned to the Children's Library by 5 pm, Monday August 1. 
  
Last but not least, Reading Certificates of Success will be available after the final event in the Children's Library for pick-up by all children who completed the Summer Reading Marathon. Additionally there will be a final prize of a free book for all children who completed the Reading Marathon. Certificates and free books will be available for pick-up through August 31.
Children who participated in summer reading should check their Reading Records for any coupons, prizes or reading incentives they may have earned throughout the summer program. Congratulations to all our 2016 Marathon Readers and CHAMPION READERS! YOU made this summer amazing.

THANKS TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS:
Amica Companies Foundation; the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services; Tiverton Public Library; the Friends of Tiverton Libraries; Sandra Sowersby owner/operator of Subway, 1289 Stafford Road, Tiverton; and Michael and Jane Eslinger owner/operator of Subway, 356 Mariano Bishop Blvd., Fall River.
  
Watch for our storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers Fall of 2016.

Summer Writing Program for Children

Our summer writing program continues! Check out our website or stop by the library each Monday between now and August 15th for the writing prompt and instructions. Then submit your writing to the library children's room. All submissions must be returned by Monday, August 22, 2016. With each submission your name will be put into a drawing to win a $35 gift card and back to school supplies. Make sure your name and contact information is on each submission.

Family Movie's In August

Tuesday, August 2nd is family movie night. We will be showing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at 6pm in the Community Room. Bring a blanket and picnic with you to enjoy the show.

Tuesday, August 9 - Justin Beiber, Never Say Never will be shown at 2pm in the children's activity room

Tuesday, August 16 - Balto will be shown at 10:30 am in the children's activity room

Our final show for the summer will be Tuesday, August 23 and the show will be Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

Summer Math Challenges

Our summer math challenges continue through August 26. Check out the challenge each Friday on our web-site or stop in the children's room. Return your answer to the children's room information desk and pick out a prize!

Children's Animal Program Wednesday, August 10 at 6pm

Ocean State Animal Coalition will join us again for a children's program on classification and adaptations of animals. Join us on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 6pm in the community room. Sign up is requested.


Pam's Creative Space continues through August

Stop in and check out the creative space in the children's activity room. It is loaded with materials for the kids to create. There are some ideas available but you are free to create whatever you would like. There are new materials being donated everyday! The create space is open Mondays from 4-7:30pm and Fridays from 10:30am-2pm. Adult supervision is required.

The Latest from the Friends of Tiverton Libraries
Thank you again for your support of the Friends Annual Book Sale.  We have realized $5000.00 in profits which will be used for children's, teen's and adult programs.  Please note that there will not be a Friends of the Libraries meeting in August.  Next meeting is September 21, 7:00pm in the Trustees room.  All welcome.
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