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Tiverton Library News and Events
August 2016
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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
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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
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
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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.
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.
Pizza and Pages,
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 3-4pmTeens 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.
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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. 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. 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.
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The Friends of Tiverton Libraries | Tiverton Public Library | 401-625-6796 | friends@tivertonlibrary.org
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