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We are OUT OF THIS WORLD excited to announce that Tiverton Public Library was chosen out of 1,300 applications to be one of 50 sites across the country to receive a free NASA Moon Tree sapling! The seed this sweetgum tree grew from flew aboard the Artemis I test flight in November 2022 around the moon and back.
Thank you to our Children's Librarian Meg Paquette for completing the application, Tiverton DPW for assisting us with the digging and protective fencing required by NASA, NASA, and the U.S. Forest Service!
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The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Friday, July 5th.
Don’t forget, you can always use our outdoor tables and free wifi, and you can access our digital collection from home any time!
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Grow Rhode Island Native Seeds at Tiverton Library | |
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In addition to our Seed Exchange, the Tiverton Public Library now has a special collection of native seeds, available at the Information Desk.
Click the button below to see what seeds we have available for “check-out.”
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This special collection is part of Grow Rhode Island Native Seeds (GRINS), a new, statewide initiative made possible in part by a grant from the RI Office of Library and Information Services using funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Our goal is to empower Rhode Islanders to grow and champion native plants via seeds, information, and programming organized by our local libraries. | |
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Saturday, July 13th, 11:00am-2:00pm, Community Room
Join members of the Pocasset Wampanoag Nation for stories, history, and crafts!
The program will include Native American crafts and
storytelling and be presented by Tribe Historian Ellie Page, Medicine Woman Donna
Raindance Page, Pocasset Chief Edward Gray Fox Page, and Tribal Historic
Preservation expert Cora Peirce of the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of MA and RI.
Fun, learning, and history are woven together in this special activity for the entire family. Open to all ages.
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Ditch Your Electronic Waste with Indie Cycle | |
Saturday, July 20th, 10:00am-1:00pm, Library Parking Lot
Safely and securely dispose of all your used, broken, or unwanted electronics at the Tiverton Public Library! Indie Cycle will be parked outside the Library to help you responsibly recycle your electronic waste.
Before you pack, click below for some helpful info from Indie Cycle.
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Wednesday, July 24th, 11:00am-4:00pm, Community Room
Giving blood in the summer is cool. Come to the library on July 24th and donate to the RI Blood Center and receive a holiday gift (while supplies last)!
Click the button below to make an appointment. Be sure to use Sponsor Code 2964.
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Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your ID with your name and photo.
Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Visit ribc.org/coronavirus for COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Check Out Our New Sculptures | |
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Thank you to Tiverton High School (THS) student carpenters, the THS Art Department, and the THS Career and Technical Education program for loaning us their amazing works of art for the summer.
These sculptures were on display at the RI Home Show this spring and will be in the library until September. Click the button below to read about the sculptures from the Sakonnet Times.
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Looking for something to do with the kids? Having visitors? Receive free or reduced-price admission to many area attractions. Click the button below for more info. | All passes are funded by the Friends of Tiverton Libraries. | |
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Thank you to Dennis Smith and Wenonah Clarke-Smith who generously donated a Rhode Island flag and flag pole to the Tiverton Public Library in honor of Flag Day on June 14th.
The new flag will stand next to the United States flag in the library’s Community Room. Please check it out the next time you come in.
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Read, Renew, Repeat: The Adult Summer Library Experience | |
NOW through August 30th
Why should kids have all the fun?
READ (listen, watch, or participate)...
RENEW (yourself, your environment, your community)…
…and REPEAT for chances to win prizes all summer long!
Anyone 18 and older is eligible to participate in the adult summer library experience. Just fill out a quick review of any library materials, programs, resources, or museum passes you enjoy this summer. The more reviews you submit, the more chances to win!
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The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the Friends of Tiverton Libraries and the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. | |
Hometown Habitat, featuring Doug Tallamy | |
Wednesday, July 10th, 6:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Did you know that native plants - once established - do not require the use of chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides to maintain their beauty? Or that they don’t require extra watering from our precious supply of potable water? Did you know that our native pollinators and birds generally prefer native plants for nectaring and seed?
You are invited to attend this free showing of Hometown Habitat - Stories of Bringing Nature Home. Through its profile of 7 hometown habitat heroes, this film will help to answer these questions for you. The narrative thread of this 8-part documentary is provided by renowned entomologist Douglas Tallamy, Ph.D. whose research, books, and lectures about the use of non-native plants in landscaping sound the alarm about habitat and species loss.
The screening will be followed by a brief discussion and tour of the library's NEW native seed library and native plant demonstration garden, part of the new Grow RI Native Seeds (GRINS) network, a collaboration among libraries across the state aimed at empower Rhode Islanders to grow and champion native plants via seeds, information, and programming. Made possible in part by a grant from the RI Office of Library and Information Services using funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Art House Film Night: Big Eyes | |
Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a screening of a contemporary feature film or documentary and discussion focusing on artists, designers, photographers, and other creative fields. Presented in partnership with the Tiverton Arts Council.
This month, we will watch and discuss the film Big Eyes (2014; PG-13; 1h, 46min), a drama about the awakening of painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s, and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her works in the 1960s. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
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All Ages Crafternoon: Re-Tree Ornaments | |
Monday, July 22nd, 1:00-3:00pm, Community Room
Join us once a month for some fun and creativity. This month, we're hosting a special, all ages, "Christmas in July" craft!
Drop in between 1:00 and 3:00pm to make holiday ornaments out of recycled materials and leftover craft supplies. Make one for yourself to take home and one for the library's entry to the Re-Tree Exhibition at Tiverton Four Corners this winter.
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Wednesday, July 24th, 12:30-1:30pm, Bajah’s Cat Cafe, 137 Main Road
Come crochet (or do your preferred yarn craft) at Bajah's Cat Cafe! All skill levels are welcome, and crochet supplies and assistance are provided for beginners.
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Saturday, July 27th, 12:30-2:00pm, Community Room
All ages are invited to stop by the Community Room for a free snow cone!
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Movie Night: The Boys in the Boat | |
Wednesday, July 31st, 6:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Join us for a free movie, popcorn, and drinks every month.
This month, we will get in the Olympic spirit with a screening of The Boys in the Boat (2023; Rated PG-13; 2h 3m). A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Based on The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown.
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Click below to see our regular weekly and monthly programs for adults. | |
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Tiverton Library offers free tech help to all residents. You don’t need to be a member of the library to use this service. We can help you with smartphones, tablets, e-readers and computers. You don’t have to own a device to attend tech help.
To find out more or to book an appointment, call Kristin at 401-625-6796 ext. 8 or click the button below.
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Tech Help at the Senior Center | Can’t make it to the library for tech help? Our technology coordinator, Kristin, is available at the Tiverton Senior Center on the second Thursday of every month from 10:00 to 11:00am. | |
New members are always welcome to any of our book groups. There’s something for everyone!
Stop by the Information Desk at the library for a copy of the book to be discussed.
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Tiverton Public Library Book Group
Friday, July 12th, 10:30am
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Wednesday, July 17th, 6:00pm
Community Room
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Bajah's Book Group
Monday, July 15th, 12:30pm
Bajah's Cat Cafe, 137 Main Road
Copies of the book are available at the library and at Bajah's Cat Cafe.
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Mondays, July 8th and 22nd, 6:00-7:00pm, Learning Center
Join the Crochet Club for teens and adults! We'll be meeting twice a month on Mondays to work on crochet projects. All skill levels welcome! Supplies are provided for beginners.
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Wednesday, July 10th, 4:00-6:00pm, Teen Room
Visit the library Teen Room any time between 4:00 and 6:00pm for a craft!
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Thursdays, July 11th, 18th and 25th, 3:00-4:00pm, Learning Center (or outside on the Patio, weather permitting)
Whether you draw, paint, craft, or anything else, bring your projects to the teen Art Club every Thursday. There will also be some materials provided if you want to try your hand at something new!
Come get creative with us at the Tiverton Library.
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Saturday, July 13th, 11:00am-1:00pm, Tiverton Library Lawn
Come learn about the different types of birds that make their homes around the library!
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Monday, July 15th, 5:00-8:00pm, Community Room
Movie adaptations of books are always the subject of debate–which is better, the book or the film? At the YA Book & Film Club, we'll read and watch some of the best and worst young adult books and the movies based on them.
This month, we are watching the adaptation of our most recent book club choice, The Hunger Games. There will also be copies of next month’s book choice available!
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YA Book & Film Club - Follow-Up | |
Wednesday, July 17th, 4:00-5:00pm, Teen Room
We've read the book and watched the movie–time to discuss!
This month we'll talk about The Hunger Games.
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Wednesday, July 24th, 12:30-1:30pm, Bajah’s Cat Cafe, 137 Main Road
Come crochet (or do your preferred yarn craft) at Bajah's Cat Cafe! All skill levels are welcome, and crochet supplies and assistance are provided for beginners.
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Wednesday, July 24th, 4:00-5:30pm, Learning Center
This year’s summer theme is Read, Renew, Repeat.
Our craft this month will be painting library book ends. Decorate the Teen Room's shelves with your creations!
All materials are provided.
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Join us at the library this summer for FREE activities.
There is something happening almost every day!
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Here's a peek at some of our events coming in July.
Please visit the library website and calendar for a complete list of programs.
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Monday, June 17th-Saturday, August 17th, Children’s Room
Recommended for ages 3+
Spy Miles the Monarch Butterfly and win a prize. Miles’s location and prize will change each Monday. One prize per week while supplies last.
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Mondays, June 24th-August 5th, 10:30am-12:00pm, Children’s Room
Recommended for ages 5+
Explore with our new wind tunnel. There will be a new challenge each week. Discover if your creations made with recycled materials will fly, float, or fall.
Seats and materials will be available on a first-come-first-served basis while supplies last.
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Thursdays, July 11th- August 15th, 10:30am-12:00pm, Library Lawn
Recommended for ages 2-8
Go on a Storywalk, play in the garden, explore the nature station, and learn about pollinators with our Master Gardener, Miss Sheila. Sunscreen, hats, and water bottles are recommended for this outdoor activity.
This program is weather-dependent. Please check the library’s Facebook page for updates and cancellations.
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Wednesday, July 17th, 10:30am-12:00pm, Community Room
Recommended for families
Officer Wilson and our favorite pup, K9 Blue, will be visiting the library for a coloring party.
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Saturday, July 27th, 11:00-12:30pm, Library Lawn
Recommended for families
Join our Master Gardener for facts and Citizen Science projects about native plants and pollinators.
This program is weather-dependent. Please check the library’s Facebook page for updates and cancellations.
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The statewide RI Summer Program is supported by the RI Office of Library & Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. | |
Friends of Tiverton Libraries | |
Meeting of the Board of the Friends of Tiverton Libraries | |
Wednesday, July 10th, 6:30-7:30pm, Learning Center
Next meeting of the Friends of the Library is Wednesday, July 10th, at 6:30pm. All are welcome.
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Need a book to take to the beach or on vacation? Check out our great selection of books at the Book Nook. New items are added weekly.
We continue to accept your book donations, and our biggest sellers are hard- and soft-cover fiction, children's books, history, and biographies/memoirs. Please, no textbooks or damaged/mildewed books. Thanks for your donations.
Book Nook proceeds help fund library programs and museum and activity passes.
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Select Tuesdays, 11:00am-3:00pm, Union Outdoor Craft Center
Recommended for ages 3-8
Drop by the Union Library at Tiverton Four Corners on Tuesdays to learn nature facts and create in the outdoor craft center. The outdoor craft center will be available on a first-come-first-served basis and is weather-dependent.
- July 2nd - Look Under a Log
- July 9th - Friends that Fly
- July 16th - Explore the Salt Marsh
- July 23rd - Backyard Flowers
- July 30th - Who Lives in the Pond?
- August 6th - Explore the Seashore
- August 13th - Fairy Friends
The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Save The Date: Union Public Library Association Book, Bake, and Yard Sale | |
Saturday, July 20th (Rain Date: July 21st), 9:00am-5:00pm, Chace-Cory House, Tiverton Four Corners, 3908 Main Road
The Union Public Library Association is holding its annual fundraising book, bake, and yard sale on the Chace Cory Grounds on the weekend of July 20th/21st. It will be a one-day sale on Saturday the 20th, with a rain date of Sunday the 21st.
We’re accepting book donations through Tuesday, July 2nd. Books need to be in clean and saleable condition. Please no encyclopedias, textbooks, VHS tapes, or audio cassettes.
Books may be dropped off at Union Library at 3832 Main Road during regular hours, Tuesdays 10:00am-5:00pm or Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm, or in the bin next to the book drop. Bins will also be available at Tiverton Public Library.
Questions? Call 917-588-0637.
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Please bake for the Union Public Library Annual Book, Bake, and Yard Sale on Saturday, July 20th.
Goodies can be dropped off at the Chace-Cory House on 3908 Main Road after 8:00am. Rain date Sunday, July 21.
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Union Public Library needs donations for our Yard Sale on Saturday, July 20th, on the grounds of Chace-Cory House at 3908 Main Road. In conjunction with our Annual Book and Bake Sale, we will be collecting items for our Yard Sale.
Items to donate include: jewelry, glassware, games, puzzles, baskets, small household items, toys, CDs, cassettes, linens, artwork, frames, and sports equipment.
No clothing, VHS tapes, large furniture, or items in poor condition can be accepted.
Please call 624-6364 in the afternoons to schedule a drop off of your items.
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