Library happenings for Week of Oct. 14

 FALL RIVER

Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St. Phone: 508-324-2700; Fax: 508-324-2707; South Branch Phone: 508-324-2708; Email: frweb@sailsinc.org. Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 9-9 ; Fri. 9-5. For full library hours and information, visit fallriverlibrary.org or call the main library at 508-324-2700 or the South Branch at 508-324-2708 for more information.

Events scheduled for the week of Oct. 15.

Monday, Oct. 15 – Movie Night, 6 p.m., Main Library, featuring "Uncle Drew."

Tuesday, Oct. 16 – Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Main Library, children’s room.

Computer Basics Class, 11-12:30 a.m., South Branch

ESL Tutoring, 11:30-12:30, Nagle Room, Main Library.

ESL Tutoring, 12-1, Meeting Room, Main Library.

(New students welcome. Call 508-324-2700 or arrive 5 minutes early to sign up.)

Make a Halloween Spider!, 3:30 p.m., Main Library, ages 4 and up.

Magic: The Gathering, 6 p.m., Main Library, ages 12-18.

Wednesday, Oct 17 – Needlecraft Club, noon, Main Library.

Movie Matinee, 1 p.m., Main Library, featuring Uncle Drew.

Make and Take Crafts, 3:30 p.m., South Branch. Frankenstein monster craft.

Family Movie, 4:30 p.m., South Branch, featuring Coco.

Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Main Library, featuring The Haunting of Hill House.

Thursday, Oct. 18 – Readers’ Tea, 2 p.m., South Branch Library.

Zombie Night, 6 p.m., Main Library. Costume contest and spooky storytelling. For teens to adults.

Saturday, Oct. 20 – Haunted Board Game, 10 a.m., South Branch Library. For teens.

Mr. Bones-Skeleton Craft, 11 a.m., Main Library. Ages 4 and up.

Haunted Board Game, 2 p.m., South Branch Library. For teens.

For questions about any of these programs, Kate Kulpa at 508-324-2700, ext. 110.

  PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. www.portsmouthlibrary.org; 401-683-9457.

Tech Help: Tuesdays from 2:30 - 3:30. Learn how to use your fancy new devices or get tips on an old one. Learn how to download ebooks, audiobooks and streaming video to save yourself money. Bring your questions, your devices and your passwords and learn how to get the most out of the technology in your life. Drop by to get your questions answered - no sign up required for this free program.

Android 101: Oct. 20 from 2 - 4 p.m. A basic introduction to using an android phone. From basic set up to settings, we will walk you through some tips and shortcuts to get the most out of your phone. Registration required and limited to 10 participants. Stop by the library, Sign up on the calendar at http://portsmouthlibrary.org/ or call Sue at 683-9457 ext. 104.

Teen Fiction Book Discussion: Tuesday, Oct. 30 6:30 - 7:30 All ages 12-102 are welcome to the Young Adult Fiction Book Club, held on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30. Refreshments are served, and a lively discussion of that month's book is enjoyed! No registration required. The October selection is Mosquitoland, by David Arnold

Programs for Teens only:

Teen Pizza Skulls and Halloween Candy: Oct. 23 from 5:30 - 7:30 All the fixings to make your own pizza skull will be provided. While you are waiting for it to cook to all it's yummy yumminess, you will be able to make Halloween solid chocolate candies. Eat your skulls while your candy hardens, then its time for dessert. Please register so we can have enough supplies for everyone! For grades 6-12 only!

    SOMERSET   Somerset Public Library, 1464 County St., Somerset; Phone: 508-646-2829.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m., join the new Young Adult Book Club. This club is not just for young adults but for all of those who enjoy reading Young Adult Books. Please call ahead.

Saturday, Oct. 20, marching in the Musictown Parade. Light refreshments will be served to our participants. Call the library for more information.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. is the annual Pumpkin Painting night. Come hear not-so spooky stories, songs, enjoy snacks – and of course paint a pumpkin. Participants may bring their own pumpkin or purchase one for $3 – please call ahead to let us know if you need a pumpkin. Costumes encouraged but not required.

Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m., STEAM at the Library with Coding for Kids. Come down for simple activities, games and snacks. Recommended for ages 4 and up. No registration required.

Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m., Lori Belche of Enlightenings will present a program titled Quantum Healing, Telepathy and Telekinesis: Harnessing your Abilities. This is an interactive demonstration utilizing the quantum healing energy field as well as how to use the field to retrieve other information. Participants will make a telekinesis enhancer to practice increasing their own innate abilities. This is an adult program but teenagers 14 and up are invited to attend. Enrollment is limited, so please call the library to sign up.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, Roger Tincknell presents Halloween Stories and Songs. This playful and highly interactive program includes traditional, contemporary and original “no-too-scary” Halloween songs, stories, seasonal songs, singing games and family sing-a-longs. Costumes encouraged but not required. Appropriate for all ages. No registration is required.

Finally stop by the library on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 8 p.m., to trick-or-treat. Free walk-in crafts and gift bags.

As always if you need additional information check our website at somersetpubliclibrary.org, follow us on FaceBook or sign up for eNewsletter.

The Somerset Public Library is handicapped accessible. If special accommodations are required, please contact the library prior to the event. Please contact the Somerset Public Library for additional information at 508-646-2829 or somerstpl@sailsinc.org

SWANSEA

Swansea Public Library, 69 Main Street, Swansea. Tel. 508-674-9609;  fax, 508-675-5444; www.swansealibrary.org. 

The Swansea Public Library announces its second annual "Haunted Library" on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m.  This is a free event for all ages with crafts and games and tours of the very frightening  haunted library. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be treat bags for children under 12.

The Swansea Public Library loves Star Wars and several events are taking place in October. The Star Wars Fan Fiction & Art contest is taking place for ages 14 and up. Stories and art must include one character from any Star Wars movie, book, comic, graphic novel or cartoon. Art and stories must be submitted by Saturday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. For children up to 12 the Star Wars Coloring Contest has begun. Pick up coloring pages at the library and drop off by Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. On Oct. 27 there will be a special Star Wars Storytime with crafts and treats. Come as your favorite Star War character. Story hour takes place at 10:30 a.m.

October is the month to join a book club and the Swansea Public Library has a book club for you. Stop by the library to learn more. The library is looking for new members for the YA for Grown-ups Book Club, the Non-Fiction Book Club: “Nothing but the Truth” as well as the Better Living Book Club. (Nothing but the Truth is currently an online book club through GoodReads)

The Brown Bag Book Club meets the third Friday of each month. This is a general fiction group that meets and eats, reads and talks about different books. Bring your lunch and meet at noon in the stacks. October’s selection is The Good Goodbye by Carla Buckley and copies are available at the library. The next meeting is Oct. 19. Sign up today.

Each Wednesday morning the Walk and Talk book club meets to enjoy a walk in Swansea Village and discuss books. This group meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. weather permitting.

The Kidlit Book Club for adults will meet on Friday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Adults will read a wide range of books written for children from ages 2-12.  Sign up at the library today.

The 9th Annual Spooky Story Contest Spook Us Silly: A Ghoulish, Ghastly, Ghostly Story Contest will take place during the month of October concluding on Oct. 31. Enter and write the spookiest, scariest short story you can think of (minimum 500 words). Stories must take place in the eerie and frightening town of Swansea. Three categories for the writing contest are: Goblins ages 7-8; Ghouls ages 9-11; Ghosts ages 12-14.  Entry forms are available at the Swansea Public Library. All stories must be received by 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. Bring your typed story to the Swansea Public Library or email to swanseayouthservices@gmail.com. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Carol Gafford at 508-674-9609. Check our library website www.swansealibrary.org for rules and entry form.

The Swansea Public Library is celebrating Halloween with books and movies and special events. Pick up a copy of the 31 Days of Halloween Movies checklist and see if you can watch all of them. Bring in your completed checklist on Wednesday October 31st for a terrifying treat! And while you are at it, check out our collection of R.L. Stine Goosebumps and Fear Street books, along with our newest Halloween picture books.

It’s an Octoberfest of entertainment, enrichment and education at the library! Call for more information or to sign up for any or all programs today. For further information, contact Carol Gafford at the library at 508-674-9609 or swansea@sailsinc.org

 

TIVERTON

Tiverton Public Library is located at 34 Roosevelt Ave. New hours for Tiverton libraries are: Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday from 1 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Union Public Library will be open Tuesdays only from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Storytime adventures for ages 3-5 years:  Mondays, through Oct. 22

Two Sessions: 10:15 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon in the Children’s Activity Room.  Limit: 18 preschoolers per session. Registration is not required. Seats will be distributed on a first-come basis.

Teeny Tiny Tales for ages 1 -2 years: Wednesdays, through Oct. 24

Two Sessions: 10:15 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon in the Children’s Activity Room. Limit: 18 toddlers per session. Registration is not required. Seats will be distributed on a first-come basis.

Babies & Books for ages 1 week - 12 months: Thursdays, through Oct. 25, 10 – 10:30 a.m. in the  Little Readers Book Nook in the Children’s Room. Stories and activities have been chosen for non-walking infants. Limit: 16 babies per session. Registration is not required. Seats will be distributed on a first-come basis.

Contact: Meg Paquette, Children's Librarian, 401-625-6796 x3

The Union Public Library Book Club meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. at Union, 3832 Main Road. This month's selection is "Girl Waits with Gun " by Amy Stewart. Copies of the book are now available at Union Library during regular business hours on Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.. All are welcome to join in the discussion.

A Falling Leaves Tea will be held at Union Public Library, 3832 Main Road, on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome to visit and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library. Light refreshments will be served.

Halloween's Happening at Union Public Library, 3832 Main Road, a day early on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Children and their families are invited to join in a costume parade, story time, snack time and pumpkin decorating. Call the library if you plan to attend, so we can arrange for the appropriate number of supplies.

For more information on any of Union Public Library's events,  call the library at 401-625-6799.

  WESTPORT

Westport Free Public Library, 408 Old County Road, Westport. Hours of operation: Monday noon to 8:30 p.m,.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 8:30 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Email sbranco@sailsinc.org; Phone: 508-636-1100; Fax:508-636-1102

Partners Village Store and Kitchen, 865 Main Road, announces its fall children's reading circle will run through Dec. 6. Join Partners every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for an hour of stories and fun activities geared toward preschool children. Miss Joan has some wonderful stories planned and will lead a theme based arts and crafts activity after the story. Snack will also be provided. A guardian must accompany the child. This is a free event and registration is not required.