Library happenings for Week of Nov. 4

 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.

Monday, Nov. 5: 6  - 8:30 p.m. New Movie Mondays / Meeting Room. "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (PG-13) starring Paul Rudd.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Preschool story time /Meeting Room. Each story time session will last approximately 45 minutes and will include stories and other activities. Parents are encouraged to arrive on time for the start of the story time. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Wednesday, Nov. 7:  noon - 1 p.m. Library Needlecraft Club/Fell Room.  Join our group that meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  Free and open to the public – everyone is welcome! Bring your own needles and yarn or fabric and meet some other needlecraft enthusiasts.

1 - 3:30 p.m. New Wednesday Matinee / Meeting Room "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (PG-13) starring Paul Rudd.

Thursday, Nov. 8: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Play & Learn /Meeting Room. This preschool program is designed to allow children and caregivers the opportunity to participate in social and art-based activities that promote family literacy. Activities will include stories, circle time, songs and finger plays. Recommended for children ages 5 and under.

Saturday, Nov. 10: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Craft Circle/South Branch. Bring a small portable project to work on and join us on Saturdays from now until Christmas for encouragement and fun!

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Make a Fairy Tale Crown! /Children's Room. Children can create their own crowns using an assortment of glittering, colorful foam stickers. Each child attending has an additional enchanting surprise awaiting them.

2 - 4 p.m. Craft Circle/South Branch (58 Arch Street)

  PORTSMOUTH

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

Programs:

Tech Help: Tuesdays from 2:30 - 3:30: Learn how to use your fancy new devices or get tips on an old one. Bring your questions, your devices and your passwords and learn how to get the most out of the technology in your life. Free and  open to the public.

Teen Fiction Book Discussion: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 - 7:30: Teens and adults are welcome to join us for our monthly book club always held the last Tuesday of each month. This month's selection is "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas.  Books available to borrow at the circulation desk. No sign up required. All ages welcomed.

Programs for Teens only:

Crafting for a Cause: Nov. 10 from 2 - 4 p.m.: All teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us for scheduled volunteer service hours. Teens will receive community service hours for Church, National Honor Society, court, school, etc. All supplies and instruction will be provided.

Thanksgiving Cooking: Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. All teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us as we make a chocolate pretzel turkey jar and seasoned crackers. Stop by the library, sign up on the calendar at http://portsmouthlibrary.org/ or call Ms. Sue or Ms. Colleen at 683-9457 ext. 104 to let us know you are coming to this free program.

Join Frank Grzyb at Portsmouth Free Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. for an enlightening and entertaining evening while he reexamines several historic events about America’s illustrious past that are not exactly as they appear. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; register for the program by registering online at www.portsmouthlibrary.org or call the library at 683-9457.

Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will give a free and open talk about the value of old and rare books at Portsmouth Free Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Gloss is also a frequent guest appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow. There is also a Q&A session before the conclusion of his talk.  Following the talk and question-and-answer session, he will give free verbal appraisals of all books that attendees have brought with them or will do so at his shop in Boston. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so please register online at www.portsmouthlibrary.org or call the library at 683-9457 to sign up.

    SOMERSET   Somerset Public Library, 1464 County St., Somerset; Phone: 508-646-2829.   On Saturday, Nov. 10 from noon to 2:30 p.m., Somerset Public Library will sponsor a free ceramics program with Pagano Creations. Come in and paint your own colorful ceramic turkey – perfect as a holiday centerpiece. All supplies are included as well as guided instructions. For ages 14 and up. Contact the library to register. Additional pieces will be available for purchase.

The kids have the day off from school on Nov. 6 so why not come down to the library for our fun escape room? This simplified escape room is an imaginary treasure hunt through time. Appropriate for all ages but children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library to register for your 30-minute time slot either from 3 to 5 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. Recommended for groups of 6 but will accommodate larger groups if needed.

The Chess Club, which meets every Tuesday evening from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Reference Department, seeks additional members, and is recommended for ages 12 and up. Anyone interested in open games of chess and discussions about the game in a casual atmosphere are welcome. No experience is necessary, and members are happy to show new players the rules.

For more information on ongoing programs at the Somerset Public Library, visit somersetpubliclibrary.org. These programs are free and open to the public. The Somerset Public Library is handicapped accessible. If special accommodations are required, contact the library prior to the event. Contact Jason Ackermann at 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. 

Pokemon at the Library: Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Bring your Pokemon cards for trading. Attendees can also learn how to play the game, and show off their collections. This is for all ages who love Pokemon. 

Monster Squad: The Monster Squad for ages 6-12, meets on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.  This month we will be investigating Frankenstein. Join us for monster bingo along with crafts and snacks. Register with Count Kaija by Friday, Nov. 9 at kgallucci@sailsinc.org

Card making with Jean Codega: Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 12-2p.m.  All experience levels welcome.

Meet the Author: Heidi Chiavaroli: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m. to talk about her newest book, "The Hidden Side," a beautiful tale that captures the timeless struggles of the human heart.   

Robert Frost Poetry Night: The Swansea Free Public Library invites you to a very special evening: Poems for an Autumn Night: The Poetry of Robert Frost on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.. Share a favorite Robert Frost poem, or read a favorite fall inspired poem. This poetry evening is held in memory of patron and poetry lover Winnie Welch. Refreshments will be served.

November is National Writing Month: Join us as at one of our four write-ins which will be held each Saturday in Nov. (10, 17, 24) from noon-3 p.m. Bring your notebook, laptop or use one of our computers to begin the Great American Novel. Each Saturday writers can use the Reference room and all the writing resources at the library. Coffee and tea will be provided. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Participants work towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel.

If you choose to participate in NaNoWriMo but are writing something besides a novel, you are a NaNo Rebel. Some writers may choose to revise and edit their novels, while others wander into the worlds of nonfiction, video games, scripts, and academic writing. We at the Swansea Free Public Library encourage NaNo Rebels to begin their project. This year Simply Done, the coupon foodie club at the library will once again be hosting a Nanowrimo cookbook challenge by having each participant share a recipe a day for 30 days. The fun, food loving frugalistas meet every Monday from 2-3:30 p.m. to swap recipes and cut coupons. Bring your recipes to the meeting or share on the Simply Done Facebook Page or send recipes to simplydonecc@gmail.com

NaNoWriMo is not just for adults but for writers of all ages.

Writer’s Salon: Interested in a daytime writers program? The library will have a writer’s salon each Thursday from 3-5 p.m. The first meeting will be on Nov. 8.  Sign up today. Fiction, non-fiction, memoir writing, children’s literature: all writing will be discussed. For adults

Writing Clubs for kids: Calling all young writers. Sign up today for one of our youth writing clubs: Spilling Ink Writing Club for kids grades 3-5, The Write Club for grades 6-8, and The Writer’s Studio for grades 9-12. Writing Clubs will meet Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. Contact Librarian Carol Gafford at the library.

 

TIVERTON

Tiverton Public Library is located at 34 Roosevelt Ave. 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.

Tiverton Library Family Programs and Storytimes in the Children's Activity Room. No registration required.

Storytime Adventures for children ages 3-5 years.  Mondays, Nov. 5 - Nov. 26 (No Storytime Nov. 12 or 19)

Two Sessions: 10:15 - 11 a.m. and  11:15 – 12 p.m. Join Mr. Monkey and Miss Meg and share stories, sing songs, play games and create a piece of art.  Limit: 18 preschoolers per session.

Teeny Tiny Tales for children ages 1 -2 years.  Wednesdays, Nov, 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 28 (No Storytime Nov. 21)

Two Sessions: 10:15 - 11 a.m. and 11:15 – noon.  The morning will begin with a short book and group activity, followed by time to play with our new friends.  Limit: 18 toddlers per session.

Babies & Books for children 1 week - 12 months. Thursdays, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29, 10 – 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities have been chosen for non-walking infants. Limit: 16 babies per session.

Make & Take at the Library for ages 3+, Saturday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Seasonal art activity.

Upcoming events:

Food for Fines, through Nov. 16

The library will be accepting non-expired, non-perishable items items for families in need towards fine forgiveness. Each item will be used towards $1 of overdue fines. Bring items and your library card to the library to participate in this event. All donations will be given to the Amicable Church Thanksgiving Basket Drive to be held on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the library. Support local families in need and get your fines forgiven.

Thanksgiving Basket Drive, Nov 17

The library and Amicable Church will be partnering again to distribute Thanksgiving baskets to local families in need. Basket pick up will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families and individuals who are finding it difficult to provide a Thanksgiving meal this year may contact the library to be added to the list of recipients. All recipient information will be kept strictly confidential. Call 401-625-6796, or email Emily at egoodman@tivertonlibrary.org

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m., Community Room: Going to the Extremes: An adventurous travel presentation

Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., Community Room: Adult Game Night. Play one of our games ranging from board-building strategy to trivia-style games and more, or bring your own.

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., Community Room: Movie Matinee: "Meet me in St. Louis" Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Outside snacks welcome.

Monday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m., Community Room: Movie Night: "Ready Player One"  Popcorn and drinks will be provided, outside snacks welcome.

Saturday, Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m., Community Room: A Community Clothing Swap. Bring clothes for children aged 0-12 to the library to give them to a new home. After items have been sorted, attendees will have a chance to take any items that fit their needs at no cost to them! Please only bring items that are clean, washed, folded and organized in reusable bags/boxes. Shopping will begin at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., Community Room. Meditation for a Stress Free Holiday Season

Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m., Community Room. Cracking the Boy Code with Adam Cox. For 25 years Dr. Cox has been coaching families and schools on communication strategies that work with boys.

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.