Library happenings for Week of Jan. 20

FALL RIVER

Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St., Fall River

Monday, Jan. 21 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Library closed.

Tuesday, Jan. 22 – Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Main Library, children’s room.

Getting Started with Your Tablet, computer class, 2 p.m., South Branch. For adults.

Math & Science GED Class, 5 p.m., Main Library. Older teens & adults.

Wednesday, Jan. 23 – Movie Matinee, 1 p.m., Main Library, featuring Operation Finale.

Make & Take Crafts, 3:30 p.m., South Branch. Penguin craft for kids.

Family Movie, 4:30 p.m., South Branch, featuring March of the Penguins.

Anime Club, 6 p.m., Main Library. For teens.

Thursday, Jan. 24 – Family LEGO Night, 6 p.m., Main Library. Theme: Build a LEGO space city! For kids and families.

Saturday, Jan. 26 – Breaker Space, 10 a.m., Main Library. For kids and families.

Slime Lab, 1 p.m., Main Library. For kids.

  Wed. Jan 30: Looking for a place to relax and find some inner peace? The Zen Zone provides activities such as meditation, Reiki, and yoga on the last Wednesday of the month. This month will feature a guided chakra meditation from 6 to 7 p.m. All meetings are free and open to all. Any questions can be directed to David Raymondo at draymondo@sailsinc.org.

All events are free and open to the public. For questions about any of these programs, call Kate Kulpa at 508-324-2700, ext. 110, or email kkulpa@sailsinc.org.

 

PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, R.I. 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. 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. Jan. 29 from 6:30-7:30 - YA Fiction Book Club.This month's selection is "What I Leave Behind" by Alison McGhee. Readers of any age that have read the book are welcome to join in the discussion; refreshments will be served. No registration required.     SOMERSET   Somerset Public Library, 1464 County St., Somerset; Phone: 508-646-2829.   On Monday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m., Janet Rausch will lead a workshop on paper crafting and show participants how to use a variety of materials to create cards, tags, labels, bookmarks and more. Ms. Rausch will lead this workshop once a month, on the fourth Monday of the month, through April. Registration is required for this workshop as well, contact the library to secure your spot for one or more sessions in this ongoing class.

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, please contact the library prior to the event. Contact Chris Matos 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. 

Simply Done, the Swansea Recipe/Coupon club is looking for new members. Meetings are held each Monday in the Reference Room from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Members will swap recipes, cut coupons, find ways to save money, share cookbooks and cooking ideas, talk about food and bring in food samples.

Monday, Jan. 28 is Soup Day. and Simply Done is sponsoring a taste testing. Sign up today and try three different soups. Also bring your soup recipes and participate in a recipe swap. Seating is limited so sign up today. Soup is a great meal in the winter. Cost is $5 per person.

Puzzle Day, Tuesday Jan. 29, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Join us for a free fun filled day of puzzles. Drop in and make a jigsaw puzzle. Or try your hand at Sudoku, mazes, word jumbles, crosswords, word searches and more! Stop by the library and spend a quiet winter day with puzzles.

Puzzle Swap- Bring your used puzzles to the library and swap for a new one. Drop off used puzzles during normal Library hours. Tuesday, Jan. 29 is puzzle swap at the library.

Crafternoons- Wednesday is craft day at the library from 12-2 p.m. in the Reference Room. The 1st Wednesday of the month is card making with Jean Codega. Join the master paper crafter for a fun day of crafts, cards and coffee. On Jan. 23, needle crafters of all kinds are invited to the library for an afternoon of needlepoint, cross stitch, embroidery, rug hooking and any kind of needle or textile craft. And, on Jan. 30, Maureen Pacheco returns with a jewelry making workshop. Cost is $10 for all materials to make a beautiful necklace, register at 508-674-9609

German Language Classes: Christel Amaral will once again be offering German language classes at the library. Interested in learning conversational German, German culture and history? This is an informal class open to all who would like to learn a new language. Sign up today. (dates to be determined)

Writing Salon- Whether working on a family memoir, journal writing, or the next great American Novel, this group is for you. This group will meet during the day, from 3-5 p.m., once per month. Interested? Sign up today. (dates to be determined)

Book Clubs

YA for Grown Ups meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Our reading list includes classics, nearly forgotten favorites, and the best of the new YA offerings. This month’s selection is A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.

The Brown Bag Book Club meets the third Friday of each month from 12-2 p.m. in the Reference Room at the Swansea Free Public Library. New members are encouraged to join this group of fiction readers. Bring your lunch and eat, read and talk. This month’s selection is Her secret : the Amish of Hart County by Shelley Shepard Gray.

The Past Times Historical Fiction Book club meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. at the Swansea Free Public Library. Join us as we read great books of historical fiction by writers such as Tracy Chevalier, Sharon Kay Penman, Diana Gabaldon, Sarah Dunant and Hilary Mantel. Step back in time with a good book. Facilitated by Maureen Pacheco, new members are always welcome. This month’s selection is "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory.

 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.

Special Events:

Make & Take Saturday, Ages 3+, Saturday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Children’s Activity Room. Drop by the children’s activity room for a seasonal craft.

Weekly Storytimes: Storytime Adventures, Children ages 3-5 years, Monday, Jan. 28.  Two Sessions: 10:15 - 11 a.m. and  11:15 – 12 p.m. Join Mr. Monkey and Miss Meg for a storytime adventure. Each week explore a fun and interesting topic and share stories, sing songs, play games and create a piece of art.  Limit: 18 preschoolers per session. Registration is not required. Seats will be distributed on a first-come basis.

Teeny Tiny Tales, Children ages 1 -2 years, Wednesdays, Jan. 23rd and 30th.  Two Sessions: 10:15 - 11 a.m. and  11:15 – 12 p.m. Join Mr. Monkey and Miss Meg for stories and songs during this literacy based playgroup for young patrons. 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. Registration is not required. Seats will be distributed on a first-come basis.

Babies & Books:  Babies 1 week - 12 months, Thursday, Jan. 24, 10 – 10:30 a.m. 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.

    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

  Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.: Story Hour for ages three and up. The program will consist of stories on a different theme each week, music, rhythm instruments, finger-plays, poetry and a simple take-home craft project. Registration is necessary for this program. For more information speak to Mrs. Cunha, the Children’s Librarian, at 508-636-1100.

A Lap-Sit Story Program for little tots under three who love books will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. The program will consist of music, finger-plays, a brief story, puppets, rhythm instruments, and nursery rhymes. This program is suitable for a caregiver and child to participate together. Following the story period, toys are provided for children to stay and play! Registration is necessary for this program. Contact the library or stop by at 408 Old County Road.