Library happenings for Week of April 14

FALL RIVER

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

Week of April 14

Monday, April 15 – Library is closed for Patriots’ Day

Tuesday, April 16 – Magic of Scott Jameson, 11 a.m., Main Library. Free magic show. All ages.

Tech Help Tuesday, 2 - 4 p.m., Main Library. Computer help. Appointment required. For adults.

Vinyasa Yoga, 4 p.m., Main Library. For adults.

Digital Resources, 6 p.m., Main Library. Computer class for adults. Registration required.

Magic: The Gathering, 6 p.m., Main Library. For teens.

Wednesday, April 17 – Easter Bunny Craft, 11 a.m., Main Library. For kids.

Gentle Chair Yoga, 12 p.m., South Branch. For adults.

Movie Matinee, 12:30 p.m., Main Library. Featuring "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse." With a special guest appearance by Spider-Man! (Spider-Man at 12:30; movie at 1 p.m.) All ages.

Make and Take Crafts, 3:30 p.m., South Branch. Craft for kids.

Family Movie, 4:05 p.m., South Branch.

Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Main Library. For adults.

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

Thursday, April 18 – Storybook Bingo, 11 a.m., Main Library. For kids.

A Visit from the Easter Bunny, 1 p.m., Main Library. For kids.

Digital Resources, 2 p.m., Main Library. Computer class for adults. Registration required.

Reader’s Tea, 2 p.m., South Branch. For adults.

Friday, April 19, Library is closed for Good Friday

Saturday, April 20, Can You Spot Bigfoot?, 11 a.m., Main Library. Scavenger hunt. For all ages.

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

 

PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, R.I.

Tech Help - Tuesdays, April 16, 23, 30 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.  Bring your device, passwords, and library card (if using Overdrive or Libby) and any questions you might have and one of our librarians will do their best to assist you! Drop-in, no appointment necessary.

Tech Help - Night Session Thursday, April 22, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Drop-in, no appointment necessary.

Intro to E-media Class Saturday, April 20, 3 - 4:30 p.m. E-books, audio books, streaming media and more will be covered. This will be a lecture style class, no need to bring your devices with you. Registration is required as space will be limited. Call 401-683-9457 to sign up.

YA Fiction for Adults Book Club Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. Perfect for those 12-112. This month's selection is "I Capture the Castle" by Dodie Smith. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.

 

SOMERSET

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

Mondays at 6 p.m., Knitting and Crochet Group. Bring your latest project. Open to all levels.

Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Scrabble informal games. Open to all.

Tuesdays at 6 p.m., Chess Games. Casual games for adults and ages 12 and up.

Thursdays at 10 a.m. Bridge includes instruction. (Registration required)

First Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m. Between the Covers Book Club (Reservation required)

Second Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m. Nonfiction Book Club (Reservation required)

Third Friday of the Month from noon to 1 p.m. Novels at Noon Thematic book club. (Light refreshments served)

Third Wednesday of each Month at 6:30 p.m.: Writing Club (Registration required)

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.: Family Story Time. Songs, stories and crafts for all ages.

Thursdays at 10 a.m.: Toddler Story Time with Miss Chris Songs, stories and crafts. Recommended for children 0 to 5.

Fridays at 10 a.m.: Songs and Stories with Miss Lisa. Songs, stories and crafts. Recommended for children 0 to 5.

 

SWANSEA

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

It’s April vacation at the Swansea Free Public Library. Need something to do? Take a look at the events happening during Vacation Week at the Library

On Tuesday, April 16, the library continues April vacation week with Tiny Time, a wonderful interactive story time with Ms. Christine. This is great for children up to age 3 and includes stories, puppets, singing and movement. Tiny Time is great for tiny tots. This program begins at 10:30 a.m. At 2 p.m. children of all ages are invited to Bubble Time outside on the library lawn. This is an outdoor program and will only take place if weather permits. The library will provide the bubbles. At 2:30 p.m. the library presents Cooking Fun For Kids. Ms. Carol will prepare some no-bake recipes using fresh local ingredients. Try a fruit salad or a strawberry smoothie. Space is limited for this program so sign up today. And as always, Tuesday afternoons are for Write Club! Join other creative writers as we work on stories and share ideas. Good for writers ages 8-12.

On Wednesday, April 17, the library will celebrate spring with an Earth Day craft and story hour at 10:30 a.m. Join us at 2 p.m. for a Plant-A-Seed/Peter Rabbit Garden project where we will plant seeds to take home, followed by Book Bingo at 3 p.m.. Book Bingo is great fun and patrons will play for candy.

Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. Ms. Celeste will visit with Loretta, her Moluccan Cockatoo. Meet Loretta, enjoy a craft, and maybe she will even talk! Loretta loves people. Learn about this engaging and entertaining bird. At 1 p.m. we continue the fun with Nifty Nature Know-Hows where we will make a natural bird feeder and a bird and butterfly mobile.

Board Game Bonanza begins at 2 p.m. Play one of the library Board Games or bring your own. Board Game Bonanza is for all ages. From Candyland to Rummikub, from Scrabble to Flux, stop by and enjoy spending time playing your favorite games. From 3 - 4 p.m. we will have drop-In crafts. We will have a variety of craft projects for all ages. April is national frog month and we will finish the day celebrating frogs in books, crafts and learning all about these amazing creatures from 4 - 5 p.m.

Drop-in Legos and Coloring Club for Kids will happen Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between noon-2 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 is Earth Day at the library. Dave Marchetti and his Animal Experiences visit the library with his fun, educational and very hands on program featuring over 20 reptiles and small animals. It’s one of the many Earth Day events happening in Massachusetts. Start the day at 10:30 a.m. for this mesmerizing and magical program.

Register for programs at the library during normal business hours. It’s all happening on Main Street, in Swansea Village, at the Swansea Public Library. For more information contact Youth Services Librarian Carol Gafford at 508-674-9609.

Museum passes are available during Vacation Week so reserve your pass today! The library has passes to many museums, zoos and attractions in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. Check our website for a complete list. Passes go fast so make sure to reserve on our website for the day you are interested.

Don’t forget to check out our website frequently at www.swansealibrary.org. We have a calendar of upcoming events and our website is constantly updated so bookmark us and visit often. It’s all happening down on Main Street in Swansea Village.

 The Coloring Club for adults is a relaxing way to start the week.  Find your inner artist using pens, pencils and many different coloring pages.  We provide the materials or you can bring your own.  Coloring club takes place every Monday from 12-2 p.m.

Each Monday from 2-3 p.m., Simply Done, the Cookbook and Coupon Club meets to discuss food, swap recipes and cut coupons.  This month we will be discussing the cookbooks of Alice Waters.

Every Tuesday is Family History from 12-2 p.m., with the Tuesday Club. Work on your family history using the libraries resources including Ancestry.com.

Every Wednesday is Crafternoons from 12-2 p.m., Each week a different craft will be highlighted. Check the library calendar on the Swansea Free Public Library website.

Every Thursday the Swansea Knitters meet from 12-2 p.m., Knitters of all levels are invited to join this lively bunch of friends.

The first Friday of each month is Quilting 101 with Diane Preble. Interested in learning how to quilt?  Working on a current project?  If you have always wanted to learn how to quilt but haven't had the chance, join this class. Beginners encouraged to attend.

 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.

In the Tiverton Public Library, Children’s Activity Room:

A Super Spring Break April 15 - 19, Make Pixel Art for Ages 3+, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Watch a Movie, Rated PG, on Tuesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Contact the library for the movie title.

Create a Pokemon Squishy for ages 5+ on Wednesday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. – noon.

Build A Cookie Maze for ages 5+ on Thursday, April 18. Pick a building time: 10, 11 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m.   Registration required. Contact the Tiverton library at 625-6796 or visit the www.tivertonlibrary.org to reserve a cookie.

Go on a Yoshi Egg hunt for  Ages 3+ on  Friday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. – noon

Hop to the Library for Ages 3+ on Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Plant a Tree – An Earth Week Celebration,  Ages 5+, Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. Participation is limited to 30 families. Contact the Tiverton library at 625-6796 or visit the www.tivertonlibrary.org to reserve a seedling.

Weekly Storytimes:

Storytime Adventures,   Children ages 3-5 years, Monday, April 22nd Two Sessions: 10:15 - 11 a.m. or 11:15 – noon. 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,  Wednesday, April 24th, Two Sessions: 10:15 - 11 a.m. or 11:15 – noon. Limit: 18 toddlers per session. Registration is not required. Seats will be distributed on a first-come basis.

Babies & Books, 1 week - 12 months, Thursday, April 25. Two Sessions: 10:15 - 11 a.m. or 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.

An April Showers Tea will be held at Union Public Library, 3832 Main Road, on Tuesday, April 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome to visit, browse the library's collection, and enjoy a cup of tea and some light refreshments. For more information, call 401-625-6799.

The Union Public Library Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. The book selection,"The Fishermen" by Chigozie Obioma, is available for pick up at Union Public Library on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. or at the Tiverton Public Library during their normal hours of operation. For more information, call 401-625-6799.

Union Public Library will be celebrating May Day a day early with a Maypole Dance on Tuesday, April 30 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. There are spots for twenty-four dancers. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate. Call the library at 401-625-6799 to reserve a spot around the maypole. Light refreshments will be served. A rain date is set for Tuesday, May 7.

Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Adult Knitting

Monday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.,  Evolution of Folk presented by Kevin MacIsaac. 

Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 p.m. Free Movie Night: Mission Impossible - Fallout (2018; Rated PG-13, 2h, 27min) Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m.  Adult Game Night. Contact staff@tivertonlibrary.org.

Monday, April 29, 6:30 p.m., Local History Presentation with Jeff Howe.

  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

The Friends of the Westport Library is accepting book, CD and DVD donations for the summer paperback book sale and the huge annual book sale in September. Please, books in good condition only, and no textbooks, law books, medical books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, VHS or cassette tapes. A donation box will be in the library lobby, 408 Old County Road until Aug. 30.

There will be pre-signed donation receipts available to be completed by book donors to report their donations to the IRS. Library hours: Mon. and Thurs. noon to 8:30, Tues., Wed., and Fri. 10 to 5, Sat. 9 to 4. Closed Saturdays in July and August. Call 508-636-1100 for more information or to arrange for large donations.