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Richards Free Library events during March

NEWPORT —Free events at Richards Free Library, 58 North Main St., through the end of March follow:

Bingo for Books

Mondays, March 19 and 26

Time: 3 p.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description:Join us at at the library for a few rounds of Bingo! Win books to take home.

Toddler Story Time

Wednesdays – March 21 and 28

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description:A lapsit storytime for babies and toddlers from birth through age two. We sing songs, rhymes and read a couple books.

Preschool Story Time

Date: Wednesdays – March 21 and 28

Time: 11 a.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description:A preschool storytime for children ages two through six. We read books, sing songs and do a simple craft.

Writer’s Group – Ages 7 through 18

Date: Wednesdays, March 28

Time: 2:30 to 4:45 p.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description: We now have one writer’s group for everyone age 7 to 18 who might be interested in creative writing. We meet every other Wednesday when we play writing or storytelling games, eat tasty snacks and try to get some writing done.

St. Patrick’s Day Craft – Potato Stamping

Date: Thursday, March 15

Time: 2:30 and 3 p.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description: We’ll use potato stamps to make some colorful St Paddy’s day paintings.

Homeschool Book Group

Date: Friday, March 16

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description:We will be discussing the book How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. Copies of the book are available for loan from the library.

Maker Play: Design a 3D Printable Necklace Pendant

Date: Tuesday, March 20

Time: 2:30 and 3 p.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description: Design a 3D Printable Necklace Pendant at one of the two Tinkercad stations we’ll set up. This program is generally recommended for folks age 9 and up who are computer-confident.

Knitting at the Library

Date: Tuesday, March 20

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe863-3430;[email protected]

Description:Bring in your knitting and join us for some conversation.

Wednesday Night Book Group

Date: Wednesday, March 21

Time: 7 p.m.

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe863-3430;[email protected]

Description:We will be discussing the book Idaho by Emily Ruskovich. Copies of the book are available for loan from the library.

Homeschool Maker Play: Exploring Potential Energy

Date: Thursday, March 22

Time: 1 p.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description: We’ll talk about the concept of potential energy with some fun, hands-on activities and experiments, including our favorite exploding Popsicle stick trick!

Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions

Date: Thursday, March 22

Time: 3 p.m.

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill863-3430;[email protected]

Description: Join us at the library as we make a chain reaction out of popsicle sticks. Always an exciting activity!!

Poetry Night

Date: Thursday, March 22

Time: 7 p.m.

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe863-3430;[email protected]

Description:Join us at the library to share some of your favorite poetry, or listen to others share their favorites!

Books on Tap Book Group

Date: Tuesday, March 27

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Salt hill Pub, Newport

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe863-3430;[email protected]

Description:We will be discussing the book Minaret by Leila Aboulela. Copies of the book are available for loan from the library.

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