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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