NEWPORT —The upcoming schedule of events at Richards Free Library, 58 North MainSt., Newport,hasbeen announced. Unless otherwise noted, all the events are at RFL and there is no charge.
Toddler Story Time
Wednesdays – May 9, 16, 23 and 30
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[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
Wednesdays – 9, 16, 23 and 30
Time: 11 a.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:A preschool storytime for children ages two through six. We read books, sing songs and do a simple craft.
Writer’s Workshop
Thursday, May 3
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:A group led by Ali Wood for adult writers who are looking for inspiration, criticism, collaboration, or resources. Connect yourself with other local aspiring writers and perfect your craft.
Family LEGO Day – Pressure Challenge!
Saturday, May 5
Time: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:LEGO Day is back! Bring the whole family and challenge yourselves to build the structure that can withstand the most pressure. We’ll use Harry Potter Books– if your structure can hold up the whole series, you’ll win major bragging rights.
Writer’s Group – Ages 7 through 18
Wednesday, May 9
Time: 2:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[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.
Mother’s Day Craft – Paper Flowers
Friday, May 11
Time: 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:Pop by the library after school to make one more last minute gift for mum. These beautiful handmade flowers are made from book pages and are sure to make you the hero or heroine of the story on Mother’s Day.
Maker Play: Heat-Shrink Plastic Craft
Tuesday, May 15
Time: 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:This incredibly cool craft is actually quite hot. You’ll make keychains, jewelry, or whatever takes your fancy by coloring on #6 recyclable plastic. All we have to do is heat it up, and watch in shrink down into a tiny, sturdy version you can keep forever.
Knitting at the Library
Tuesday, May 15
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,3430;[email protected]/
Description:Bring in your knitting and join us for some conversation.
Wednesday Night Book Group
Wednesday, May 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:We will be discussing the book The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash. Copies of the book are available for loan from the library.
Homeschool Book Group
Friday, May 18
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:This month we’re pulling together to pick out some books for next year. Bring in a book you love that you think the other homeschoolers will want to read, and get ready to convince us!
Story Time at the Newport Farmer’s Market
Fridays, May 18 and 25
Time: 4 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description: Join us at the Newport Farmer’s Market on the Town Common every Friday for story time!
Bingo for Books
Monday, May 21
Time: 3 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:Join us at the library for a few rounds of Bingo! Win books to take home.
Maker Play: Brain Flakes – Bridge Building
Tuesday, May 22
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:Let’s see who can build the strongest bridge out of hexagonal interlocking Brain Flakes.
Books on Tap Book Group
Tuesday, May 22
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Salt hill Pub, Newport
Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:We will be discussing the book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. Copies of the book are available for loan from the library.
Writer’s Group – Ages 7 through 18
Wednesday, May 23
Time: 2:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:Join us at the last writer’s group for the year!
Poetry Night
Thursday, May 24
Time: 7 p.m.
Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:Join us at the library to share some of your favorite poetry, or listen to others share their favorites!
Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles
Tuesday, May 29
Time: 3 p.m.
Contact Person: Moriah Churchill,863-3430;[email protected]/
Description:It’s almost summer, and we can’t wait. Let’s celebrate the warmth: grab your favorite small child (or inner child!) and get busy with some sidewalk chalk and bubbles.
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