JUNE 2023 NEWS & PROGRAMS
MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Hours:

Monday-Thursday
9:30 am-8pm
Friday 9:30 am-6pm
Saturday 9:30-2pm

LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION FOR OUR NEW LIBRARY HAS STARTED!

E. W. Burman Inc. was awarded the contract for construction and has all the approvals in place!

Thank you for your support and patience. Please stay tuned for more information.

Genealogy Club
Monday, June 12th- 6:00pm

Have you wanted to start searching for your ancestors but didn't know where to start? The Genealogy group meets at the library once a month and new members are always welcome! The group is made up of family historians interested in sharing resources and tips to accurately find their ancestors while helping others with their search.

Farmacy Herbs Class: Teas & Infusion
Thursday, June 1st- 6:00pm

Join us as we learn about blending herbal teas and infusions to support your health from Farmacy Herbs. We will talk about the difference between teas and infusions and how to prepare them for a daily boost of nutrients. We will also talk about the benefits of different herbs to support your body and how many of these herbs are found right outside your door and/or kitchen cabinet! Space is limited and registration is required.

Farmacy Herbs is a herbal tea shop and community education center based in Providence, Rhode Island that offers a large selection of bulk dried herbs, tea blends, local honey, books, classes and herbal products. You can find more about Farmacy Herbs at www.farmacyherbs.com.

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Scrapbook Therapy
Monday, June 5th- 5:00pm

Join us to start recording your own story with Scrapbooking! Beginners and experienced scrap bookers are welcome. Please bring your own materials and come set your creative side free. Eileen will host an informal session to encourage people to work on their scrapbooks. The group will meet on the first Monday of the month at 5:00pm. For more information contact Eileen at [email protected]

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Thursday, June 8th- 6:00pm

Avid hiker and Appalachian Mountain Club leader Elise Hedglen will give a presentation about hiking the Appalachian Trail, a 2,200 mile long-distance hiking trail that passes through 14 states, from Georgia to Maine. She will share photos, bring some gear, and provide tips for successful hikes.

Elise leads hiking trips for the Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club, and has climbed all 48 peaks over 4,000 feet in New Hampshire in both summer and winter, all 5 in Vermont, and all 14 in Maine, totaling 67. Registration required.

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Writing Workshop
Monday, June 12th & 26th- 10:30am-12:00pm

Join Professor Nancy Shuster for a free writing workshop! Even if you have never written more than a postcard come and join us. We will focus on different types of writing including life story writing, poetry, fiction and non-fiction.

Please bring a pen and a notebook for notes and in-class writing. Contact Prof. Shuster at [email protected] if you have any questions. Students of all ages are welcome. Registration required.

Registration 6/12

Registration 6/26

Learning Libby Drop-In
Friday, June 9th- 3:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday, June 13th- 5:30pm-7:30pm

Libby is the reading app that allows you to check out eBooks and audiobooks from the library. Stop by during this time to get started with Libby, have questions answered, or get help navigating the app. No registration required & first come first served.

Bring your device, library card, PIN, and you'll leave with a book or audiobook downloaded and ready to go!

2023 Adult Summer Reading Program
June 12th-August 12th

This summer we will be using Beanstack where adults can read to win prizes! Beanstack is a virtual reading challenge website where readers can earn badges for completing tasks and reading books. Adults ages 18+ are welcome to sign up beginning on June 12th. More information for how to register coming soon.

Building a Resilient Brain: Tips & Tricks to Keep Our Memory Strong as We Age
Thursday, June 15th- 6:00pm

June is Alzhiemer's & Brain Awareness Month! Join Terry Fogerty of Rhode Island Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Program for a fun interactive presentation about memory, including what’s normal and not, how it works, and tips and tricks to help strengthen our memory as we age.  

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Card Crafting with Patti Arkwright
Wednesday, June 14th - 6:30pm

Paper Card Crafting supplies and instruction are free! Make a card to show someone you care. Registration required.

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Tuesday Matinee: Where the Crawdads Sing
Tuesday, June 27th- 2:00pm

Join us for an afternoon movie and popcorn! This month we'll be showing Where the Crawdads Sing (PG-13, 2hr & 5mins).

From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lay within the marsh.

Meditation Class
Thursday, June 29th- 6:30pm

The class will teach "Inner Light Meditation" which is an ancient and powerful technique designed to elevate the consciousness and increase our awareness of our true inner self; that is not our body nor our mind. There are no restrictions on age, health status, fitness or flexibility. All are welcome. Registration is required.

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Adult Crafternoon: Painted Teacup Planters
Friday, June 30th- 3:00pm-4:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of crafting and relaxing! We'll have supplies available to design your own painted teacup planter. Registration is required and space is limited.

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Adult Book Clubs

MONDAY MORNING BOOK TALK
June 12th & 26th- 10:30am

Join us for a morning book talk! We'll have coffee and chat about what you're reading and get suggestions from others.

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, June 14th- 1:00pm

This month we'll be reading and discussing Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li. The group meets monthly and copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

EVENING BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, June 28th- 6:30pm

This month we'll be reading and discussing Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. The group meets monthly and copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Youth Services Programs

Youth Services program registration can be done through EventKeeper here.
Questions? Call Youth Services at 401-789-9507x2

LAPSIT STORY TIME FOR LITTLE ONES!

Babies and toddlers ages 0-2 are invited with a caregiver to attend a weekly story time and singing just for them!

Tuesdays at 10am from 6/6-6/20, Registration Recommended.

LITTLE RASCAL'S STORY TIME

Children ages 3-6 are invited to attend a weekly story and song program! Thursdays at 4:30pm from 6/1-6/22

Registration Recommended

2023 Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
June 26th- 11:00am-2:00pm

Kids, teens, and adults are welcome join us for an afternoon of fun & games on the library lawn! Celebrate summer and register for summer reading with our librarians. Special guest Greg Lato will be playing music at 11:00am!

A Del's truck will be at the library to celebrate! Participants who register for summer reading will get a free Del's lemonade!

Teen Paint & Sip!
Tuesday, June 6th- 5:00pm-6:00pm

Miss Jaime is back for another Paint & Sip! On Tuesday, June 6th at 5pm, participants ages 11-18 are invited to do a step-by-step canvas painting with us and enjoy some juice. No experience is necessary! Registration required.

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Music Time w/ Greg Lato!
Monday, June 26th- 11:00am-12:00pm

Join us outside for music and stories with local musician and author Greg Lato! Kids of all ages will get to sing and dance along to Greg’s music. Help us kick off summer reading with a dance party! Registration is required and begins June 12th.

News from The Friends of the
Narragansett Library

Friends Monthly Meeting

The next meeting will be Monday, June 5th at 1:00pm.
All are welcome to attend.

Save the Date!

Friends Book Sale

June 22nd- 4:00pm-7:30pm (Friends Members Only)
June 23rd- 10:00am-5:00pm
June 24th- 9:30am-1:30pm

The library will be collecting gently used book donations for our upcoming book sale! Books can be dropped off during business hours starting May 15th.

We cannot accept textbooks, magazines or VHS tapes.

Friends Jewelry Sale
August 15th-19th

It's time to start cleaning out the jewelry box. You can bring in your unwanted jewelry for a future sale. Items can be dropped off during library hours.