November
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STORYTIMES
TINY TOTS STORYTIME - Tuesdays or Fridays from 10:30-11:00 a.m. The Tiny Tots Storytime is for children 1-2 years old. There will be age-appropriate books, songs, and finger plays. Exploratory social play will follow each storytime. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Contact Ms. Carol for further details: 231-5150 x3.
TODDLER STORYTIME - Mondays or Wednesdays, from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2-31/2. Toddler storytime includes age-appropriate stories, songs, flannel activities, finger plays, and a craft. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program.
HERITAGE BALLETS
CREATIVE DANCE COMMUNITY SERIES The library is excited to announce that it
is collaborating with the Heritage Ballet to offer a Creative Dance Community
Series which started on October 2nd and will continue through the
beginning of June. The Creative Dance Community Series is continuing each
Wednesday from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m. The program is for children who turned 6 or 7
years old by August, 2019. Please call or stop by the library and ask for Ms.
Carol for more specific details. This is a wonderful opportunity for children
to experience classical ballet training with one of the talented instructors
from the Heritage Ballet.
SATURDAY SPECIALS
November 2, @ 10:00 a.m.
- NUTCRACKER STORY TIME - Heritage Ballet of Lincoln, R.I.
will demonstrate the art of Classical Ballet to children by performing an
excerpt from The Nutcracker. The
children will listen to the story and the ballet dancers will bring the
characters to life. The children will be given the opportunity to see and learn
the exercises the dancers do to warm up and view the costumes they wear. This
program is for children ages 3-9 and their caregivers. Please register for this
program.
November 23 @ 1:00 p.m. MOBILEQUEST
ESCAPE ROOM Mobile Quest puts
participants in the middle of the action. These interactive game rooms require
quick thinking, cooperation, and problem-solving. Each team will have a set
period of time to escape from the room. Use clues to figure out how
to escape from the room before time runs out!
Open to School age youngsters and up. Space is limited. Registration is required.
KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN
Thursday, November 7 @ 6:30 p.m. Children attending kindergarten in the fall
of 2020 can join us for this special series of storytimes.
We will be getting ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and activities.
This series of storytimes began in October and will
occur once a month through June 2019. There is still room for your child if you
are interested. Please contact Ms. Carol for more information or to register
for this program.
TURKEY SCAVENGER HUNT - A feathery flock of turkeys just escaped from a turkey farm and they are hiding in the Childrens Area of the library. We are asking our younger patrons to help us find the runaway turkeys. The fun of the hunt is to try to find all of the hidden turkeys and write their names on the paper provided. All children in grades K-6 may enter the turkey search. The deadline for submitting responses is Friday, November 29, 2019. Good luck to all the turkey explorers!!
CHILDRENS DISPLAY CASE - Paw Patrol is on the roll and will be visiting the childrens room. Linnea Perkoski, age 5, will display her collection of Paw Patrol for the month of November. Come visit Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Tracker and Zuma!!
BOOKWORMS BOOK GROUP Thursday, November 14, at 4:30 p.m. Any children in grades 2 or 3 (and their parents/caregivers) may join us at the library for this book group. We will meet each month, talk about the book that was read, enjoy a snack, and make a small craft to take home. Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants. For additional information, please contact Ms. Carol at the library: 231-5150 x3.
BOOKS ARE FUN BOOK GROUP Thursday, November 21, at 4:30 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 and their parent(s)/caregiver(s), who love to read and discuss books, or anyone who wants to be part of a really cool book-loving group, are invited to come to the library and participate in our monthly book group. We will meet each month to discuss a certain book, enjoy a snack, and participate in special activities about the book. Registration is required. For additional information, please contact Ms. Carol at the library: 231-5150 x3.
PIZZA AND BOOKS BOOK GROUP This is a new Middle School Book Group that will meet this month on Tuesday, November 19th at 4:30 p.m. We will meet once a month throughout the school year. This book group will be for children in grades 6th through 8th. We will discuss books and enjoy pizza! Please contact Ms. Carol if you are interested.
HOMEWORK EXPRESS The Homework
Express is continuing at the East Smithfield Public Library. For
youngsters in grades K-8, this is the ticket for you. Each Thursday, from
2:30-6:30 p.m., Ms. Carol will be ready to help you with your homework. Whether
you need help finding a specific book, guidance with a tricky question, or just
some advice on how to get started, Ms. Carol will give you the encouragement
and confidence you need to tackle any homework assignment. Dont hesitate to
avail yourself to this warm, friendly, and professional service. Drop by the
library (no sign-up necessary) and get rolling on the Homework Express!
Hope to see you soon.
EXCEL BASICS AND
SPREADSHEETS Monday, November 4, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn
the basics of using Microsoft Excel. This workshop covers the Excel
environment, simple formulas, and charts. The workshop is designed for those
who have never used Excel and it will mainly concentrate on practical
activities such as setting up a budget. Prerequisite knowledge of using
computers with a mouse will be helpful. Registration is required.
EXCEL PART II Monday,
November 18, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This class is for those with a basic knowledge
of Excel who want to learn more. Learn about sorting data, using forms, helpful
functions, and other worksheet skills. Prerequisite knowledge of Excel Basics
is strongly recommended. Space is limited and registration is required.
VHS TO DVD SERVICE - Are all your
old home movies on VHS tapes and been collecting dust? Try out our VHS to
DVD or VHS to a computer file to transfer your VHS tapes. There will be a staff
member on hand to answer questions at the selected time. Re-writeable DVDs cost
$1 each. This is a time-consuming process so bookings are in 2-hour
increments. Our machine is built for full-size VHS tapes. Call the
library or drop in to make an appointment.
INDIVIDUAL TECHNOLOGY
HELP SESSIONS Wednesday evenings @ 5:00-7:00 p.m. Beginning Wednesday, November 6,
2019 and continuing on each Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the East Smithfield
Public Library will be offering Individual Technology Help Sessions for its
patrons. Patrons must call the library and register for their
specific help session. If this program proves successful, the library will
schedule other help sessions as needed. Contact Michael Cardin at 231-5150 x3,
or email: Michael.cardin7@gmail.com.
HOMEWORK HELP Need help on
your school assignments, projects and papers? If so, stop by the library on any
Monday (3-6:30 p.m.), or Tuesday (3-8 p.m.), and Mr. Mike will assist you in
utilizing the best reference resources for your homework. You will learn how to
find the most useful books and how to use the electronic resources and Internet
to get the most current articles on topics you are researching. Learn how to
properly cite articles and organize your resources into a cohesive report. No
registration is required. To access homework help from home, go to the
librarys homepage and click on the Young Adult (YA) Teen Page, and
under Reference, click on either the Online Reference Homework Help or
Schoolwork and Research/EBSCO Databases link. Also, ask Mr. Mike about AskRI which includes new electronic resources such
as Points of View, Student Research Center, EBSCO Topic Search, Current
Events, and Literary Reference Center.
WORD BASICS Monday,
November 25, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Learn the basics of
using Microsoft Word. This workshop covers the different types of documents you
can create. Learn how to turn a simple document into something unique and more
presentable. Learn how to create signs and a wide range of unique projects. The
workshop is designed for those who have never used Word or have a limited
knowledge of Word. Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will
be helpful. Registration is required.
BLOXELS: BUILD YOUR OWN VIDEO
GAMES Tuesday, November 26 @ 6:30 p.m. Anything you
can imagine you can now build with Bloxels. You dont
need to understand fancy code and own super expensive computer programs to make
video games. All it takes is your Bloxels Gameboard, some blocks, a mobile device and, of course,
your imagination. You can create your own characters, background, and the
enemies and perils that will await them. Build your own game and then let your
friends try it out. Join us for this fun program. Registration is required. This program is for ages 8
and older.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 2020 Mr. Ward Harrison Sr., President; Ms. Melissa Moroni, Vice-President; Miss Paula M. Blackmore, Treasurer; Ms. Luigia Solda, Secretary; and board members Ms. Barbara Bourgery, Ms. Mary Brennan, Ms. Mary Costello, Ms. Betty Meade, and Ms. Sheri Vieira. We thank them for promoting library services in our community.
FRIENDS
OF THE LIBRARY NEWS A special "Thank
You" goes out to all who made the jewelry sale such a great
success. Whether you donated jewelry, your time to help set up,
or made a purchase, it all helped. The "Friends" also wish
to thank Mr. Robert Richards and his staff at A.C.
Jewelers located at 180B Pleasant View Ave., Smithfield for all their
assistance. They were a great help in determining the value of
the jewelry.
Used Book Sale -
Starts Thursday, November 7th with a "Friends
Only Preview" (you can join at the door) from 4 p.m. 6 p.m. and the
General public from 6 p.m. 7 p.m.
Friday, November 8th from 10-6, Saturday, November 9th from
10-2 p.m. On Tuesday, November 12th from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. books
will be $3.00 per supplied bag.
Silent Auction - Written
bids will start on Thursday, November 14th and will be accepted until 12
noon on Thursday, December 12th. Auction items will be on
display in the glass case, by the Circulation desk, on the first floor of
the library. There will be some great gift items for bid, such as an
indoor/outdoor pet enclosure for small dogs/cats, jewelry, Fancy
glassware, and Martini and Italian food baskets to name a few.
Holiday Decoration & Ornament sale on Friday, December 6th from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and on
Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. On Monday, December
9th from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. the prices on all the remaining items will be
reduced. The sale will have gorgeous new and
pre-owned seasonal holiday decorations, figurines, collectibles, and
ornaments, along with some great gift items. All proceeds earned from
this fundraiser and others benefit library programs and/or services.
Yoga Classes sponsored by the FOL - Free classes continue on Saturday, November 16th
and 23rd at 11 a.m.
The "Friends" Fall membership drive continues. If
you renew your current yearly membership or join for the first time you will
receive a free desk lamp (while supplies last). We have received some very
positive feedback on the quality of these lamps from patrons. Your membership
fee helps support additional library services / programs that are not
funded by the town or State. Plus, as long as you are a member, you are entitled
to shop early at the "Friends" only preview (before the general
public) at the book sale.
The "Friends" are currently
accepting donations of flowering daffodil and crocus bulbs. They will
be planted in the front lawn of the library to beautify the street corner of
the building.
The Tuesday morning Coffee,
Conversation and Cake book group sponsored by the FOL continues to meet at
10:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a slice of cake and hear what others have been
reading.
The next meeting of the "Friends" will be held on Saturday, November 16th @ 1:00 p.m. or you may contact Catherine Lynn at friends.east.smithfield.library@gmail.com with any suggestions or questions.
ORIGAMI WORKSHOP - Tuesday, November 26 @7:00 p.m. Please join us as Sachiko Osaki will teach us how to make origami holiday ornaments. Materials will be provided. Spaces are limited, so registration is required.
THURSDAY KNITTING AND
CROCHET GROUP Thursday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. We will be meeting the second
Thursday of each month in the library. This group is a drop in, casual get
together where we can work on our projects; help each other along, and share
inspiration and our love of needlework. All levels are welcome.
THURSDAY
NIGHT BOOK CLUB The Thursday night book
group will not meet in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The next
meeting will be on Thursday, December 12th @ 6:30 p.m. At this
meeting, we will choose and discuss our book selections for the upcoming year.
Please bring recommendations and be ready to talk about why you think its a
good choice for the book group. New members are always welcome.
PAPER
LUMINARIES - Thursday, November 21st @ 6
p.m. Join us for a free, fun class where we will
stamp, stencil, and paint an array of paper lanterns to decorate our homes.
These adorable luminaries make a great Thanksgiving Centerpiece or just add a
unique and cozy accent to any area in your home. They also make great hostess
gifts. Please call to register.
ADULT
BOARD/CARD GAME NIGHT Thursday, November 21, @
6:30 p.m. Join us for board/card game night! Push your luck, strategize, roll some dice
Well have an assortment of different card
and board games to choose from. Hope to see you there.
SOLAR WORKSHOP Thursday, November 14 @ 7:00 p.m. NEC Solar of Portsmouth, RI will present an educational workshop about the basics of solar electricity science, the installation process, the best conditions for going solar, and incentive programs available.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS - The library will be closed on Monday, November 11 in commemoration of Veterans Day and Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving). Have a great holiday!!!
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS 2 Daniel Boone born, 1734; 3 Robert L. Stevenson born, 1850; 12 National Young Readers Day; 15 America Recycles Day; 27 Nobel Prize established in Sweden, 1895; November is Native American Heritage Month.
NOVEMBER MOVIE SHOWINGS - Join us in the comfort of the library, where we will
watch a new film and enjoy popcorn and other movie snacks. As of this
publication the films and dates are as follows:
Monday,
November 4th @ 4 p.m. Rocketman - 2 hrs. 1 min. Rated R.
Monday,
November 18th @ 4 p.m. The
Lion King 1 hr. 58 mins. - Rated PG.
Monday,
November 25th @ 4 p.m. Labyrinth
- 1 hr.44 mins. - Rated PG.
RECENT ADDITIONS:
Adult Fiction/Nonfiction |
Childrens/Young Adult Fiction/Nonfiction |
DVDs |
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Beijing Payback: A Novel Daniel Nieh |
Before and After Jean Jullien |
Anna |
Black Sun: A Novel Owen Matthews |
The Cardboard Kingdom Chad Sell |
Dark Phoenix |
Careful What You Wish For: A Novel of Suspense Hallie Ephron |
CatStronauts: Mission Moon Drew Brockington |
Disney Junior Holiday |
The Chelsea Girls: A Novel Fiona Davis |
D-Day: Battle on the Beach Kate Messner |
Disneynature: African Cats |
City of Windows Robert Pobi |
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race Margot Lee Shetterly |
Disneynature: Chimpanzee |
Devotion: A Novel Madeline Stevens |
The House that Lou Built Mae Respicio |
Disneynature: Earth |
Earth Ben Bova |
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Dusti Bowling |
Doc McStuffins: Doc Pet Vet |
Ellie and the Harpmaker Hazel Prior |
The Itchy Book! LeUyen Pham |
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald |
The Escape Room Megan Goldin |
Little Sunny Sunshine = Sol Solecito Susie Jaramillo |
The Front Runner |
First Cosmic Velocity Zach Powers |
Making Faces: A First Book of Emotions Molly Magnuson |
The Girl in the Spiders Web |
The Helpline: A Novel Katherine Collette |
Summer Supper Rubin Pfeffer |
The Grinch |
I Do Love You Still Mary B. Morrison |
What Do They Do with All that Poo? Jane Kurtz |
Halloween |
Once a Spy Mary Jo Putney |
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks |
The Other Mrs. Miller Allison Dickson |
CDs |
Jamestown: Seasons 1 & 2 |
A Particular Kind of Black Man Tope
Folarin |
John Hiatt: The Best of John Hiatt |
Johnny English Strikes Again |
The Peaceful Valley Crime Wave Bill Pronzini |
Kidz Bop: Christmas |
The Meg |
The Perfect Wife: A Novel JP Delaney |
Melissa Etheridge: Never Enough |
Mickey and Friends: Merry &
Scary |
The Rage of Dragons Evan Winter |
MercyMe: I Can Only Imagine The Very Best of MercyMe |
Mickey and the Roadster Racers:
Start Your Engines |
Red Metal Mark Greaney and Lieutenant Colonel Hunter Ripley Rawlings IV, USMC |
Moana Soundtrack |
Mickey Mouse: Season 1 |
Tell Me Everything: A Novel Cambria Brockman |
Niall Horan: Flicker |
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Quest for the Crystal Mikey |
The Whisperer Karin Fossum |
Nicki Minaj:
The Pinkprint |
The Miseducation of Cameron Post |
The Wolf Wants In: A Novel Laura McHugh |
1994 Grammy Award |
The Muppet Christmas Carol |
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Nirvana: In Utero |
The Muppet Show: Season 2 |
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Raffi: Dog on the Floor |
The Muppet Show: Season 3 |
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Recess Monkey: Family Photo Album |
Nature Cat: Nature Cat and Mr. Hide |
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R.E.M.: Automatic for the People |
Shaft |
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Spider-Man: Far From Home |
December
STORYTIMES
TINY TOTS STORYTIME - Tuesdays or Fridays from 10:30-11:00 a.m. The Tiny Tots Storytime is for children 1-2 years old. There will be age-appropriate books, songs, and finger plays. Exploratory social play will follow each storytime. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Contact Ms. Carol for further details: 231-5150 x3.
TODDLER STORYTIME - Mondays or Wednesdays, from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2-31/2. Toddler storytime includes age-appropriate stories, songs, flannel activities, finger plays, and a craft. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program.
Registration for all of January's storytimes will begin on December 16 and run through the end of December. Registration is required.
COUNTING CONTEST All children are invited to participate in our Holiday Counting Contest (guess how many Hershey kisses are in the jar). Stop by the Childrens Room, estimate the number of kisses and put your guess in the box. You could be a winner!! The child who comes closest to the correct number will win a holiday treat! The winner will be drawn on Friday, December 27. Each child is allowed only one guess. Good luck!! J
SATURDAY SPECIALS - December 7th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lego Club. This is a drop-in program for children of all ages. Stop by the library and build, create, and share your Lego techniques with other kids who love LEGOS! Play with the librarys LEGOS or bring your own.
December 21 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon. Ornament-Making. Come to this holiday event and make different ornaments to take home with you. There will be snacks and lots of merry making! This program is for children ages 5 and older. Please register for this program.
HERITAGE BALLETS
CREATIVE DANCE COMMUNITY SERIES The library is excited to announce that it
is collaborating with the Heritage Ballet to offer a Creative Dance Community
Series which started in October and will continue through the
beginning of June. The Creative Dance Community Series is continuing each
Wednesday from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m. The program is for children who turned 6 or 7
years old by August, 2019. Please call or stop by the library and ask for Ms.
Carol for more specific details or to register for this program. This is a
wonderful opportunity for children to experience classical ballet training with
one of the talented instructors from the Heritage Ballet.
KINDERGARTEN COUNTDOWN Thursday, December 5 @ 6:30 p.m. Children attending kindergarten in the fall of 2020 can join us for this special series of storytimes. We will be getting ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and activities. This series of storytimes will occur once a month. There is still room for your child if you are interested. Please contact Ms. Carol for more information or to register for this program.
SCHOOL VACATION WEEK PROGRAMS:
BINGO @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, December 26th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Come join us at the library this afternoon to play Bingo. There will be snacks and plenty of books to choose from as prizes. This is a drop-in program for children ages 5 and older.
SNAPOLOGY - Friday,
December 27th @ 1:00p.m. Your team will have 60 minutes to
discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and manipulate contraptions in
order to complete any assigned tasks and to ultimately unlock the door to
escape Snapology! This program is for children 5 and
older. Please register for this program.
BOOKWORMS BOOK GROUP - Thursday, December 12, at 4:30 p.m. Children in grades 2 or 3 and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)) may join us at the library for this book group. We will meet each month, talk about the book that was read, enjoy a snack, and make a small craft to take home. Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants. For additional information, please contact Ms. Carol at the library: 231-5150 x3.
BOOKS ARE FUN BOOK GROUP Thursday, December 19, at 4:30 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 and their parent(s)/caregiver(s), who love to read and discuss books, are invited to come to the library and participate in our monthly book group. We will meet each month to discuss a certain book, enjoy a snack, and participate in special activities about the book. For additional information, please contact Ms. Carol at the library: 231-5150 x3. Registration is required.
PIZZA AND BOOKS BOOK GROUP This is a new Middle School Book Group that will meet this month on Tuesday, December 17th at 4:30 p.m. We will meet once a month throughout the school year. This book group will be for children in grades 6th through 8th. We will discuss books and enjoy pizza! Please contact Ms. Carol if you are interested.
HOMEWORK EXPRESS The Homework
Express is continuing at the East Smithfield Public Library. For
youngsters in grades K-8, this is the ticket for you. Each Thursday, from
2:30-4:30 p.m., your friendly neighborhood Childrens/Young Adult Librarians
will be ready to help you with your homework. Whether you need help finding a
specific book, guidance with a tricky question, or just some advice on how to
get started, the Youth Services Librarians will give you the encouragement and
confidence you need to tackle any homework assignment. Dont hesitate to avail
yourself to this warm, friendly, and professional service. Drop by the library
(no sign-up necessary) and get rolling on the Homework Express!
Hope to see you soon.
HOMEWORK HELP Need help on your school assignments, projects, or papers? If so, stop by the library on any Monday (3:00-6:30 p.m.), or Tuesday (3:00-8 p.m.), and Mr. Mike will assist you in utilizing the best reference resources for your homework. You will learn how to find the most useful books and how to use the electronic resources and Internet to get the most current articles on topics you are researching. Learn how to properly cite articles and organize your resources into a cohesive report. To access this wealth of information, go to www.askri.org. For reference help, you can access World Book Encyclopedia. Learning Express provides practice tests and tutorials on a wide variety of subjects. And finally, EBSCO Host provides links to Points of View, Student Research Center, EBSCO Topic Search, Current Events, and Literary Reference Center. All of these links will provide you with peer review articles that you can use in your assignments and reports. Good luck with your research!
WORD BASICS Monday,
December 2, @ 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of using
Microsoft Word. This workshop covers the different types of documents you can
create. Learn how to turn a simple document into something unique and more
presentable. Learn how to create signs and a wide range of unique projects. The
workshop is designed for those who have never used Word or have a limited
knowledge of Word. Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will
be helpful. Registration is required.
EBSCO
BASICS Monday, December 9, @ 6:30 p.m. Want to learn how you can access and
use EBSCO databases? Stop by the library and learn how to utilize the best
reference resources for your research needs. Registration is required.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE - Monday, December 16, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. All teens and young adults in grades 4 and up are invited to join their friends as they decorate a Gingerbread House with an assortment of sweets, such as gum drops, candy canes, and M&Ms. When you finish your house, you can sit back and view your jolly and joyful enchantment of sugary goodness. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in anything else you want to use. Space is limited, so sign up for this event as soon as possible in the Young Adult folder or give the library a call: 231-5150. Registration is required.
INDIVIDUAL TECHNOLOGY
HELP SESSIONS Wednesdays, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the East Smithfield Public Library
will be offering Individual Technology Help Sessions for its patrons. Patrons
must call the library and register for their specific help
session. If this program proves successful, the library will schedule other
help sessions as needed. Contact Michael Cardin at 231-5150 x3, or email: Michael.cardin7@gmail.com.
TUMBLEBOOKS Hey Kids! Check
out The TumbleBook Library in our
virtual collection. TumbleBooks are e books for
e-kids. TumbleBooks are animated, talking
picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format theyll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books,
adding animation, sound, music, and narration to produce an electronic picture
book which you can read, or have read to you! Check out this new and exciting
way for children to read, learn, and enjoy books! The TumbleBook
Library also contains Story Books, Tumble Readables,
New Books, Puzzles & Games, Language Learning, and Audio Books. To access TumbleBooks, go to the librarys home page and click on the
Tumble Books icon. Have fun as you enjoy the many activities presented in the TumbleBook Library.
THURSDAY
NIGHT BOOK CLUB The Thursday night book
group did not meet in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The next
meeting will be on Thursday, December 12th @ 6:30 p.m. At this
meeting, we will choose and discuss our book selections for the upcoming year.
Please bring recommendations and be ready to talk about why you think its a
good choice for the book group. New members are always welcome.
ORNAMENTS GALORE
- Join us on Monday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. for a festive night of
experimenting with different painting techniques on glass ball ornaments. Kick
off the countdown to the Holidays with this fun and easy-for-everyone craft.
Feel free to bring old ball ornaments you'd like to re-purpose. But we will
also have them on hand. These make great gifts or will just add some fresh
color and handmade fun to you tree or home this holiday season. Please
register.
BOARD GAMES
FOR GROWN-UPS Thursday, December 19, @ 6:30 p.m. Join us for board/card game night! Push your luck,
strategize, roll some dice
Well have an assortment
of different card and board games to choose from. Hope to see you there.
CLOSINGS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Library closings due to inclement weather will be broadcast via the Eyewitness News Pinpoint Closing Network. Check your local TV station (WPRI FOX 12/WNAC FOX 64), radio station (WHJJ-AM-Talk Radio 920, WWBB-FM B101, WHJY-FM 94.1, WSNE-FM Coast 93.3) or web site (www.wpri.com) for the latest information.
DONATIONS If you are looking for a charitable cause to
donate to for tax purposes, if you wish to make a donation in memory of a
relative or loved one, or if you are just fortunate enough to be looking for a
worthy cause to donate to, then the East Smithfield Public Library would
appreciate your consideration. In this season of good cheer and giving, you can
rest assured that your donation will be put to good use. Your local library
serves everyone from birth to death and it is one of the great equalizers for
all members of our society. Thank you for your thoughts and consideration and
have a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season and New Year.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS
Holiday Treasures Past
& Present Sale will take place on Friday, December 6th from 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
and on Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. On Monday, December
9th from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. the prices on all the remaining items will be
reduced. The sale will have gorgeous new and
pre-owned seasonal holiday decorations, figurines, collectibles, and
ornaments, along with some great gift items and stocking "stuffers".
There will also be a White Elephant table. Complimentary gift wrapping
will be available with any purchase.
Silent Auction - Written bids will continue to be
accepted until 12 noon on Thursday, December 12th. Auction items will
be on display on the first floor of the library. There will be some great gift
items for bid, such as an indoor/outdoor pet enclosure for small
dogs/cats, jewelry, fancy glassware, themed baskets, handmade afghan, and a Kosta Boda Swedish Vase by Kjell Engman to name a
few.
The next meeting of the "Friends" will be held
on Saturday, December 14th @ 1:00 p.m. or you may contact Catherine
Lynn at friends.east.smithfield.library@gmail.com with
any suggestions or questions.
FAMILY PHOTOS Saturday, December 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Local photographer Morayo Sayles will take free Family Photos. Shell email each family one digital photo that they can print at home or in a store. Please call to register.
WORLD
WAR I: LESSONS AND LEGACIES DISPLAY - The East Smithfield Public Library invites you to a
special exhibition exploring how the lessons and legacies of World War I
continue to affect the United States today. World War I: Lessons and
Legacies is on view in the Conference Room on the second floor during the
month of December.
The exhibition explores the history of the war and
its lasting impact on American life. Sparked by the assassination of one man,
the war eventually included the forces of the world's major industrial powers
(over 18 countries in all) and ended with millions dead. But beyond the countries
involved and the people affected, World War I gave rise to significant and
enduring changes in America. Wartime technologies and medical advances resulted
in new industries and novel ways to both fight disease and treat disability.
The critical roles that women and minorities played in the war led to the right
to vote for women and a raised consciousness of civil rights issues throughout
society.
From
the Great Migration to the 1918 flu pandemic and from the unionization movement
to women's suffrage, World War I led to pivotal changes in America's culture,
technology, economy, and role in the world. It redefined how we saw ourselves
as Americans and its legacy continues today.
World
War I: Lessons and Legacies is
organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the
National Museum of American History, with funding from The United States World
War I Centennial Commission and the Smithsonian Womens Committee.
AMNESTY - During December, you may return East Smithfield Librarys overdue materials and NO FINES will be charged. We can give each other a Holiday present - we will have our overdue materials back and it won't cost you a cent.
HOLIDAY HOURS:
Tuesday,
December 24, 2019 - CLOSED
Wednesday,
December 25, 2019 CLOSED
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 - CLOSE at **5:00
P.M.**
Wednesday, January 1, **2020** - CLOSED
UNITED WAY 2-1-1 What is 2-1-1? An easy to remember phone number linking callers in need to available health and human services programs. One call gives you access to resources across your community, whether you need to get help for you, a family member, or a friend. You may even volunteer yourself to help others. No more wrong numbers, no more wasted time trying to find the right person to call. Someone at 2-1-1 will help connect you to the services or information you need, 24-7. The program is free and confidentiality is respected.
TALKING BOOKS PLUS Talking Books Plus provides a free library service to anyone in R.I. who is unable to read standard print because of a visual or physical handicap. Talking Books Plus lends reading materials and specially designed equipment free of charge. Recorded books and magazines, Braille materials, descriptive videos, large print books, and government documents in alternative formats are all available. To learn more, email: tbplus@olis.ri.gov or call Talking Books at 574-9310.
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS 5 Walt Disney born, 1901; 7 Pearl Harbor Day; 10 Human Rights Day; 15 Bill of Rights Day; and 18 Passage of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery.
BECOMING A NATION OF READERS - Helpful hints: 1 - Help your child acquire a wide range of knowledge. Go on shopping trips, walks in the park, and visits to the zoo. This builds a knowledge base as children learn new words and their meanings. 2 - Talk with your child about his or her experiences. This also helps to learn new words and their meanings.
DECEMBER MOVIE SHOWINGS - Join us in the comfort of the library, where we will
watch a new film and enjoy popcorn and other movie snacks. As of this
publication, the films and dates are as follows:
Monday,
December 2nd @ 4 p.m. The
Peanut Butter Falcon - 1 hr. 37 mins. - Rated
PG-13.
Monday,
December 16th @ 4 p.m. Blinded
by the Light 1 hr. 57 mins. - Rated PG-13.
Monday,
December 23rd @ 4 p.m. The
Santa Clause - 1 hr. 37 mins. - Rated PG.
Monday,
December 30th @ 4 p.m. Spider-Man:
Into the Spider-Verse - 1 hr. 47 mins. Rated
PG.
RECENT ADDITIONS:
Adult Fiction/Nonfiction |
Juvenile
Fiction/Nonfiction |
DVDs |
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Christmas in Winter Hill Melody Carlson |
The Bad Guys in Do-you-think-he-saurus? Aaron Blabey |
Beauty and the Beast |
A Cosmology of Monsters Shaun Hamill |
The Benefits of Being an Octopus Ann Braden |
Bedtime Stories |
Dark Illusion: A Carpathian Novel Christine Feehan |
The Book of Secrets A.L. Tait |
Bull: Season 2 |
Dominicana Angie Cruz |
Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 Helaine Becker |
Bumblebee |
Everything Inside Stories Edwidge Danticat |
A First Book of the Sea Nicola Davies |
Castle in the Sky |
The Girl Behind the Red Rope Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker |
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 Lauren Tarshis |
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button |
The Glass Woman: A Novel Caroline Lea |
Kick It, Mo! David Adler |
Deadwood: The Movie |
Going Dutch: A Novel James Gregor |
Megabat and Fancy Cat Anna Humphrey |
Detective Montalbano Episodes 33-34 |
The Grammarians Cathleen Schine |
Pilu of the Woods Mai K. Nguyen |
Elementary: The Final Season |
Haunted House Murder Leslie Meier & Others |
Rocket to the Moon Don Brown |
The Eye |
The Nanny: A Novel Gilly Macmillan |
The Strangers Margaret Peterson Haddix |
Gilmore Girls: The Complete 2nd Season |
Out of Darkness, Shining Light: A Novel Petina Gappah |
The Truth About Crocodiles Maxwell Eaton III |
Gridiron Gang |
Paper Chains: A Novel Nicola Moriarty |
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Happy Feet: 1 & 2 Collection |
The Passengers John Marrs |
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Homeland: Season 7 |
Polite Society Mahesh Rao |
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House MD: Season 2 |
The Secrets We Kept Lara Prescott |
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Ice Age: Continental Drift |
Stolen Things: A Novel R. H. Herron |
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It |
Texas Forever Janet Dailey |
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The Lion King |
The Ten Thousand Doors of January Alix E. Harrow |
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Maleficent |
Things You Save in a Fire Katherine Center |
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A Place to Call Home: Season 6 |
Th1rt3en Steve Cavanagh |
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Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause |
To the Lions: A Novel Holly Watt |
CDs |
Shetland: Season 5 |
The Whisper Man Alex North |
Melissa Etheridge: Your Little Secret |
Speed |
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R.E.M. No. 5:
Document |
Supergirl: Season 4 |
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Robert Palmer: Addictions Volume I |
Supernatural: The Complete 10th Season |
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Rod Stewart: Gasoline Alley |
Toy Story 4 |
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The Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed |
Turistas |
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Tori Amos: Under the
Pink |
Vikings: Season 5, Part 2 |
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Twenty One Pilots: Blurryface |
The Walking Dead:
Season 9 |
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Zendaya |
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Have a happy,
healthy, and prosperous New Year!!!