Current/Upcoming Events
January
- **2012**
STORYHOURS - Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The morning story hours, for children 31/2-6 years old, will be held on February 7, 14, 21, and 28. The afternoon story hours will be held on February 2, 9, 16, and 23. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories and crafts. Registration for February's story hours will begin on January 18 and run through the end of January. Registration is required.
TODDLER STORYTIME
- In collaboration with Tri-Town Even Start Literacy Program, the
library will present toddler story time programs for children aged 2-31/2
on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must
participate in the program. Registration is required.
FRIDAY IS GAME DAY AT THE
LIBRARY! - From 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Come play a board game, bring a
friend or make a new friend. See you there!!!! Popular games include: Clue,
Trouble, Mancala, Guess Who, and Scrabble.
SATURDAY SPECIALS - January 7, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – LEGO CLUB. Come to the library and build, create, and share your masterpieces with other kids who are crazy about building with LEGOS. This drop-in program is for children ages 4-12. No registration is required.
January 21, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – BOOK TIME FOR READING, a brand new book discussion group for children in the 1st and 2nd grade and their parent(s) or caregiver(s). This is an informational meeting where we will discuss how the group will work and determine the upcoming meeting dates for the rest of the school year. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Miss Babs at 231-5150 x3. Registration is required.
3RD GRADE BOOK BUDDIES – Thursday, January 12, from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children in grade 3 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library and discuss a book selected by the Children’s Librarian. Everyone will read the same book and come to the library ready to discuss the selected title. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library: 231-5150 x3.
SEWING CLASSES WITH MISS
ASHLEY – Does your child show an interest in sewing? We are now
accepting enrollment for children ages 7-12 for classes being offered on
Monday, January 9 and Monday January 30 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. On January 9,
participants will learn to make their very own pair of fleece mittens. This
class is limited to 8 participants.
On January 30, participants will make a cool flannel drawstring backpack. This
class is limited to 6 participants.
Registration is required for
both classes. A small materials fee will vary depending on the project.
Parenting 
SHARE-A-STORY BOOK GROUP – Thursday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library and discuss a book selected by the Children’s Librarian. Everyone in the group will read the same book and come to the library and share their thoughts concerning the book. Hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library: 231-5150 x3.
ENVELOPE ART – Help decorate the chalkboard in the Children’s Room this month. It is easy and fun! Simply decorate the front of an envelope which will be provided to you, give it to Miss Babs and she will attach it to the board. It will be awesome to check out everybody’s creations!
NATURAL HISTORY EXHIBIT – Babs Wells, the
Children’s Librarian, and Carol Ferranti are developing a permanent natural
history exhibit for the Children’s Room. To that end, we are asking for
donations of suitable items such as butterflies, bugs, rocks, shells, seeds,
etc. in good, clean condition, with identification. If you have any appropriate
items to contribute to this effort, please contact Babs at the library and it
will be much appreciated.
CHILDREN'S DISPLAY CASE – The Children’s Room display case is featuring an interesting and fantastic exhibit on STAR WARS LEGOS. This collection was organized and developed by Trevor Morgan and we thank him for loaning it to the library. Trevor’s cousin introduced him to Star Wars when he was 4 years old. After that, Trevor loved collecting Star Wars and LEGOS too. When Trevor visited Disney, he was in the Jedi Training Academy. He battled Darth Vadar and won! Trevor still has the certificate that proves that he is a true Jedi. Stop by the library and check out this amazing exhibit. May the Force be with you.
SEARCH FOR THE SNOWMEN SCAVENGER HUNT - All children ages 4-12 are invited to search for some cool characters that are hiding in the library. Help us find the snowmen before they melt! Good luck to all of the participants.
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 Children’s/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. Don’t 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.
LITTLE BUDDY READING PROGRAM – The East Smithfield Public Library is providing K-3 students the opportunity to participate in the Little Buddy Reading Program. This program has 2 major goals: help elementary students improve their reading skills, and, provide high school students an opportunity to act as role models for emerging readers. A participating buddy will be paired with an appropriate student mentor from Smithfield High School. This mentor will read to the buddy, talk to them about the story, and also listen to them as they read. This interaction between mentor and buddy will hopefully improve the buddy’s language skills. There will also be other enriching activities between mentor and buddy. For more information or a participation form, contact Michael Cardin at 231-5150 x3 or mcardinlib@hotmail.com.
RHODE ISLAND TEEN BOOK AWARD – The Rhode Island Teen Book Award
is a collaborative project of the Rhode Island Education Media Association
(RIEMA) and the Rhode Island Library Assocation (RILA). The goal of the Rhode
Island Teen Book Award is to promote quality literature for teens by
highlighting well-written books that will be of interest to those between the
ages of 12 and 18 years of age. It is the hope of the committee that by
allowing teens to select the winner from each year's list of nominees, teens
will be encouraged to not only read more, but also discuss the books they are
reading with their friends and family at school, the local library, and at
home. Contact Mr. Mike at the library for a ballot and cast your vote before
the February school break. Return your ballot to Mr. Mike at the library. Students are encouraged
to read at least 3 books on this list before casting their vote. To obtain a list
of books, come into the library or visit http://www.yourlibrary.ws/ya_webpage/ritba/ritba10/ritba10.htm.
Remember, YOU, THE READER, decide which books are the best.
EXCEL BASICS – Wednesday,
January 11, from 5:30-7:00 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.
SNOW GLOBES – Wednesday,
January 18, at 5:30 p.m. Participants will create a snow globe using their own
photographs. This activity is for 5th grade and up. Bring your
pictures and we will supply the globes, snow, glitter, and other needed
materials. Registration is required.
WORD BASICS – Monday, January
23, 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.
COMPUTER-BASED ART – Wednesday,
January 25 and Wednesday, February 1, at 3:30 p.m. This program for young
adults will involve changing digital photographs into art. Participants will be
using computers and programs found on the Internet and elsewhere to make
self-portraits, avatars, and other interesting creations. This is a fantastic
opportunity to utilize technological skills to help express your artistic side.
GENEALOGY ROUNDTABLE – Tuesday,
January 31, at 6:30 p.m. This program is for individuals interested in learning
more about genealogy and different informational resources and databases.
Attendees will bring their own questions about various topics in genealogy and
the group will attempt to find answers. Bring along your own family tree and
share with others interested in Genealogy. Registration is required.
To register, call 231-5150.
INDIAN COOKING CLASS – Tuesday, January
17, at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a free, two part Indian Cooking Class at the
library. Learn to make quick and easy authentic everyday Indian cooking with
Apri. Please bring a knife and a cutting board with you. Space is limited to 7
people and registration is required.
MANIC MONDAY KNITTING
AND CROCHET GROUP – Monday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m. We will be meeting the second Monday
of each month in the Conference Room of 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.
DROP-IN KNIT AND CROCHET
GROUP – Wednesdays, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Please join us in the Conference
Room of the library for this weekly knit and crochet program. For further
information, please call the library at 231-5150.
FREEWAY TO COUPONING
CLUB – Tuesday, January 10, at 6:30 p.m. Want to be able to stretch your
dollar? Well, you’re in luck. Each second Tuesday of the month, the Couponing
Club will be meeting at the library. This group is for anyone interested in
saving money on their grocery bill. Both beginners and experts are welcome to
drop in. We will trade coupons, share strategies and local sale information,
and work on our shopping lists together. Inform a friend or two and help spread
the word. The more people who come, the more you can save. No sign up is
necessary.
SCRABBLE CLUB – Wednesday,
January 25, at 5:30 p.m. We will be meeting on the fourth Wednesday of every
month in the Conference Room of the library. All levels are welcome.
TAX FORMS – Remember, the
R.I. Division of Taxation “IS NO LONGER” providing paper copies of tax
forms for distribution to libraries. Forms will be available for printing on
the Division of Taxation webpage: www.tax.ri.gov/taxforms/.
Go to the main page of the website, www.tax.ri.gov,
for all information about taxes and tax forms. To have paper R.I. Tax forms
MAILED to you, call 222-1111. Tax forms printed at the library will cost 20¢
per page.
THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB – The group will meet on Thursday, January 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the library. Townie: A Memoir by Andre Dubus III will be discussed this month. Please call 231-5150, or stop in, to reserve your spot. For additional information, contact Bethany Mott at the library.
CHAMPLIN FOUNDATIONS
GRANT – The East Smithfield Public Library recently received a Champlin
Foundations grant for $30,000. The grant will allow the library to install a
canopy over the handicapped ramp to prevent the buildup of snow and ice on the
ramp. The Champlin Foundations are to be commended for their generosity and
concern in providing all Rhode Island libraries, and ultimately all Rhode Islanders,
with top-shelf technology, physical improvements, and much needed library
resources and services. THANK YOU!
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION - Now that the New Year has arrived, it might be a good idea to gather up your family and friends and visit your local library. If you enjoy reading a good book, relaxing to the sound of beautiful music, or viewing your favorite DVD or videocassette, then the library has something that is sure to please your taste.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS – Thank you to everyone who purchased holiday items to help us support our local library! We raised a modest amount of money that we've immediately put back into purchasing much-needed library materials.
After the hectic pace of the holiday season and you settle down to cleaning out your bookshelves and other areas of your house, keep us in mind as a place to donate your literary, audio and visual treasures. We are ready to receive donations for our next Book Sale. All types of books, CDs, DVDs, and videos will be accepted. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
The FOL is continually seeking active members to help with our programs and activities. If you are able to donate a few hours to a truly worthy cause, please join us for one of our monthly meetings. Your input will be appreciated in helping us to: a) raise money for the library, b) spend money to promote library programming and services, and c) both of these and much more.
January’s meeting will be held in the library on Tuesday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. Even if you haven’t officially joined the FOL, please come and share your ideas with us! We will be discussing upcoming library programs, fundraisers, and what to buy for the library. Are there any authors, particular books, videos, or DVDs you would like to see on the library shelves? Just leave a note with a librarian, and we’ll try to get them. We’ll also be doing some book sorting and getting ready for our next Book Sale. If you cannot make the meeting and would like to help, let me know: ccwtaylor@gmail.com, or phone: 233-6720.
Thanks to all of you for your generous support in 2011! We look forward to helping our library even more in 2012.
DISPLAYS - Once again, the library is offering its patrons a local setting where they can present and share their works of art with each other. For anyone desiring further information on setting up a display, collection, or exhibit, please feel free to contact the library as soon as possible.
PAPER DOLL DISPLAY - My name is Rev. Nancie Mooney, and I have loved paper dolls since I was a child. I had a huge collection (mostly movie stars) until I married my minister husband in 1964. Somehow I thought it might not be "appropriate" (dummy!!!!) for a minister's wife to have paper dolls, so I gave them all away. Then I became an ordained minister myself in 1988. Since about 1994 I have been re-collecting my old collection, plus so much more. I belong to a New England group of adult paper doll collectors, and we are part of an informal national group. We have local, regional, and national paper doll events, and we have a blast. One fact that surprises many people is that we paper doll collectors are not all women! Not only are many of the paper doll artists men, but there are also men who collect and enjoy our meetings and conventions as well. Today my collection consists of about 1200 sets, cut and uncut, originals and reproductions. None of my children are interested in paper dolls, so I put on programs and displays whenever I am invited to do so.
HOLIDAY CLOSING - The library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 2, in commemoration of New Year’s Day, and Monday, January 16, in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
JANUARY HAPPENINGS – 1 – Betsy Ross born, 1752; 2 – Isaac Asimov born, 1920; 4 – Louis Braille born, 1809; 6 – Joan of Arc born, 1412; 8 - Elvis Presley born, 1935; 17 – Ben Franklin born, 1706; 18 – author A.A. Milne born, 1882; 20 – Inauguration Day; 24 – ballerina Maria Tallchief born, 1925; and author Mary Elizabeth Mapes Dodge born, 1831; 27 – Mozart born, 1756.
RECENT ADDITIONS:
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Adult
Fiction/Nonfiction |
Juvenile/YA
Fiction/Nonfiction |
DVDs |
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Chasing the Night – Iris Johansen |
Octopus Soup – Mercer Mayer |
The Green Hornet |
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Worth Dying For: A Reacher Novel – Lee Child |
Big Bouffant – Kate Hosford |
Max & Ruby:
Ruby’s Scavenger Hunt |
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The Confession – John Grisham |
The Chiru of High Tibet: A True Story – Jacqueline Briggs Martin |
Monsters Vs Aliens |
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Daughter of Darkness – V.C. Andrews |
Elliot and the Goblin War – Jennifer Nielsen |
Risky Business |
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Indulgence in Death – J.D. Robb |
Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation – Matt Myklusch |
Letters to Juliet |
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Micro: A Novel – Michael Crichton and Richard Preston |
Raiders’ Ransom – Emily Diamand |
It’s a Wonderful
Life |
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Feast Day of Fools: A Novel – James Lee Burke |
Flood and Fire – Emily Diamand |
True Blood: The
Complete Second Season |
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Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo – Betty White |
About Hummingbirds: A Guide for Children – Cathryn Sill |
The Perfect Storm |
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Shatner Rules: Your Guide to Understanding the Shatnerverse and the World at Large – William Shatner with Chris Regan |
Lucky for Good – Susan Patron |
Tangled |
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Wyoming Tough – Diana Palmer |
Here Lies Linc – Delia Ray |
Patriots: Super Bowl
XXXVI and XXXVIII Champions |
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Shock Wave – John Sandford |
Orani: My Father’s Village – Claire Nivola |
Simon and Garfunkel: The Concert in Central
Park |
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Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope – Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly with Jeffrey Zaslow |
The Twins’ Blanket – Hyewon Yum |
Monsters, Inc. |
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The Affair: A Reacher Novel – Lee Child |
CDs |
Suicide Kings |
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Explosive Eighteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel – Janet Evanovich |
Susan Boyle: The
Gift |
Angels in America |
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Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant – Dyan Cannon |
Maroon 5: Hands All
Over |
Margot |
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How I Got This Way – Regis Philbin |
Hannah Montana (with
Music Video DVD) |
Alias: The Complete
First Season |
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The Dovekeepers: A Novel – Alice Hoffman |
Stuck in the Suburbs |
Any Human Heart |
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Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony – Jeff Ashton with Lisa Pulitzer |
Owl City: All Things
Bright and Beautiful |
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Robert Ludlum’s The Ares Decision – Kyle Mills |
Beyonce: 4 |
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Kill Alex Cross – James Patterson |
America’s Favorite
Patriotic Songs |
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The Best of Me – Nicholas Sparks |
Paul Simon: So
Beautiful or So What |
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The Lady of the Rivers – Philippa Gregory |
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THE
STAFF AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EAST SMITHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY WISH ALL OUR
PATRONS AND FRIENDS A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
February
STORYHOURS - Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The morning story hours, for children 31/2-6 years old, will be held on March 6, 13, 20, and 27. The afternoon story hours will be held on March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories and crafts. Registration for March's story hours will begin on February 15 and run through the end of February. Registration is required.
FRIDAY IS GAME DAY AT THE LIBRARY! - From 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Come play a board game, bring a friend or make a new friend. See you there!!!!
TODDLER STORYTIME - In collaboration with Tri-Town’s Even Start Literacy Program, the library will present toddler storytime programs for children aged 2-31/2 on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Registration is required.
SATURDAY SPECIALS - February 11, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – LEGO CLUB - Come to the library and build, create, and share your masterpieces with other kids who are crazy about building with LEGOS. Use the library’s LEGOS or bring your own. This drop-in program is for children ages 4-12. No registration is required.
February 18, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – BOOK TIME FOR READING, a book discussion group for children in the 1st and 2nd grade and their parent(s) or caregiver(s). For more information, please call Miss Babs at 231-5150 x3. Registration is required.
3RD GRADE BOOK BUDDIES – Thursday, February 9, from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children in grade 3 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library and discuss a book selected by the Children’s Librarian. Everyone will read the same book and come to the library ready to discuss the selected title. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library: 231-5150 x3.
SHARE-A-STORY BOOK GROUP – Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. Children in grades 4 and 5 and their parent(s), caregiver(s), or special person (people) are invited to come to the library and discuss a book selected by the Children’s Librarian. Everyone will read the same book and come to the library to discuss the selected title. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact Miss Babs at the library.
SEWING CLASSES WITH MISS
ASHLEY – Does your child show an interest in sewing? We are now
accepting enrollment for children ages 7-12 for classes being offered on Monday,
February 13 and Monday, February 27, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. The classes are
limited to 8 participants.
Registration is required for
both classes. A small materials fee will vary depending on the project.
APPLE BLOSSOM GARDEN
CLUB VALENTINE AND GROUNDHOG DAY ACTIVITIES – Thursday, February 2, at 4:00 p.m. Children
in grades K-5 are invited to join The Apple Blossom Garden Club as they celebrate
Valentine’s Day and Groundhog Day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity
to use your creative abilities to produce a lovely craft for someone special in
your life. Registration is required.
SCHOOL VACATION FUN – Thursday, February 23, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. – BINGO @ THE LIBRARY for ages 5-12. Come and play bingo for prizes, and enjoy some delicious refreshments. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.
CHILDREN'S DISPLAY CASE – The Children’s Room display case is featuring an unique and interesting exhibit on Hex Bugs. Shannon Holmes is 6 years old and she started her collection when she was 4 years old. Shannon’s Hex Bugs have batteries in them. When you turn them on, they crawl around the tracks. Shannon started with just 1 track set and 3 bugs and now she has 3 track sets and 13 bugs. Some of the bugs have bunny ears and some have reindeer antlers. The bugs come in tubes with codes to play games online. Shannon’s brother Thomas loves the codes. There are many ways to build different tracks. Shannon loves to build with her dad. Her favorite pieces are the orange tracks that spin around and the bridge piece. Stop by the library and check out this fantastic display.
HOMEWORK EXPRESS – The Homework
Express continues 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 Children’s/Young Adult Librarian 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
Children’s/Young Adult will give you the encouragement and confidence you need
to tackle any homework assignment. Don’t 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.
LITTLE BUDDY READING PROGRAM – The East Smithfield Public Library is providing K-3 students the opportunity to participate in the Little Buddy Reading Program. This program has 2 major goals: help elementary students improve their reading skills, and, provide high school students an opportunity to act as role models for emerging readers. A participating buddy will be paired with an appropriate student mentor from Smithfield High School. This mentor will read to the buddy, talk to them about the story, and also listen to them as they read. This interaction between mentor and buddy will hopefully improve the buddy’s language skills. There will also be other enriching activities between mentor and buddy. For more information or a participation form, contact Michael Cardin at 231-5150 x3 or mcardinlib@hotmail.com.
COMPUTER-BASED ART – Wednesday,
February 1 and Wednesday, February 8, at 3:30 p.m. This program for young
adults will involve changing digital photographs into art. Participants will be
using computers and programs found on the Internet and elsewhere to make
self-portraits, avatars, and other interesting creations. This is a fantastic
opportunity to utilize technological skills to help express your artistic side.
EXCEL BASICS – Wednesday,
February 8, from 5:30-7:00 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.
5TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL – Teens will be meeting on Tuesday, February 14, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you are in 5th grade, or above, you are welcome to join us for our 5TH Annual Chocolate Festival. There will be chocolate bingo, chocolate drinks, and items dipped in chocolate. Watch the magical chocolate fountain churn waves and waves of liquid chocolate. Learn interesting facts about chocolate you never knew before. Space is limited, so call Mr. Mike at 231-5150 x3 to register or sign up at the library.
GENEALOGY: FAMILY
HISTORY RESEARCH FOR BEGINNERS – Wednesday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to participate in this program where you will learn
how to search your family history using the Census, Family Search, Heritage
Quest, and other databases devoted to genealogy in Rhode Island and
other parts of the world. In addition, you will learn how to find vital records
and organize your research. Due to limited seating, registration is required.
To register, call 231-5150.
POWERPOINT BASICS – Monday,
February 27, at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of PowerPoint. This workshop covers how
to add graphics and text and make a slide show, or professional–looking
presentation. You can use it for work or your own slideshow(s). The workshop is
designed for those who have never used PowerPoint and it will mainly
concentrate on the practical activities of this particular software.
Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will be helpful.
Registration is required.
INTERNET BASICS – Wednesday,
February 29, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Do you want to learn how to get a handle on
how to surf the Internet? This class will help you to learn the basics of using
the Internet. This will include an explanation of terms, clicking on links, use
of a browser, and utilizing search engines on the World Wide Web. Participants
should be comfortable with Microsoft Windows and using a mouse. Space is
limited and registration is required.
THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB – The group will meet on Thursday, February 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the library. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo will be discussed this month. Please call 231-5150, or stop in, to reserve your spot. For additional information, contact Bethany Mott at the library.
INTRODUCTION TO ART JOURNALING - Monday,
February 13, from 6:30 - 8:00. Get started in art journaling! Join us to learn
about art/visual journals and the materials used in their creation. Then, using
paints, inks, stamps and other supplies, have fun producing at least one
journal page which reflects YOU! Supply
list: an actual journal is not necessary, but do bring scissors, glue stick, an
old magazine or two for clipping, and any other paper bits such as greeting
cards, tissue or wrapping papers, copies of photos, etc... to personalize your
page. Registration is required, please call the library at
231-5150 ex 2.
MANIC MONDAY KNITTING
AND CROCHET GROUP – Monday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m. We will be meeting the second
Monday of each month in the Conference Room of 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.
SCRABBLE CLUB – Wednesday,
February 22, at 5:30 p.m. We will be meeting on the fourth Wednesday of every
month in the Conference Room of the library. All levels are welcome.
CHAMPLIN FOUNDATIONS
GRANT – The East Smithfield Public Library recently received a Champlin
Foundations grant for $30,000. The grant will allow the library to install a
canopy over the handicapped ramp to prevent the buildup of snow and ice on the
ramp. The Champlin Foundations are to be commended for their generosity and
concern in providing all Rhode Island libraries, and ultimately all Rhode Islanders,
with top-shelf technology, physical improvements, and much needed library
resources and services. THANK YOU!
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
NEWS – The next FOL Book Sale
has been scheduled for the middle of March – stay tuned for more specific
information! We welcome donations of books, DVDs, and CDs. Also, anyone who would like to help
out, either setting up the book sale or covering a few hours at the door, is
more than welcome to contact Charlotte Taylor, at 233-6720, or ccwtaylor@gmail.com.
The FOL is continually seeking active members to help with our programs and activities. If you are able to donate a few hours to a truly worthy cause, please join us for one of our monthly meetings that are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the library. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!
AARP OFFERS FREE TAX AID - The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), will sponsor a “FREE” Tax Assistance Program for the low-moderate income and elderly. Thursday, February 16, tax consultants will conduct help sessions from Noon-5 p.m., at the library. Interested individuals should bring a copy of their W-2 and 1099 forms, as well as a copy of last year's return. For an appointment, call Al at 353-6945. You may also just drop-in.
COPY MACHINES - Any size copy up to 11 x 17 inches may be made on our copy machines. Whether it is a page from an encyclopedia, or a copy of a bill for your income tax, the cost is just 40¢ (color), 20¢ (b&w) a page. The machines can also reduce/enlarge copies.
HOLIDAY CLOSING - The library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 20, in commemoration of Presidents’ Day.
NEWSPAPERS - In addition to the weekly The Valley Breeze & Observer and the New York Times Large Type Weekly, the library subscribes to USA Today, The Providence Journal, and The Wall Street Journal. These valuable resources will surely keep you up to date on local, state, national, and international issues.
GROUNDHOG DAY – Thursday, February 2, 2012. Is Punxsutawney Phil going to see his shadow? If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, it means spring is just around the corner.
LIBRARY LOVERS’ MONTH - Library Lovers' Month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the Nation's libraries will continue to serve.
FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS! – 11 - Thomas Edison born, 1847; 12 - Abraham Lincoln born, 1809; 15 - Galileo born, 1564; 20 – John Glenn orbits earth, 1962; 22 – George Washington born, 1732; National Adopt a Rabbit Month; and Black History Month.
RECENT ADDITIONS:
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Adult
Fiction/Nonfiction |
Juvenile/YA
Fiction/Nonfiction |
DVDs |
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Chasing the Night – Iris Johansen |
The Princess Curse – Merrie Haskell |
The Green Hornet |
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Worth Dying For: A Reacher Novel – Lee Child |
Calvin Coconut: Kung Fooey – Graham Salisbury |
Max & Ruby:
Ruby’s Scavenger Hunt |
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The Confession – John Grisham |
Star Wars Character Encyclopedia – Simon Beecroft |
Monsters Vs Aliens |
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Daughter of Darkness – V.C. Andrews |
George Flies South – Simon James |
Risky Business |
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Indulgence in Death – J.D. Robb |
I Want My Hat Back – Jon Klassen |
Letters to Juliet |
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Micro: A Novel – Michael Crichton and Richard Preston |
Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia |
It’s a Wonderful
Life |
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Feast Day of Fools: A Novel – James Lee Burke |
Hockey: The Math of the Game – Shane Frederick |
True Blood: The
Complete Second Season |
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Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo – Betty White |
Design Your Family Tree – Amie Jane Leavitt |
The Perfect Storm |
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Shatner Rules: Your Guide to Understanding the Shatnerverse and the World at Large – William Shatner with Chris Regan |
How Do Scientists Explore Space? – Robert Snedden |
Tangled |
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Wyoming Tough – Diana Palmer |
Weekends with Dad: What to Expect When Your Parents Divorce – Melissa Higgins |
Patriots: Super Bowl
XXXVI and XXXVIII Champions |
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Shock Wave – John Sandford |
Amazing Out-of-Body Experiences – Carl R. Green |
Simon and Garfunkel: The Concert in Central
Park |
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Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope – Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly with Jeffrey Zaslow |
Bike Mechanic – Paul Mason |
Monsters, Inc. |
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The Affair: A Reacher Novel – Lee Child |
CDs |
Suicide Kings |
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Explosive Eighteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel – Janet Evanovich |
Susan Boyle: The
Gift |
Angels in America |
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Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant – Dyan Cannon |
Maroon 5: Hands All
Over |
Margot |
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How I Got This Way – Regis Philbin |
Hannah Montana (with
Music Video DVD) |
Alias: The Complete
First Season |
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The Dovekeepers: A Novel – Alice Hoffman |
Stuck in the Suburbs |
Any Human Heart |
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Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony – Jeff Ashton with Lisa Pulitzer |
Owl City: All Things
Bright and Beautiful |
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Robert Ludlum’s The Ares Decision – Kyle Mills |
Beyonce: 4 |
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Kill Alex Cross – James Patterson |
America’s Favorite
Patriotic Songs |
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The Best of Me – Nicholas Sparks |
Paul Simon: So
Beautiful or So What |
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The Lady of the Rivers – Philippa Gregory |
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