September

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. 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 story time includes age-appropriate stories, songs, flannel activities, finger plays, and a craft. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Thursdays from 1:00-1:30 p.m. The Thursday afternoon Preschool Storytime Program is for children ages 3½-6. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories, songs, finger plays, and a related craft or game.

PAJAMA STORYTIME – Thursday, September 28 @ 6:30 p.m. Come to the library in your pajamas and slippers and listen to stories! If you wish, you may also bring your favorite stuffed animal to join in the fun! We will enjoy stories and a related craft. This program is for children ages 3½ to 8 and their caregiver(s). Registration is required.

Registration for all of October's storytimes will begin on September 18 and run through the end of September. Registration is required.

SATURDAY SPECIALS -

September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – LEGO CLUB - Stop by the library on Saturday and join other Lego enthusiasts for a Lego good time. The library will supply the Legos (or you can bring your own) and you can share your ideas, techniques, and creations with your friends and other club members. This drop in program is for children ages 4-12.

September 23, from 11:00 a.m. to Noontime – LIBRARY MINI GOLF – Stop by the library and play mini golf. We will be using old books, boxes, blocks, tubes, and other materials to make a miniature golf course in the library. This program is for children ages 5 and older. Please register for this program.

APPLE SCAVENGER HUNT – All of the children are invited to search for some apples that are hiding in the library. The entry forms and rules of the game can be found in the Children’s Room. The deadline for submitting guesses is September 30. Good luck!

HERITAGE BALLET’S “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” starting on October 16. This program will run on Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. It will be for children turning 6 or 7 by September 1, 2017. 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.

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS - The staff of the library would like to extend our appreciation and congratulations to all of the children and teens who participated in our annual Summer Reading Programs. The children and teens read hundreds of books, but whether they read 5 books, or 35 books, they were all winners as concerns the further development of their minds and constructive utilization of their leisure time.

MAKE IT AND TAKE IT CRAFT – Thursday, September 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Stop by the library anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 and make a craft you can take home with you! This is a drop-in program for children of all ages.

BOOK GROUPS – Book Groups start back up again in October. The “Bookworms” book group is for children in second and third grade. The “Books are Fun” book group is for children in fourth and fifth grade. Each book group meets monthly to discuss a certain book. If you are interested, contact Ms. Carol for more information.

SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM MS. CAROL – I want to thank the many people who helped make the 2017 Summer Reading Program a huge success. I am always amazed at the enthusiasm of the children, parents, and grandparents who come to the library all summer to borrow books, participate in programs and share with me what they have been reading.

We are also very fortunate to have a special collaboration with “Guest Readers” from our local community who volunteered their time over the summer to share story hours with the children. Their enthusiasm and cooperation contributed to the success of the Summer Reading Program.

I would also like to thank the Friends of the Library (FOL) who very generously donated to the Summer Reading Program. Through the combined efforts of the library and the FOL, the children were able to experience many performances and enjoy rewards throughout the summer.

Last, but not least, is a hearty thank you to the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Their continued support makes the Summer Reading Program a successful and rewarding endeavor.

THANKS/CONGRATULATIONS – Thanks to the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art for visiting the library and presenting two fantastic programs: “Building Techniques and Architecture” and “Sound Effects: The Incredible Perception of Sound.” In “Building Techniques and Architecture”, all of the participants designed and built forts using dowels, connectors, and cloth. In “Sound Effects”, participants learned the basic physics of sound while exploring the intricacies of human perception.

Also, thanks to the Providence Children’s Film Festival for their “Build a Better World” film project. The children viewed a short film, learned about the language of film, participated in creating their own film project, and shared their voices about how they might “build a better world.”

Both of these programs were made possible by the support of the Friends of the East Smithfield Public Library. Lastly, Bailey Gaffney was the winner of the Young Adult Summer Reading Program.

INDIVIDUAL TECHNOLOGY HELP SESSIONS – Wednesday evenings @ 5:00-7:00 p.m. Beginning Wednesday, September 6, 2017 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.

EXCEL BASICS AND SPREADSHEETS – Monday, September 18, @ 6:30 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, September 25, @ 6:30 p.m. This class is for those with a basic knowledge of Excel and want to learn more. Learn about sorting data, using forms, helpful functions, and other worksheet skills. Prerequisite knowledge of Excel Basics is recommended. Space is limited and registration is required.

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 library’s 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.

DISPLAY CASE – Philip Pare will be loaning the library his photographs for both our downstairs and upstairs display cases. Philip says he takes photographs because it’s fun. He enjoys observing everything around him and discovering what is beautiful, humorous, unusual, or thought-provoking. He has been taking photographs since 1998. He hopes you enjoy the photographs and find a connection to your life.

CARD GAME CLUB – The Young Adult Librarian is looking for players of strategic card games. Youngsters from 5^th to 12^th grade will head up our new Game Card Club. Members will decide which games they want to play such as Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, or something else. You bring the cards and we will supply the space. We will decide the best time to meet. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Michael.cardin7@gmail.com.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS – Attention, all Friends of the Library! The Annual Meeting of the FOL will be held on Tuesday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the library. The finances of the FOL and a summary of this past year’s activities will be presented. Also, the FOL will be soliciting ideas for future programming and services for the upcoming year. This is your opportunity to hear about some of the amazing things that we have been doing and to hopefully help us to continue our great work. Remember, everyone is invited to our meetings – hope to see you there!

The Friends were instrumental in helping Carol Derosier and Mike Cardin with their Summer Reading Programs. Prizes, crafts, snacks, and help with special programs were all part of a very ambitious effort. A heartfelt “Thank You” to all of the Friends who helped to make the Summer Reading Programs successful, rewarding, and memorable experiences for all of the children. Friends, give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

If you have any questions concerning the FOL, please contact Charlotte Taylor: phone - 233-6720, or e-mail ccwtaylor@gmail.com.

ADULT BOARD/CARD GAME NIGHT – Thursday, September 14, @ 6:30 p.m. Join us for board/card game night! Push your luck, strategize, roll some dice… We’ll have an assortment of different card and board games to choose from. Hope to see you there!

THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB – The group will meet on Thursday, September 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the library. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson will be discussed this month. Please call 231-5150, or stop in, to reserve your spot.

THURSDAY KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP – Thursday, September 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.

NATURE COLLECTING FOR ART AND SCIENCE - Thursday, September 7th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Growing season almost over? Wait, there's more! Join Melissa Guillet of 15 Minute Field Trips™ to learn how to press and print flowers, preserve leaves, decoupage bottles, and more!  Part how-to presentation, where we'll learn how to build a flower press, a better bug house, and even a fairy house with dry plant materials, part hands-on, where we'll be using watercolor paints. Feel free to bring cuttings from your yard, but other plants will also be provided. (Even dandelion leaves can be quite interesting!) $5 materials fee. Please call the library to register.

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH – Your library card will give you access to one of the greatest resources in your local community: YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY. Your library is a goldmine of books, magazines, videos, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, the Internet, story hours, and other great resources and services for the entire family. In this day and age of high energy prices, where else can you take your family for FREE! Also, for parents shopping for school supplies, remember: A LIBRARY CARD IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SCHOOL SUPPLY OF ALL.

FREE DIGITAL MEDIA DOWNLOADS – East Smithfield Public Library is a member of the Ocean State Libraries E-Zone! Anyone with an Ocean State Libraries (OSL) card can access this database and download digital media (audiobooks, music, e-books, and videos) for FREE! Digital media can be downloaded and listened to on your home personal computer (PC), burned to CD for your car stereo, and transferred to many portable audio devices, all without leaving the comfort of your home. Now your library never closes. Check one out today. For more information and a listing of titles available visit http://riezone.lib.overdrive.com.

PRESERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS - We are all responsible for protecting the physical condition of library materials. Helpful hints: a) clean hands prevent buildup of grime and sticky substances; b) removing books from the shelves by pulling on the headband (top of the spine) will weaken and eventually destroy the book - to remove a book, gently push in the books on either side, grasp the book in the center, and remove it.

DONATIONS - We would like to express our thanks to all of our patrons and friends who have donated library materials during the past year. Your kind generosity in donating valuable materials such as books, videocassettes, CDs, DVDs, and other resources is much appreciated. You epitomize and perpetuate the true meaning of community library.

HOMEWORK EXPRESS – The Homework Express is up and running at the East Smithfield Public Library. For youngsters in grades K-5, this is the ticket for you. Each Thursday, from 2:30-4:30 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. Don’t hesitate to avail yourself to this warm, friendly, and professional service. Keep in mind that the library is a great place to meet your friends to work on group projects. Drop by the library (no sign-up necessary) and get rolling on the Homework Express! Hope to see you soon.

SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS – 4 – Labor Day (LIBRARY CLOSED); 7 – Grandma Moses, painter, born, 1860; 11 – Grandparents Day; 14 – Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”; 17 – U.S. Constitution signed, 1787; 26 – Johnny Appleseed born, 1775; 23 – Native American Day.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK – September 24 – September 30, 2017 Banned Books Week is "Celebrating the Freedom to Read." Banned Books Week (BBW) celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them. After all, intellectual freedom can exist only where these two essential conditions are met. Remember, it’s your freedom we’re talking about. For more information, go to

http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks.

LIBRARY HOURS – Now that students will be preparing for another school year, the library will be reopening on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., beginning September 2.

RECENT ADDITIONS:

Adult Fiction/Nonfiction	Juvenile Fiction/Nonfiction	DVDs
Dangerous Minds: A Knight and Moon Novel – Janet Evanovich	Time for School, Charlie Brown – Charles M. Schulz	Caillou: Caillou’s Playschool Adventures
Beach House for Rent – Mary Alice Monroe	Humphrey’s School Fair Surprise – Betty G. Birney	Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Daniel Goes to School
The Silent Corner: A Novel of Suspense – Dean Koontz	On the First Day of Kindergarten – Tish Rabe	Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School
Every Last Lie – Mary Kubica	Otter Goes to School – Sam Garton	Justice League: Dark
Murder Games – James Patterson & Howard Roughan	School’s First Day of School – Adam Rex	The Librarians: Season One
The Child – Fiona Barton	The Last Grade of Emerson Elementary – Laura Shovan	Little Charmers: Ultimate Collection Hazel Edition
Use of Force: A Thriller – Brad Thor	Hippopotamuses – Josh Gregory	Littlest Petshop: Pet Stars
Don’t Close Your Eyes: A Novel – Holly Seddon	We Found a Hat – Jon Klassen	Manchester By the Sea
Wired – Julie Garwood	Ghosts – Raina Telgemeier	Batman: The Animated Series – Volume Four
A Game of Ghosts: A Charlie Parker Thriller – John Connolly	Adventures of Gracie & Monkeybear – C.S. O’Kelly	Haeckel’s Tale
The Nearness of You – Dorothy Garlock	Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea – Ben Clanton	Ellery Queen Mysteries
Look Behind You – Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen	Hatching Chicks in Room 6 – Caroline Arnold	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
The Lies We Tell – Theresa Schwegel	CDs	Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself
Beautiful Tempest – Johanna Lindsey	The Kinks: The Road	VEEP: The Complete First Season
A Beautiful, Terrible Thing: A Memoir of Marriage and Betrayal – Jen Waite	Harry Connick, Jr.: 25	Gross Anatomy
Final Girls: A Novel – Riley Sager	Creed: Human Clay	Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
The Secrets She Keeps: A Novel – Michael Robotham	The Best of Big Country	Gattaca
	Benny Goodman: Jazz Masters 33	The Greatest Superstars of Wrestlemania
	John Hiatt & the Goners: Beneath This Gruff Exterior	Heathers
	“Fiddler on the Roof”: 30^th Anniversary Edition: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Recording	St. Vincent
	Emma’s Revolution: One	Penguins of Madagascar
	Robbie Williams: The Ego Has Landed	Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
	Earth, Wind & Fire: The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. II	Love & Mercy
	Relax with the Classics: Vol. 4 Andante	Horrible Bosses

October

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. 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 story time includes age-appropriate stories, songs, flannel activities, finger plays, and a craft. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m. The Thursday afternoon Preschool Storytime Program is for children ages 3½-6. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories, songs, finger plays, and a related craft or game.

PAJAMA STORYTIME – Thursday, October 26 @ 6:30 p.m. Come to the library in your pajamas and slippers and listen to stories! If you wish, you may also bring your favorite stuffed animal to join in the fun! We will enjoy stories and a related craft. This program is for children ages 3½ to 8 and their caregiver(s). Registration is required.

SATURDAY SPECIALS:

Lego Club – October 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Like Legos? Stop by the library on Saturday and join other Lego enthusiasts for a Lego good time. The library will supply the Legos (or you can bring your own) and you can share your ideas, techniques, and creations with your friends and other club members. This drop in program is for children ages 4-12.

Star Wars Reads Day - October 14, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There has been an awakening. Have you felt it? Feel the excitement as we draw closer to the release of the new Star Wars installment – “Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.” Join us and readers across the galaxy as we celebrate the love of Star Wars. There will be Legos, crafts, puzzles, games, and refreshments. Costume participants are welcome. You will also receive a Star Wars Activity booklet to take home. This is a drop-in program for children ages 5-12. (May the force be with you!)

Halloween Storytime - October 28, 11:00 a.m. to Noontime. Come to the library for a festive Halloween story time. There will be crafts and special “treats”. Costumes are welcome! This program is for children 3 and older. Please register for this program.

HERITAGE BALLET’S “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” starting on October 16. This program will run on Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. It will be for children turning 6 or 7 by September 1, 2017. 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.

COUNTING CONTEST - All of our younger patrons in grades K-5 are invited to participate in our Halloween Counting Contest – counting the number of candy corns in a special container. Stop by the Children’s Room and place your guess in the box provided and you could be a winner! The youngster who comes the closest to the correct number will win a spooktacular Halloween treat! The winner will be drawn on October 31. Each child is allowed ONLY ONE GUESS. Good luck to all of the participants.

TUMBLE BOOK LIBRARY- ATTENTION – ALL CHILDREN – If you want to download some fantastic puzzles, games, videos, story books, or read-alongs, access the library’s homepage and click the Tumble Book Library link and start enjoying the fun and excitement. Happy tumbling!

BOOKWORMS BOOK GROUP – Thursday, October 5, at 4:30 p.m. Children in grades 2 or 3 (and their parents/caregivers) may join us at the library for this book group. This will be a “getting to know” you and an informational meeting. After that, 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.

“BOOKS ARE FUN!” BOOK GROUP - Thursday, October 12 at 4:30 pm. Calling all 4^th and 5^th graders (and their parents/caregivers) who love to read and discuss books, or anyone who wants to be part of a “really cool book loving group”! We will meet once a month to discuss the book, enjoy a snack, and participate in special activities about the book. Our first meeting will be an organizational meeting. Come to this meeting with some of your favorite books and/or book titles to share. Registration is required.

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., 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. 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.

TEEN READ WEEK – 2017 - Teen Read Week™ is a national adolescent literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). It began in 1998 and is held annually in October the same week as Columbus Day. Its purpose is to encourage teens to be regular readers and library users. The 2017 event will be held Oct. 8 - 14, featuring the theme "Unleash Your Story.” Library staff are encouraged to highlight all of the resources and services available to the 22% of our nation's youth.

CARD GAME CLUB – The Young Adult Librarian is looking for players of strategic card games. Youngsters from 5^th to 12^th grade will head up our new Game Card Club. Members will decide which games they want to play such as Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, or something else. You bring the cards and we will supply the space. We will decide the best time to meet. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Michael.cardin7@gmail.com.

EXCEL BASICS AND SPREADSHEETS – Tuesday, October 17, 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, October 30, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. This class is for those with a basic knowledge of Excel and want to learn more. Learn about sorting data, using forms, helpful functions, and other worksheet skills. Space is limited and registration is required.

INDIVIDUAL TECHNOLOGY HELP SESSIONS – Wednesday evenings @ 5:00-7:00 p.m. Patrons must call the library and register for their specific help session. The library will schedule other help sessions as needed. Contact Michael Cardin at 231-5150 x3, or email: Michael.cardin7@gmail.com.

STAR WARS READS DAY – Saturday, October 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “Breathe, just Breathe. What do you see.” “Light, darkness, a balance?” The Skywalker Saga continues this December in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Star Wars Reads Day takes place at the East Smithfield Public Library on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Learn more about the new film and its exciting new characters. There will be games and activities for all to enjoy. Take a picture with Yoda. Rub elbows with Darth Vader. Come dressed as your favorite character. Did you know that the library has nearly 200 different Star Wars items in its physical collection and 220 titles available on Ocean State Libraries E-zone? Star Wars Reads Day is a national event that celebrates reading and Star Wars. Sponsors include Disney-Lucasfilm Press, Marvel, Abrams, Chronicle, Del Rey, KD, Quirk Books and Scholastic. Star Wars fans of every age and species are welcome. It will be a day long remembered.

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 library’s 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.

ASKRI.ORG – Online resources are available to all Rhode Islanders from their favorite library, or wherever they connect to the Internet. All you need is a library card. These core resources include World Book and World Book Discover, and a selection of EBSCO databases including Academic Search Premier, Master File Premier, History Reference Center and many more. Check out these free and invaluable resources by accessing http://www.askri.org/.

SPOOKY LANTERN CRAFT - Monday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. This free, fun-filled program is for adults and teens. We will be making funky, little lanterns out of tissue paper, Mod Podge and our imaginations. When you add a tea light, the lanterns will come to glowing life. Bring your own jars or use ours. The finished product will be as spooky or silly as you like. Decorate your doorstep or your dinner table with these adorable, haunting lanterns. Please register by calling 231-5150 x 2.

ADULT BOARD/CARD GAME NIGHT – Thursday, October 19, @ 6:30 p.m. Join us for board/card game night! Push your luck, strategize, roll some dice… We’ll have an assortment of different card and board games to choose from. Hope to see you there!

THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB – The group will meet on Thursday, October 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the library. The Witchfinder’s Sister by Beth Underdown 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.

THURSDAY KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP – Thursday, October 12, 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.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS – Thanks to everyone who attended the FOL's Annual Meeting in September.

Our next Book Sale is scheduled for October 20-23. On Friday, October 20, there will be a MEMBERS ONLY PREVIEW from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (You can join the FOL at the door on Friday for $5.00 and take advantage of this early viewing) The Book Sale will be open to the public on Friday, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Monday, all books will be $2.00 a bag. We could use some help setting up on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and welcome anyone who can volunteer some time. Donations are still being accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Taylor at ccwtaylor@gmail.com, 233-6720, or leave a message at the library. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of this major fund-raising event.

The FOL continues to provide the refreshments for many of the children’s and young adult programs.

As always, we welcome all FOL members to join us at our monthly meetings and to help in the planning and conducting of various programs. New members are welcome anytime. Dues are very nominal, based on single and family membership.

The next meeting of the FOL is on Tuesday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the library. Hope to see you there. Anyone desiring further information on the FOL, or anyone interested in submitting ideas for future programming, may e-mail Charlotte Taylor at ccwtaylor@gmail.com.

UNITED WAY 2-1-1 IN RHODE ISLAND - 2-1-1 is the fastest and easiest way to get information when you need it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One call gives you access to health and social resources across your community, whether you need to get help - for you, for a family member or for a friend - or want to help. 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. Confidentially, for free, in your language.

INTERNET - Patrons can access the statewide library database (OSL – Ocean State Libraries), online databases (EBSCO - Elton B. Stephens Company), and thousands of other sites that contain both recreational and research information. You can also email anyone in the world. This is a great opportunity to begin your fantastic voyage into cyberspace.

PUZZLES - If you are looking for something to do on a rainy day, stop by the library and browse through our puzzle collection. We have puzzles depicting various landscape scenery, animals, people and events. The puzzles are interesting and challenging and you will feel a sense of accomplishment when the "last piece" is inserted.

HOLIDAY CLOSING - In commemoration of Columbus Day, the library will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017.

HALLOWEEN NOTE: Remember, even though we stock up on sweets and goodies for the little ghosts and goblins who will be visiting our homes, we should not forget that many cultures earnestly leave out food, sweets, and cigarettes as an offering for the dead who are believed to revisit the earth on the October 31 of each year.

OCTOBER HAPPENINGS! – October 2, 1869 - Mahatma Gandhi born; October 2, 1967 - Thurgood Marshall became first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice; October 11, 1884 - Eleanor Roosevelt born; October 13, 1754 - Molly Pitcher, Revolutionary War Heroine, born; October 19, 1735 - John Adams born; October 24 - United Nations Day; October 26, 1941 - Steven Kellogg, author, born; Oct 4-10 - Fire Prevention Week; Oct 25-31 - National Magic Week; and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

RECENT ADDITIONS:

Adult Fiction/Nonfiction	Juvenile Fiction/Nonfiction	DVDs
Secrets of the Tulip Sisters – Susan Mallery	Red Pandas – Josh Gregory	Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween
The Late Show – Michael Connelly	Halloween Fun – Margaret McNamara	Grace and Frankie: Season One
The Lying Game – Ruth Ware	Babymouse Goes for the Gold – Jennifer Holm	Super Why: Puppy Power!
Fierce Kingdom – Gin Phillips	Who Was Harriet Tubman? – Yona McDonough	Sleepy Hollow: The Complete Third Season
LoveMurder – Saul Black	Monster Battles – Julia March	Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Dark Rites – Heather Graham	Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave – James Dean	Dead Poet’s Society
The Readymade Thief – Augustus Rose	Dog Man – Dave Pilkey	Demon City: Shin Juku
Girl in Snow: A Novel – Danya Kukafka	Hilda and the Stone Forest – Luke Pearson	Speed Racer
See What I Have Done – Sarah Schmidt	Bunny Slope – Claudia Rueda	The Hound of the Baskervilles
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The Good Daughter: A Novel – Karin Slaughter	Nightlights – Lorena Alvarez	Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Part 1 & 2
Any Dream Will Do: A Novel – Debbie Macomber	Stream of Invention – Chris Barton	Star Trek: Beyond
Barely Legal: A Herbie Fisher Novel – Stuart Woods and Parnell Hall		Sausage Party
Seeing Red – Sandra Brown		Hellraiser: Hellworld
The Store – James Patterson and Richard DiLallo		Caillou the Courageous
Rizzoli & Isles: I Know a Secret: A Novel – Tess Gerritsen		Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon
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Eurythmics: Greatest Hits		Octonauts: Search & Rescue!
John Hiatt: Bring the Family		The Hateful Eight
Sarah McLachlan: Afterglow		Goosebumps
The Best of Edgar Winter		Wallykazam!
Soul Asylum: Grave Dancers Union		Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy
Lauryn Hill: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill		Hitman: Agent 47
Lazy Day and Other Notions		Hackers
A Little Bit O’ Country		Road Trip
Lou Reed: New York		Overhaulin’: Season 1
Lynn Harrison and the Hardliners: Permanent Vertigo		Hot Shots!
Natalie Maines: Mother		Hitch

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