Newport Public Library http://www.newportlibraryri.org Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:03:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8 A Novel Evening…At The Beach!! http://www.newportlibraryri.org/a-novel-evening-at-the-beach/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:27:45 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=36435 Save-the-date-crop
A Novel Evening… AT THE BEACH!

Sunday, June 25, 2017, 6:00-8:30 pm

$75.00 per person

Music by steel pannist Aaron Abramson Cote
Carousel Rides
Silent & Live Auctions
Hors d’oeuvres by Pranzi Catering
Complimentary drinks provided by Harpoon Brewery and Dark Horse Wines

Auction items include a set of Disney figurines and a set of Franklin Mint figurines. Plus a variety of wall hangings, prints, a kayak, restaurant certificates, and jewelry.

Please call 401-847-8720 x101 for tickets and more information.

 

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Teen Murder Mystery Party – July 6 @ 5 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/teen-murder-mystery-party-july-6-5/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:24:06 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=37236 Thursday, July 6th @ 5

It’s murder and mayhem at the Teen Idol Awards.  One of today’s biggest stars has been murdered, but who done it?  With an all star cast including: Justin Bebre, Celene Gomez, Logan Leeman, Genny Lawrent, Ian Sunhald, Taye Swiftly and Robbie Patterson it’s bound to be a dramatic night.  Come for pizza then follow the clues to find out the fiend!

Registrations are requested so we can be sure we have enough pizza 🙂

This is the first of 14 great events in our 2017 Teen Summer Reading Challenge.  Sign up now and get in on the fun!

 

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Summer Hours http://www.newportlibraryri.org/summer-hours-begin-june-19/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:42:30 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=37214 Summer Hours begin Monday, June 19

Monday 11-8

Tuesday-Thursday 9-8

Friday & Saturday 9-6

Sundays – closed

For more information see Hours & Directions.

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Summer Reading Registration has begun! http://www.newportlibraryri.org/summer-reading-registration-begins-june-1/ Wed, 31 May 2017 14:53:07 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=36888 The library has Summer Reading programs for all ages.  #BuildaBetterWorld Summer Reading will run from July 3-August 18, 2017. Follow us on Facebook for updates throughout the summer!

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Newport Room Under Construction http://www.newportlibraryri.org/newport-room-under-construction/ Thu, 04 May 2017 18:04:21 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=36908 The Newport Room will be under construction beginning June 1, 2017. Some materials may be unavailable for use during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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Toy Drive to benefit the MLKCC http://www.newportlibraryri.org/toy-drive/ Wed, 03 May 2017 14:00:19 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=36515 Christmas in July and August!
July 1-August 31. 2017

Help us BUILD A BETTER WORLD this summer- Donate a new, unwrapped toy at the Reference Desk anytime in July and August and receive a coupon for a free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream cone*! All donations benefit the
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center‘s Santa’s Workshop.

We can be reached at info@newportlibraryri.org or 401-847-8720 x208 for more information.

MLK Community Center Toy Gift Suggestions

* One coupon per person while supplies last. 

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Little Dresses for Africa http://www.newportlibraryri.org/dressesforafrica/ Mon, 01 May 2017 19:00:06 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=36708 Sewing pros are invited to help us make clothes for children in need throughout Africa. As part of our Build A Better World Summer Reading Program, the Reference Department will be collecting Pillow Case Dresses and T-shirt Shorts for Little Dresses for Africa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing aid to children throughout the continent of Africa. 

Pillow Case Dress Pattern
T-shirt Shorts Pattern

Not a sewing pro? Join us for Intro to Machine Sewing with instructor Karen Katin of Stitchery on Thursday, July 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided and the dress sewn during class will be donated to Little Dresses for Africa. Registration required.

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NPL at the Growers’ Market http://www.newportlibraryri.org/npl-at-the-farmers-market/ Mon, 01 May 2017 14:38:41 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=29912 We’re heading to the Aquidneck Island Growers’ Market on Memorial Boulevard!

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Wednesday, June 7th — 2-6pm
Wednesday, July 5th — 2-6pm
Wednesday, August 2nd — 2-6pm

Catch us at the Market on Memorial Boulevard, just up the street from the library.

While you’re picking up some locally grown fruit and vegetables, stop by our tent to learn more about the library’s resources on health, wellness, and recreation! Librarians will be on hand to answer questions about these or any other library materials or programs. You can even sign up for a library card!

 

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Build a Better World Film Series http://www.newportlibraryri.org/build-a-better-world-film-series/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 20:59:24 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=36682 Free admission. Fridays at 2:30 PM in the Program Room. Popcorn provided!

July 7-  Before the Flood (2016) (PG)
July 14- Captain Fantastic (2016) (R)
August 4- Loving (2016) (PG-13)
August 11- He Named Me Malala (2015) (PG-13)

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Create Your Own Tote Bag http://www.newportlibraryri.org/create-your-own-tote-bag/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 19:47:13 +0000 http://www.newportlibraryri.org/?p=36733 Get on board with Newport’s plastic bag ban! 
Design Your Own Tote Bag or Tee

Saturday, August 12, 2:30-3:30 PM

In this class, you will learn how to make a vinyl cut-out design for a tote bag. All materials will be provided. You may choose from a pre-selected design or create your own. Participants will be introduced to creating or customizing a design using Inkscape, cutting out the design using our plotter, and pressing the design on the tote using the heat press.  For those wish to make a t-shirt instead, please bring a clean, plain cotton t-shirt to class. Basic computer skills required. Limited to 10 participants, ages 16 and over. Registration required.

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