AUGUST 2023 NEWS & PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Hours:

Monday-Thursday
9:30 am-8pm

Friday 9:30 am-6pm
Saturday 9:30-2pm

The Library will be closed on Monday, August 14th for Victory Day

Adult Summer Reading Program Ends August 12th!

Last call for summer reading! All final entries for paper and virtual participants need to be submitted by August 12th to be eligible for raffle prizes. Winners will be notified the following week. Paper copies of the challenge can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. For questions call 401-789-9507 ext. 4 or email [email protected]. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Speed Reading Series
Wednesdays, August 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th
10:30am-12:00pm

Join Professor Nancy Shuster and learn how to increase your reading speed. You will double or triple your reading rate with good comprehension. Please bring an easy children's book to the first class. Select a book with large print and pictures. We recommend registering for all 4 sessions but it is not required. For questions email [email protected]

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Author Talk w/ Meg Mitchell Moore!
Thursday, August 3rd- 6:00pm

Join us for an exciting event with author Meg Mitchell Moore as she discusses her new book Summer Stage!

About the book: What could be better than summer on Block Island with the sun, the sand, and the sea air? Throw in some family drama, a Tik Tok sensation, and a revival of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and you’ve got the ingredients to Meg Mitchell Moore’s latest book SUMMER STAGE a spirited summer page-turner following a family of actors grappling with fame, scandal, and ambition.

About the author: Meg Mitchell Moore worked for several years as a journalist for a variety of publications before turning to fiction. She lives in the beautiful coastal town of Newburyport, Mass., with her husband and their three daughters. SUMMER STAGE is her eighth novel.

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Walking Club
Fridays, August 4th & 18th- 10:00am-11:00am

Get your steps in and join us at the South County Bike Path! The group will meet at the entrance next to the Narragansett Community Center. In the event of rain the walk will be rescheduled.

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Genealogy Club
Monday, August 7th- 6:00pm

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

Scrapbook Therapy
Tuesday, August 15th- 11:00am-12:30pm

Join us to start recording your own story with Scrapbooking! Beginners and experienced scrap bookers are welcome. Please bring your own photos and come set your creative side free. Eileen will host an informal session to encourage people to work on their scrapbooks. For more information contact Eileen at [email protected].

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Learning Libby Drop-in
Thursday, August 17th- 5:00pm-7:00pm

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

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

Beach Reads Book Swap
Tuesday, August 22nd- 4:30pm-5:30pm

Stop by the library after the beach for a beach reads book swap! Bring a book you no longer want to lend to someone else or come share what you're reading. Whether you enjoy chick lit, mysteries, thrillers or historical fiction we'd love to hear your recommendations for summer! The group will meet on the library lawn, weather permitting. Beach chairs welcome!

Adult Crafternoon: Painted Bird Feeders
Friday, August 25th- 3:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of crafting and relaxing! We'll have supplies available to paint your own wooden bird feeder! Registration is required & space is limited.

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Tuesday Matinee: A Man Called Otto
Tuesday, August 29th- 2:00pm

Join us for an afternoon movie and popcorn! This month we'll be showing A Man Called Otto! (2022, PG-13, 2hr 6mins)

Based on the # 1 New York Times bestseller “A Man Called Ove,” A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grump who no longer sees purpose in his life following the loss of his wife. Otto is ready to end it all, but his plans are interrupted when a lively young family moves in next door, and he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol. She challenges him to see life differently, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world around. A heartwarming and funny story about love, loss, and life, A Man Called Otto shows that family can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.

Adult Book Clubs

MONDAY MORNING BOOK TALK
August 7th & 28th- 10:30am

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

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Aug. 9th- 1:00pm

This month we'll be reading and discussing The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. The group meets monthly and copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

EVENING BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Aug. 23rd- 6:30pm

This month we'll be reading and discussing The Maid by Nita Prose. The group meets monthly and copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Youth Services Programs

Youth Services program registration can be done through EventKeeper here.

Questions? Call Youth Services at 401-789-9507x2

Youth Services Newsletter

If you want to receive email updates about programs and special events specifically for children & teens sign up for our Youth Services monthly newsletters! To sign up email Miss Rebecca at [email protected] or call 789-9507 ext. 2.

Lapsit Story Time

Tuesdays 8/1- 8/22
10:00am

Family Story Time

Thursdays, 8/3-8/24
10:00am

Dancin' with Hoops!
Tuesday, August 1st- 4:00pm-5:00pm

Children ages 3 & up are welcomed to learn creative hula hooping with Ms. Judi! She combines hoops with dance, exercise, creative movement, and play to get the whole family involved! This event will be outdoors weather permitting. Registration required.

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Bwana Iguana
Friday, August 11th- 2:00pm-3:00pm

All ages are invited to see Mr. Ray and his fabulous reptiles! Mr. Ray brings in and talks about his lizards, turtles, snakes and other reptiles. Children have an opportunity to touch the animals if they choose. Registration is required.

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Dungeons & Dragons Free Matinee!
Thursday, August 24th- 1:00pm

Ages 11 through adults are invited to our free movie matinee of the 2023 movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (rated PG-13). "A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people." Popcorn and juice will be provided!

News from The Friends of the
Narragansett Library

Friends Jewelry Sale

Open to Friends Members Only
Thursday, August 17th 4:00pm-7:30pm

Open to the Public
Friday, August 18th 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday, August 19th 9:30am-1:30pm

Last call for jewelry donations! You can bring in your unwanted jewelry for the sale until August 7th. Anyone is welcome to join the Friends group for early access to the sale.

The Friends will be looking for volunteers to set up and work the jewelry sale. For more information please contact Penny at [email protected]

Friends Fundraiser w/ Pampered Chef
Cooking Demonstrations

Thursday, August 31st 2:00pm & 6:00pm

Join us for a fundraiser to benefit the library! Pampered Chef is a company selling kitchen tools. A consultant will give two cooking demonstrations and tools will be available to purchase. A portion of sales will be donated to the library. Registration is required for each session.

Registration 2:00pm

Registration 6:00pm