Join in the Summer Reading Fun. Children can register at the library beginning Monday, June 25. Receive a reading record, where you can record books you’ve read or had read to you.
Come to the library each week to enter in the raffles to win prizes and coupons.

Story Times

Preschool Story Times

Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and a snack for 45 minutes. Please register.

Toddler Times

Friday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Friday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.

Friday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.

A program of stories, songs and action games for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months and their parents or caregivers . Please register

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Performers

 Recommended for families with children ages 4 and up. No registration required.

Musical Mystery Tour
Musician Greg Cooney -
Songs and stories to make us tap our toes, plus a “show and tell” of unusual musical instruments.
Monday
July 9
6 p.m.

Captain Marcus Pirate Show
Marc Kohler -
Ahoy, mates! This pirate’s stories will give clues that lead listeners on a treasure hunt. See if you can solve the clues. Monday,
July 23
6 p.m.

African Drumming
Annie Geissinger -
Hear how the rhythm & beat of drumming were used like codes to send messages. Tuesday, August 7
11 a.m.

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Programs

Mysterious Language of Dogs

Animal Rescue League of

Southern Rhode Island -

Thursday, July 12, 4 p.m.

Learn about dog body language, go on a paw print scavenger hunt, and see how a dog trainer works with a dog.

Registration required—maximum 24.

Open to students in Grades 1 to 5.

Mystery Book Group

For ages 9-12

Thursday, July 26, 4 p.m.

Thursday, August 9, 4 p.m.

We’ll have a short meeting in July to choose a book and a meeting in August to discuss it. Please register

Drop-In Craft Programs

Tuesday, July 3, 3-5 p.m.

Saturday, July 14, 10-12 p.m.

Friday, August 3, 10-12 p.m.

Drop by the library and try some craft ideas and projects. Open

to ages 5 and older.

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Special Events

Mystery Games Party 

Tuesday, July 10, 4-5 p.m.

Test your skills as a sleuth. Play mystery games like “The Chocolate Tour” and “Eyewitness.”  Open to ages 6 and up. Please register.

Grade School

Candy Bar Bingo

Tuesday, July 17, 4 p.m.

Bring a full-size candy bar and get a bingo card.

Please register in advance.

Harry Potter Party

Friday, July 20, 11 a.m.

Get ready for the release of Harry Potter and

the Deathly Hallows.

Join other Potter fans for games and fun. Open to all ages. Please register in advance

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Preschool Candy Bar Bingo

Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m.

Parents are welcome, too.

Please register in advance

Scavenger Hunt

Monday, August 6, 6:30 p.m.

Pick up your list of items in the Children’s Room. This hunt will start in the library and take you to locations in the Pier neighborhood. Meet back at the library for prizes. Please register. Open to families and all ages.

Club Members Only

 Mad Science —– SRP Finale

Wednesday, August 15, 6 p.m.

Open to SRP participants only.

Pizza Party begins at 5 p.m.

Let the Mad Scientist “Edutain” you as he challenges the audience to explore some mysteries of science.