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The Newsletter of the Greenville Public Library, Smithfield, Rhode Island
Newsletter Date
573 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828 / Phone: 401-949-3630 / Fax: 401-949-0530 / TDI: 1-800-745-5555 / www.yourlibrary.ws
September 2007
Sunday
Hours
Return
EXHIBITOR
OF THE MONTH
The Library will
resume Sunday hours
on September 9. We
will be open from 1:00
to 5:00 pm.
Ms. Elsie Collins will
be displaying her
Barbie Dolls and
Barbie Doll Fashions.
Thank You!
ARTIST OF THE
MONTH
Several patrons
donated materials in
honor or in memory of
friends and loved ones.
Mr. Billy Gallagher will
be displaying his mixed
media artwork.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph
D'Angelo donated Rain
Gardens in memory of
Matther August, U.S.
Army
The Library
will be
closed on
Monday,
September 3
for
Labor Day.
Mr. Victor J. Robitaille
donated The Great
Reverse Mortgage
and
Home Care Program
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Adult Programs & News
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Children’s Programs &
News
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Teen Talk
3
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Library Calendar
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Thursday, September
13 from 10:00 am to
12:00 p.m. Please call
the library at 949-3630
ext. 1 to register.
Pyramid in memory of
Dorothy M. Robitaille.
Mrs. Loretta LaRoux
donated Lidia's Italy in
memory of Joseph
LaRoux.
Anna Camille Martin
donated Dwelling in
honor of Frances
Cardillo.
Michele McGrath
donated 100 Classic
Golf Tips in memory of
Mr. Goolgasian.
Mystery
Book Club
Tuesday, September 4
from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.
The Mystery Book
Homebuyers Program
On Tuesday, September 18 there will representatives from Rhode
Island Housing to present a Homebuyers
Program. Please call
Bob Silva at 457-1186
to register. Registration is required.
Club will be meeting to
discuss the book Danny
Boy by Rhys Bowen.
New members are
always welcome.
Container Gardening
Program
Saturday, September
15 from 11:00 am to
12:00 pm. Join us to
learn container
gardening. Ms.
Priscilla Purinton will
be the instructor and
will be providing the
soil, plants, and containers. Space is limited so please call the
library at 949-3630 ext.
1 to register. This
program is free and
open to the public.
Medicare and Long
Term Care Program
Tuesday, September 25
from 11:30 am to 1:30
pm. Call for details.
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Children’s Department News
Congratulations to
Summer Readers
The Library would like to
congratulate all of the children
who participated in the “Get a
Clue @ Your Library” Summer
Reading Program. Just under
200 children from 3 1/2 – 10
registered for the program agreeing to read at least 15 minutes a
day. Each week children recorded 150- 200 hours of reading time during the 7 week program! The Library would like to
thank the sponsors who made the
program possible this year: RI
Afternoon Art Classes
Office of Library and Information Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, RI
McDonald’s Restaurants, Citizens Bank Foundation, the
Friends of the Greenville Public
Library, the Smithfield YMCA,
the Pawtucket Red Sox, Citizens
Bank, and Coca-Cola.
Please call the Children’s Room
of the Library at 949-3630 ext. 3
for more details. Sessions will
begin in October. Preregistration is required for all
storytimes and may be done by
phone or in person.
Storytime Registration
Wednesday, September 12 at
4:00 pm for ages 6 –10. Weave a
little excitement into your life!
Come and weave a colorful yarn
basket. Children are invited to
register for this craft program
starting September 1.
Registration for the fall series of
storytimes will take place from
September 24 - 29. Storytimes
for children from ages 1 ½-5 ½
are scheduled on various days.
A MULTI-CULTURAL ART
CLASS for ages 8 and up will be
starting September 5 – 26..
Classes are held on Wednesdays
from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm for 4
weeks. Discover artists from
different cultures. Fee: $25 for 4
weeks plus a one time materials
fee. Contact Adele at 401-5680748 to register or email
[email protected] for more
information.
Daytime Art Classes
Adele Karbowski, artist and
teacher, will be presenting a
series of one hour art classes
once a month for children ages
6-11, beginning September 18 at
4:00 pm. Registration is required
and must be done in person. A
$5.00 fee per class will be
required at registration, which
begins September 1.
EXPLORING ART for 5 to 7
year olds will be starting September 5 – 26. Classes are held
on Wednesdays from 10:30 11:30 am for 4 weeks. Fee: $20
for 4 weeks. Registration must
be completed through Adele
Karbowski, artist and teacher.
Call 401-568-0748 or e-mail
Adele at [email protected] for
more information.
Bryant University Tutors
hension skills. Please call 9493630 ext. 3 to check on availability.
The Greenville Public Library
and Bryant University are once
again participating in a Federal
Work-Study Program as part of
the America Reads Challenge to
provide Reading Tutors to elementary school children who
would like extra help in improving their reading and compre-
Basket Weaving
Children’s Room Bubble
Come see 12 year old Samantha
Stacilauskas’ treasured horse
collection in the Children’s
Room bubble display case this
month. These majestic miniature animals are truly amazing.
.
Captain Marcus’ pirate show
visits the Library.
T H E N E WS L E T T E R O F T H E G R E E N V I LLE P U B LI C LI B R A R Y , S MI T H F I E LD , R H O D E I S LA N D
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Teen Talk
Go Teen Readers!
It was no mystery that our teen
readers would do a great job
reading! “You Never Know @
Your Library” proved to be
another successful summer
reading program! We would like
to congratulate all our teen
readers. More than 70 young
adults from ages 11 – 17
registered for the program
Decorative Door Stop
Monday, September 10 at 4:00
pm. Come to the Library and
paint a block that you can use for
a funky doorstop for your room.
Homeschoolers’
Club
The library is hoping to find a
way to better serve area
homeschoolers by providing
agreeing to read at least 7 books
over the summer. Combined,
they read more than 300 books!
The library would like to thank
our very generous sponsors for
helping to make our program so
successful. Those sponsors
include: the Friends of the
Greenville Public Library,
Greenville Paranormal
Researchers, the Institute of
Museum and Library Services,
Newport Creamery of
Smithfield, and the Rhode Island
Office of Library and
Information Services.
activities for those who are
older. The Homeschoolers’
Club will meet weekly on
Wednesday mornings at 10:30
am for ages 9 – 17. We will
have an informational meeting
on Wednesday, September 5 at
10:30 am for families who are
interested in participating. At
this meeting, we will plan what
sort of activities we would like
to include.
Folktales
Battle of the Ages
Wednesday, September 19 at
4:00 pm. Where do folktales
and myths come from? They are
part of what defines our cultures,
but no one really seems to know
the source of them. Come and
hear some fun folktales and help
us create some of our very own.
Saturday, September 22 at 11:00
am. Adults and teenagers are
constantly debating whether
teens or adults know more. The
Library is offering a chance for
each side to prove their case in a
fun trivia game. Young adults
ages 11 – 17 and the adults in
their lives can come in and play
After-School Center
to Open
Calling all young adults! The
Baker After-School Center will
be reopening on Tuesday,
September 4 for those ages 1117. We have 16 computers to
use for searching the Internet,
accessing our on-line tutoring
service or typing. There are also
a number of tables available to
use for group projects, to spread
out with your homework, or
even to play games. The AfterSchool Center will be open
weekdays from 2:00 – 6:00 pm.
Club Manga
Graphic novels and comics have
taken the world by storm. Join
Club Manga and share your
thoughts about this unique
cartooning style and maybe even
have some fun with drawing
some of your own. The club
will meet for the first time this
school year on Monday,
September 17 at 4:00 pm.
a fun trivia challenge that will
prove who is on top.
Butt Pillows
Thursday, September 27 at 4:00
pm. If you want to make a fun
and comfy decoration for your
room, all it takes is a spare pair
of jeans. Come create a decorative pillow from some old jeans.
GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Domine Vescera Ragosta, President
Virginia Harnois, Vice President
Bruce Hallworth, Treasurer
Susan Marineau, Secretary
Stephen Cicilline
Elaine Farley
Heather Grogan
Harold Hemberger
Barbara Lysik
Milo J. St.Angelo
Dr. Julie Ip
Christopher LaRoux, Director
Hours:
Monday - Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
10 am– 8 pm
10 am - 5 pm
1 pm - 5 pm
Greenville Public Library
573 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
Phone: 401-949-3630
Fax: 401-949-0530
TDD: 1-800-745-5555
E-mail:
[email protected]
http://www.yourlibrary.ws
In case of inclement weather,
please call the library or check
with WPRI (Channel 12), WNAC
(Fox 64), WHJJ-AM (Talk Radio
920), WWBB-FM (B101),
WHJY-FM (94.1) and WSNE-FM
(Coast 93.3) for closure
announcements.
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 3 for Labor Day.
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The Newsletter of the Greenville Public Library, Smithfield, Rhode Island
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Amazing Grace Steel, Danielle
Bride Island Enders, Alexandra
Careful Use of Compliments: An
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Smith, Alexander
Cleft Lessing, Doris May
Cliff House Strangler Tallman,
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Double Cross Patterson, Jame
Dream When You’re Feeling Blue
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Duma Key
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Lost Constitution Martin, William
Love Kills
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Mad Dash
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Murder on K Street Truman,
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Penguin Who Knew Too Much
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Age of Lincoln Burton, Orville
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Arco Master the ASVAB with
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Guerrilla Marketing: Easy and
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Knitty Gritty Knits: 25 Fun &
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Linda Applewhite’s Architectural
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McGraw-Hill’s ASVAB with
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The Newsletter of the Greenville Public Library, Smithfield, Rhode Island
September Events at The Greenville Public Library
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
5
10:30 AM Homeschoolers’ Club
- YA 10:30 AM
Homeschoolers’
Art Class 12:00
PM Homeschoolers’ Art
Class 6:00 PM
Homeschooler’s
Informational
Meeting
6
10:00 AM BASIC
II Computer Class
7
12
10:30 AM Homeschoolers’ Art
Class 12:00 PM
Homeschoolers’
Art Class 4:00
PM Basket Weaving for Kids
6:30 PM North
Scituate Rainbow
Girls
13
10:00 AM BASIC
II Computer Class
10:00 AM Reverse
Mortgage and
home care
5:45 PM Songwriter’s Club
6:30 PM Cesareo’s
Circle
14
15
11:00 AM Container Gardening
Program
1
Saturday
2
3
Labor Day Library Closed
4
10:00 AM BASIC
I Computer Class
Orientation
1:30 PM Mystery
Book Club
9
10
10:00 AM Quilters
4:00 PM Decorative Doorstop
Craft - YA
7:00 PM
LIBRARY
BOARD
MEETING
11
10:00 AM
BASIC I Computer Class
16
17
10:00 AM Quilters
4:00 PM Club
Manga - YA
6:00 PM Home &
Hospice
18
10:00 AM BASIC
I Computer Class
4:00 PM Children’s Art Class
6:00 PM Rhode
Island Housing Homebuyer
Program
19
10:30 AM Homeschoolers’ Art
Class 12:00 PM
Homeschoolers’
Art Class 4:00
PM Folktales for
Fun - YA 6:00
PM Pleasant View
Condo Assoc.
20
10:00 AM BASIC
II Computer Class
6:00 PM Girl Scout
Registration
21
22
11:00 AM Battle
of the Ages - YA
23
24
10:00 AM Quilters
12:30 PM Homeschoolers’ Spanish
Class
6:00 PM Northwest Community
Health
6:00 PM RITBA
Committee
25
10:00 AM BASIC
I Computer Class
11:30 AM Medicare and Long
Term Care
26
10:30 AM Homeschoolers’ Art
Class
12:00 PM Homeschoolers’ Art
Class
27
10:00 AM BASIC
II Computer Class
4:00 PM Butt Pillows - YA
28
29
30
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