Library Lapsit
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Library Lapsit for children 12 to 23 months consists of picture books, developmentally appropriate rhymes and songs. Parents and children are given time to share books together, followed by a brief play period. This program is designed to help young children with developing verbal skills and promote and early interest in books and reading. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Toddler Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes, and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:30 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
AARP Tax Aid
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aid - Stride Room
Books & Crafts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Books & Crafts for children 4 - 6 years old features thematic read alouds, songs, activities and a craft. Designed to support emerging readers and promote school readiness, children attend these sessions independent of their parents. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
BIG READ - Book Discussion for Adults
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Pat Larose will lead readers in a discussion of the themes in "The Great Gatsby", focusing on why this book's themes are timely and timeless and a good choice for a community read. At this session readers from other book clubs are encouraged to join the Librarians, as well as any general readers.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Rogers High School Trip
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rogers High School Trip - Program Room
Falun Dafa
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Falun Dafa - Program Room
PC Users Group
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PC Users Group - Stride Room
Census 2010
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
City of Newport Drama Class
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
City of Newport Drama Class - Program Room
Alliance for a Livable Newport
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Alliance for a Livable Newport - Rotary Room
Boy Scout Pack 33
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Boy Scout Pack 33 - Stride Room
Film Screening -- Grizzly Man
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
On Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m., come see Grizzly Man (2005), an unusual nature documentary about Timothy Treadwell, a man who lived among and studied Alaskan grizzly bears for 13 years before being tragically killed by them in 2003. Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog uses Treadwell's extensive, up-close footage of grizzlies to create a fascinating and stirring film about humans, nature, and the lines that separate them. Free and open to the public; no registration required.
Luke Owens 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Newport Partnership for Families Steering Committee
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Newport Partnership for Families Steering Committee - Rotary Room
Census 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Toddler Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:00 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Organizing America
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Organizing America - Stride Room
Organizing America
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Organizing America - Stride Room
Books & Babies
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Books & Babies for children 0 - 11 months consists of read alouds, nursery rhymes and songs. Parents and children read board books together, followed by a brief play period. This program helps babies learn the rhythms and patterns of speech, helps babies with developmental tasks and offers parents an opportunity to network with each other. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Cliff Walk Commission
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cliff Walk Commission - Rotary Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series - Program Room
Library Lapsit
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Library Lapsit for children 12 to 23 months consists of picture books, developmentally appropriate rhymes and songs. Parents and children are given time to share books together, followed by a brief play period. This program is designed to help young children with developing verbal skills and promote and early interest in books and reading. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Toddler Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes, and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:30 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
AARP Tax Aid
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aid - Stride Room
BIG READ - Intergenerational Book Discussion
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teens and adults who participated in earlier book discussions are invited to meet with other readers to share their observations about the themes in "Gatsby", how those themes relate to their lives, and why this book is timely and timeless. Librarians from Newport Public Library will be the faciltators. Teens who read "Jake Reinvented" and other readers in the community are invited to join this discussion, a part of the Big Read project.
Event Location: Edward King Center, 35 King St., Newport, RI 02840
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Books & Crafts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Books & Crafts for children 4 - 6 years old features thematic read alouds, songs, activities and a craft. Designed to support emerging readers and promote school readiness, children attend these sessions independent of their parents. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Census 2010
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Thursday Evening Book Group will discuss "American Made: The Enduring Legacy of the WPA" by Nick Taylor. No registration required. All who have read the book are welcome to come and join the discussion.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Wide Horizons
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wide Horizons - Stride Room
Falun Dafa
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Falun Dafa - Program Room
Census 2010
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Family Games Day
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Parents with children ages 6 and up are encouraged to come play a variety of card and board games including Scrabble, Pictureka! and Connect 4. Prizes and snacks will be provided. No registration is required for this free program -just drop in. Located in the lower level program room.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
BIG READ - The Great Gatsby Film Screening
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the Newport Public Library for a showing of the 1974 film of "The Great Gatsby," at the Newport Public Library on March 21, 2010 at 2 PM. The film stars Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby and Mia Farrow as his love, Daisy Buchanan. The film was shot at several locations in Newport. Advance registration is requested.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Book Buddies Book Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Book Buddies Book Club for children in grades 3, 4 & 5 will meet monthly to discuss a popular children's book. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required. For more information visit the
Book Buddies Blog.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
City of Newport Drama Class
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
City of Newport Drama Class - Program Room
Newport Baroque
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Newport Baroque - Rotary Room
Census 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Toddler Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:00 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Clean Ocean Access
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Clean Ocean Access - Program Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Books & Babies
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Books & Babies for children 0 - 11 months consists of read alouds, nursery rhymes and songs. Parents and children read board books together, followed by a brief play period. This program helps babies learn the rhythms and patterns of speech, helps babies with developmental tasks and offers parents an opportunity to network with each other. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series - Program Room
Library Lapsit
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Library Lapsit for children 12 to 23 months consists of picture books, developmentally appropriate rhymes and songs. Parents and children are given time to share books together, followed by a brief play period. This program is designed to help young children with developing verbal skills and promote and early interest in books and reading. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Toddler Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes, and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:30 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
AARP Tax Aid
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aid - Stride Room
Books & Crafts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Books & Crafts for children 4 - 6 years old features thematic read alouds, songs, activities and a craft. Designed to support emerging readers and promote school readiness, children attend these sessions independent of their parents. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census 2010
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Newport Energy & Environment Commission
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Newport Energy & Environment Commission - Rotary Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Computer Workshops for Kids
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Children ages 6 and up are invited to "make some music." Children will learn about notes, melody, the instruments of the orchestra and compose their own song as they learn about computer music creation. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
BIG READ - Dance Contest at Boys and Girls Club
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join teens for a Charleston dance contest, with a 21st century twist! Teens, dressed in appropriate costume, will compete and be judged in three categories: 1) a creative/improvised presentation of the Charleston 2) a traditional rendition of the Charleston and 3) the most original and appropriate costume. Prizes will be awarded in these three categories. The dance contest will be held at The Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County, 95 Church St., on March 26, 2010 at 6 PM. Music will be via recordings. Parents and friends are invited to watch the contest, and reservations are required.
Boys & Girls Club of Newport County 401-847-6927
Falun Dafa
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Falun Dafa - Program Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Saturday Matinee @ the Library
2:30 PM
The Children's Department will offer a family movie one Saturday afternoon each month in the lower level program room. The March movie is Two Brothers, rated PG. No registration is required, just drop in.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Finale Reception for Big Read Newport
2:00 PM
Local community members, readers and participants invited to share their impressions of the Big Read project and memories of the filming of the Gatsby movie in Newport in the 1970s. Free and open to the public.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
City of Newport Drama Class
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
City of Newport Drama Class - Program Room
Census 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Toddler Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:00 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Books & Babies
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Books & Babies for children 0 - 11 months consists of read alouds, nursery rhymes and songs. Parents and children read board books together, followed by a brief play period. This program helps babies learn the rhythms and patterns of speech, helps babies with developmental tasks and offers parents an opportunity to network with each other. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series - Program Room
Library Lapsit
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Library Lapsit for children 12 to 23 months consists of picture books, developmentally appropriate rhymes and songs. Parents and children are given time to share books together, followed by a brief play period. This program is designed to help young children with developing verbal skills and promote and early interest in books and reading. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Toddler Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes, and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:30 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
AARP Tax Aid
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aid - Stride Room
Books & Crafts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Books & Crafts for children 4 - 6 years old features thematic read alouds, songs, activities and a craft. Designed to support emerging readers and promote school readiness, children attend these sessions independent of their parents. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Rotary Club
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rotary Club - Rotary Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Rotary Trust
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rotary Trust - Rotary Room
Census 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Toddler Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:00 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Books & Babies
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Books & Babies for children 0 - 11 months consists of read alouds, nursery rhymes and songs. Parents and children read board books together, followed by a brief play period. This program helps babies learn the rhythms and patterns of speech, helps babies with developmental tasks and offers parents an opportunity to network with each other. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series - Program Room
Library Lapsit
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Library Lapsit for children 12 to 23 months consists of picture books, developmentally appropriate rhymes and songs. Parents and children are given time to share books together, followed by a brief play period. This program is designed to help young children with developing verbal skills and promote and early interest in books and reading. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Toddler Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes, and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:30 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
AARP Tax Aid
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aid - Stride Room
Books & Crafts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Books & Crafts for children 4 - 6 years old features thematic read alouds, songs, activities and a craft. Designed to support emerging readers and promote school readiness, children attend these sessions independent of their parents. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Rogers High School Trip
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rogers High School Trip - Program Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
RI Blood Center Blood Drive
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
RI Blood Center Blood Drive - Program Room
Citizens Concerned About Casino Gambling
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Citizens Concerned About Casino Gambling - Rotary Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
PC Users Group
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PC Users Group - Stride Room
Saturday Matinee @ the Library
2:30 PM
The Children's Department will offer a family movie one Saturday afternoon each month in the lower level program room. The April movie is Enchanted, rated PG. No registration is required, just drop in.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Boy Scout Pack 33
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Boy Scout Pack 33 - Stride Room
Census 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Toddler Time
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:00 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Tuesday Book Group
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Tuesday Book Group will discuss "The Master" by Colm Toibin. All who read the book are welcome to join; no registration required.
Luke Owens 847-8720 x208 lowens@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Top of the Hill Association
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Top of the Hill Association - Program Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Books & Babies
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Books & Babies for children 0 - 11 months consists of read alouds, nursery rhymes and songs. Parents and children read board books together, followed by a brief play period. This program helps babies learn the rhythms and patterns of speech, helps babies with developmental tasks and offers parents an opportunity to network with each other. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Newport Public Library Foundation
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Newport Public Library Foundation - Rotary Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Council For International Visitors Lecture Series - Program Room
Library Lapsit
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Library Lapsit for children 12 to 23 months consists of picture books, developmentally appropriate rhymes and songs. Parents and children are given time to share books together, followed by a brief play period. This program is designed to help young children with developing verbal skills and promote and early interest in books and reading. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Toddler Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Toddler Time for children 2 - 3 years old consists of read alouds, songs, activity rhymes, and a simple craft project. This program helps young children with developing social skills and promotes early literacy. A parent or caregiver is required to attend with the child. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Drop-In Storytime
11:30 AM
The Children's Department will provide a new Drop-In Storytime for preschool children ages 2 - 4 in the picture book area of the Children's Department. This storytime will consist of picture book read alouds, rhymes and songs. No registration is required for this free program.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
AARP Tax Aid
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aid - Stride Room
Books & Crafts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Books & Crafts for children 4 - 6 years old features thematic read alouds, songs, activities and a craft. Designed to support emerging readers and promote school readiness, children attend these sessions independent of their parents. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Thursday Evening Book Group will discuss "Into the Forest" by Jean Hegland. No registration required. All who have read the book are welcome to come and join the discussion.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Computer Workshops for Kids
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
"Compute and Read." Children ages 6 and up will be able to play a game with their favorite characters from Araminta Spookie, Star Wars and the Spiderwick Chronicles. They will visit fun, interactive websites based on popular children's books, play puzzles and discover new books using online tools and games. Registration is required.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Family Games Day
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Parents with children ages 6 and up are encouraged to come play a variety of card and board games including Battleship, The Game of Life and Trouble. Prizes and snacks will be provided. No registration is required for this free program - just drop in. Located in the lower level program room.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Alliance Francaise
1:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Alliance Francaise - Program Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Census 2010 Question Assistance Center - Stride Room
Casey Farm Project Chick
2:00 PM
Children ages 4 and up are invited to come and learn about bird life cycles and efforts to preserve the endangered Dominique chicken breed. This program comes complete with an incubator, eggs and live chicks. No registration is required - just drop in. Located in the lower level program room.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Film Screening -- The September Issue
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Join us for our April edition of Monday Night at the Movies. The September Issue (2009), is a critically acclaimed documentary film about the making of the September 2007 issue of Vogue magazine and its famous dictatorial editor, Anna Wintour. According to Roger Ebert, "'The Devil Wears Prada' didn't tell the half of it." Free. No registration required.
Luke Owens 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Census 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Clean Ocean Access
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Clean Ocean Access - Program Room
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Songs from the Sea
10:30 AM
Children ages 2 - 6 are invited to join musician Mary King as she presents Songs from the Sea featuring participatory songs with fiddle and bodhran (Irish drum). Clap, sing and dance along to Appalachian songs played with the Mountain Dulcimer, a finger puppet story and an interactive segment in which children are involved with the story with both sound effects and motion. No registration is required - just drop in. Located in the lower level program room.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Maryalice Huggins - author of Aesop's Mirror
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Maryalice Huggins, a furniture restorer and Rhode Island resident, will be at the library to talk about her book "Aesop's Mirror: A Love Story."
This event is free and open to the public; no registration is required. The author will have copies of the book available for purchase.
Luke Owens 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
J&W Feinstein Community Service Center Retreat
9:30 AM - 5:45 PM
J&W Feinstein Community Service Center Retreat - Program Room
Book Discussion: Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
10:30 AM
Join us to discuss the Reading Across Rhode Island selection for 2010, “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. The Rhode Island Center for the Book at Providence Public Library chose this novel set in 1946 on the island of Guernsey in the UK. An exchange of letters reveals the experiences of the islanders during the German occupation in WWII, and explains how the society of the title came to be. The RARI project is a state-wide community read which always concludes with a May Breakfast at the Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, scheduled for May 1 this year. Free and open to the public: no registration required.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Book Buddies Book Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Book Buddies Book Club for children in grades 3, 4 & 5 will meet monthly to discuss a popular children's book. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required. For more information visit the
Book Buddies Blog.
Children's Department 847-8720 ext. 204
Census Training
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Census Training - Stride Room
Census 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Census 2010 - Program Room
Census Training
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Census Training - Stride Room
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Census Training
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Census Training - Stride Room
Rhode Island Foundation
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rhode Island Foundation - Program Room
Newport Energy & Environment Commission
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Newport Energy & Environment Commission - Rotary Room
Power to the Poets
7:00 PM
The library will honor National Poetry Month with a public reading of poetry by members of the Power to the Poets, on Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. These volunteer poets share their original poetry by reading and conducting workshops at non-profits, schools, the ACI, and nursing homes. Free and open to the public; no registration required.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Census Training
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Census Training - Stride Room
Quaker Notes Quartet
2:00 PM
Musicians from Moses Brown School in Providence will visit the library on Sunday, May 2 for a concert at 2 p.m. The Quaker Notes Quartet have played at schools and libraries in the state for the last year, volunteering their time and sharing their love of music with the public. This student group, led by viola player Molly Feldman, plays a classical repertoire and is comprised of 2 violinists, Molly on viola, and a cellist. Please join us for this free concert. No registration required.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Arthritis Foundation
5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Arthritis Foundation - Program Room
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
OSL Membership Meeting
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
OSL Membership Meeting - Program Room
Rotary Club
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rotary Club - Rotary Room
Tuesday Book Group
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Tuesday Book Group will discuss "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte. All who read the book are welcome to join; no registration required.
Luke Owens 847-8720 x208 lowens@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Wednesday Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Wednesday Club is a weekly drop-in program for teens run by the Young Adult Department and meeting in the Library Program Room. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in making crafts, playing board and video games, and just having fun. Supplies and refreshments are free and no sign-up is required, but participants must sign and abide by a behavior contract.
-Kathy Fitzgerald, Young Adult Librarian 847-8720 ext. 206 kfitzgerald@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Program Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Thursday Evening Book Group will discuss "The Widow Cliquot" by Tilar J. Mazzeo. No registration required. All who have read the book are welcome to come and join the discussion.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Fiber Therapy
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fiber Therapy - Stride Room
Rotary Club
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rotary Club - Rotary Room
Tuesday Book Group
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Tuesday Book Group will discuss "Here on Earth" by Alice Hoffman. All who read the book are welcome to join; no registration required.
Luke Owens 847-8720 x208 lowens@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Thursday Evening Book Group will discuss "The Power of One" by Bryce Courtenay. No registration required. All who have read the book are welcome to come and join the discussion.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Rotary Club
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rotary Club - Rotary Room
Newport Public Library Foundation
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Newport Public Library Foundation - Rotary Room
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Thursday Evening Book Group will discuss "The Road Home" by Rose Tremain. No registration required. All who have read the book are welcome to come and join the discussion.
Pat LaRose 401-847-8720 x208 info@newportlibraryri.org
Location: Stride Room
Rotary Club
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rotary Club - Rotary Room
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Thursday September 16, 2010
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Thursday October 21, 2010
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Newport Public Library Foundation
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Newport Public Library Foundation - Rotary Room
Thursday November 18, 2010
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the library-board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
Newport Public Library Board of Trustees
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The meeting is held in the Rotary Board Room, Newport Public Library,
300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840
The Library is handicapped accessible.
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Library Board or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact library management at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.
