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Events Listing
March 19, 2019
10:00am - 3:00pm
Open to all Rhode Islanders who have may have experienced a recent life change and are in need of health insurance for 2019.
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March 19, 2019
10:00am - 10:45am
Our Tuesday 10 am Family Storytime and Craft with Miss Sandy for all ages! Join us for wonderful read-alouds, songs and other storytime activities
Audience: Kids
March 19, 2019
3:30pm - 4:30pm
After a hiatus, we're back with rad book club. Come talk about what you want to read. Rather than reading the same book, we will consider reading along a theme, as well as watching rad films based on books.
ON March 19th there will be special snacks in the teen space to celebrate San Giuseppe (... Read more
Audience: Teen
March 19, 2019
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come to the library for our friendly knitting, crochet, needlework, and yarn craft club.
Bring your project, share your techniques or learn a new skill as you social with other crafters.
Join us on the second floor in the Reference Department any time between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm every Tuesday.
... Read more
Audience: Adult
March 19, 2019
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Join Chris Liguori, a Davidji certified meditation teacher to practice awareness and discuss mindful living. Explore the body, breath, & mind connection as you discover the secrets of meditation. Everyone is welcome.
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March 19, 2019
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Whether you're an amatuer quilter looking for advice, or an experienced one with throws on every piece of furniture in your home, you're welcome to join this casual club at the library. Bring questions, ideas, and projects to work on while you socialize with the other quilters.
Meets every... Read more
Audience: Adult
March 20, 2019
10:00am - 10:45am
Join us as we venture through song and story each week in our 1-3 Year Old Storytime.
It's the perfect time to spend with your little one!
Audience: Kids
March 20, 2019
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Come join us at robotics practice! We are a group of 7th-12th graders who meet at the library once or twice a week. Activities include designing robots, building them, programming them, driving them, strategizing, keeping records, and 3D design. If you are interested in STEM, or want to build a... Read more
Audience: Teen
March 20, 2019
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Literacy Volunteers of Washington County offers a
free conversation classes for English language learners looking to
improve their conversation skills and make new friends.
Every Wednesday Evening at 5:30 pm in the Roberts Room
Classes are also offered on... Read more
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
Green Collar Jobs Orientation
Wednesday March 20th at 6 PM
Registration information below
Audience: Adult
March 20, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm
What's Open Book Hour all about?
Open Book Hour is an opportunity to share a book that you've read and loved or one you would like to read!
Here's how it will work-
1. Introduce your book with its title, author, publication date and genre (mystery, memoir, play, etc.). One book per person.2. Tell... Read more
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March 21, 2019
10:00am - 11:30am
Literacy Volunteers of Washington County offers a
free conversation classes for English language learners looking to
improve their conversation skills and make new friends.
Every Thursday morning at 10 am in the Roberts Room.
Classes are also offered on... Read more
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March 21, 2019
10:00am - 10:45am
Hop, skip, jump and wiggle your way to 3-5 Year Old Storytime!
This storytime is jam packed with stories, songs, play and crafting!
Audience: Kids
March 21, 2019
4:00pm - 5:30pm
This is for all the people who want to show what they have to offer with their musical talents! Bring an instrument if you know how to play (the teen space has a keyboard and acoustic guitar). And if you do not have an instrument you can sing if you want. Spoken word or poetry is also welcome... Read more
Audience: Teen
March 21, 2019
5:30pm - 7:30pm
All ages and experience levels are welcome. All you need is a desire to learn more about the game of chess. Chess sets and roll up boards will be provided.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
March 21, 2019
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Attention Students and Parents: All students in grades K-8 are now welcome to attend the Westerly Public Library’s upcoming Homework and/or Tutoring Groups!
On Mondays and Thursdays tutoring sessions are held from 5:30-6:30 and 6:30-7:30. Students can also drop in during these hours, and receive... Read more
Audience: Kids, Teen
March 21, 2019
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come play Cribbage in a fun and relaxed environment. Welcome to all ages!
The library has some boards but please bring one if you can!
Registration is NOT required beforehand. Contact Melanie at mdesantis@westerlylibrary.org with any questions... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
March 22, 2019
4:00pm - 5:45pm
Come join us at robotics practice! We are a group of 7th-12th graders who meet at the library once or twice a week. Activities include designing robots, building them, programming them, driving them, strategizing, keeping records, and 3D design. If you are interested in STEM, or want to build a... Read more
Audience: Teen
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Want to read books before anyone else? Want to help determine what books we add to the young adult collection?
Share what you've been reading lately and get to take home a free book!
Come get advanced reader's copies of the latest YA book releases; take them home before they come out! Discuss... Read more
Audience: Teen
March 23, 2019
10:00am - 12:30pm
AARP membership is NOT required, and the program is open to taxpayers of all ages and backgrounds.
What you'll need:
Social security card and photo ID
Copy of last year's tax return
Bring ALL tax documents, including Social Security statement
If married, both spouses should come.... Read more
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March 23, 2019
10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult Writers Workshop will meet every Saturday. Share work, discuss readings, and write in response to prompts in this group-led writing workshop. All experience levels and genre interests welcome. Please contact Erik at ... Read more
Audience: Adult
March 23, 2019
10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop-In between 10am - 2pm to make your creation!
Audience: Kids
March 25, 2019
4:00pm - 6:30pm
AARP membership is NOT required, and the program is open to taxpayers of all ages and backgrounds.
What you'll need:
Social security card and photo ID
Copy of last year's tax return
Bring ALL tax documents, including Social Security statement
If married, both spouses should come.... Read more
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March 25, 2019
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Literacy Volunteers of Washington County offers a
free conversation classes for English language learners looking to
improve their conversation skills and make new friends
Every Monday Evening at 5:30 pm in the Roberts Room
Classes are also offered on... Read more
Audience:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
If you're a fan of books and food, this club is for you!
Once a month, the Cookbook Club meets in the 3rd floor Terrace Room. Each month we focus on a different cookbook: we choose recipes to prepare and share with the group, and discuss the cookbook over a delicious meal! This month, we're using ... Read more
Audience: Adult
March 25, 2019
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Attention Students and Parents: All students in grades K-8 are now welcome to attend the Westerly Public Library’s upcoming Homework and/or Tutoring Groups!
On Mondays and Thursdays tutoring sessions are held from 5:30-6:30 and 6:30-7:30. Students can also drop in during these hours, and receive... Read more
Audience: Kids, Teen
March 25, 2019
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Welcome to Sexuality and Gender Acceptance, a discussion and support group for adults about LGBTQ+ stories and issues in books, movies, TV shows, and more. This group will foster community through the sharing of stories by and for those who identify as LGBTQ+ and questioning in an inclusive,... Read more
Audience: Adult
March 26, 2019
10:00am - 10:45am
Our Tuesday 10 am Family Storytime and Craft with Miss Sandy for all ages! Join us for wonderful read-alouds, songs and other storytime activities
Audience: Kids
March 26, 2019
3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is a discussion and support group for teens 12-18 about LGBTQ+ stories and issues in books, movies, TV shows, and more. This group will foster discussion, the sharing of stories, and a sense of community for those who identify as LGBTQ+, questioning, or their allies in a welcoming, inclusive,... Read more
Audience: Teen
March 26, 2019
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come to the library for our friendly knitting, crochet, needlework, and yarn craft club.
Bring your project, share your techniques or learn a new skill as you social with other crafters.
Join us on the second floor in the Reference Department any time between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm every Tuesday.
... Read more
Audience: Adult