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All Upcoming Events Events
November 15, 2019
4:00pm - 5:45pm
Come join us at robotics practice! We are a group of 7th-12th graders who meet at the library 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 robot,... Read more
Audience: Teen
November 15, 2019
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Call or come in to sign up for a one on one 15 minute time slot to read to a Therapy Dog.
This program is designed for independent readers to help boost confidence in reading aloud.
Call or come in to reserve your spot for this (p)awesome program!
Time slots available: 4:00 ... Read more
Audience: Kids
November 16, 2019
9:00am - 4:00pm
Have you ever dreamed about writing a novel? Why wait?! November is National Novel Writing Month, and NaNoWriMo challenges you to write 50,000 words of a novel during the month of November. Westerly Library & Wilcox Park is here to support... Read more
Audience: Adult
November 16, 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 Marilyn at mrusso@westerlylibrary.org... Read more
Audience: Adult
9:30am - 12:00pm
Join the Swampabots, a First Lego League Robotics team, for 9 to 12 year old kids, as they practice building and coding with lego robots.
Audience: Kids
November 16, 2019
10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop-In between 10am - 2pm to make your creation!
Audience: Kids
November 16, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Blanket Exercise with the Akomawt Educational Initiative:
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, join us for this transformative learning experience! It will be facilitated by two educators from the Akomawt Educational Initiative, an... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Blanket Exercise with the Akomawt Educational Initiative:
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, join us for this transformative learning experience! It will be facilitated by two educators from the Akomawt Educational Initiative, an... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
November 18, 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 2020.
Audience:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Movie and Q&A with Westerly's Plastic Reduction Committee
Free event, open to everyone. We are grateful to collaborate with Green Planet Films in the Velvet Mill to spread education and awareness regarding reduction of waste in our town. This will be a monthly event with a new movie. Event... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
10:00am - 12:00pm
Movie and Q&A with Westerly's Plastic Reduction Committee
Free event, open to everyone. We are grateful to collaborate with Green Planet Films in the Velvet Mill to spread education and awareness regarding reduction of waste in our town. This will be a monthly event with a new movie. Event... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
10:00am - 12:00pm
Movie and Q&A with Westerly's Plastic Reduction Committee
Free event, open to everyone. We are grateful to collaborate with Green Planet Films in the Velvet Mill to spread education and awareness regarding reduction of waste in our town. This will be a monthly event with a new movie. Event... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
November 18, 2019
2:00pm - 2:30pm
This afternoon storytime is for all ages! Join us for wonderful read-alouds, songs and games with Miss Meagan!
Audience: Kids
November 18, 2019
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for the first workshop in our Handmade Holiday series! This week, we will be making a set of 4 personalized tile coasters, a unique gift for the loved ones in your life.
Participants should plan to bring at least 4 photos from home which will be used to decorate the coasters (Note: these... Read more
Audience: Adult
November 18, 2019
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'll be... Read more
Audience: Adult
November 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
November 19, 2019
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you, or a loved one, need information on where to access local social service agencies for food, clothing, classes, healthcare and more? Or maybe you have broad questions on what kind of help might be available....
With a history of assisting individuals connect with the appropriate resources,... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you, or a loved one, need information on where to access local social service agencies for food, clothing, classes, healthcare and more? Or maybe you have broad questions on what kind of help might be available....
With a history of assisting individuals connect with the appropriate resources,... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
November 19, 2019
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Even tech gurus need support sometimes. Stop by the library and pick the brains of our technology staff about those pesky problems that are troubling you. Feel free to bring a troublesome device with you.
Audience: Adult
November 19, 2019
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a night of Sci-Fi and snacks. Make sure to come prepared to discuss your favorite books, TV shows and films!
Audience: Teen
November 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
November 19, 2019
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Amatuer or experienced sewers are welcome to come by. Sit down and talk with others while working on your project of choice.
Meets every tuesday except the second in each month, in the library's Makerspace, The Boiler Room, from 6 to 7:45pm.
Audience: Adult
November 19, 2019
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Explore Mindful Living
Join Chris Liguori a certified meditation & yoga teacher to discover how to live in the present moment, with authentically and joy. Our modern worlds' pace, demands and information overload can easily make us feel overwhelmed. To discover our dreams we need to search our... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Explore Mindful Living
Join Chris Liguori a certified meditation & yoga teacher to discover how to live in the present moment, with authentically and joy. Our modern worlds' pace, demands and information overload can easily make us feel overwhelmed. To discover our dreams we need to search our... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
November 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
November 20, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet fellow seniors and talk about your technology problems! Learn new skills! Protect yourself online! Master tech lingo and impress your grand kids!
Computers have become a fact of life whether we like it or not. This is an opportunity to talk with our technology staff and like minded... Read more
Audience: Adult
November 20, 2019
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Join the Swampabots, a First Lego League Robotics team, for 9 to 12 year old kids, as they practice building and coding with lego robots.
Audience: Kids
November 20, 2019
4:00pm - 7:45pm
Come join us at robotics practice! We are a group of 7th-12th graders who meet at the library 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 robot,... Read more
Audience: Teen
November 20, 2019
5:30pm - 6:30am
Movie and Q&A with Westerly's Plastic Reduction Committee
Free event, open to everyone. We are grateful to collaborate with Green Planet Films in the Velvet Mill to spread education and awareness regarding reduction of waste in our town. This will be a monthly event with a new movie. Event... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
5:30pm - 6:30am
Movie and Q&A with Westerly's Plastic Reduction Committee
Free event, open to everyone. We are grateful to collaborate with Green Planet Films in the Velvet Mill to spread education and awareness regarding reduction of waste in our town. This will be a monthly event with a new movie. Event... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen