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December 13, 2018
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.
Audience:
December 13, 2018
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
December 13, 2018
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for teen anime club. You choose the movie we watch. We provide the snacks.
We'll have drawing supplies, perler beads, and more! Everyone who shows up can vote on the anime we watch.
We'll also be snacking on pocky and instaramen while watching. See you there!
Audience: Teen
December 13, 2018
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
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
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
December 13, 2018
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
December 15, 2018
9:00am - 4:00pm
Today is the last day to send in your letter's to Santa, through our special Santa Mailbox, here in the Children's Room. Don't forget to put you address on it, you may even get a letter back!! ***Please note: The Libary closes at 4pm today!***
Audience: Kids
December 15, 2018
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
December 15, 2018
10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop-In between 10am - 2pm to make your creation!
Audience: Kids
December 15, 2018
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to play dungeons and dragons! We will explain all the rules and play through a long-running adventure story. All game pieces will be included; all you need to bring is a willingness to learn and play!
Spots are Limited.
Event Category: Teen
Event Locations: Teen Room, Makerspace
Some... Read more
Audience: Teen
December 17, 2018
10:00am - 10:45am
A fun, interactive, educational storytime designed for preschool age children who are Autistic and /or have Sensory challenges. It involves books, songs, movement and free play, in a safe and supportive environment
Audience: Kids
December 17, 2018
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Open to all Rhode Islanders who have may have experienced a recent life change and are in need of health insurance for 2019.
Audience:
December 17, 2018
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Want to make a special gift for the holidays? What to indulge in self-care over winter break?
We will be making natural bath bombs in the maker space!
They will be accented with rose petals and lavender essential oils.
All ingredients will be provided. Parent permission form required to bring... Read more
Audience: Teen
December 17, 2018
4:00pm - 7:30pm
With the holidays fast approaching, if you're having a hard time coming up with gift ideas, stop by our makerspace, and see if we can help you create something new and unique for someone on your gift list.
Feel free to contact Tim (thayes@westerlylibrary.... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
4:00pm - 7:30pm
With the holidays fast approaching, if you're having a hard time coming up with gift ideas, stop by our makerspace, and see if we can help you create something new and unique for someone on your gift list.
Feel free to contact Tim (thayes@westerlylibrary.... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
December 17, 2018
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
Audience:
December 17, 2018
6:00pm - 7:30pm
For this month's Cookbook Club, we will be holding a cookie swap! We'll prepare cookies from the cookbook Dories Cookies by Dorie Greenspan.
Each participant should bring ... Read more
Audience: Adult
December 18, 2018
10:30am - 11:30am
Join us with guitarist, Mike Markowitz for our “all December holidays” holiday toddler sing-a-long! Sponsored by the Friends of the Westerly Library
Audience: Kids
December 18, 2018
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
December 18, 2018
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
December 18, 2018
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
December 18, 2018
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meditation group--all ages and experience levels are welcome!
Join us in the Auditorium of the Westerly Library on Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 6:45 pm.
Audience: Adult, Teen
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meditation group--all ages and experience levels are welcome!
Join us in the Auditorium of the Westerly Library on Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 6:45 pm.
Audience: Adult, Teen
December 19, 2018
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Yum! Get into the Holiday spirt and come bake with the librarians.
You'll be able to take some home and some we will save to decorate in the teen space.
This program is limited. Registration Required. To register: call the teen space @ 401-596-2877 ext 301 or email Melanie @... Read more
Audience: Teen
December 19, 2018
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
December 19, 2018
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join Miss Sue and her student’s ages 4 to 12 for their Annual Christmas Piano Recital.
Wednesday, December 19th at 6pm.
Open to the public, light refreshments will be served.
Audience:
December 20, 2018
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.
Audience:
10:00am - 11:00am
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Our friends at the Children's Workshop will be returning for some winter wonderland themed stories and a craft!
Audience: Kids
December 20, 2018
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Come to the teen space and show off your best cookie decorating skills! We'll be decorating the cookies made by your peers the day before.
While supplies last, teens may take home a few cookies.
Note!** Registration is required for baking the previous day but not for decorating today! ** Every... Read more
Audience: Teen