20 MAIN ST
PO BOX 950
SLATERSVILLE,
RI 02876
M, T, W, TH
10:00-8:00
F -10:00-5:00
S - 10:00-3:00
The Library Board of
Trustees meet the 4th
Tuesday of the month
at 7:00 PM
North Smithfield Public Library
The Library’s Board of Trustees asks
for your support as we begin our
annual fundraising efforts.
September 23
Holiday Raffle
Annual Fund Drive
Buy a ticket (or 20) to win
one of these great prizes.
Once a year we turn to you
to support projects which are
not included in our annual
budget.
October 28
November 25
December-no meeting
January 27
February 24
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Sony Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi
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Kindle Fire HD Tablet
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23
Meetings are open to
anyone who would like
to attend.
Inside this issue:
Children’s
Programs
2
Special
Programs
2
Adult Programs
3
Computer
Classes
3
Young Adult
Programs
4
December 2014
Prize drawing is Friday,
December 17
This year we are focused on
giving our community room
a facelift by adding cabinets
to hold supplies.
We hope you will give
generously to help us create
a more pleasant space for
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 13 10:00 am
Dancers from the Heritage ballet company will be visiting to share
the story of The Nutcracker and perform excerpts along with the
story. There will also be an opportunity to learn some dance steps.
Don’t forget the camera for this special holiday event.
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North Smithfield Public Library
Children’s Programs
Ages 6 mo. - 6
Registration is required.
Winter Session: November through February
Mother Goose Story Time - Tuesdays 10:00 am - beginning Nov. 18
For ages 6-30 months and their caregiver. Story, Nursery Rhymes, and Free Play
Program runs for 20 - 30 min.
Rug Bug Story Time - Fridays 10:30 am - beginning Nov. 14
For ages 2.5 - 3 yrs. Stories, Finger Funs, Music, and Movement. Program runs for 30-45 min.
Ducklings Story Time - Tuesdays 10:30 am. Beginning Nov. 18
For ages 3.5 - 5 yrs. Stories, Finger Funs, and a craft. Program runs for 30-45 min.
Play Group – Thursdays at 10:30 -11:30 weekly drop in—no registration required
Infants and up - enjoy some social time in our community room stocked with toys and books –
“Music is Fun” with Mr. Rowland will be here Dec 11.
After School Programs & Book Clubs
CrAfternoons - Fridays 2:00 - 4:30 (or until materials run out)
Weekly drop-in - no registration needed. A simple craft that can be completed by kids of all ages.
Book Bites Jr. - Thursday, Dec. 11 4:30 pm. Open to ages 7-9 - Please register.
A read with me book club for child and parent. Join us for food, friends, and a craft. This month
we will be discussing Daisy Dawson and the Big Freeze by Steve Voake.
Book Bites - Wednesday, Dec. 10 6:00 pm. Open to ages 10-13 - Please register.
Join us for food, friends, and fun. This month we will be discussing :
Rump:The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff.
Lego Club - Now a weekly event
Saturdays 1:00 - 2:00 - Ages 4 and up (due to product age restrictions) , weekly drop-in
Endless possibilities! We’ll supply the LEGOs so leave your bricks at home!
No Registration Required.
Special Events
Holiday Storytime - Tue. Dec. 23 - 4:30 pm - Up on the roof top what’s that sound? It’s Miss
Renee reading your holiday favorites. Visit us for a story, craft and treat.
Family Game Day - Tue., Dec. 30 - All Day - Stop by to play some games. We will have a few
family favorites and some new ones. Stop by and have some fun.
Family Movie - Wed. Dec. 31 - 11:00 am - The Great Muppet Caper
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Adult Programs
Knit and Crochet Group - Thursdays 6:30 - 7:45
A weekly social group for those who love to knit, crochet and socialize.
New members are always welcome.
On-Line Book Discussion Group! - Do you love to discuss books but find it hard to attend meetings? If so this book club is for you. Create an account at goodreads and join the
North Smithfield Library Discussion Group.
Gift Bags & Bows - Sat., Dec. 6 1:00 pm - Learn to make gift bags and bows from newspaper, magazines, or wrapping paper.
Tech help
Book a Librarian - New to computers or E-Readers? Book a one-on-one hour-long session with a
librarian. Topics include Internet searching, email, Microsoft Word, the library catalog, databases, EZone and much more. For ages 18+.
Call Charlotte - 767-2780
eReader Drop-In - Thu, December 4, 10:30am – 11:30am
Learn how to use your eReader to download and enjoy FREE eBooks from Ocean State Libraries
eZone. NO registration. Bring your eReader. *You must be familiar with turning on device and entering
your password.
Tablet Q&A - Thu, December 11, 2pm – 3pm
DescriptionLearn how to use your eReader to download and enjoy FREE eBooks from Ocean State
Libraries eZone. NO registration. Bring your eReader. *You must be familiar with turning on device
and entering your password.
Holiday Trivia
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(answers at desk)
Who created Rudolph, the most popular reindeer of Santa Claus?
What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?
How many reindeer drive Santa Claus' sleigh (counting Rudolph)?
Who was the author of 'A Christmas Carol'?
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Which country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?
Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
When was the world's first Christmas card sent?
Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?
Teens Events for ages 10 - 18
North Smithfield
Public Library
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Fax: 401-767-2782
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Teen Draw - Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00 - weekly drop-in no registration
needed. Did you know that doodling is good for your brain? Learn a
few easy patterns to help you relax and feed your brain. No drawing
skills required.
Book Bites - Wed., Nov. 12 6:00 pm. Open to ages 10 - 13
Join us for food, friends and fun. This month we will be discussing
Rump:The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff.
Please register.
Recycled Book art - Holiday Tree - Wed, December 17, 6pm – 7pm
Open to ages 10-18 Making: Holiday Tree A great Holiday craft to
keep or to give as a gift. Come build and decorate your own book
tree. Please register
Holiday Bingo - Mon, December 22, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Just for ages 10-18 Come in and have some fun with us.
Game Day - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014
Drop in anytime to play a few family favorites. Monopoly, Scrabble,
Clue to name a few so come on down and if you have a favorite
game bring it along. We will have the PS Connects set up too.
Mystery Puzzle Mania - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014
Drop in anytime all day and a mystery puzzle will be set up in the
teen area all day. To solve the mystery you must first put the puzzle
together. Can you do it?
Camera Caper
Take a picture of the following items, then submit them in an
envelope with your name and phone # to Miss Renee. Make sure you
label each picture with the number it represents. There will be a prize
drawing for anyone who submits all the pictures.
1. A holiday house
2. A tree decorated with lights
3. Something that flies
4. The letter M
5. A fuzzy animal
6. The color red
7. Something round
8. The number 8
9. A wreath
10. Your favorite holiday book
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