The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in April. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register.
All Month Long
One-on-One Tech Help
Tech help is available to everyone, regardless of your skill level. Come with specific questions or we can just chat. There is no such thing as a stupid question. Call 401-625-6796 ext. 8 or visit http://tivertonlibrary.org to make an appointment. Our tech coordinator is also available at the Tiverton Senior Center on Thursdays from 10:00-11:00am.
Monday mornings, 10:30-11:30am, Bulgarmarsh Park
Book Walk & Talk
Book Walk & Talk is back for Spring! Meet us by the picnic tables at Bulgarmarsh Park for a leisurely walk around the path and an informal chat about what you’ve been reading and watching lately. This program is weather-dependent. Please check the library’s Facebook page or visit http://tivertonlibrary.org to receive email updates and cancellations.
Tuesday afternoons, 12:30-2:30pm
Weekly Watercolor Group
Whether you are a seasoned pro or still learning, you are welcome to come and work on your own watercolor painting projects. This is not a class, but a space to paint and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. Must bring your own projects and supplies.
Wednesday, April 3rd, 5:00-8:00pm
Craft Circle
Knitters, quilters, crafters – whatever you make, come craft with us in the Community Room on the first Wednesday of every month! Socialize with fellow crafters, get project ideas, and share tips and advice. Must bring your own projects and supplies.
Monday, April 8th, 1:00-4:00pm
The Great Eclipse Get-Together
On Monday, April 8th, drop-in between 1:00 and 4:00pm to celebrate this “totality awesome” event at the library. Tiverton is in the 90% range, with the partial eclipse starting at 2:14pm and ending at 4:39pm. The official NASA broadcast will be on the big screen for safe sun viewing. Borrow a pair of solar eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector if you wish to view the event outside. Light eclipse-themed refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome. Please note: We do not have enough glasses for everyone who attends the event to have a pair, but we will have glasses and pinhole projectors that attendees may share amongst each other.
Monday, Monday, April 8th and 22nd, 6:00-7:00pm
Crochet Club
Join us in the Learning Center as we learn to crochet! All skill levels welcome! Open to teens and adults.
Tuesday, April 9th, 6:30-7:30pm
America and the Holocaust: Jim Crow Laws, Eugenics, and the March Toward Genocide in Nazi-Occupied Europe
This presentation provides a case study examining Nazi Germany and the United States during the 1930s, at a time when racism and eugenics were enshrined in law and practice. We will examine the national and historical contexts in which racism manifested in the two countries, and explore how the pseudoscience of eugenics as well as concerns about “racial purity” found its way into the laws of the United States and Nazi Germany. Presented by Barbara Wahlberg from the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission.
Friday, April 12th, 9:30am-1:00pm
United Way 211 Van – A Free, Confidential Resource
The United Way 211 van will be in the parking lot of the Tiverton Public Library from 9:30am to 1:00pm on the second Friday of every month. 211 is a confidential service that can connect you with housing, food, affordable childcare, and much more. Learn more at https://www.unitedwayri.org/get-help/2-1-1/.
Friday, April 12th, 10:30am OR Wednesday, April 17th, 6:00pm
Tiverton Public Library Book Group
This month, we are discussing Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. All are welcome! Copies of the book are available at the library for check-out.
Saturday, April 13th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sakonnet Writers Group
This is a drop-in, prompt-driven writing group that supports writers of all levels. Membership is free, open to the public, and is appropriate for writers aged 18 and older. We look forward to sharing stories with you!
Monday, April 15th, 12:30-1:30pm, Bajah’s Cat Café, 137 Main Road
Bajah’s Book Club
In honor of National Poetry Month, we will be reading and discussing poetry from the book I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats by Francesco Marciuliano. All are welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Tiverton Public Library and Bajah’s Cat Café.
Tuesday, April 16, 6:00-8:00pm
Art House Film Nights: Origami in the Garden
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a screening of a contemporary feature film or documentary and discussion focusing on artists, designers, photographers, and other creative fields. Presented in partnership with the Tiverton Arts Council. This month, we will watch Origami in the Garden (2021; Not Rated; 1h, 30min) – an art film, a love story, and the journey of two artists as they strive to spread peace and inspiration throughout the world through sculpture. Movie snacks and drinks will be provided.
Wednesday, April 17th, 5:00-8:00pm
Cross Stitching Group
Come and work on your own cross stitching projects while socializing with fellow enthusiasts! Must bring your own equipment and supplies.
Thursday, April 18th, 1:00-2:00pm, Union Public Library
Union Public Library Book Club
The Union Public Library Book Group will meet at the Union Public Library at 1:00pm on April 18th to discuss Lazy B: Growing Up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest by Sandra Day O’Connor and H. Alan Day. Copies of the book can be picked up at both the Tiverton Public and Union Public Libraries. New members are always welcome!
Saturday, April 20th, 11:00am-3:00pm
Earth Day Garden Expo
Spring is in the air — join us for our second annual Earth Day Garden Expo! This FREE event will feature free seeds, soil testing, and advice from URI Master Gardeners, gardening books for sale, a raffle to benefit outdoor library programming, and activities for all ages, as well as experts on gardening, plants, and land preservation from around the East Bay. Visit http://tivertonlibrary.org for a full list of organizations and instructions on how to prepare your soil sample for testing.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 6:30-7:30pm
Poetry Reading and Open Mic
Join us for an evening of poetry! Local poet David Dragone and friends will read poems from their collections. There will also be time for participants in the audience to read their own poetry if they wish. Light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, April 24th, 1:00-2:00pm
Your Life Your Legacy – Planning for Peace of Mind
We plan for important life events, such as weddings, major purchases, college education for our children, and retirement. Doesn’t it make sense to plan for the inevitable? Shannon McArthur from Dignity Memorial will be here to talk and answer your questions about pre-planning your final arrangements. Planning now can provide peace of mind – for you and for those you love. Space is limited. Visit http://tivertonlibrary.org to register.
Wednesday, April 24th, 6:00-8:00pm
Movie Night: Barbie
Join us for a free movie, popcorn, and drinks every month. This month we will watch Barbie (2023; Rated PG-13; 1h, 56m). Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
