Book Walk & Talk

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 click the button below to receiv......More

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 click the button below to receive email updates and cancellations.

Weekly Watercolor Group In-Person

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.

Community Room

Painting with Acrylics In-Person

In this 2-hour session, local artist John Irwin will take you step by step through the process of starting a painting and deciding when it is finished. All materials will be supplied.Space is limited please register below.

Community Room

Craft Circle In-Person

Knitters, quilters, and crafters: come craft with us in the Community Room at 5:00pm on the first Wednesday of each month.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you are welcome to come and work on your own projects while socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Get pr......More

Knitters, quilters, and crafters: come craft with us in the Community Room at 5:00pm on the first Wednesday of each month.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you are welcome to come and work on your own projects while socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Get project ideas, ask questions, and share tips and advice.Must bring your own equipment and supplies.

Community Room

Sakonnet Writers Group In-Person

This is a drop-in writing group that supports writers of all levels. Membership is free, open to the public, and is appropriate for writers aged 18 and older.Our definition of writer: If you can put words to paper or keyboard, then you are a writer. Your experience of y......More

This is a drop-in writing group that supports writers of all levels. Membership is free, open to the public, and is appropriate for writers aged 18 and older.Our definition of writer: If you can put words to paper or keyboard, then you are a writer. Your experience of your first day of kindergarten, work, or coaching your nephew's tee ball team is yours to tell. We all have stories, opinions, and unique points of view. Writers share them by crafting stories, poems, comics, memoirs, and a dozen other mediums! We look forward to sharing stories with you!The group is primarily prompt-driven. We’ll introduce a prompt and write to it on the spot. At times, we may offer a writing exercise or “assign” a prompt to be written on one’s own time and brought back to share the following month.This program does not require registration, but you may sign up below to receive email reminders.

Learning Center

Play & Learn with RI PBS In-Person

REGISTRATION REQUIRED In this fun hands-on workshop about migration, children will build STEM skills and learn to care for the planet, just like their favorite characters from Cyberchase. Grade 1-5. The Flight Project is sponsored by STARnet Libraries and Tangled Bank S......More

REGISTRATION REQUIRED In this fun hands-on workshop about migration, children will build STEM skills and learn to care for the planet, just like their favorite characters from Cyberchase. Grade 1-5. The Flight Project is sponsored by STARnet Libraries and Tangled Bank Studios. This event is presented in partnership with Rhode Island PBS Education Services.

Tiverton Public Library

Book Walk & Talk

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 click the button below to receiv......More

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 click the button below to receive email updates and cancellations.

Library Closed - Veterans Day In-Person

The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. We will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday, November 13th at 10am.

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Reducing Stress This Holiday Season Through Meditation In-Person

The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. It can reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. Join Jim Rose, long-time meditator, as he discusses the ex......More

The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. It can reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. Join Jim Rose, long-time meditator, as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation. He will also present a simple, yet powerful and time-tested meditation technique that will be explained and practiced during the session. This can enrich one’s life personally, professionally, spiritually and help with seasonal stress.This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please click the button below to indicate whether you will be watching from home or at the library.About the presenter: Jim Rose, M Ed., Rutgers University, is a retired executive of a fortune 100 company. He has 35 years of experience in Human Resources management, employee development, and conflict resolution. Jim currently gives workshops and training to groups throughout the world, where he connects meditation and spiritual development to important aspects of our lives. He has been meditating for over 40 years and now focuses much of his time on his own spiritual development and in helping others who wish to do the same.

Learning Center

Tiverton Public Library Book Group In-Person

The Tiverton Public Library Book Group offers discussions on the second Friday at 10:30am of the month AND the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. All are welcome!Copies of the book to be discussed are available at the library for check-out.

Community Room

Movie Matinee - 'Barefoot in the Park' In-Person

Join us for a free movie, popcorn, and drinks every month.This month, we will watch Barefoot in the Park (1967; Rated G; 1h 46m). Conservative young lawyer Paul Bratter marries the vivacious Corie Banks. Their highly passionate relationship descends into discord when th......More

Join us for a free movie, popcorn, and drinks every month.This month, we will watch Barefoot in the Park (1967; Rated G; 1h 46m). Conservative young lawyer Paul Bratter marries the vivacious Corie Banks. Their highly passionate relationship descends into discord when they rent their first apartment - a rundown five-flight NYC walk-up with eccentric neighbors.Registration is not required, but you may sign up below to receive event reminders.

Community Room

Weekly Watercolor Group In-Person

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.

Community Room

Art House Film Night: 'What's Love Got to Do with It' In-Person

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......More

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 and discuss What's Love Got to Do with It (1993; Rated R; 1h, 58m). The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.This program does not require registration, but you may sign up below if you wish to receive email reminders.

Community Room

Cross Stitching Group In-Person

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you are welcome to come and work on your own cross stitching projects while socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Get project ideas, ask questions, and share tips and advice. Must bring your own equipment and supplies. This pr......More

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you are welcome to come and work on your own cross stitching projects while socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Get project ideas, ask questions, and share tips and advice. Must bring your own equipment and supplies. This program does not require registration, but you may sign up below to receive e-mail reminders.

Learning Center

Tiverton Public Library Book Group In-Person

The Tiverton Public Library Book Group offers discussions on the second Friday at 10:30am of the month AND the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. All are welcome!Copies of the book to be discussed are available at the library for check-out.

Community Room