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Greenville Public Library Happenings

Our ADULT SUMMER READ-ING PROGRAM: BETWEEN THE COVERS continues for the first two weeks in August, with the last raffle drawing and grand prize drawing on Friday, August 10 at Noon.

The Rhode Island Blood Center Coach is at the library on Friday, August 3 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Members of the MYSTERY BOOK CLUB are meeting to discuss “Clouds of Witness” by Dorothy Sayers on Tuesday, August 7 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. New members are always welcome.

Members of the KNITTING MA-VENS group meet on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome.

DOWSING FOR BEGINNERS: Learn the ancient skill of locating groundwater, buried metals, or hidden gems, on Saturday, August 11 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Registration is required. Pleasecall the library at 949-3630 ext. 1 to register

Ms. Kristin M. MacRae, a Professional Organizer, from Organiz-ing in Rhode Island, is presenting a CABINET AND CLOSET ORGANIZING workshop on Saturday, September 15 from 11:00 am to noon. Registration is recommended. Please call the library at 949-3630 ext. 1 to register, or sign-up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws.

Members of the PICNIC TABLE READS BOOK CLUB will dis-cuss the book The Stone Diariesby Carole Shields on Thursday, August 16 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. New members are always welcome.

Smithfield resident and local photog-rapher Philip Pare is exhibiting his photographs.

Library patrons receive help and use the check out machines at the new service counter.Library patrons receive help and use the check out

Becky Tremblay is exhibiting various pieces of her artwork in the Castle Dis-play Case.

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Children’s Department NewsBjorn the Magician will perform comedy magic for families with children ages 4-10 on Wednesday, August 1 Bjorn the Magician will perform comedy magic for families with children ages 4-10 on Wednesday, August 1 Bjorn the Magician will perform comedy magic for families with children ages 4-10 on Wednesday, August 1 Bjorn the Magician will perform comedy magic for families with children ages 4-10 on Wednesday, August 1 Bjorn the Magician will perform comedy magic for families with children ages 4-10 on Wednesday, August 1 Bjorn the Magician will perform comedy magic for families with children ages 4-10 on Wednesday, August 1 at 10:30 am.at 10:30 am.

Bedtime StoryhourBedtime StoryhourBedtime StoryhourSummer bedtime storyhours for children ages 3 1/2-5 1/2 will be held from 6:30-7:15 pm on Wednesday eve-Summer bedtime storyhours for children ages 3 1/2-5 1/2 will be held from 6:30-7:15 pm on Wednesday eve-Summer bedtime storyhours for children ages 3 1/2-5 1/2 will be held from 6:30-7:15 pm on Wednesday eve-Summer bedtime storyhours for children ages 3 1/2-5 1/2 will be held from 6:30-7:15 pm on Wednesday eve-nings, August 1 and August 8. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. nings, August 1 and August 8. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. nings, August 1 and August 8. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. nings, August 1 and August 8. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal.

Parents assemble with children in prepration for story hour.Parents assemble with children in prepration for story hour.Parents assemble with children in prepration for story hour.

Family Program

Introduction to American Sign LanguageIntroduction to American Sign LanguageIntroduction to American Sign Language

Classes will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 14, 15, & 21, 22 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Learn the Classes will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 14, 15, & 21, 22 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Learn the Classes will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 14, 15, & 21, 22 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Learn the alphabet, greetings, common words and sentences. Classes will be co-taught by a deaf and a hearing alphabet, greetings, common words and sentences. Classes will be co-taught by a deaf and a hearing alphabet, greetings, common words and sentences. Classes will be co-taught by a deaf and a hearing teacher. Adults, teens and mature pre-teens are welcome to join. Register for the series of classes by call-teacher. Adults, teens and mature pre-teens are welcome to join. Register for the series of classes by call-teacher. Adults, teens and mature pre-teens are welcome to join. Register for the series of classes by call-ing 949-3630 ext.1 or sign up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws. Space is limited. No fee. For ing 949-3630 ext.1 or sign up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws. Space is limited. No fee. For ing 949-3630 ext.1 or sign up on our on-line calendar at www.yourlibrary.ws. Space is limited. No fee. For more information call Diane at 949-9861.

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Book BuddiesBook buddies have their final meeting on August 7 at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. Teens agreed to buddy-up with a younger child (ages 3 1/2-8) to read for an hour in a one-on-one session. Please call the library to check on availability.

Eric Fulford - Friday, August 10 at 2:00 pm for children ages 4-10.

This performance concludes our Summer Reading Program. Any participant who did not receive his/her completion prize and certificate may do so at the end of this program. Refreshments will be served.

All programs require registration. Please call 949-3650 ext. 2 for more information.

Children’s BubbleEight-year-old Kate Placido will display her collection of horses in the Children’s Room Bubble for the month of August. Kate has been collecting horses since she was five years old, and she enjoys collecting horses because they are pretty and helpful. So don’t forget to stop by the Children’s Room to see Kate’s great col-lection!

Bryant University TutorsThe Greenville Public Library and Bryant University are once again participating in a Federal Work-Study Pro-gram as part of the America Reads Challenge to provide Reading Tutors to elementary school children who would like extra help in improving their reading and comprehension skills. It is our hope to once again team several elementary students in the community with a Bryant student involved in the program. Students will be matched up on a first-come-first-served basis. Applications may be picked up in the Children’s Room of the Li-brary beginning August 13 and should be returned by August 27. Please call 949-3630 x2 for more information. The program is scheduled to begin in September. Space is limited.

Art class will meet on Thursday, August 2 at 11:45 and Monday, August 6 at 10:30 am. For ages 6-10. Call to check on availabilityArt class will meet on Thursday, August 2 at 11:45 and Monday, August 6 at 10:30 am. For ages 6-10. Call to

Dream Journals - Monday, August 6 at 2:00 pm for ages 6-10.

Book Buddies

Paws to Read!Maxwell, our pet therapy dog who enjoys having children read to him, will be here on Monday evening, August 6 at 6:30 pm. Call to check on availability.

Daytime Art Classes with Adele Karbowski starting on Thursdays in September for 6 to 12 week sessions: Fine Art and Art History Classes for ages 9 and up

Art Classes combining Art History with a creative artistic experience of many different mediums expressed in painting, drawing and sculpture. Be inspired by the artists of the ages while combining art with other sub-jects.

Exploring Art for ages 5 to 8Your child will learn the very basics of drawing, painting and sculpture in a supportive creative environment. They will have fun while learning these important fundamentals of creativity and interdisciplinary learning.

For more information, or to register, call Adele @ 401-568-0748.

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Young Adult

Department News For anyone ages 11-17

Afternoons in the Library

Teens looking for a place to come to relax, cool off, meet friends, play games, use the computers and maybe do a craft or two will find it here in the Baker Room at the Greenville Public Library. We will be open Monday and Wednesday afternoons through August 22nd from 2:00-5:30. Just stop by, there is no signup needed. Crafts or Activities will run from 3:00-5:00. Some of the fun includes Wii Gaming on July 30th, Computer Programming with Alice.org on Aug 1st and Wednesday at the Movies (with snacks) on August 8th, 15th and 22nd.

We still have Yoga classes on Thursdays given by the yoga instructor from the YMCA. It is for anyone between the ages of 11-17. There is still room for the last 2 classes on Aug 2nd and 9th. Sign up is available online at www.yourlibrary.ws.

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Summer Reading It isn’t too late to sign up for summer reading. Prizes are given weekly for completing a BINGO ($10 Gift Cards). There will be a Grand Prize Winner drawn on August 11th who will receive a Nook Simple Touch.

We have multiple copies of the summer reading books for Smithfield High School. Come in and choose one before they are all checked out :).

The Baker Homework Center will be open on the first day of school and every afternoon when school is in session. We have computers, tables to work on for projects and homework, and a librarian to assist with homework questions. If you need a break from school work there will also be special days that will include crafts, games, book clubs and snacks. Updates will be posted on our FaceBook page and at www.yourlibrary.ws on the young adult page.

Check us out on FACEBOOK “Greenville Public Library Teenscape”

for additional information

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New Non-Fiction Titles

1001 ways to pay for college101 crochet stitch patterns & edgings : patterns to create everything from dollies to afghansAmerican grown : the story of the White House kitchen garden and gardens across America / Michelle ObamaAmerican tapestry : the story of the Black, white, and multiracial ancestors of Michelle Obama / Rachel L. SwarnsBarack Obama : the story / David MaranissBarack Obama : the story / David MaranissBarack Obama : the storyBrown University baseball : a legacy of the game / Rick HarrisBuilding projects for the backyard farmers and home gardeners / Chris GleasonBuilding projects for the backyard farmers and home gardeners / Chris GleasonBuilding projects for the backyard farmers and home gardenersBurning the Gaspee : revolution in Rhode Island / Rory RavenCan you believe it? : 30 years of insider stories with the Boston Red Sox / Joe CastiglioneCowards : what politicians, radicals, and the media refuse to say / written and edited by Glenn Beck Cowards : what politicians, radicals, and the media refuse to say / written and edited by Glenn Beck Cowards : what politicians, radicals, and the media refuse to sayDream team / McCallum, Jack, Fish : recipes from the sea / C. J. Jackson and Barton Seaver, editors Freeing yourself from anxiety : four simple steps to overcome worry and create the life you want / Tamar E. ChanskyFreeing yourself from anxiety : four simple steps to overcome worry and create the life you want / Tamar E. ChanskyFreeing yourself from anxiety : four simple steps to overcome worry and create the life you wantFull 60 to history : the inside story of the 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins / Bishop, John,-Full 60 to history : the inside story of the 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins / Bishop, John,-Full 60 to history : the inside story of the 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston BruinsGranny squares : over 25 creative ways to crochet the classic pattern / Melanie SturmHarvesting the bay : fathers, sons, and the last of the wild shellfishermen / Ray HulingHostile takeover : resisting centralized government’s stranglehold on America / Matt KibbeIn my kitchen : 100 recipes and discoveries for passionate cooks, and enthusiastic eaters / Ted AllenIn my kitchen : 100 recipes and discoveries for passionate cooks, and enthusiastic eaters / Ted AllenIn my kitchen : 100 recipes and discoveries for passionate cooks, and enthusiastic eatersIt worked for me : in life and leadership / Colin Powell It’s the middle class, stupid! / James CarvilleIt’s the middle class, stupid! / James CarvilleIt’s the middle class, stupid!Knit socks for all seasons / Stephanie van der Linden Lobster shacks : a road guide to New England’s best lobster joints / Mike UrbanMacular degeneration : a patient’s guide to treatment / David S. BoyerMacular degeneration : a patient’s guide to treatment / David S. BoyerMacular degeneration : a patient’s guide to treatmentManhunt : the ten-year search for Bin Laden--from 9/11 to Abbottabad / Peter L. BergenManhunt : the ten-year search for Bin Laden--from 9/11 to Abbottabad / Peter L. BergenManhunt : the ten-year search for Bin Laden--from 9/11 to AbbottabadMarilyn : the passion and the paradox / Banner, Lois W.Marilyn : the passion and the paradox / Banner, Lois W.Marilyn : the passion and the paradoxMartha’s American food : a celebration of our nation’s most treasured dishes, from coast to coast / Martha StewartMartha’s American food : a celebration of our nation’s most treasured dishes, from coast to coast / Martha StewartMartha’s American food : a celebration of our nation’s most treasured dishes, from coast to coastMrs. Goodfellow : the story of America’s first cooking school / Becky Libourel DiamondMy cross to bear / Gregg Allman One sweet cookie : celebrated chefs share favorite recipes / Tracey Zabar One sweet cookie : celebrated chefs share favorite recipes / Tracey Zabar One sweet cookie : celebrated chefs share favorite recipesPerfect : the inside story of baseball’s 16 perfect games / James Buckley Jr.Perfect : the inside story of baseball’s 16 perfect games / James Buckley Jr.Perfect : the inside story of baseball’s 16 perfect gamesPresumed guilty : Casey Anthony: the inside story / Jose Baez Presumed guilty : Casey Anthony: the inside story / Jose Baez Presumed guilty : Casey Anthony: the inside storyQuilted gifts from your scraps & stash / editor, Carolyn Vagts. Raising boys with ADHD : secrets to parenting healthy, happy sons / James W. Forgan Raising boys with ADHD : secrets to parenting healthy, happy sons / James W. Forgan Raising boys with ADHD : secrets to parenting healthy, happy sonsRather outspoken : my life in the news / Dan RatherScience fiction : the 101 best novels 1985-2010 / Damien BroderickScience fiction : the 101 best novels 1985-2010 / Damien BroderickScience fiction : the 101 best novels 1985-2010Season of ‘42 : Joe D, Teddy ballgame, and baseball’s fight to survive a turbulent first year of war / Jack CavanaughSeason of ‘42 : Joe D, Teddy ballgame, and baseball’s fight to survive a turbulent first year of war / Jack CavanaughSeason of ‘42 : Joe D, Teddy ballgame, and baseball’s fight to survive a turbulent first year of warSlouching toward adulthood : observations from the not-so-empty nest / Sally KoslowThe amateur : Barack Obama in the White House / Edward KleinThe entrepreneur’s starter kit : 50 things to know before starting a business / Paul J. ChristopherThe entrepreneur’s starter kit : 50 things to know before starting a business / Paul J. ChristopherThe entrepreneur’s starter kit : 50 things to know before starting a businessThe great destroyer : Barack Obama’s war on the republic / David LimbaughThe great destroyer : Barack Obama’s war on the republic / David LimbaughThe great destroyer : Barack Obama’s war on the republicThe laptop millionaire : how anyone can escape the 9 to 5 and make money online / Mark AnastasiThe lavender lover’s handbook / Sarah Bader The passage of power : the years of Lyndon Johnson / Robert A. CaroThe Second World War / Antony BeevorThe Second World War / Antony BeevorThe Second World WarTotal memory makeover : uncover your past, take charge of your future / Marilu Henner Vintage impressions jewelry /Terry Ricioli Where they stand : the American presidents in the eyes of voters and historians / Robert W. MerryWhere they stand : the American presidents in the eyes of voters and historians / Robert W. MerryWhere they stand : the American presidents in the eyes of voters and historiansWhy we buy : the science of shopping / Paco UnderhillWild : from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail / Cheryl StrayedWild : from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail / Cheryl StrayedWild : from lost to found on the Pacific Crest TrailWorth every penny : build a business that thrills your customers and still charge what you’re worth / Sarah Petty

A gift for my sister / Ann PearlmanA gift for my sister / Ann PearlmanA gift for my sisterA place in the country / Elizabeth AdlerArranged / Catherine McKenzieArranged / Catherine McKenzieArrangedAunt Dimity and the village witch / Nancy AthertonBackfire / Catherine CoulterBlackjack : a Cross novel / Andrew VachssBlackjack : a Cross novel / Andrew VachssBlackjack : a Cross novelBloodline / James RollinsBonefire of the vanities / Carolyn HainesBonefire of the vanities / Carolyn HainesBonefire of the vanitiesBorn of silence / Sherrilyn KenyonCanada / Richard FordCast on, kill off / Maggie SeftonCast on, kill off / Maggie SeftonCast on, kill offCliff Walk / Bruce DeSilvaCliff Walk / Bruce DeSilvaCliff WalkClose your eyes / Iris Johansen Close your eyes / Iris Johansen Close your eyesCreole belle / James Lee BurkeDeadly politics / Sefton, Maggie.Deadly politics / Sefton, Maggie.Deadly politicsDeath in August / Marco Vichi Earth unaware / Orson Scott Card Favorite sons : a novel / Robin YocumFavorite sons : a novel / Robin YocumFavorite sons : a novelGold / Chris CleaveGold / Chris CleaveGoldGone missing / Linda CastillosGone missing / Linda CastillosGone missingHeartbroken : a novel / Lisa UngerHeartbroken : a novel / Lisa UngerHeartbroken : a novelHell or high water / Joy CastroHellbox / Bill PronziniHellbox / Bill PronziniHellboxHouse blood / Mike LawsonHouse blood / Mike LawsonHouse bloodHunt the wolf / Don Mann Hunt the wolf / Don Mann Hunt the wolfI, Michael Bennett / James Patterson I, Michael Bennett / James Patterson I, Michael BennettInto the darkest corner / Elizabeth HaynesInto the darkest corner / Elizabeth HaynesInto the darkest cornerJack 1939 / Francine MathewsKiller critique / Alexander CampionMistress of mourning / Karen HarperMistress of mourning / Karen HarperMistress of mourningMurder between the sheets Holmberg, TedMurder between the sheets Holmberg, TedMurder between the sheetsNever say pie / Culver, CarolNight watch / Linda FairsteinNightworld / F. Paul WilsonNightworld / F. Paul WilsonNightworldOcean Beach / Wendy WaxOrion and King Arthur / Ben BovaOrion and King Arthur / Ben BovaOrion and King ArthurSeating arrangements / Maggie ShipsteadSeating arrangements / Maggie ShipsteadSeating arrangementsSky dragons / Anne McCaffrey Sky dragons / Anne McCaffrey Sky dragonsSome like it hawk / Donna Andrews.Some like it hawk / Donna Andrews.Some like it hawk

New Fiction Titles

Computer Classes at the Greenville Public LibraryThe library offers two types of computer instruction:

1. formal 12 to 15 week classes with Milo J. St. Angelo2. 1 hour individualized instruction with Ray Hetherington

on the topic of your choice.Call the library at 949-3630 for more information.

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New DVDs

Strange embrace / Lawrence BlockThe after wife : a novel / Gigi LevangieThe after wife : a novel / Gigi LevangieThe after wife : a novelThe conviction : a novel / Robert DugoniThe conviction : a novel / Robert DugoniThe conviction : a novelThe girl in the blue beret / Bobbie Ann The girl in the blue beret / Bobbie Ann The girl in the blue beretThe great escape / Susan PhillipsThe heirloom murders / by Kathleen ErnstThe kings of cool / Don WinslowThe kings of cool / Don WinslowThe kings of coolThe lady in the attic / Tara RandelThe lady in the attic / Tara RandelThe lady in the atticThe last boyfriend / Nora RobertsThe last hundred days / Patrick McGuinnessThe last hundred days / Patrick McGuinnessThe last hundred daysThe long Earth / Terry PratchettThe providence rider / Robert McCammonThe providence rider / Robert McCammonThe providence riderThe reverend’s wife / Kimberla LawsonThe risk agent / Ridley PearsonThe sandcastle girls / Chris Bohjalian. The sandcastle girls / Chris Bohjalian. The sandcastle girlsThe soldier’s wife / Joanna TrollopeThe third gate : a novel / Lincoln ChildThere goes the bride : a novel / Holly McQueen. They eat puppies, don’t they? / Christopher They eat puppies, don’t they? / Christopher They eat puppies, don’t they?BuckleyTuesday’s child / Fern MichaelsTuesday’s child / Fern MichaelsTuesday’s childWallflower in bloom / Claire CookWicked business : / Janet Evanovich.

21 Jump Street American reunionAmerican warships The ArtistBig miracleCaring for a loved one with alzheimer’s Combat diaryThe conspirator Hesher

Journey 2 : the mysterious Journey 2 : the mysterious island Margin callMirror mirror Project X The rum diary Sherlock Holmes : a game of shadowsThe three stooges : the movie Young adult

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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESStephen Cicilline, PresidentTerri Kless, Vice PresidentElaine Farley, SecretaryVirginia HarnoisHarold HembergerJulianne Ip, MDGeorge KelleyBarbara LysikDomine Vescera RagostaMilo J. St. Angelo

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AUGUST

2012

The Library will be closed on Monday, August 13 for Victory Day.