Glocester Libraries' e-Newsletter

The Glocester Libraries, the Harmony Library and the Glocester Manton Library, will be closed Memorial Day, May 26th.

Making Your Yard a Pollinator Oasis

Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m.

Harmony Library

Calvin Alexander from the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association will give a presentation on how to create a habitat in your yard that is beneficial to pollinators. Pollen-rich native plants, shelter, and a water source are essential. Choosing a variety of plants that will bloom at different times throughout the spring, summer, and fall ensures that pollinators have continuous nourishment. Come with your questions! Calvin, with a URI degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology, has been keeping bees from nine years and has 17 hives scattered across Rhode Island. He and his wife are the owners of Bailey Beattie Apiaries in Warwick.

Plant Sales in Chepachet!

Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. to noon

Glocester Manton Library, 1137 Putnam Pike, Chepachet

No registration required.

Two plants sales in Chepachet will offer savings for gardeners. The Glocester Manton Library’s annual sale offers many affordable plants to get your garden growing this season! Plant donations are welcome. Please drop them off during library hours, the week before the sale.

The URI Master Gardeners and the Glocester Heritage Society will also hold a garden fair at the Reuben Mason House, 1043 Putnam Pike, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cash sale only for both sales.

Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables

May 1 through May 31, during library hours

Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library

Age Level: All Ages - No registration required.

Youth of all ages, discover the indoor craft table at both libraries. Each library is different, so be sure to visit both places.

Weekly Take and Make Crafts

May 1 through May 31, during library hours

Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library

Age Level: All Ages - No registration required.

Children of all ages, visit both libraries weekly to pick up a craft! Craft kits will be different at each location. Some kits may require help for younger crafters.

Hummingbird Tracking

May 1 through May 31, during library hours

Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library

Age Level: All Ages – No registration required.

We will be tracking hummingbirds as they make their way back to Rhode Island. Come check out a map that will be displayed at both libraries along with some activities.

Plant a Kitty

Thursday, May 1, 5 p.m., HL

Age Level: Ages 4 and up

Join us to plant some seeds and decorate a kitty planter.

Paper Flowers – Drop-in Program

Saturday, May 3, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Glocester Manton Library

Age Level: All Ages

No registration required.

Join us to make some fun paper flowers during this drop-in program. We will be using a Crayola science kit to watch the colors spread.

Hummingbird Feeders – Drop-in Program

Saturday,, May 24, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Glocester Manton Library

Age Level: All Ages

No registration required.

Decorate wine bottles with glass paint and turn them into hummingbird feeders at this drop-in program.

Teen Scrabble Coasters

Monday, May 12, 5 p.m.

Harmony Library

Age Level: Ages 11 and up

Registration required.

Join us to make unique and decorative scrabble coasters!

Note: Registration is required for all adult programs unless otherwise noted.

Harmony Library Writers’ Group

Thursday, May 8, 6 p.m.,

Harmony Library

No registration required.

Share your writing with your peers! The Harmony Library Writers’ Group is open to writers in all genres and forms, including poetry. Bring a sample of your work to read and get feedback from fellow writers. For information, phone Pat Kenny, Reference and Technology Librarian, at 949-2850. Note: The group begins with a social half-hour at 6 p.m., before meeting formally at 6:30 p.m.

The Rhode Island 39 Club

Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m.

Harmony Library

Join author and historian, Marty Podskoch, for a talk about his travel book, The Rhode Island 39 Club, which encourages people to visit all 39 towns and villages in Rhode Island. Podskoch recruited local writers to describe their ton and village’s location, history, and important points of interests. Podskoch is a retired teacher and author of 11 books, including the Rhode Island Civilian Conservation Corps Camps. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Come with your questions!

Evening Book Discussion & Dinner

Monday, May 19, 6 p.m.

Harmony Library

Join us for a delicious dinner followed by a lively discussion of The New York Times bestselling novel, Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague by Maggie O’Farrell.

Tea Cup Gnomes

Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m. and Wednesday, May 28, 10:30 a.m.

Harmony Library

Our craft for May will lead us into the world of the bearded gnome! Our gnomes will have a teacup hat and will sit on a saucer. We will add more decorative features with fabric, felt, and spring flowers. Note: Registration opens on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m.

Second Thursday Book Discussion

Thursday, May 8, 1:30 p.m.

Harmony Library

Enjoy a discussion of the novel, The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel.

Glocester Senior Center Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 14, 1 p.m.

Harmony Library

Discuss the The New York Times bestselling novel, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Fantasy Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m.

Glocester Manton Library

Join fellow fantasy lovers for a discussion of the book, The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong.

Thursday, May 22, 1:30 p.m.

Harmony Library

Discuss the mystery, The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths.