Glocester Libraries' e-Newsletter
September 2024
Glocester Libraries Awarded Community Municipal Grants
Story Time Returns!
Baby Story Time
Thursday, September 19, 10 a.m.
Harmony Library
This program meets weekly: September 26; October 3, 10 17, 24; November 7, 14, 21; and December 5.
Age Level: Caregivers and infants to 2 years
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, finger plays, and playtime!
Toddler Story Time at Harmony Library
Tuesday, September 17, 10:30 a.m.
Harmony Library
This program meets weekly: September 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22; November 5, 12, 19; and December 3.
Age Level: Caregivers and children ages 2 to 3½
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, felt board activities, and more!
Toddler Story Time at Glocester Manton Library
Friday, September 20, 10:30 a.m.
Glocester Manton Library
This program meets weekly: September 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 8, 15, 22; and December 6.
Age Level: Caregivers and children ages 2 to 3½
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, felt board activities, and more!
Preschool Story Time at Glocester Manton Library
Wednesday, September 18, 11 a.m.
Glocester Manton Library
This program meets weekly: September 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23; November 6, 13, 20; and December 4.
Age Level: Caregivers and children ages 3½ to 5
Join Miss Kat for story time filled with stories, songs, felt board activities, and crafts! Children attend independent of their caregiver.
Preschool Story Time at Harmony Library
Thursday, September 19, 11 a.m.
Harmony Library
This program meets weekly: September 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, 21; and December 5.
Age Level: Ages 3 to 5
Join Miss Kat for story time filled with stories, songs, felt board activities, and crafts! Children attend independent of their caregiver.
Children's Programs
Note: Registration is required unless otherwise noted.
Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
September 2 through September 30, 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
September 2 through September 30, 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.
Science with Ms. Jen: Squishy Circuits!
Tuesday, September 10, 5 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Learn about electric circuits by bringing your play dough creations to life! Watch them light up, beep, spin, and more!
Patchwork Pumpkins
Thursday, September 12, 5 p.m.
Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Join us in making patchwork pumpkins with fall fabric, mod podge, and foam pumpkins!
Sea Shells and Sea Glass Picture Frame
Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages
No registration required.
Join us anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make a seashell and sea glass picture frame. It’s a fun way to end the summer and frame your favorite picture.
Sports Art
Tuesday, September 17, 5 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Join us to paint a sports canvas. Pick from baseball, softball, or soccer!
Minecraft
Thursday, September 19, 5 p.m.
Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 6 and up
Join us to play Minecraft Bedrock edition! The library will be providing realms so only our library friends can join us. Four laptops will be available for use. If you need to use a laptop, please register. No registration is required if you are using your own device with Minecraft Bedrock edition on it.
LEGO Club
Tuesday, September 24, 5 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Come build LEGOs with us! Bring your imagination and creativity to come up with some awesome designs that we will then display in the library.
Tween/Teen Program
Note: Registration is required for all teen programs unless otherwise noted.
Teen Leaf Plaster Wall Art
Monday, September 23, 5 p.m.
Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 11 and up
Join us to make amazing leaf prints with Plaster of Paris! We will decorate it once it is dry.
Adult Programs
Note: Registration is required for all adult programs unless otherwise noted.
Writers’ Group
Thursday, September 12, 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. In September, 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.
Elder Fraud and How to Prevent It
Monday, September 16, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
The library will host a program about elder fraud presented by Tara Moniz, Victim Assistance Specialist with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. Ms. Moniz will describe some common scams targeting senior citizens. She will explain the tolls that seniors can use to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft, financial exploitation, and more. Come with your questions!
Leaf Trinket Dish
Tuesday, September 24, 6 p.m. or Wednesday, September 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Harmony Library
Using air dry clay, a roller, and a leaf, participants will create a lovely trinket dish that can be painted in a special rose gold finish when dry. All materials will be provided. Note: Participants should register for only one session. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 10, 6 p.m.
Evening Book Discussion & Dinner
Monday, September 30, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
Join us for a delicious dinner followed by a lively discussion of A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan.
Tuesday Movie Matinees
Due to renovations at the Glocester Manton Library, matinees have been suspended during construction on the lower level of the library.
Fearless Art
Due to construction at the Glocester Manton Library, the art group will not meet in September but may meet at another location in October.
Book Discussion Groups
Glocester Senior Center Book Discussion
Wednesday, September 11, 1 p.m.
Glocester Senior Center
Join us for a discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Copies of the book are available at the Harmony Library. Note: Registration is not necessary, but if you have never attended the group before, contact Brenda at the Harmony Library (949-2850) so that you can be notified of any changes to our schedule. New members are welcome.
Second Thursday Book Discussion
Thursday, September 12 1:30 p.m.
Harmony Library
Enjoy a lively talk about the novel, Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout. Copies of the book are available at the Harmony Library.
Mystery Book Discussion
Thursday, September 26, 1:30 p.m.
Harmony Library
Discuss the mystery, The Spellman Files: Document #1 by Lisa Lutz.