Congratulations to Summer Readers

The Library would like to congratulate all of the children who participated in the “Make a Splash-Read!” Summer Reading Program. Over 200 children from 3 1/2-10 registered for the program, agreeing to read at least 15 minutes a day. Each week children recorded 200-300 hours of reading time during the 7 week program! The Library would like to thank the sponsors who made the program possible this year: RI Office of Library and Information Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, RI McDonald’s Restaurants, the Friends of the Greenville Public Library, the Smithfield YMCA, the Pawtucket Red Sox, Citizens Bank, and Pepsi-Cola.
 
A special thank you goes out to the teachers and staff at Anna McCabe School for holding storytimes at the library this summer. Students enjoyed seeing those familiar faces during the summer and loved all the books and crafts that were shared! The program was a great addition to our regular programming.

Decorate a Back-to-School Notebook

Children ages 6-10 are welcome to join us on Wednesday, September 15 at 4 pm, to design their own notebook.  Children will be provided with a notebook and different materials; all that is required is creativity!  Registration for this program begins on September 1.

Afterschool Art Classes

Children ages 5-11 may register for one or more of these monthly art classes with artist and teacher Adele Karbowski to be held Thursdays, September 23, October 21, November 18, and December 16 from 4-5 pm.  Stop in or call the library at 949-3630 ext. 3. Registration begins September 7. The Friends of the Library are generously sponsoring these classes.

Daytime Art Classes with Adele Karbowski

Fine Art & 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 subjects.  Classes will be held from 12:15-1:30 pm.

Exploring Art for Ages 5 to 8
Your 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. Classes will be held from 10:30-11:30 am.

For more information, or to register, call Adele at 401-568-0748.  There is a fee for these series of classes. Sessions will start on Thursdays in September and run for 6 to 12 weeks.

Bryant University Tutors

The Greenville Public Library and Bryant University are once again participating in a Federal Work-Study Program 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 have been available in the Children’s Room of the Library since mid August, so please call 949-3630 ext. 3 to check on availability. The program is scheduled to begin in September.

Children's Bubble Display

For the month of September, Erica Botelho will display her collection of Smurfs. Six-year-old Erica started her collection when her auntie gave her some Smurfs. And Erica continues to collect Smurfs because they are funny! So be sure to stop by the children’s room to view Erica’s collection!

Do you have an interesting or unique collection you would like to share with other children in the community? Call the Children's Department at 949-3630 ext. 3 or email us at cara_delsesto@yahoo.com to have a chance to display your collection in the Children's Bubble.

Displays

The lobby trees are decorated monthly with crafts made by Girl Scout Troop 544 under the direction of Mrs. Diane Maione.

The Children’s Room is decorated with artwork from children at the Greenville Nursery School.  Come in and check out the work of these talented young artists!