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What's New for September 2010

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Members of the Mystery Book Club are meeting to discuss “Woman in White” by
Wilkie Collins on Tuesday, September 7 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm.  New members are
always welcome.

KNITTING CLUB
Members of the Knitting Club are meeting on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.  New
members are always welcome.  Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register.

“HOW TO AVOID RENOVATION HORROR” PROGRAM
Learn how to properly prepare a renovation.  Remodeling can actually be a pleasant
experience, not just a necessary pain.  Even the dust can be virtually eliminated.
Sam Brusco, of Brusco Design and Renovation is presenting this two part workshop
on Saturday, September 11 and Saturday, September 18 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Registration is required.  Please call 401-632-0765 to register.

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

HOME AND HOSPICE MONTHLY DROP-IN MEETING
A representative from Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island is here on Monday,
September 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and every 2nd Monday of the month for a
bereavement drop-in session.

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
American Sign Language classes for beginners will start on Wednesday, September 15
from 6:30 – 7:45 pm for ten consecutive weeks.  All materials will be supplied. Cost is
$75.00 for the ten weeks.  There is a limit of 12 students.  A sign-up sheet will be at the
library.  Call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register at the library, or call Diane Maione at 949-9861.
Payment must be made by the first class.

 

MASTER GARDENER SERIES
A Master Gardener from the University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Program
is presenting the following three programs:
“Dividing Perenials” – Thursday, September 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
“Bulbs” – Thursday, September 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
“Putting Your Garden To Bed” – Thursday, October 21 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Registration is required for each program.  Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 to register.

RHODE ISLAND HOUSING SEMINAR
Representatives from Rhode Island Housing will be at the library on Monday, September
20 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm to present a Homebuyer’s Seminar.  Please call Tammy at 457-1245 at Rhode Island Housing to register.

SUGAR BLUES: A NUTRITION PROGRAM
Join Samatha Lebeau, Health Coach on Saturday, September 25 from 11:00 am – Noon
for a free lecture on the effects of sugar.  Registration is required.  Please call 401-688-9181 to register.

DUKE ELLINGTON PRESENTATION
Mr. Lloyd Kaplan is performing his rendition of Duke Ellington classics, and presenting
a biographical interpretation of this Jazz musician on Sunday, September 26 from 2:00 –
3:00 pm.  Registration is recommended.  Please call949-3630 ext. 1 to register.

FALL LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
The library will be selling September Lottery Calendar Raffle tickets during the month
of September.  Each ticket is $10.00.   Everyday in September a ticket will be drawn,
and the winner will be contacted to collect the prize for that day.  The winning tickets
will be returned to the drawing box, for another chance to win. The proceeds will go
towards the Greenville Public Library Building Fund.

PICNIC TABLE READS BOOK CLUB
Members of the Picnic Table Reads Book Club will continue to meet on a once a month
basis beginning Thursday, September 16 and on every third Thursday of the month from
1:00 – 2:00 pm.  The book selection for September is “Home Safe” by Elizabeth Berg.
New members are always welcome.   Please call 949-3630 ext. 1 if you are interested
in joining.

Ms. Carol Batista is displaying her oils, acrylics and pastel artwork.

Ms. Gail Capparrille is exhibiting her handmade textile jewelry and small quilted artwork in the Castle Exhibit Case.