As part of our Craft Circle series, learn a new skill every month! On June 20 at 6:30, we’ll make our own rustic candleholders with twigs. It’s like a campfire for your table!
All materials are provided. Sign up by calling the library or filling out the online form.
Anonymous recommends: I Never Said I Love You by Sarah Magee
Genre: Literary fiction
Reading Level: Adult
Summary: A thought provoking exploration of life’s choices.
Anonymous says: Incredibly rich writing, beautiful storytelling, and a book that left me with big questions about life and love.
Adults and children can pick up their summer reading packets starting June 24 at both libraries!
Join us on June 27 at 4pm at Foster Public Library for an informative program and a fun craft. Melissa will teach us all about turtles, and how we can help them thrive. Next we’ll make a our own turtles out of reused objects to prevent them from becoming pollution! Please call or sign up online to register.
Cathy recommends: Do Fish Sleep? by Jens Raschke, illustrated by Jens Rassmus
Genre: Fiction
Reading Level: Early chapter book
Summary: One child’s journey through her changing feelings about her little brother, who has leukemia.
Cathy says: Simple language dealing with a complicated and highly emotional situation.
This title is available at Tyler Free Library.
Summer is a tough time for food security, especially in a food desert like Foster. The library will accept donations of nonperishable food items for our community pantry. Give as you can, and take as you need.
In addition to food, we accept household goods like detergent and art supplies. Redistribute your unneeded items amongst your community!
Our libraries have answers to questions you didn’t even know you had! From job hunting to learning a language to reading new magazines on your home computer, we’ll teach you how to access all the valuable FREE(!) resources our library has to offer.
This program will take place on June 11 at 6:30pm at Foster Public Library. Feel free to bring your laptop or smart device to follow along. You can register in person, online, or by phone. If you have any specific questions about library technology or resources, let us know in advance so we can prepare for you!
Join the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Services to learn about the plants and pollinators in your area! We’ll learn how to make our backyards friendly to the animals that help our gardens grow.
The program runs at 10am on May 18 at Foster Public Library. Call, stop by, or register online to sign up.
Cathy recommends: Stop and Smell the Cookies by Gibson Frazier
Genre: Picture book
Reading level: Age 4-8
Summary: A young boy suffers from lack of impulse control and learns to deal with it.
Cathy says: Many young children act out inappropriately from time to time. This sweet book gives children a positive way to control the impulses.
This title is available at Tyler Free Library.
No idea where to start when it comes to Medicare? You’re not alone. Join us on June 5 at 6:30pm for a free educational seminar on what to expect when you have to make the switch. Refreshments will be served. You can drop in or sign up online.
