Glocester Libraries' e-Newsletter
April 2023
Special Town Events!
Glocester Libraries’ Easter Egg Hunt RESCHEDULED!
NEW DATE - SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2 P.M.
Glocester Town Hall Lawn
Age Level: Children ages 2 to 10
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! To ensure all participants enjoy their hunt, the Town Hall lawn will be divided into two sections for children, ages 2-5, and children, ages 6-10. Bring your own basket, and at the end, help us get back our eggs for next year! Candy donations are always welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early as the hunt begins exactly when the church bells ring! Note: Registration is NOT required.
Glocester Libraries Feature Local Artists in April
Art Exhibit
On April 1, local artists from the Fearless Art group will display their works in watercolor, pen & ink and lino prints at the Glocester Manton Library. This exhibit features the works of Alyce Pedder, Nancy Boucher, Luci Palmieri, Cheryl Arel, and Lois Hartley.
These artists have developed their own artistic style as they come together to be inspired by each other when they meet twice monthly at the Glocester Manton Library. In April, the Fearless Art group will meet Wednesday, April 12 and April 26, at 2 p.m.
“We’re having the exhibit to encourage other people to come and join the group,” said Luci Palmieri, a Glocester resident and group member. “You don’t have to be experienced. Just come and try.”
Special Gardening Events!
Glocester Libraries and Master Gardeners Join Together!
Seeds: How, Where, and When to Plant Them for Great Success
Saturday, April 1, 10:30 a.m., Glocester Manton Library
Join seed expert, URI Master Gardener Sue Scotti, for an information-packed and entertaining demonstration. Sue will unlock all the mysteries of how to prep your soil for seeds, where and when to plant them, which seeds to direct sow, and which to start in pots. Each audience member will receive a planting calendar to help your 2023 garden to be a success! Registration is not required.
Native Perennials in the Garden
Tuesday, April 25, 6 p.m., Harmony Library
Gardeners often overlook the charm, resilience, and value of our many native offerings. In this presentation, Master Gardener Martha Baton will discuss the benefits of planting and cultivating native perennials in your garden. Natives provide food and shelter to the insects and animals with which they have evolved. They play a vital role in fostering the ecological balance that is crucial to a healthy environment. Martha is a native Rhode Islander and lifelong gardener.
Children Programs
Note: Registration is required unless otherwise noted.
Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
April 1 through April 29, 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.
Easter Egg String Art
Tuesday, April 4, 5 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
We will be using a balloon to form the egg out of string! Once it dries, you pop the balloon and the string will stay in the form of the egg. We will also be adding a little chick to the inside of the egg. (We will be crafting the chick together to add to the balloon.)
Meet the Little Mermaid
Wednesday, April 12, 11 a.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages
Meet Ariel the Little Mermaid before the new Little Mermaid movie comes out in May! Join us with Regal Princess Parties for storytelling, singing, princess lessons, crafts, and plenty of time for photos! For extra fun, you are welcome to dress in any mermaid outfit you have. (Miss Kat will!)
Project Chick
Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 4 and up
Join us to learn about the life cycle of chicks! Learn how to hold a chick, what they eat, how they are raised, and see other kinds of eggs. You will even get to hold and interact with a chick!
LEGOs – Animal Build
Tuesday, April 25, 5 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Your LEGO Building Challenge will be an animal build this month. After the challenge, we will give children the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with LOTS of LEGOS. They can work on their own creations or build as a team. The Glocester Manton Library will provide the LEGOS, while the children will provide the imagination! We will display your creations in the library.
Tween/Teen Program
Teen Button Tree
Monday, April 17, 5 p.m., Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 11 and up
Join us in making a button tree. With buttons, paint, a canvas, and a glue gun, each piece of art will be entirely unique! Space is limited so register as soon as possible.
Adult Programs
Note: Registration is required for all adult programs unless otherwise noted.
Cookbook Club
Monday, April 3, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
For our April meeting, we will transport ourselves to south Asia with the theme of Indian cooking. There will be two cookbooks to choose from: Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn by Chitra Agrawal or Vegetarian India: A Journey through the Best of Indian Home Cooking by Mahur Jaffrey.
This is how the club works: every month, pick up a copy of that month's cookbook selection at the Harmony Library. Choose a recipe to make and prepare it for the next month's meeting. We will sample each other's dishes and discuss our cooking experiences. If you would like to join the Cookbook Club, register below and then drop by the library to pick up a copy of the book.
Tuesday Movie Matinee
Tuesday, April 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Enjoy a newly released movie on a big screen! Light refreshments are served. View the movie schedule on glocesterlibraries.org. Bring a friend! Registration is NOT required. The movies include:
- April 4 - The Banshees of Inisherin
- April 11 - Tar
- April 18 - Everything Everywhere All at Once
- April 25 - The Whale
Fearless Art
Wednesday, April 12 and April 26, 2 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
Adults of all ages and artistic abilities looking to experiment with painting and drawing are invited to join. We have created a supportive atmosphere for people to come together, explore art, find their own artistic style, and be inspired and influenced by others. Currently, we are exploring watercolor and will continue in that direction. This is a group-guided art adventure! Join the journey!
Hiking The Appalachian Trail Outside of New England
Tuesday, April 11, 6 p.m., Harmony Library
Avid hiker and Appalachian Mountain Club trail leader Elise Hedglen returns to the Harmony Library to give a presentation about hiking portions of the Appalachian Trail outside of New England. The trail meanders through nine states between New England and the trailhead in Georgia. Elise will share photos of her journey as well as tips for a successful hike. Elise has climbed all 48 peaks over 4,000 feet in New Hampshire in both summer and all again in winter, all five in Vermont, and five of the 14 in Maine.
Writers’ Group
Thursday, April 13, 6:30 p.m., Harmony Library
No registration required. Note: The group recently changed meeting from the third Thursday to the second Thursday monthly.
Share your writing with your peers! The Harmony Library Writers’ Group is open to writers in all genres and forms, including poetry. In April, writers will discuss their motivation, 2023 goals, and solutions for procrastination. For information, phone Pat Kenny, Reference and Technology Librarian, at 949-2850. Registration is NOT required.
Faux Burlap Sunflower Wreaths
Tuesday, April 18, 6 p.m., and Wednesday, April 19, 10:30 a.m., Harmony Library
Local crafter Eileen Bouchard will teach participants how to shape faux burlap into a beautiful wreath with a sunflower pattern, just in time for the summer months! All materials will be provided. Participants should register for one class only. Note: Registration will open on Tuesday, April 4, 6 p.m.
Book Discussion Groups
Glocester Senior Center Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 12, 1 p.m., Glocester Senior Center
Join us for a discussion of Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian. 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 Fecteau at the Harmony Library (949-2850) so you can be notified of any COVID-related changes to our schedule. New members are welcome!
Second Thursday Book Discussion
Thursday, April 13, 1:30 p.m., Harmony Library
Discuss The Color of Water by James McBride. Pick up your book at the Harmony Library Circulation Desk. Note: Registration is not required.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 19, 12:15 p.m., Glocester Manton Library
The April book discussion will focus on The Horse Dancer by JoJo Moyes. Copies are available for borrowing at the Glocester Manton Library.
Mystery Book Discussion
Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m., Harmony Library
Enjoy talking about City on Fire by Don Winslow. Copies of the book are available at the Harmony Library. Note: Registration is not required.
Glocester Libraries - the Harmony Library and the Glocester Manton Library
Email: glocesterlibraries@gmail.com
Website: glocesterlibraries.org
Location: Glocester, RI, USA
Phone: (401) 949-2850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonylibrary.org