This year's Reading Across Rhode Island (RARI) selection is Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Rising is a highly original work of lyric reportage and a haunting meditation on how to let go of the places we love.
The ebook of Rising is available for simultaneous use on eZone now through June 13. There are no holds, no waiting. Borrow Rising now here.
Tea & Book Chat: A Virtual Book Discussion Group
Every other Monday at 3 pm on Zoom
Grab a cup of tea (or glass of wine – we won’t judge) and join a come-as-you-are virtual book chat on Zoom with librarian Ben Hanley. We’re planning to talk up one book we’ve each been reading. We’re excited to hear about what you've been reading. Free and open to adults.
Discuss OverDrive's Big Library Read—a hilarious yet insightful memoir titled, Funny You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary via Zoom on April 24 at 11 am with librarians Jessica D'Avanza & Lisa Lesinski.
Meet the author Jill Farinelli for a presentation and reading of her book The Palatine Wreck: The Legend of the New England Ghost Ship published by University Press of New England in 2017.
Acclaimed novelist and memoirist Ann Hood joins us at Meraki Stitch Studio in Warren for an evening of food, books and knitting! Space is limited. Free tickets are available via Eventbrite.
A book club for those who like to read cookbooks and enjoy a community meal.
The group meets monthly on the third Monday night of the month from 6:30 to 8 pm. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share from that month’s cookbook and their own table setting.
Registration is required. Space is limited. To register, contact Community Engagement Librarian Jessica D’Avanza at jessicad@barringtonlibrary.org or call 401.247.1920 x7.
Join librarians Katie O'Kane from Primrose Hill School and Lisa Lesinski from the Children's Room for the last of our Family Book Club meetings! We will explore some beautifully illustrated books that are considered contenders for the 2020 Caldecott Medal. After four meetings, our group will vote for the one we feel should win. Let's see if we agree with the real Caldecott Committee!
Join librarians Katie O'Kane from Primrose Hill School and Lisa Lesinski from Barrington Public Library for the first of four Family Book Club meetings! We will explore some beautifully illustrated books that are considered contenders for the 2020 Caldecott Medal. After four meetings, our group will vote for the one we feel should win. Let's see if we agree with the real Caldecott Committee!
Join librarians Katie O'Kane from Primrose Hill School and Lisa Lesinski from Barrington Public Library for the first of four Family Book Club meetings! We will explore some beautifully illustrated books that are considered contenders for the 2020 Caldecott Medal. After four meetings, our group will vote for the one we feel should win. Let's see if we agree with the real Caldecott Committee!
