New members welcome! Join us for a monthly book club where we discuss the latest and/or greatest in Sci Fi & Fantasy over yummy snacks. This month's choice is The Assasination of Brangwain Spurge by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin. Describes as " an anarchic, outlandish, and deeply political saga of warring elf and goblin kingdoms. ..Place a hold here and join us!
Join us for an author reception with apple cider and cookies from 6 to 6:30 pm and an author talk at 6:30 pm. Books will be for sale by Inkfish Books and the author will be signing copies.
In the summer of 2006, journalist Peter Shinkle first heard that his great-uncle Bobby, also known as Robert Cutler, had a secret that could have brought down the Eisenhower presidency: he was gay, at a time when gay people were barred from employment by the federal government.
Join our librarians for a book preview, highlighting favorite reads from the past year and new titles being published this fall, while enjoying breakfast at Atria Bay Spring Village.
Due to the coronavirus, Barrington Public Library is postponing tonight’s author event with Elizabeth Rush that was scheduled for 6:30 pm, including the livestream. A new date has not been set, but will be announced later this year.
Barrington Public Library remains open, however we ask the public to stay informed about any additional library-related cancellations or closings through our website, Facebook or Twitter.
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Join us for an author reception and book talk with Sarah Schumann, co-author of the new cookbook, Simmering the Sea: Diversifying Cookery to Sustain Our Fisheries.
The RI Coalition of Library Advocates (COLA) is hosting an author panel as a membership drive and fundraiser. This event is co-sponsored by Barrington Public Library.
“Launching Young Lives: Why Authors Love Libraries.”
Over the course of a calendar year, journalist Dan Szczesny explored the history and mystique of New England's tallest mountain in his book, The White Mountain: Rediscovering Mount Washington's Hidden Culture (published by Hobblebush Books, 2018). But Mount Washington is more than just a 6,288-foot rock pile; the mountain is the cultural soul of climbers, hikers, and tourists from around the world looking to test their mettle against some of the most extreme conditions in return for a chance to be inspired by some of the most intense natural beauty.
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.
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.
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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.
