Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11's Moon Landing...
Join Us for a Live Webcast Event to Celebrate NASA’s 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s Historic Moon Landing!
Kids
After School Club with Quincy the Therapy Dog --CANCELED
Hang out with Quincy and Lisa --an amazing therapy dog team--and learn first-hand how much patience it takes to be a therapy dog. Educational facts and unstructured Quincy cuddle time are included in this interactive program. Only 12 spaces available. Register today!
Galactic Gallery Night
Meet the artist, Jen Charleson whose planetary hybrid artwork has been featured all summer, along with prints of awesome animals in space by Marc Roulstone (with refreshments!) And sign up to make a beautiful zodiac constellation piece with Jen to take home beginning at 6 pm. YOU MUST SIGN UP if you would like to paint with Jen. Please call 247-1920 x 6 or email Tanya@barringtonlibrary.org to reserve your spot and stay tuned for more info!
Meet Galileo! History Comes Alive
Science, history & Mathematics come alive with a visit from the Starry Messenger who helped show future scientists the way to discover the laws of nature.
After School Club For Grades 1 - 5
Experiment with UV Beads and learn about the importance of safe sun exposure.
Free and open to kids in grades 1-5
Space is limited. Register using the form below.
Kids Reading Across RI Kick-Off Celebration
You're invited to the RI State House for the 10th Annual Kick-Off Celebration of Kids Reading Across RI Program*--- RI's One Book, One State Community Read Program for kids.
Meet Molly Brooks, author of this year's selection, Sanity & Tallulah. Each family will receive a free copy of the book that they can have signed by the author.
Enjoy music, art, kids activities with RI public libraries and organizations and more! Free Parking in the State of RI lots will be available that day.
Open House @ Barrington Farm School
Join in the gardening fun for the whole family on Sat, May 18 from 10 am to 1 pm with an Open House @ Barrington Farm School. On the Farm you can find talks and hands-on demonstrations about composting and beekeeping, free seed packets and soil testing (courtesy of URI Master Gardeners), along with children's activities.
TALKS & HANDS-ON DEMOS
Introduction to Composting: 10:30 am & 12 pm
Bees on the Farm: 11 am & 12:30 pm
SOIL TESTING* by URI Master Gardeners
*Soil samples must be dry (limit of 3)
Sensory Friendly Story & Activity Time
An interactive story time program that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities with their favorite adult. Join us for a story, song and sensory exploration in a warm, accommodating environment. Drop-in, registration not required.
Sensory Friendly Story & Activity Time
An interactive story time program that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities with a favorite adult. Join us for a story, song and sensory exploration in a warm, accommodating environment. Drop-in, registration not required.
Introduction to Homeschooling
Get an introduction to homeschooling in this workshop for parents presented by ENRICHri, a Rhode Island home education community.
The topics discussed include:
- Homeschooling in Rhode Island: state laws, district policies and what to submit
- 101 reasons families choose to homeschool
- Curriculum planning: resources, learning styles, homeschooling methods, a typical homeschool day
- The “S” word : socialization
ENRICHri volunteers have many years of homeschooling experience and will offer plenty of time for Q&A.
