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New items in the Library of Things collection includes a Bird Watching Kit.
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Croc Talk from the Newport Aquarium

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  • Sun, 10/18/2020 - 2:00pm
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Learn what it means to be a reptile and have an in-depth conversation about Crocodilians: crocodiles, alligators, gharials, and caimans. Program is on Zoom, and features a live American Alligator and a number of crocodilian skull replicas and artifacts.  Program provided by the Newport Aquarium WAVE Foundation.

Step-by-Step Painting Party

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  • Sat, 11/07/2020 - 2:00pm
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Create a special painting step-by-step with canvases, paint, and other supplies from the library. Register and you will be contacted when your supplies are ready. Join us on Zoom to paint together. Grades 7-12.

Teen Campfire: Cancelled

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  • Sat, 11/21/2020 - 6:30pm
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This event has been cancelled due to the spread of Covid-19.

 

Held in Katharine Wright Park, in the back of Wright Library

 

Bring your friends to a Bonfire to chat and hangout.  Socially-distanced, face mask required. Grades 7-12.

Choose Your Own Adventure: Virtual Detective

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  • Sun, 11/29/2020 - 2:00pm
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mystery makers improv actors in characterCalling all junior detectives!  Scooby-Doo meets MadLibs at this child-friendly crime-solving program!  Mystery Makers--a company of professional improv actors--leads kids through solving a who-dunnit of their own creation at this full interactive, madcap program.  Recommended ages: 5-10 years old. 

Gingerbread House Show

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  • Sat, 12/05/2020 - 2:00pm
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2pm-4pm (extended as needed for additional entries)

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Teens Building Solidarity for Change 09/17/2020

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  • Thu, 09/17/2020 - 7:00pm
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RegisterTo work to create a bridge of understanding between diverse teens, you are invited to join Teens Building Solidarity for Change (TBSC). This will be an ongoing group to develop relationships and partnerships through commitment to each other.

Art Appreciation

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  • Wed, 09/09/2020 - 4:00pm
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Come encounter great works of art with Ms. Jacqui at this conversational program!  We’ll study an individual piece, learn more about the artist, and use visual thinking strategies to critically and respectfully discuss the art.  Many forms of art will be included: paintings, sculptures, music, dance, etc. 

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Please register here