Monday Afternoon at the Movies - "Oz: The Great and Powerful"

Date: 
Mon, 09/30/2013 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

Starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz. A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches. Rated PG; 130 min. (2013)

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Family Read Time

Date: 
Wed, 11/06/2013 - 6:45pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
Children's Dept. 986-1047
Age Group: 
Adult
Children

Family Read Time - read the award-winning book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick. This program is for children in Grades 3-5 with an adult. Read the book together at home and come to the Library on Weds. evening Nov. 6 at 6:45 for a discussion about the story and its characters. Return on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6:00pm to watch the movie and have some pizza. Is it true that the book is always better than the movie?
You must attend both parts of this program.

Programmer/Name Contact: 
Nancy Hanson
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Art History Book Club - "Luncheon of the Boating Party" by Susan Vreeland

Date: 
Tue, 11/12/2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

This delightful novel explores the setting and people that came together to inspire Renoir's great masterpiece. The program will combine a slide show lecture with a book discussion.
Books will be available October 14.

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Art History of Italy for Travellers (including Armchair)

Date: 
Tue, 10/22/2013 - 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Join us to learn about the countless treasures of the Renaissance and Baroque periods; the artists Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio and Bernini; the architectural wonders of the Colosseum and the Forum; the stunning artifacts left behind in Pompeii and Herculaneum after the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius.

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Spanish Language with Julia Calderon

Date: 
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 6:15pm to 8:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Many of us studied Spanish in high school, but few have taken the leap to begin speaking it. These classes will give you the practice and confidence to take that step. This program is comprised of six classes (November 6, 13, and 20, December 4 and 11); attendance at all sessions is encouraged.

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Teen Volunteer Orientation for Warwick Children's Book Festival

Date: 
Sat, 09/21/2013 - 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Teen

Are you interested in volunteering for the Warwick Children's Book Festival? We need face-painters, balloon animal artists, author assistants, set-up crews, clean-up crews, and more! If you're interested in volunteering, please come to the orientation meeting. I'll fill you in on everything you need to know to volunteer!

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Teen Lock-In: Halloween

Date: 
Sat, 10/26/2013 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Teen

The first Lock-In of the season! Come celebrate Halloween with us! Cosplay your favorite character in our costume contest, take a trip through the haunted house, and share in some scary stories! Open to ages 12 and up.

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Take Your Best Shot - Photography with Nancy Lenore

Date: 
Sat, 11/09/2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Get the most from your point-and-shoot digital camera - learn about lighting, motion, composition and more. A digital camera is required for this class. Please bring the camera's manual, memory card, and extra batteries. This is a two-session program (November 9 and 16).

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Choosing the Right College

Date: 
Wed, 10/30/2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Contact: 
Contact: Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Choose the right college for you! Joshua Marber, admissions counselor, will show you all the tips and tricks you need to get the most from your college visits and more! Open to teens and parents.

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