Storytimes near NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Friends Room

Ages 4 - 12 Children are invited to meet the reptiles at Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure! Learn about reptiles and their world and engage with lizards, snakes, turtles, and many more! Held in the Friends Room. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Newport Public Library

Rotary Board Room

Newport Public Library Focus Group for Friends of NPL and NPL Board of Trustees Help Shape the Future of Newport Public Library! The Newport Public Library is developing its next Long-Range Plan, and we want to hear from you. Join us to share your thoughts on library services, collections, programs, spaces, technology, and community needs. Your feedback will help guide the Library's priorities and decision-making for the years ahead. Whether you visit the library every week, only occasionally or almost never, your perspective is important! We want to learn what we're doing well, where we can improve, and what services you would like to see in the future. This event is for NPL Board of Trustees and members of the Friends of the Newport Public Library. Registration is not required.

The Friends Room

Ages 5 - 12 Paint a dinosaur-shaped ceramic coin bank! We will be using acrylic paint, so please dress accordingly. Held in Friends Room. Registration is required.

Children's Program Room

Grades 6-12. Adopt a dinosaur, create fun props and outfits, and take pictures of them in their element! All materials provided. Registration required. Held in the Children's Program Room.

The Friends Room

Between the relentlessness of the twenty-four-hour news cycle, rampant misinformation, and the influence of social media algorithms, staying informed today can be overwhelming. Join us for a conversation with acclaimed journalist Philip Eil about the current state of news media, how we got to this complex and chaotic moment, and what media consumers can do to maintain a healthy information diet. Phil encourages discussion and leaves ample time for Q&A. Please feel free to come with any questions, comments or discussion points to share during this event! ******************************************************************** Philip Eil is an award-winning freelance journalist based in Providence, his hometown. He is the former news editor of the alt-weekly newspaper, The Providence Phoenix. Since the paper’s close in 2014, he has contributed to The Atlantic, Men’s Health, the Boston Globe, Huffington Post, and the Columbia Journalism Review, among other outlets. He has also taught writing and journalism classes at Brown University, Columbia University’s School of the Arts, and the Rhode Island School of Design. His first book, Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the "Pill Mill Killer," was published in 2024. ****************************************************************** Please register below to reserve your spot. For more information, contact the library at info@newportlibraryri.org or 401-847-8720 ext. 208.

The Friends Room

Jurassic park (1993): An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, in danger. Rating: PG-13 Run time: 2h 7m

YA Area

Come hang and play on the Nintendo Switch. Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Children's Program Room

Ages 5 - 12 Kids can drop-in and build with LEGOS every Saturday at the library! Work by yourself or with friends. All materials provided. All materials stay at the library. No registration required. Held in the Children's Program Room.

Rotary Board Room

New Club Alert! Join us for our new book club offering~ This group meets to read mystery novels once a month on a Saturday at 2pm. Check the calendar for the next meeting. This month's book selection is: Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon. Registration is required. Please register below. Held in the Rotary Room. Any questions please contact Allyson Neurohr: aneurohr@newportlibraryri.org or call 401-847-8720 EXT 115. Look forward to seeing you!

Maker Lab

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults For longer than anyone alive can remember, The Guild of the Gilded Hand has served as the protector of peace and order across the Sword Coast. As apprentice members of the Guild, you and your companions have been tasked with a special mission: investigating the claims that sea monsters are terrorising the harbour of a coastal town. Whether you are new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned player, join us for an afternoon of adventure! Note: This is a Level 3 adventure that will use the 5th edition (2014) rules. Pre-made characters and dice will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! ********************************************** Registration is required and spots are limited! Please register to reserve your spot.

July 13: Pterodactyl Flyer Crafts available for pickup on Mondays at the Children’s Desk, during regular Library hours while supplies last.

Maker Lab

Ages 8 - 12 Come learn basic design techniques and create 3D print projects! Each participant may print 1 project per class to be picked up at a later date. This program will take place in the Maker Lab. Registration is required.

The Friends Room

Ages 2 - 5 Create your very own cardboard pet dinosaur! We will be using paint dots and glue sticks. Please dress accordingly. Held in the Friends Room. Registration is required.

Maker Lab

Come join us for a classic game of Scrabble! Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2:00-4:00 PM. Ages 18 and up are welcome. No registration required; just drop in. Held in the Maker Lab. Scrabble boards and other materials are provided.

Ages 8 - 12 Kids will learn about archaeology and dig up some historical treasure to take home and keep! Held in Aquidneck Park adjacent to the Library. In case of inclement weather, this program will be postponed. Registration is required.

YA Area

Grades 6-12. Geocaching is the world's largest scavenger hunt! We'll be learning how to find, create, and log our own geocaches! Click the link to learn more about geocaching. Meet in the YA Area. Geocaching in the park. Registration required.

The Friends Room

Ages 2 - 5 and a caregiver Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes! No registration is required. Held in the Friends Room.

Children's Program Room

Ages 5 - 12 Children are invited to read to Ruggles, a therapy dog who works as Salve Regina University's community resource dog! His work focuses on building and strengthening relationships in the campus community as well as the wider Newport community. This program will be held in the Children's Program Room. No advanced registration is required, however children intending to participate should visit the Children's Desk when they arrive. 10-minute reading slots will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Maker Lab

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of sewing and create your own tote bag under the instruction of Emily Bennison, community art educator and fashion designer! No sewing experience necessary. All materials provided. Registration required.

The Friends Room

Ages 0 - 24 months Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and playtime! Held in the Friends Room on the lower level. No registration is required.

The Friends Room

Ages 5 - 12 Kids are invited to test out and play with Dash Robots, Ozobots and Bee-Bots! Held in the Friends Room. No registration is required.

Children's Program Room

Grades 6-12. Try something new and make resin jewelry with us! All materials provided. Registration required. Held in the Children's Program Room.

Rotary Board Room

Maker Lab

Join us each month for a demonstration and tutorial on how to utilize our Maker Lab equipment! This month, we will create and plot designs to use in our vinyl cutter. Create a great vinyl sticker of your very own! Designs will be printed at a later date to be picked up. Some computer experience, including the ability to find and download files, is required. Open to Ages 18 . Registration is required.

Children's Program Room

Ages 0 - 24 Months and a caregiver Children 0 - 24 months and their caregiver are invited to drop-in for Baby Playtime! Baby Playtime is an hour long, unstructured play and social time for babies and caregivers. Encourage your little one to explore their world, while receiving information about the skills your child is developing. Network with other parents and caregivers in your community. Enjoy toys, music, and board books! No registration required. Held in the Children's Program Room.

Maker Lab

Join us for a Spanish language tutorial with Sole Sheibar! This class is designed for adult learners and focuses on practical speaking skills to help you communicate with confidence while traveling in Spanish-speaking countries. Perfect for beginners — no prior knowledge of Spanish is needed. Seating is very limited and registration is required.

YA Area

Come hang and play on the Nintendo Switch. Grades 6-12. No registration required.

Children's Program Room

Ages 5 - 12 Kids can drop-in and build with LEGOS every Saturday at the library! Work by yourself or with friends. All materials provided. All materials stay at the library. No registration required. Held in the Children's Program Room.

The Friends Room

Ages 5 - 12 years Make a vibrant, dino-mite egg magnet! Kids will craft a colorful egg using yarn, tin foil, and permanent markers. Caregiver participation is required. Held in the Aquidneck Park adjacent to the Library. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in the Friends Room. Registration is required.

The Friends Room

Join us Saturday July 18th at 2pm to unearth a sunny flower or tiny dinosaur with needle felting as part of our summer reading programming! In this crafting workshop, we will use colorful wool roving, and special felting needles to create imaginative creatures and flowers. No experience necessary, all supplies will be provided. Note: Flowers are beginner friendly and dinosaurs are best if you already have experience with needle felting. Spots are limited. Registration required. ******************************************************************** Jeanette Bradley has been an urban planner, an apprentice pastry chef, and the artist-in-residence for a traveling art museum on a train. Now she writes, draws, and edits books for kids. She is the author and illustrator of Something Great and Love, Mama, and co-creator of the nonfiction poetry anthologies No Voice Too Small, No World Too Big, and No Brain The Same. Her books have won the Green Earth Book Award and the Social Justice Literature Award. Jeanette lives in Rhode Island with her family.