Programs for Adults
Mohr Library provides computer tutoring, regular book discussions, outreach to seniors through readings at facilities, and a variety of special presentations throughout the year.
Click here for a printable copy of the Adult Programming Schedule.
Computer Classes
Monday, July 8,6:30-7:30pm. Digging Up Your Ancestors: Genealogy Resources,
Friday, July 26, 10-11am Books, Books & More Books,
Friday, August 9, 10-11am Groundbreaking News: News Online,
Tuesday, August 13, 6:30-7:30pm. Groundbreaking Tourism, Travel and Rhode Island
Registration is required. Ask at Reference for more information or to reserve a seat.
Click here for a printable copy of the Summer 2013 Computer Classes Schedule.
Librarians will also try to get help for you on any basic problems that you have using computers.Contact Lori to schedule an appointment at 231-4980, ext. 213, or via this website, or stop by the library in person.
Genealogy Group
June 12, Wednesday, 4:30-?pm.
The geneology group meets every second Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm. There are always interesting topics- sign up for an email newsy letter each month.This week some of the members will speak about their searches and how they found some of the interesting facts. And we will talk about ancestry.com and other searching.All welcome, no sign up necessary. Contact the Reference department for more information via our contact page or by calling 231-4980, ext.213.
Special Presentations
Connie's Container Gardening Class
Thursday, June 13 at 6-8pm.
Connie Jacavone from Jacavone Garden Center. will answer all your gardening questions, but this program will be how to create those wonderful containers of flowers, herbs and/or vegetables. With her 5th appearance, Connie always encourages us with her expert knowledge about gardening.
Call the library for more information or to save a seat.
Click here for a printable copy of the Container Gardening Flyer.
Saturday, June 15 at 1-3:30pm.
Do you end up with extra beads- too little amount to work with? Want something new?
At Mohr Library, beaders will exchange beads for beads- no money exchanged. Bring your extras, and see if there is something you like that someone else has. Also bring some samples of your work.
Bead Group Forming. More Information? Ask at Reference.
Mayor "Buddy" Cianci
Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30-9pm.
Politics and Pasta, book signing and author talk.
Mayor Cianci is the keynote speaker for introducing the Mohr Library Adult Summer Reading program-Groundbreaking Reads. A one of a kind, a fascinating politician, a true groundbreaker! He will be recounting stories from his book, Politics and Pasta.
Program is Free.Call Grayce or Lori at the library for more information or to save a seat.
Click here for a printable copy of the Buddy Cianci Pasta and Politics Flyer.
"Friends" Used Booksale.
Saturday, June 22, 9am -3pm
Judy Bernstein, "The American Dream"
Wednesday, June 26, 6-8pm
"The American Dream" - a one woman show written and performed by Judy. The stories come from newcomers to our country, America, mostly ordinary new Americans who made great sacrifices to fulfill their hopes and dreams.
Free Tickets available.
Click here for a printable copy of "The American Dream" Flyer.
Program possible from a Rhode Island Legislative Grant sponsored by Senator Frank Lombardo III.
Fiction Book Discussions
Contemporary Club with staff fiction specialist Kevin Broccoli
Tuesday, July 2 at 3 pm The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis.
Our latest book club selection got approval from the Queen of Book Clubs herself—Oprah Winfrey. This engrossing story of a mother and her children is both epic and intimate. It’s the perfect read for a night on the porch or a day at the beach. Ask at the Circulation Desk to reserve copy.
For more information contact Kevin.
Bloodhounds
Join the Bloodhounds as they meet the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm to talk about detective and mystery stories.
Thursday, June 20 at 1:30 The Inheritance by Simon Tolkiechn
Thursday, July 18 at 1:30 The Preacher by Camilla Läckberg
Thursday, August 15 at 1:30 Cosi fan Tutti by Michael Dibdon
Thursday, September 19 at 1:30 Dead Like You by Peter James
Thursday, October 17 at 1:30 The Killings at Badger's Drift by Caroline Graham
Thursday, November 21 at 1:30 Murder at Mansfield Park by Lynn Shepherd
Thursday, December 19 Party!!
Literary Readings
Play Reading Series
Special Double Reading Tuesday, June 18 and 25 at 5:30 pm.
Our play readings are so popular we’re doing two this month! We’re keeping the titles top secret, but we promise two evenings of theater that connect to one another in some way. Could we be reading the first act of a show and then the second? Could we be reading two different plays with the same author? Join us to find out!
For more information contact Kevin.
New Services!
Author Holds
Starting This June
We’re starting a new program at the library to make it easier to get the newest titles sooner rather than later. If there’s a particular author you want to keep tabs on, give the Circulation Desk your name and the names of the authors you like and we’ll make sure to put your name on hold for them as soon as they put out new books. Get ready to kiss those long lines good-bye!
Summer is Here!
Our fiction specialist Kevin is here to help you find the best summer romances, blockbuster thrillers, and breezy beach reads to make this summer a great one. Stop by the Circulation Desk and find out about all the hot summer reads and find out what books everyone’s talking about.
For more information, or to receive email notices of events, contact us.