On Thursday, June 16 at 5 PM quiltmaker Paul Mclaughlin will share his non-traditional techniques for making unique patchwork quilts from repurposed and thrifted materials.
Sewing enthusiasts of all stripes are welcome! Register here.
NPL News
New Digital Resources!
The Library has just added five new resources to its digital newspaper collection! The U.S. Major Dailies include: the New York Times; the Wall Street Journal; the Washington Post; Los Angeles Times; and the Chicago Tribune. Start reading.
Teen Advisory Board – Tuesday, May 17th at 4p
Have you ever thought, “I wish the Library would…?”
This is your chance to turn those ellipses into a reality. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is where teens can express their opinions, make friends and connect with the community. Teens select programs, help decorate their space, lead programs (optional), record book reviews and more. Best of all, teens who team up with TAB can use this time for community service hours! Food, friends and a chance to impact the world around you. How can you say no?!
The board meets monthly and teens are asked to attend most meeting. Contact Ms. Becky at [email protected] or 401-847-8720 x206 with questions.
This month, we’ll be brainstorming button ideas and decorating for summer reading.
Hoopla Bonus Borrows for May
Spread the news…hoopla Bonus Borrows are back May 1-31, 2022 with new themed collections. You can choose from hundreds of titles in our Bonus Borrows collection. When a you borrow an Instant Bonus Borrows title, it will NOT count toward your 8 checkout monthly limit!
In addition to these titles, you will also continue to have access to hoopla’s Instant collection of over 1,000,000 eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more. Browse Bonus Borrows.
TumbleBook Library
TumbleBookLibrary is now available! TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that kids can read or have read to them. The TumbleBookLibrary features existing picture books with animation, sound, music and narration. The database is easy to use and features unlimited access from any device. There are no check-outs, holds or downloads. Access the collection through the TumbleBookLibrary app as well! The app is available for free download from iTunes or the Google Play store. Use your Newport Public Library card number to sign in. You may have to make sure the app is set to the correct language (English non-flash). Books are available in English, French, and Spanish.
TumbleBooks has put together tutorials for any questions you may have on using the database. Check out their YouTube channel by clicking here.
To watch the video on how to download the app and sign in, click here.
Adult Take-home Crafts
Each month, we’ll feature a different craft that you can take home!
For May, patrons can take home a kit to create button flowers! Kits include everything you need to complete the project, as well as a set of instructions. Stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a kit!
Limit one craft kit per person while supplies last. Ages 18+.