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Portsmouth Free Public Library

2658 East Main Road

Portsmouth, R. I. 02871

Phone: (401) 683-9457  Fax: (401) 683-5013

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     Scenes from the 26th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Sunday, December 6.  Entertainment was provided by Elite Academy of Dance & Portsmouth Senior Chorus, floral decorations provided by the Portsmouth Garden Club, and a special visit from Santa Claus.

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JANUARY 2010

Library Book Group Meeting.  Please join the library staff in a discussion of The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.  Barry’s modern-day story set in Salem, Ma., tells the tale of Towner Whitney, who has the psychic gift to read the future in lace patterns, as did generations of Whitney women before her.  Readers will draw comparisons to such Gothic novels as Rebecca and The Thirteenth Tale but this story is darker in subject matter…Repressed memories emerge. Violent confrontations, reminiscent of the hysteria of the witch trials, explode in this complex novel…The novel’s gripping and shocking conclusion is a testament to Barry’s creativity. Readers may bring their own copy or place a hold on a library item.  Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, January 19

At 6:30 PM

Seed Propagation of Native Perennials : a Lecture and Demonstration with Marty Fisher from the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society.  This lecture and demonstration will cover ways to prepare seeds, the soils to use, and the care and transplanting of the delicate seedlings.

Saturday, January 23

At 2 PM

The Big Sleep with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.  1946 thriller features private detective Philip Marlowe in the movie adaptation from Raymond Chandler's popular novel.  This is film noir at its best.

Sunday, January 31

at 2 PM

 

 

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