Michael W. Mello Program Room
The Larchmont Remembered with Daniel F. Harrington
The Library will host a program about the shipwreck of the Larchmont by Daniel F. Harrington, a former East Providence City Councilor and long-time featured monthly columnist for the Providence Journal.
Portsmouth Garden Club
Portsmouth Garden Club practice of powerpoint presentation
Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Fiber Felting with Karen Katin
Join us with Karen Katin, from The Stitchery here in town, to learn how to felt wool onto fabric. Instruction, design planning, and execution will all be included. All materials provided, along with a set project, or if you are feeling a little creative, come up with your own.
Registration is strictly limited and will open two weeks prior to the event. A reminder email will be sent two days before the event. If you cannot make it at any time, please call the library so we can offer your spot back to the public. This event is for 18+ only.
Portsmouth AgInnovation Ireland Trip
Portsmouth AgInnovation, a student-led farm partnered with Eastern RI Conservation District. We would like to host an informational meeting for middle/high school students AND families to go on a 10-day agricultural trip to Ireland.
Acrylics with John Irwin
Local artist John Irwin will guide the class in this fun and informative 2-hour session. Taking you step by step, John will go through the process of starting a painting and attendees will add or subtract certain elements
Beginner Watercolor Class
Author Visit - Mare Force
We are thrilled to announce Marie Force, Aquidneck Island native and NYT and USA Today Best Selling author, will be here with us for a discussion and to help celebrate Library Card Sign Up month! More information coming soon.
Staples
2 people meeting