March 29, 2024

Weaver Library March Adult and Family Programs

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Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 401-434-2453 eastprovidencelibrary.org

Feature Film: A Star Is Born
Monday, March 4, 2019 6:30pm
Produced and directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Cooper, Lady Gaga, and Sam Elliot, A Star is Born follows a hard-drinking musician who discovers and falls in love with a young singer. Rated R; 136 minutes; 2018.

Knit and Crochet Club
Tuesdays in March 6 -7:30pm
There are lots of opportunities to knit at the East Providence Public Library! Meet every Tuesday and enjoy good company while working on a project of your own. All needle work is welcome. Be sure to browse the library’s collection of knitting and crochet books.

First Wednesday Book Club
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:30am
Members will discuss Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward, the first woman to win the National Book Award twice. Copies of the book are available at Weaver Library.

Socrates Café
Thursday, March 7 & 21, 2019 6:30 - 8pm
Led by Betsy Shea-Taylor, Socrates Cafe is a unique discussion group, which explores one universal question at each meeting. Register for either date by contacting Librarian Joyce May at 401-434-2453 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com.

Positive Pens
Monday, March 11 & 25, 2019 6 - 8pm

Positive Pens, a new adult writing group, is geared to beginners who need encouragement to just start writing. Members share ideas, exercises, and experiences in the development of a writing practice. Register at eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-434-2453 or emailing eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com.

Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song
Monday, March 11, 2019 7pm

It's time to get your green on! Musicians Mary King, Phil Edmonds, and Kevin Fallon entertain in one of the library’s most popular concerts! Fun for the whole family!

Second Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 2pm or 7pm

Members will discuss The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff. Copies of the book are available at Weaver Library.

The Pencil Skirt: A Fashion Design Essential
Monday, March 18, 2019 7pm

Fashion designer Candace French demonstrates the stages of making a classic pencil skirt and how its pattern can be used to develop your own personalized skirt. Candace’s presentation includes the history and importance of this classic style and how it may inspire you to make your own clothing.

Great Books Discussion Group
Thursday, March 21, 2019 12:30pm

Join facilitator Dr. Geoff Berg and a group of men and women for a thoughtful discussion of “Why Americans Are Often So Restless” by deTocqueville. Contact Joyce at 401-434-2453 to register and for a copy of the reading.

The Gift of a Letter
Monday, March 25, 2019 6:30 - 7:45pm

Emails or texts have their place. But so do hand-written letters, those precious stamped rarities slipped through a mail slot to be lifted, examined, ripped open, unfolded, touched, smelled and savored, and tucked away to be re-read later. Weaver Library invites you to write a letter of appreciation to someone in your life, using pen and paper. Former journalist Betsy Shea-Taylor will discuss the history of letter writing and offer her guidance for the evening. All materials, including stamps, will be provided.

Bogleheads Providence-Metro Chapter Inaugural Meeting
Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 - 11:30am

Bogleheads, named in honor of Vanguard Investment Group founder Jack Bogle, are personal finance enthusiasts who carry on Bogle’s mission of making investing simple, affordable, and effective. The Providence-Metro chapter will gather quarterly to discuss the best ways to manage money and welcomes members at all stages of investment, from very beginners to lifelong students of the stock market. Committed Boglehead and Library Director Michael Carlozzi will discuss tax-efficient fund placement. Free and open to all, the chapter meetings will be educational, social, and fun.


Weaver Library programs are free and open to all. No registration necessary unless otherwise noted.

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