News & Notes from the Blanding Library

Oceans of Art Exhibit

Calling all artists! There’s still time to enter our “Oceans of Art” exhibition. The submission deadline is Aug. 22 and the artworks will be on display from Aug. 26 to 31, with an exhibit reception at 6:30 pm on Aug. 27.  All entrants will be eligible for the prize drawings, which will be held at the reception.

Here are the entry rules: All ages are welcome, all art must be original and related to the ocean in some way, there is a maximum, of two entries per person, and all two-dimensional submissions must be framed, batted or attached to sturdy backing.

Nature Tales in August

The Rehoboth Land Trust presents “Nature Tales” Kids Reading to Kids. Teen volunteers will read picture books and poems about nature to children ages 3 and up; siblings welcome. A simple craft will be available. Please register for these programs, which will be held on Thursdays Aug. 8, 15, and 29 from 10:30 to 11:30.

Fiona the Whale Returns!

What would summer at the Blanding be without a visit from Fiona, our 55 ft. inflatable finback whale? Drop by the library between 11:30 and 7 on Tuesday and Wednesday April 13-14 or from 11:30 to 3 on Thursday Aug. 15. Be prepared to crawl inside the belly of a whale. Activities will be available. No need to register.

Sea Glass Art Wed. Aug. 21

Create your own sea glass vignette on a canvas board using sea glass and other natural materials on Aug. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30. All materials will be provided. This activity is for ages 13 and older. Call to register, 508-252-4236.

Joe’s Craz-zy Critters Thurs. Aug. 22   

This is a fun educational show for all ages on Thurs. Aug. 22 at 10:30. Joe will feature a variety of critters – lizards, snakes, frogs, and special guest Tortellini, a large Sulcata tortoise. No registration needed.

Story Hours This Summer

Ongoing children’s programs at the Blanding include Baby and Toddler Storytimes on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 for children and caregivers, prepared for children up through age 4. Pre-school Story Times are held on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 for children ages 3 and older. Children listen to stories and make a simple craft to take home. Siblings are welcome at all sessions.  Please note that there will be no Tot Time on Tues. Aug. 27.

The summer reading program “Read Renew Repeat” will continue through Aug. 29, while Story Walk in the library’s front garden will continue through the end of August. Come read the story of “Inky the Octopus” and his daring escape from an aquarium into the ocean.

Tot Time, Preschool Story Hour and Legos will start back up in September. You can find out more about the Blanding Library’s programs and events through our website https://rehobothantiquarian.org/ or by calling 508-252-4236.

 The Blanding Public Library, 124 Bay State Rd. Rehoboth, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays including Monday Sept. 2 for Labor Day.