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Adult Events
August 04, 2021
9:00am - 8:00pm
This month's exhibit will be with local artist, Eileen Kenny! Her pieces can be viewed in the Hoxie Gallery Wednesday, August 4th through Friday, August 27th during library hours.
Artists' Statement:
"My first painting, of violets in the grass, was done spontaneously using a friend... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
August 04, 2021
9:30am - 10:00am
STRETCH & STRENGTHEN
Ready for a workout that gets results and relieves pain & stiffness?! Get ready to dynamically strengthen and stretch to develop a strong, toned and elongated body with full range of motion! Spring into Summer ESSENTRICS featured at Wilcox Park!
Heather Van Dam is a... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
August 04, 2021
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Do you have problems with technology?Do you have questions about new gadgets?Do you have frustrations with the internet?
Come join us every Wednesday afternoon via Zoom.We can't promise to fix all your issues but we can guarantee you'll have an enjoyable and informative time!... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 04, 2021
7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Colonial Theater’s beloved Shakespeare in the Park festival is returning to Wilcox Park for a 30th time with their Summer 2021 production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Please bring your own chairs or blankets... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
August 05, 2021
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join the Friends for their Summer Pop-up Book Sales! Look for them out on the esplanade Thursdays from 10 am-1 pm, July 8th-August 26th.
Cash or check only please.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
August 05, 2021
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us on Zoom for a fun and informational meetup designed for older adults and caregivers! Each meeting, we'll have a different guest to highlight a program or service in town that you may not have heard of. We'll also have time to chat and socialize with one another.
Register below, or contact... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 07, 2021
10:15am - 11:00am
Please join us for Zumba in Wilcox Park on Saturday mornings with Yvonne Brown and Tina Pagliusi!
Classes are FREE and will be held on the grassy area near the gazebo (historic bandstand), weather permitting.
"Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
August 09, 2021
August 10, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
We invite you to join us and Chelsea from Bluebird Yoga for an all levels (beginner friendly) yoga practice in the park Tuesdays at 9:00am! Wake up your body with a gentle stretch followed by flowing movement and strengthening. We will be meeting behind the pond, next to the big tree and near the... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
August 10, 2021
1:00pm - 4:00pm
During these challenging times individuals need assistance now more than ever. Our volunteer Community Resource Advocate, Susan Rosen, is available to offer help! Susan can be reached via email to offer guidance to connect you or loved ones with local resources available based on specific needs.... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
1:00pm - 2:00pm
"The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead
1960s Florida. Kept on the straight and narrow by his grandmother, Elwood Curtis is about to enroll in... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 10, 2021
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Knit and Crochet Group is meeting weekly upstairs in Reference!
For more information and to participate please email cwalsh@westerlylibrary.org
Audience: Adult
August 11, 2021
9:30am - 10:00am
STRETCH & STRENGTHEN
Ready for a workout that gets results and relieves pain & stiffness?! Get ready to dynamically strengthen and stretch to develop a strong, toned and elongated body with full range of motion! Spring into Summer ESSENTRICS featured at Wilcox Park!
Heather Van Dam is a... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
August 11, 2021
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Do you have problems with technology?Do you have questions about new gadgets?Do you have frustrations with the internet?
Come join us every Wednesday afternoon via Zoom.We can't promise to fix all your issues but we can guarantee you'll have an enjoyable and informative time!... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 11, 2021
7:30pm - 9:30pm
The Colonial Theater’s beloved Shakespeare in the Park festival is returning to Wilcox Park for a 30th time with their Summer 2021 production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.
Please bring your own chairs or blankets... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
August 12, 2021
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join the Friends for their Summer Pop-up Book Sales! Look for them out on the esplanade Thursdays from 10 am-1 pm, July 8th-August 26th.
Cash or check only please.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
August 12, 2021
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Please join us for a virtual lecture on the unique story behind the discovery of a "lost" Auguste Rodin sculpture residing in a New Jersey Borough Hall!
Mallory Mortillaro serves as the Curator of Collections for the Hartley Dodge Foundation in Madison, NJ. While she was cataloging the artwork... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 14, 2021
9:00am - 12:00pm
Ask a Master Gardener and get a free soil test!
Bring your garden questions, insects, damaged leaves, etc.! Get research-based answers to all your gardening questions. Have your soil tested and get advice on how to improve it! URI Master Gardeners will be on the Esplanade outside the Library (... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 14, 2021
10:00am - 11:30am
Wilcox Park is a world class arboretum and holds a large variety of tree species. This tour showcases some of the Master Gardeners favorite trees in the Park.
The Master Gardeners will also tell you a bit about trees - how they grow and reproduce, how to identify some trees. URI Master Gardeners... Read more
Audience: Adult
10:15am - 11:00am
Please join us for Zumba in Wilcox Park on Saturday mornings with Yvonne Brown and Tina Pagliusi!
Classes are FREE and will be held on the grassy area near the gazebo (historic bandstand), weather permitting.
"Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
August 16, 2021
10:00am - 7:30pm
During the 3rd week of each month, we will have Crafternoon kits available to-go! Our Adult Crafternoon Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. Kits will be available beginning at 10 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the library. Kits are limited, one per person please.
This week we're... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 17, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
We invite you to join us and Chelsea from Bluebird Yoga for an all levels (beginner friendly) yoga practice in the park Tuesdays at 9:00am! Wake up your body with a gentle stretch followed by flowing movement and strengthening. We will be meeting behind the pond, next to the big tree and near the... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
August 17, 2021
1:00pm - 4:00pm
During these challenging times individuals need assistance now more than ever. Our volunteer Community Resource Advocate, Susan Rosen, is available to offer help! Susan can be reached via email to offer guidance to connect you or loved ones with local resources available based on specific needs.... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
August 17, 2021
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Knit and Crochet Group is meeting weekly upstairs in Reference!
For more information and to participate please email cwalsh@westerlylibrary.org
Audience: Adult
August 18, 2021
9:30am - 10:00am
STRETCH & STRENGTHEN
Ready for a workout that gets results and relieves pain & stiffness?! Get ready to dynamically strengthen and stretch to develop a strong, toned and elongated body with full range of motion! Spring into Summer ESSENTRICS featured at Wilcox Park!
Heather Van Dam is a... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
August 18, 2021
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Do you have problems with technology?Do you have questions about new gadgets?Do you have frustrations with the internet?
Come join us every Wednesday afternoon via Zoom.We can't promise to fix all your issues but we can guarantee you'll have an enjoyable and informative time!... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 18, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us on Zoom as we discuss movies directed by Robert Altman -
Nashville (1975)
Short Cuts (1993)
Gosford Park (2001)
As well as discussing the movies, we always love to share recommendations about movies and tv shows. It's always fun and laughs... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 18, 2021
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Our Cookbook Club is meeting virtually!
Please join us once a month via Zoom to share our experiences with recipes from the selected cookbook. Books will be held at Circulation for checkout at the beginning of the month.
Registration is required for this program. ... Read more
Audience: Adult
August 19, 2021
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join the Friends for their Summer Pop-up Book Sales! Look for them out on the esplanade Thursdays from 10 am-1 pm, July 8th-August 26th.
Cash or check only please.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
August 19, 2021
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Please join us for a virtual author talk with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray and their book The Personal Librarian... Read more
Audience: Adult