BPL Blog
Posted by JDavanza on Tue, Feb 05
The Reading Across Rhode Island title for 2008 is Sara Gruen’s Depression-era circus novel Water for Elephants. Two mini-courses centered on the novel will be offered this spring at the Barrington Public Library. Both series (co-led by Deborah Barchi and Lauri Burke) begin with a discussion of Water for Elephants, continue with a showing of Tod Browning’s still controversial 1932 circus movie, Freaks, and conclude with a discussion of Russell Baker’s...
Posted by JDavanza on Tue, Feb 05
The annual giant Friends of the Barrington Library booksale was a great success this past weekend. The sale brought in more than $7,000! The proceeds will be used to purchase museum passes, library programs, recorded books, teen materials, and many other items that the Friends purchase for the library each year.
Our sincere appreciation goes to the members of the Friends and many library staff who put real effort into making this sale a success!
Special thanks to our custodial staff and to...
Posted by JDavanza on Tue, Feb 05
In researching more about the book Water for Elephants don’t forget to go to the Reading Across Rhode Island website.
Posted by JDavanza on Tue, Feb 05
I just finished reading this year’s Reading Across Rhode Island selected book, Water for Elephants. It’s a wonderful book and I know we’ll have so much to talk about when we have our library book discussion group. Sign up for the evening session begins February 28.
Posted by JDavanza on Mon, Feb 04
Libraries have been called “America’s greatest bargain”. If you would like to see how much of a bargain, go to this link: http://www.olis.ri.gov/grants/gia/calculator.php
You can easily calculate what “return” you get on your tax dollar, each time you use a library service.
This information was provided by Rhode Island's Office of Library and Information Services.
Posted by JDavanza on Wed, Jan 30
Feature documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North tells the story of Producer/Director Katrina Browne’s ancestors from Bristol, Rhode Island who were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Cameras follow as Browne and nine fellow descendants undertake a journey of discovery to Rhode Island, Ghana, and Cuba. Retracing the steps of the notorious Triangle Trade, audiences will uncover a family’s, a region’s, and a nation’s hidden past. Simultaneously...
Posted by JDavanza on Wed, Jan 30
The State of Rhode Island no longer distributes tax forms to libraries but our library can help by providing photocopy service or downloading forms for 15 cents per page.
Forms can be obtained via computer by the website www.tax.ri.gov, by calling 574-8970, or going to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation at One Capitol Hill in Providence Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 3:30.
A reminder: The library staff is not trained to provide tax help, but you can call 574-8829 for assistance.
Posted by JDavanza on Wed, Jan 23
RIHEAA: Rhode Island's best kept college secret :
Questions about college financial aid? The Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority provides free resources and assistance for students, parents, guidance counselors, and military personnel.
“RIHEAA was created to provide financial assistance to students and their families which assists them in realizing their postsecondary educational goals. Our mission is to enhance educational access and choice for the residents of Rhode Island by...
Posted by JDavanza on Wed, Jan 23
Finally, all the Jane Austen novels are being shown on PBS over the next few weeks. Yes! However, as with nearly all great novels, the book is always better than the movie. So, for those of you who haven’t read Jane Austen lately or who have never read her, you are in for a treat if you go to our book stacks and borrow Jane! Or if you’re at home, go click this picture of Jane to reserve your Jane title today!
Posted by JDavanza on Sat, Jan 19
Join actor/scholar Robb Dimmick as he portrays Abraham Lincoln in a solo show on Thurs., Feb. 21 at 7:30 PM, using Lincoln’s own words to uncover the true wit and deep wisdom of this great man. At some points touching, at others hilarious, but always revealing, you won’t want to miss this show. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free and open to all.
