MAY 2013 REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS

Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 pm

Book Discussion Groups for Adults
First Thursday at 1:00 pm:

May 2nd
Unbroken: A WW II Story by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken: A World War II Story

June 6th
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Monday at 6:30 pm:

May 20th
The Power and The Glory by Graham Greene

June 24th
The End of the Affair by Graham Greene

BRIDGE
Mondays (6, 13, 20) at 1:00 PM

LEGO CLUB FOR ALL AGES 
Mondays at 6:30 PM

Bring your imagination and join our LEGO Club for all ages.  We will supply the Legos. For more information contact Nomi@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211. 

LEGO

DUPLO & LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays at 11:00 am

Come build a creative project with your friends at our Duplo and LEGO Club. We will supply the Legos. For more information contact Nomi@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.

CHESS CLUB FOR ALL AGES
Thursdays at 6:30 pm

Open to players of all levels and experience. Chess sets and roll-up boards will be provided. For more information contact the library at 401-364-6211.

Basic Computer Instruction Classes

Thursday at 6:00 pm
Friday at 2:00 pm
Saturday by appointment

Basic Computer and E-mail May 2 and 9
Unlock Google Mysteries May 10, 16, 30, and 31
Coupon Finder May 17
Computer Tune-up May 23 and 24

Mah Jongg Group
Wednesdays (1, 8, 14, 22, 29) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Newcomers are welcome to participate in our mah jongg group.

Downloading Free Books to Your eReader or Tablet
Wednesdays (1, 8, 15)

Do you have an eReader or Tablet and need help understanding how to borrow eBooks from the library? Learn how to make the most of the library's free digital contents. Be sure to bring your devices and cords, library card, Apple, Barnes & Noble and Amazon account password. For more information contact Nancy@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.

May 1st: Nook Products
10:30 am Nook HD and HD+
11:15 am Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light

May 8th: 10:30 am iPad Devices

May 15th: Kindle Devices
10:30 am Kindle Paperwhite 3G, Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD
11:15 am Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite

Drop-In Knitting Club
Thursdays (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Join our fun, relaxing Knitting Club. All ages and knitting abilities are welcome. Learn to knit, work on a project, get help with something new, or knit for a charity cause.

Charlestown Writers’ Workshop
Thursday, May 9 th and 23rd from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

A writing group where participants have an opportunity to write their stories, poems and life experiences. Teachers will help get you started. Bring writing materials. Led by Rob Miller.

Cross' Mills Beaders' Meeting
Thursday, May 23rd at 10:00 am

Join a circle of experienced beading enthusiasts and bring tools and a project along to work on. 

For more information contact Linda Theadore at LTadore@hotmail.com

Apple Gadget Group
Thursdays, May 2nd and 16th at 6:30 pm

A group for those who own, love or want to own an Apple product. Open to all ages and stages of expertise. Led by Karen Kaine.

SPECIAL EVENTS

May Monday Night Movies

Monday, May 13th at 6:00 pm
Silver Linings Playbook (R)

Monday, May 20th at 6:00 pm
Hitchcock (PG13)

Light refreshments will be served.

Well Water Workshop
Wednesday, May 1st from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

The URI Water Quality Program will host a free workshop for private well owners. Topics included are regular testing, protection from pollution and well maintenance. Please register by calling 401-874-4918.

Coffee and Conversation
Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for a casual get-together and enjoy coffee, tea and light refreshments. All are welcome.

Composting Workshop
Monday, May 6th at 6:30 pm

Learn how to turn food scraps and yard waste into valuable soil by composting. Backyard composting is inexpensive, environmentally friendly and great for the garden!

Industrial Wind Turbines: The Facts about Infrasound Pulsation
Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30 pm

Harold “Bud” Vincent, URI Associate Research Professor, will explain how infrasonic sound is created by turbines, and how it can affect humans. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A segment. Sponsored by The Coalition to Stop Industrial Sized Wind Turbines in Charlestown. Light refreshments will be served.

Annual Pruning Workshop with Jim Normann
Saturday, May 11th at 9:30 am

Jim Normann has a BS in botany and is co-owner of HortiCare. He has 30 years experience working in both private and public gardens. Rain or shine.

Family Movie Night

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Friday, May 24th at 6:30 pm
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)

Light refreshments will be served.

Digital Photography Workshops
Tuesdays in May at 6:30 pm

Learn how to make the best use of your digital camera. Led by Tom Tetzner, local photographer and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Volunteer.

May 7th: Camera Menu & Equipment
May 14th: Aperture-Priority, Landscape & Macro
May 21st: Shutter-Priority, Sport & Wildlife
May 28th: Low & Bright Light, Flash, W B, ISO

Register by calling 401-364-6211 or email Nancy@crossmills.org.

MAY ARTIST: Tom Sensenig

CHILDREN'S STORY AND MUSIC PROGRAMS

Please contact Ms. Nomi at Nomi@crossmills.org for more information. Registration not necessary.



STORY AND CRAFTS WITH MS. NOMI

Ages 3, 4, and 5
Tuesday at 10:00 am

MUSIC & STORY WITH MR. MIKE

Ages 2 and Younger with Caregiver
Wednesday at 9:30 am

Ages 3, 4 and 5
Wednesday at 10:30 am

Ages 3, 4 and 5
Thursday at 10:30 am

ART & STORY WITH MR. MIKE

Ages 2 and Up
Thursdays at 9:30 am

For more information about any of the above classes write Nomi@crossmills.org or call 364-6211.


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