"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” - Martin Luther King … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Explore the original “Christmas Carol” manuscript!
Have you ever wondered about an author's process? How they wrote; what their handwriting looked like? Here is an excellent opportunity from the Morgan Library & Museum: Explore the original … [Read more...] about Explore the original “Christmas Carol” manuscript!
Solstice Journey: A Deven & Mike Bussey Production
Available virtually December 21st - January 21st This mixed media short film will incorporate musical performances, photography, and readings on the winter solstice. Hunker down on the shortest day … [Read more...] about Solstice Journey: A Deven & Mike Bussey Production
Holiday Open House Update
Given the forecast for inclement weather this week, the Library has decided to move the Holiday Open House from Thursday, 12/17, to Friday, 12/18.In case of inclement weather, check our website here … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House Update
Take a Walk!
Thank you to The Charlestown Land Trust for all their work clearing out the brush and fallen trees to make our path walkable again! If you haven’t tried the short loop behind the library, now is the … [Read more...] about Take a Walk!
Children’s Virtual Programming Survey
Please take our quick survey regarding Zoom programming for kids. We'd like to know what works for your family - too much screen time already? Missing the familiar faces of our past presenters? Let us … [Read more...] about Children’s Virtual Programming Survey
Community Food Drive Update
Thank you so much, Cross' Mills Community! With today's third drop-off, we have delivered 557 pounds of canned goods, non-perishables, and toiletries to the Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in … [Read more...] about Community Food Drive Update
Be a hero. Donate blood!
According to the Rhode Island Blood Center, the pandemic has created a chronic blood shortage across the country. The RIBC is asking for new blood donors to start giving, and for existing donors to … [Read more...] about Be a hero. Donate blood!
Investment Group Interest Survey
The Library is gauging interest for creating a virtual investment group. If you are interested, please take a moment to complete a quick 3-question survey here. … [Read more...] about Investment Group Interest Survey
Library COVID-19 Update
The Cross' Mills Public Library is now open to the public. We are offering browsing, checkout, and computer use in the building following these guidelines - we ask for your cooperation so that we can … [Read more...] about Library COVID-19 Update
Diverse Reads
Join the OverDrive Diverse Reads Challenge here … [Read more...] about Diverse Reads
New Resources & Reading
Be sure to check out the new databases incorporated into our online resources page. There you can also find AskRI database links, Free news aggregators, job search websites and more. We hope you … [Read more...] about New Resources & Reading