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COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCHES SUMMER MOBILE LIBRARY Coventry Public Library is excited to announce that we have received a grant from the Rhode Island Offi ce of Library and Information Services (OLIS), which will be used to launch a pilot program this summer for a Mobile Library. Our Mobile Library van will bring books, library programs, and services to locations all over Coventry during the months of July and August, 2021. Visit www.coventrylibrary.org or call 822-9104 for more information on where you can fi nd the Mobile Library this summer. This project was made possible in part by a grant from the RI Offi ce of Library & Information Services using funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

SIGN UP FOR IMPORTANT TOWN INFORMATION ALERTS CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather emergencies, sex offender notifi cations, etc. To sign up for automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www. coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, www.coventrypd.org WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other non-core grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 8280310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.

9TH ANNUAL REMEMBER DOUG WALK A Walk honoring the memory of Douglas Auger will take place on September 12 at Goddard State Park in Warwick. Registration begins at 9AM, Walk to follow at 10AM. Meet at the Carousel (signs & balloons mark the way). Hot & cold drinks are provided, as well as breakfast foods, fruit, goodies for kids & treats for our 4-legged friends who love to walk. All proceeds benefi t the Coventry Teachers Alliance Scholarship Fund in memory of Doug. Scholarships are awarded to CHS Seniors to assist with College, Trade School or any post secondary education. To date, over $75,000 (with matching funds from the CTA) has been donated in Doug’s name. This Event was established to honor Douglas Auger, who passed away tragically just after his 2012 graduation from Coventry High School. This is a rain or shine event. For more information about the Walk or to make a donation, please feel free to text or call Susan at 569-2611. CRAFTS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering the following crafts: Twine Coasters (Adult Craft) on August 25 at 5PM. Materials are provided, but if specifi c color or design is desired, you may bring your own supplies. RPG Mini Painting on August 27. RPG miniatures are small models used for characters in games like Dungeons & Dragons. Participants will receive one medium character mini for their own, and may paint additional minis for the library collection. Spaces and supplies are limited for these programs, so Email amber@wwpl.org to register. COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOMEBOUND SERVICES The Library Homebound Service is a program designed to assist Coventry residents who have a temporary or permanent physical impairment that would prevent them from coming to the Library. The Homebound Coordinator visits private homes on a monthly basis and will deliver books (large type or regular print), DVD’s, audiobooks & periodicals to the patron. Contact the Library Homebound Desk at 822-9463 or email dyoung@coventrylibrary.org for more information. SEEKING MUSICIANS Are you 55 or over? Play harmonica, guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele or any other instrument? We need you! Senior volunteer band plays gigs at Senior Centers, Nursing Homes, etc. Call David 368-6895 or Roger (nights) 397-5157. BE THE CHANGE/PROJECT HAND UP Be The Change/Project Hand Up is a non-profit, food supplement program located at 15 Factory Street in West Warwick. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering curbside pick-up of 3 bags of groceries for $6. SPRING/ SUMMER HOURS: Tuesdays 3-5PM for anyone with the last name that begins with A-K, Thursdays 3-5PM for last names beginning with L-Z & Fridays 3-5PM for Seniors (60+). Seniors may shop either your alphabet day or Senior day, not both. You will receive a bag of produce, a bag of non-perishables, bread & pastry, and a bag of dairy, frozen foods & meat (when available). Please visit them on facebook for more information.

PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Paine House needs your help. Volunteers needed to preserve local history. Looking for folks interested in research, computers, photography, gardening & yard work, fund raising, etc. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 for more information.

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is accepting Passport Applications (DS-11 Forms only) on behalf of the US Dept. of State. Please contact Information Services at 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl. org to schedule an appointment or for more information. For even more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov

COMMUNITY PICNIC Phenix Baptist Church is sponsoring a Community Picnic on August 21 from 1-3PM on Phenix Square. All are welcome! DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO KNIT? If you knit or you would like to learn, join the Knitting Group at the Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry. The group meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:30AM. This is a great way to socialize and make new friends.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF KENT COUNTY OFFERS ENGLISH LESSONS Learn to speak, read & write English. Enroll in Literacy Volunteers of Kent County’s free learning program. In just a few hours per week, you can improve your English skills in speaking, reading and writing. You will be paired with a Tutor who will instruct you, one-on-one according to your individual needs. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience and all information exchanged remains confi dential. Please call 822-9103 or email lvkc@coventrylibrary.org for more information.

JOB CLUB RETURNS TO THE WEST WARWICK LIBRARY The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick, announces the return of their Job Club. This 6-week session begins on August 17 and will meet in the Nash Room from 6:30-8PM. The Job Club free and open to anyone who is unemployed or looking for a job change. For more information, visit the Job Club website at www.jobclubri.org INTRO TO HOMESCHOOLING AT WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick, will offer an Intro to Homeschooling presentation, hosted by enRIch RI, on August 25 at 6:30PM. Topics to be discussed include state laws, district policies & what to submit, 101 reasons families choose to homeschool, curriculum planning resources, and socialization. This is a free program and open to the public. For more information, please call 828-3750, Ext. 103.