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THE BLOCK ISLAND SUMMER TIMES July 2017
THIS SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY
Island Free Library’s Summer Reading Program Event Schedule
Tuesday, July 11 th at 3:30 & 5:30PM
Lola Matta: Hula and Polynesian Fusion Join us for two shows by Lola, bringing dances from Hawaii, Tahiti and the Maori people of New Zealand. Children of all ages are invited to watch, learn about the music, props, and costuming, and dance Hula at 3:30, and ages 12+ are encouraged to come learn the intricate steps of Polynesian Fusion at 5:30. Come move, groove and learn!
Thursday, August 10 th at 11AM & 3PM
Kites & Goldsworthy’s “Land Art” with RIMOSA How and why do objects fly? Explore aerodynamic forms, wind, friction, drag through the creation of a handmade art kite. Discover how to alter paper to fly, create paper airplanes, and make a sled kite. Design a simple graphic composition for their kites that will be visible from the sky and once complete, watch your art fly! Ages 5+. Registration is required for this event – please come by or call to register. Thursday July 13 th at 5:30PM Tuesday – Berrigan Exhibition program series. @ 5:30 pm Observe the unique way in which artist Andy Songs of the Sea with Atwater and Donnelly Events to include poetry readings, book talks and film premieres Goldsworthy uses the natural environment – and Elwood and Aubrey blend gorgeous and ONLY the natural environment- to build decepTuesday – Family Games @ 7PM unusual harmonies and play guitar, Appatively simple works of engineering art. We’ll use Mahjongg, Cribbage, your choice! All levels and beginners welcome! lachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin natural materials to construct Goldsworthy-inwhistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, Wednesday – Storytime @ 10:30AM spired sculptures. Weather permitting, this class limberjacks and other surprises, including Bring your toddler/preschoolers to read some books, make a craft will be held outdoors. Weather not permitting, and eat a snack! Appalachian clog dancing, French Canadian it will be held indoors. Ages 5+. Registration is footwork and Tap. At this family-friendly, all Wednesday – Bookmobile @10:30AM required for this event – please come by or call to ages event, explore how music was used hisIf injury/illness keeps you from the library, we’ll come to you! register. torically to aid in the work of sailors, as well Call us with your requests. as to tell vivid stories of life on and off shore. Thursday, August 17 th at 5:30PM Wednesday – Movie Matinee @ 1PM Music with Maria Sangolio Enjoy a different film and free popcorn every week. Thursday, July 27 th at 10:30AM Maria Sangiolo has been writing and performing Katie Fairhead/playSCIENCE Wednesday – Tech Talk @ 3:30PM for children and their families for the past ten Let’s wiggle, giggle, shake and shout! Join Free advice and troubleshooting for all your tech questions. years. Whether it’s under the moon singing a Miss Katie for an interactive music perforlullaby, in the garden building houses for fairies, Thursday – Mahjongg @10AM Kids will get to join the fun by help- by the sea watching dolphins diving or down on Saturday July 1, mance. 5-8 pm Come to learn and play – all levels and beginners welcome! ing sing and write songs; keeping rhythm the farm growing and eating veggies, Sangiolo Saturday July 1, 5-8 pm by playing percussion; and last but not least, challenges us to be our very best and be stewards Thursday – TNC Perch Program Film @7PM Enjoy a different environmental documentary every week dancing! Surrounded by Sea All ages welcome. of the planet at the same time. Come listen, sing – always family friendly! Farming, Fishing, Life-Saving, along, and enjoy this all-ages performance! Surrounded by Sea
Weekly Programming
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Farming, Fishing, Life-Saving, Lighthouses, and more.
All are welcome
Porch Party Porch Party Saturday, July 29, 6–10 pm
Saturday, July 29, 6–10porch pm On the Historical Society
On the Historical Society porch and lawn. Refreshments and fun and lawn. Refreshments and fun Silent Auction Silent Auction
Porch Party Porch Party
Saturday, July 29, pm 6–10 pm Saturday, July 29, 6–10
On the Historical Society porch On the Historical Society porch and lawn. Refreshments and fun and lawn. Refreshments and fun Silent Auction Silent Auction
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Corner of Dodge Street &Saturday Old Town July 1, Road 5-8Road pm Corner of Dodge Street & Old Town
Block Island Historical Society Museum and Museum and Shop Surrounded byShop Sea Corner of Dodge Street & Old Town Road
Block Island Historical Society Hours andand Admission: Hours Admission: Farming, Fishing, Life-Saving,
Lighthouses, and Corner of Dodge Street & Daily Old Town Road 11–4pm Daily / more. July 1st–Labor Day 11–4pm /Museum July 1st–Labor Day and Shop
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All are welcome Hours and Admission: Adults $6Seniors / Seniors Students Adults $6 / && Students $4$4 Museum and Shop 11–4pm Daily / July 1st–Labor Day Members & Children free Members & Children free
Block Island Historical Society
Hours and Admission: Adults $6 / Seniors &401-466-2481 Students $4 TEL: TEL: 401-466-2481 11–4pm Daily /www.blockislandhistorical.org July 1st–Labor Members & ChildrenDay free Corner of Dodge Street & Old Town Road www.blockislandhistorical.org TEL: 401-466-2481 Adults $6 / Seniors & Students $4 e-mail: blockislandhistory@gmail.com e-mail: blockislandhistory@gmail.com www.blockislandhistorical.org Museum and Shop Members & Children free e-mail: blockislandhistory@gmail.com TEL: 401-466-2481 Hours and Admission: www.blockislandhistorical.org 11–4pm Daily / July 1st–Labor Day