Clark Memorial Library
Richmond, Rhode Island's Public Library Since 1880
7 Pinehurst Drive Phone: (401)364-6100
Carolina, RI 02812 Fax: (401)364-7675
Announcements
Running from Tuesday, November 18th until Tuesday, December 23rd -
The members of our Creative Threads Group have been hard at work for the past couple of months creating knitted items as well as several other crafts. We are excited to offer them for sale. Come in during regular business hours and peruse our selection. All proceeds will benefit Clark Memorial Library.
Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00pm -
Sign up to make a Gingerbread House with your family! Sign ups for Slot One are open until the morning of December 2nd!
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Saturday, December 6th at 11:00am or 12:00pm-
Sign up to make a Gingerbread House with your family! Sign ups for Slots Two and Three are open until the morning of December 6th!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 29th at 10:30am - Come by Clark Memorial Library at 1pm on November 5th to learn about Medicare with Joseph Goddard. Turning 65? Are you turning 65 or losing your employer-sponsored healthcare plan due to retirement? We understand you have questions, and we have the answers! Join us for our seminar, "Medicare Untangled 101," where we will simplify the process and address all your concerns regarding Medicare. CMS disclaimer: "Currently I represent all organizations which offer products in your area. I do not work for Medicare or any government offices. You can always contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program for help with plan choices."
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Monday, December 1st at 2:00pm - Come by the Clark Memorial Library to watch Holiday Inn (1942).
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Monday, December 15th at 2:00pm - Come by the Clark Memorial Library to watch White Christmas (1954).
Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00pm -
Saturday, December 6th at 11:00am -
Saturday, December 6th at 12:00pm -
Sign up to make a festive Gingerbread House with your family! Stop by the front desk or call us at 401-364-6100 to pick the timeslot that works best for you. Sign ups are open until the morning of the event. You must bring your own can of NON-WHIPPED white frosting. All other building materials will be provided.
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Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00pm - Join us to talk about Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. Just in time for her birthday!
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Friday, December 19th at 6:30pm - Join us to watch this holiday-time favorite.
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“On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.” – IMDb. Bring a covered drink and cozy blanket to watch this holiday favorite. We’ll even have hot chocolate!
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Can’t wait to watch the movie? It’s also a book by Chris Van Allsburg.​
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Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 to 2:00pm - Homemade cookies sold by the pound. Baker sign ups are appreciated! :)​
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Wednesday, December 24th - ​
Thursday, December 25th -
We will be closed in observance of both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Happy Holidays Everybody!
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Wednesday, December 31st at 2:00pm - ​
Thursday, January 1st -
We will be closing early on New Year's Eve. We will also be closed all day on New Year's Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!
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Weekly Events
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Join us a create a masterpiece with our LEGOs on Thursday evenings at 6 pm. Have your creations displayed on the Lego Club Creations page of our website!​​​
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Library Offerings
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Come by Clark Memorial Library and see our new Story Walk! An Eagle Scout Project created by Margaret Bryson. Read page by page while taking a leisurely stroll in our yard! ​
Our current story is Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow. Have fun! :)
The library has a pass to the Hamilton Family Aquarium! You can check the pass out from the Clark Memorial Library for 1/2 price admission for up to two adults and four children. Return of the pass if required on the following day during regular business hours.
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The aquarium is located at 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840. www.savebay.org/aquarium
Express Books can be found on the New Books shelf. They are highly in demand books that can be checked out by our patrons for 7 days with NO renewals. Anything overdo will be fined 0.25 cents per day. These books are unable to be placed on hold.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Fridays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Fax, Printing, and Copy services are available at Clark Memorial Library.
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Fax Fees are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
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Copier/Printer Fees are $0.20 per black and white page and $0.50 per color page.
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