Egg Carton Flower Wreaths

Meeting Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

Here at the NSPL, we love incorporating recycled materials into our crafts. Join us to turn regular old egg cartons into beautiful mini flower wreaths with the help of scissors, paint, and a whole lot of glue! Registration required; please call the library or email leah@scituatelibrary.org to register. All supplies provided. Ages 18+.

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer (CANCELLED)

Meeting Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

Maureen DiPiero is the Community Outreach & Education Manager for the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation. As the Foundation’s cancer educator, Maureen has presented breast cancer education for corporations, small businesses, community housing developments, and wellness events at national and international levels. At this event, Maureen will talk about risk factors, screening methods, and symptoms so that you can be better prepared to reduce your risk or identify breast cancer at the earliest stages. Registration is required; please call the library at 401-647-5133 or email leah@scituatelibrary.org to register

Plant Swap

Meeting Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

Do you love houseplants and want to expand your collection? Have some plants or cuttings you no longer want/need? Are you new to the hobby and need some advice – or a plant to start with? Come join plant enthusiasts of all levels for a plant swap at the library! Bring a healthy plant or cutting (no pests, mold, or fungus please) to trade, and share your best plant care tips at this community meet-up. A limited selection of free plants will be available for those who do not have one to trade (these will be first-come, first-serve). Registration is 

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Let’s Talk About Libby

Meeting Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

The OverDrive app is being discontinued on May 1st. This means users will need to switch to Libby to continue reading library books on their smart phones and tablets! But how does Libby work anyways? In this class, Reference Librarian Leah will teach you how to download, navigate, and get the most out of the Libby app on your phone or tablet. Bring your own device to follow along or sit back and watch our demonstration! Registration is required – please call the library at 401-647-5133 or email leah@scituatelibrary.org.

Cookbook Club

Meeting Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

This month, try out recipes from Mi Cocina by Rick Martinez. Make a dish at home, then bring it to the library to share with others potluck-style! Registration is required – please call the library at 401-647-5133 or contact leah@scituatelibrary.org to register. Let us know before the meeting which recipe you’ve chosen, so we can avoid making the same things. Books will be available for checkout at the front desk.

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Navigating the New Catalog

Meeting Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

Did you know our online catalog is getting an upgrade? Starting May 22nd, patrons will use Ocean State Library’s Aspen Discovery to search for items, place holds, and manage their library accounts. While we hope you’ll love this shiny new system as much as we do, we know change can be confusing. That’s why we’re offering a class to get you started! Reference Librarian Leah will show participants how to navigate Aspen, perform searches, and manage their accounts using the new system. Computers will be provided; basic ability to use a mouse and keyboard required. Please register by calling the 

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Tech Help with Leah

Reference Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

Get your tech and social media questions answered by Leah, our Reference Librarian! One-on-one sessions will last 30 minutes and can cover a range of basic topics. Please call the library or contact leah@scituatelibrary.org to schedule your appointment – no drop-ins please.  

Classics Book Club

Meeting Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

We’re reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Join our passionate group of book lovers for an engaging discussion! No registration required; books will be available for checkout at the front desk.

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Tech Help with Leah

Reference Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

Get your tech and social media questions answered by Leah, our Reference Librarian! One-on-one sessions will last 30 minutes and can cover a range of basic topics. Please call the library or contact leah@scituatelibrary.org to schedule your appointment – no drop-ins please.

Pride is Sweet: Cookie Decorating

Meeting Room 606 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI

LGBTQ+ folks and allies of all ages are invited to a relaxing night of sugar cookie decorating! Show your pride with your preferred flag colors, write a sweet message for a loved one, or decorate to your heart’s content. All are welcome to this safe space for queer expression in celebration of Pride Month! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required; please call the library at 401-647-5133 or email leah@scituatelibrary.org to register.