What's Happening at CPL for Adults & Teens
October 2017
Adult Programs
Improve Your Financial Stability: Long Term Planning and Credit Reports
Wednesday, October 4th at 6:30pm
 
Our Financial Stability course with Mike Speidel concludes this week with a deep look at credit reports and how to best plan for retirement.  If you have ever wondered if/when you could retire, you will not want to miss this session. 
This series is 16+. Registration is required.  Reserve your space today!
Cake Decorating 101: Frosting Essentials
 Saturday, October 14th at 1:30 PM
 
This three part cake making series will show you all you need to know to begin creating your own amazing cakes at home!  You learned the Basic Tips and Tricks in class 1, but in this second class frosting is the star! Our wonderful guest chef Sarah will give a 30-minute tutorial then you will have a full hour to practice your new cake decorating skills! 
Already know your way around the cake scene but never worked with fondant? That's ok too! Join us for our 3rd class in the series 10/28/17 when fondant takes the stage!
Ages16+ and registration is required. You must register separately for each class you would like to attend.
SYFY's Ghost Hunter Dustin Pari!
Monday, October 16th at 6:30 pm
 
Join us for a special event with the SyFy Network’s official Ghost Hunter, Dustin Pari! Dustin takes a look back at his own efforts to conduct paranormal research and brings it back even further to some of the earliest spirit communication techniques. Complete with historical stories, evidence, and some “would-be” evidence, Dustin promises some respectful and intriguing tales of contacting the other side. Join us for a night of fun, creepiness, and insight into what is waiting for us in the beyond!  Space is limited.  Registration is required. !
Tame Your Paper Clutter
Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 pm
 
Are you ready to clear your office of the clutter and get some work done?! Paper management is an issue many people struggle with, and creating working organized systems can be a challenge. Kristin M. MacRae, professional organizer and owner of Organizing In RI, will give you all the information you need to tame your paper and get it under control permanently. By the end of the presentation, you will be motivated and energized to tame your paper clutter! 
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, October 20th at 8:00 PM
 
Join us for an early celebration of Halloween goodness with a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show!  Learn how to do the “Time Warp” and celebrate Halloween early! This adults-only program welcomes long-time fans and newbies to have the full viewing experience in watching this classic cult favorite. Participants are welcome to bring their own prop kits from the list at http://www.rockyhorror.com/participation/proplist.php. The library just asks that you do not bring the messier items. The library will also have props available for use by attendees. Popcorn and beverages will be served.  Registration is required. 
Cake Decorating: All Things Fondant
Saturday, October 21st at 1:30 PM
 
We saved the best for last- fondant is finally here! Today, guest chef Sarah Maroney will take a half hour to walk you through the dos and don’ts of working with fondant, and then you will be able to a get hands on experience in the fabulous world of fondant for yourself! Already know your way around the cake scene but never worked with fondant? Even better! You get to learn with an accomplished chef! Participants can register for a single or multiple classes.  Registration is required and space is limited.  
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Book Clubs
Daytime Book Discussion Group
Thursday, October 19th at 10:00am: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Evening Book Discussion Group
Monday, October 16th at 6:30pm: John Adams by David McCullough
Chess Club
Chess Club
Every Thursday at 1:00 pm
 
Come play chess each week in the Seminar Room. Advanced players can  challenge each other or help our beginners.
For The Creative
Art Group of Northern RI
3rd Wednesday of the Month at 6:00 pm (October 18th)
 
Artists of any medium are welcome to join this group! Share your work with  other members and be inspired!  Each month the group will choose a theme for the next month. Create a new piece based on the prompt or revisit an old favorite. New members are always welcome.
Teen Events
CPL RI Teen Read Challenge
Are you a teen that loves to read the best, most popular books? Do you like book trivia and read different types of stories? Then this is the challenge for you! The RI Teen Read Challenge is divided by grades. 6th-8th graders are challenged to read as many books from the RI Middle School Book Award list (RIMSBA) and high schoolers read off the RI Teen Book Award list (RITBA). We’ll host a trivia event and raffles in February for those who complete the challenge, where we’ll also vote on our favorite book on the list. This reading challenge will happen online—sign up and log books starting 9/15/17 at http://cpl.readsquared.com.
Minecraft Club
Tues. 9/19 at 4 PM in the Seminar Room.
 
Hang out with other fans to explore and create! Registration required!
Teen Art Showcase
We're taking submissions for a teen art show inspired by the theme, "Unleash Your Story."  Teens are invited to submit a piece of art that would be the book cover of their biography. Submissions can be dropped off between September 18— October 8 and will be displayed in the library during October. We will raffle off a $25 gift card to Blick Art Materials in Providence to teens who enter the art show! For more info on guidelines, please see staff.
Teen Volunteer Corp
Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 PM
 
The Teen Volunteer Corp is a great option for teens who have yearly service requirements or just want to volunteer as much as possible.  When you join, you’ll receive regular requests for volunteering. Plus, we’ll hold an optional monthly meeting to plan activities, spruce up the Teen Center, and educate new members.
Banned Books Hunt
Did you know the library holds dozens of books that someone out there doesn’t want you to read? Hunt for the most controversial titles hidden in the library and identify some books burned to a crisp—all part of Banned Books Week from Sept. 25-30!
Save the Date!
Teen GSA on 10/3

Join our first official meeting of the library's Teen Gay-Straight Alliance! Whether you're a teen member of the LGBTQIA+ community or a supportive ally, you're welcome!
Teen Volunteer Drop-In
Saturday, October 7 from 11 AM –1 PM.
 
Once a month from October—May, we host a no-registration-required event for teens who just need a few volunteer hours or who just want to try it out with low commitment. These events are usually good deeds for the library or community.
Table of Contents
Adult Programs
Book Clubs
Chess Club
For The Creative
Teen Events
Becoming a citizen activist : stories, strategies, and advice for changing our world
How it went down
Of poetry & protest : from Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin
The Berlin Boxing Club
Gay America : struggle for equality
American swastika : inside the white power movement's hidden spaces of hate
Gay marriage : why it is good for gays, good for straights, and good for America
Saints and misfits
Transgender children and youth : cultivating pride and joy with families in transition
Crow
Fight to learn : the struggle to go to school
Racial profiling : everyday inequality
Tears we cannot stop : a sermon to white America
Prisoner of night and fog
Stonewall : breaking out in the fight for gay rights
They called themselves the K.K.K. : the birth of an American terrorist group
The freedom summer murders
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