Lee-Ann Galli

The oldest of the standing armories in Rhode Island was built in 1835 and the newest in 1928. Brick and granite, wood and stone – these 18 armories have survived through times where lesser architecture would have failed – over half of the existing buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Besides their military missions to safely store arms and to provide homes for military units, Rhode Island’s armories have a close attachment to the state’s citizenry. From dances and meetings to circuses with Tom Thumb, voting, polio clinics, car shows, State Inauguration Balls – and home to the fast break in basketball, the armories have welcomed the people of Rhode Island. This presentation includes all 18 RI historic armories. Please register here

Professor Nany Shuster will offer a two session program on hearing loss  based on her book, HEARING LOSS AND WINNING SOLUTIONS. Professor Shuster is deaf and uses a cochlear implant to hear. She lives with hearing loss and still is able to teach and travel and enjoys her lifestyle. There will be two classes, and students who attend both classes will get a free copy of her book. She has worn the cochlear implant for 12 years. In the past before the implant she wore hearing aids. This two session program will meet at the library on two class dates one week apart. Please register here

The Library is working on a new Strategic Plan. Please take our survey. We appreciate your feedback.
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A brand new collection of circulating items. Right now we have games and outdoor activities, but more things are being added all the time. These circulate for 7 days, do not take holds, and must be returned to the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library. These are finable items.

Saturdays will be 9:30-2 until fall