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Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

 

Redwood Library & Athenaeum 

50 Bellevue Avenue

Newport, RI 02840-3292

 

Telephone: 401-847-0292

Fax: 401-841-5680

 

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Portraits of Interiors: Interior Illustrators in Newport Collections

Please stop by to enjoy the new exhibition in the Van Alen Gallery, Portraits of Interiors: Interior Illustrators in Newport Collections. This exhibition is guest curated by Paul Miller, Curator at The Preservation Society of Newport County, and features a wonderful selection of paintings, photography, textiles, and furniture, all representative of this interesting genre. Two vignettes containing decorative arts directly from or in the spirit of works depicted are also on display. The exhibition will be open until January 31, 2015.

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Interiors
Paul Miller
decorative arts
Author: 
GMarkert

Redwood Book Club: Washington, D.C.

The Redwood Book Club meets once a month, and all are welcome to join. The next meeting is Saturday, March 15, and the group will discuss Washington, D.C. by Gore Vidal.  The discussion will be led by Peter Baylor.

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Author: 
admin

Life of the Mind Salon: Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese

Join us for a fascinating evening with Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese, professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval War College, who will discuss scientific realism in film in a talk titled, "What?! Movies Make Things Up?" about scientific realism in film.

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert

Teen Advisory Group Meeting

The Redwood Library is looking for teens to serve on its first ever Teen Advisory Group! Members will help with collection and program development. This is a great volunteer opportunity and your chance to have a say in what goes on at the library! Plus, we’ll have snacks! Free. Grades 9-12.

Date: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Author: 
MHurley

Rainbow Loom at the Redwood

Rainbow Loom at the Redwood! Bring your loom if you have one (or borrow one of ours) and meet with friends to create fun bracelets! Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the hour. We’ll supply the bands! Free. Ages 8+.

Program Type: 
Children's
Date: 
Saturday, April 5, 2014 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Author: 
MHurley

Redwood Library receives grant from the RI Council for the Humanities

During a press conference at the State House on Wednesday, February 26, the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities announced its Major Grant Awards for 2014. A total of $131,212 was awarded to 18 humanities projects across the State of Rhode Island. The Redwood Library will receive $3,750 to support the research and planning process for an exhibition on Newport-based colonial artist Robert Feke (1705-1752), which will examine Newport as context and crucible for a flourishing arts and intellectual community in the decades leading up to the American Revolution.

 

Author: 
MBernier

If It's Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare

Join us as we read the Bard.  All are welcome.  Free.

Date: 
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Author: 
admin

RI Museum of Science and Art Program

Learn about electricity with the RI Musuem of Science and Art and their Electric Dough program!  We will learn how to create "electric artwork!"  Free for members; $2/person for non-members.  Ages 8+.

Program Type: 
Children's
Date: 
Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert

Afternoon Fun at the Redwood!

For our March after school programs, we are collaborating with the Friends of Ballard Park to bring you a fun afternoon that focuses on the environment.  Join us for thematic stories and crafts (and snacks, of course!) Every Wednesday in March at 4:00 pm. Free. Grades K-4.

Program Type: 
Children's
Date: 
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert
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