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Redwood Library & Athenaeum 

50 Bellevue Avenue

Newport, RI 02840-3292

 

Telephone: 401-847-0292

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A Great Loss to the Redwood Library

It is with great sadness that the Redwood acknowledges the loss of long-time member and supporter, Mrs. Nuala Pell. A frequent visitor to the Redwood over many decades, Mrs. Pell was a favorite of the Redwood staff and will be deeply missed.  Her generosity includes the gift of many fine volumes to the Library's collection. To honor her memory, the Library has created a small display of some of these volumes.  Please stop by and view the case in the Harrison Room, which features eight items given by Mrs. Pell, including a first edition volume of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Author: 
GMarkert

16th-Century Bible on Display in Harrison Room

Two volumes of a rare Bible from the Redwood's Special Collections will be on display in the Harrison Room through April 19. They are part of an eight-volume multilingual Bible, know as the Plantin Polyglot, that was published by Christopher Plantin between 1568-1572. Plantin's version of the Bible features parallel texts in Hebrew, Greek, Syriac, and Aramaic, with translation and commentary in Latin. Stop by to learn more about this fascinating treasure. 

Author: 
GMarkert

One Summer Evening in Newport

You are warmly invited to the Redwood Library's Annual Fundraising Gala, to be held Saturday, July 12, 2014 on the historic Redwood lawn. "One Summer Evening in Newport" promises to be a magical night of wonderful music, a delicious dinner, and the best of a beautiful Newport summer evening. Acclaimed musician and storyteller Livingston Taylor will take us on a relaxed and humorous journey as he performs a medley of Gershwin, Broadway, folk, and rock favorites.  

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Livingston Taylor
Author: 
GMarkert

Life of the Mind Salon: Dr. Maury Klein

Please join us for the eighth and final Life of the Mind Salon of this season, as Dr. Maury Klein talks about his new book, A Call to Arms: Mobilizing America for World War II.  Dr. Klein is the author of The Power Makers: Steam, Electricity, and the Men Who Invented Modern America; and Rainbow's End: The Crash of 1929. He is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Rhode Island. 

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Author: 
admin

Landscapes Hidden in the Redwood Vault

In honor of National Arboretum Week, arborist Robert Currier and restoration bookbinder James Currier will present a selection of antiquarian books from the Redwood vault. These special volumes highlight the Library's fine horticultural collection. Admission is $5 per person, payable at the door.

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert

Aaron Burr: Misjudged American Founder

Please join us on Friday, May 16 at 4:00 pm for a special lecture on Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States (1801-1805), who served during President Thomas Jefferson's first term. Although Burr is perhaps best known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804, he is also remembered as an officer in the Continental Army, the New York State Attorney General, and a United States Senator. 

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Friday, May 16, 2014 - 4:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert

RICCO Music Event: Intimate Songs of the Heart

Join us for a spring concert in the historic Harrison Room on April 27, when the Rhode Island Civic Chorale Chamber Choir returns for another wonderful performance. The concert is titled "Intimate Songs of the Heart" and will feature the music of Bolcom, Brahms and Lauridsen. Please call 847-0292, ext. 112, to make a reservation.  Free for members, $12 for the general public.

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Sunday, April 27, 2014 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert

Owls of Rhode Island

The Audubon Society presents Owls of Rhode Island. Learn about the types of owls that live in your own state. There might even be a feathery guest as well! Free for members; $2/person for non-members. Ages 7+.  Space is limited so call to reserve your seat at 401-847-0292 x105.

Program Type: 
Children's
Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Author: 
MHurley

Peter Rabbit Performance

The Newport Children’s Theatre returns to the Redwood Library with a performance of Peter Rabbit. Free for members; $2/person for non-members. All Ages. Space is limited so call to reserve your seat at 401-847-0292 x105.

Program Type: 
Children's
Date: 
Friday, April 25, 2014 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Author: 
MHurley

If It's Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare

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

Date: 
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert
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