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Archive for May, 2017

Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017

Be prepared for any emergency that may come your way. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) have developed this registry as a service to Rhode Islanders with chronic conditions, disabilities, and other special healthcare needs. It is a system for the identification of Rhode Islanders who […]

Coastal Wine Trail

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Did you know Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut share a Coastal Wine Trail of 14 vineyards and wineries along their coastlines? With the weather improving and the grapes growing, it may be time to visit your favorite seashore winery or vineyard. Review the list on the Coastal Wine Trail by selecting vineyards. In between visits to your […]

From Seed to Your Table in the Summertime

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

From your local farm or your own garden, summertime brings fresh food to the your kitchen and table. We have some books to help you make it the happen. DB72669 The town that food saved: how one community found vitality in local food by Ben Hewitt DB84286 The story of seeds: from Mendel’s garden to your plate, […]

Memorial Day – May 29th

Wednesday, May 10th, 2017

Our national holiday to remember and honor those who served and died while defending the United States. Some titles to reflect on include the following: DB70623 The Good Soldiers FD216:1 by David Finkel The book chronicles the experiences of Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Kauzlarich and his men in Iraq as they face firefights, dangerous patrols, death, and […]

2017 Bestsellers for Reading

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

These titles have recently come into the collection for you to read. Fiction Bestsellers DB86736  The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer DB86854  Never Never  by James Patterson DB86654 Below the Belt by Stuart Woods Nonfiction Bestsellers DB86770 Our Revolution by Bernie Sanders DB86659 Ray and Joan by Lisa Napoli DB86771 Thank You for Being Late by […]