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Calendar of Events 2008Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Library and Book Club photos 2008

April 2 – April 30, Weaver Libary, East Providence
In celebration of RARI 2008, East Providence Public Library patron Karen Belanger will display her elephant collection during library hours. Contact Adult Services Librarian Joyce May at jmay@eplib.org or call 435-1986 for more information.

Wednesday, April 23, Rise & Read RARI Book Discussion, 6 – 8 pm, Borders Books @ Providence Place
Join the Hope High School Rise & Read Book Club at Borders for a discussion of Water for Elephants – sure to be a dynamic discussion and interesting look at this year’s RARI selection!

Saturday, May 3 Mini-May Breakfast and Book Discussion at Newport Public Library 10:30 am
Readers of the book are invited to participate in this open book discussion and enjoy morning coffee and refreshments, too. This program is free and open to the public.

Friday, May 9, 2008 – RARI Live Videoconference for schools and libraries featuring author, Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants
Registrations are being accepted now for the live statewide videoconference with Sara Gruen. Sites must register as an active site by April 1, 2008 – to register call 455-8134 or email lmoulton@provlib.org.

Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9-11:30 am
Annual RARI May Breakfast at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet with author, Sara Gruen!
Rhode Island Midway Fun & Games, Penny Social, Author Signing, Entertainment by Marvelous Marvin - SOLD OUT!!

Photos of "RARI'n to go under the big top" kick-off at Cumberland Public Library, January 23, 2008
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