Safe Travels!

Yes we are indeed open today and we would love to see you -- that is if you aren't busy sump-pumping your basement. For those looking to get to us and do not own one of those nifty Duck Tour buses (I'm asking Santa for one this year), here's a link to the RI Department of Transportation's website. They have a list of flooded/closed streets in RI.

SAFE TRAVELS MPL'ers!

Computers Down THIS Thursday, April 1st

Well...I got good news and I got bad news. Which do you want first? Okay bad news it is.

BAD NEWS: All public computers will be unavailable this Thursday, April 1st until 3PM.
GOOD NEWS: We’ll be uploading, updating and upping their awesomeness.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Meet Fantasty Writer J. Michael Squatrito!

Middletown Public Library continues the “Meet the Author” series with local writer J. Michael Squatrito. He will be here to discuss his fantasy/adventure series “The Overlords” including unreleased details about the next book! He’ll also talk about how he successfully bypassed publishers to create this popular book series with a strong Rhody following.

The event is FREE and all are welcome! Food and drink will be provided.

For more information about J. Michael Squatrito or “The Overlords” series go to: http://www.the-overlords.com/

For more information on "Meet the Author" call (401) 846-1573 or email ChristinaWolfskehl@yahoo.com.

Get Your Geek On!

Meet Cecil Adams, author and self-anointed "world's smartest human." His syndicated weekly column, The Straight Dope, appears in over 30 newspapers throughout the US and Canada, and now you can find him online!

Armed with a high IQ, extensive research and an abrasive sense of humor (his tag line is "Fighting Ignorance Since 1973. It's taking longer than we thought"), Cecil aims to answer off-beat questions from a very curious public. Have you ever wondered if you ate too many carrots, would you turn orange? What "dangers of disease" do hot-air hand dryers prevent? And if you're on a deserted island, how can you tell which plans are poisonous? Cecil's got the answers for you!

The site is fun and pretty easy to navigate. Users can search the archives, post to the message board and even ask Cecil a question! It's simple. It's fun. It's educational. So grab your mouse and get ready to laugh and learn!

Tell Us What You Think

MPL is always looking to improve the services we provide our wonderful patrons! We want to know what you think about the job we are doing: what do you like? What needs improvement? What new services do you want to see?


Please help us by participating in our our annual community service survey. You can do it online or fill one out in our library. It's quick. It's easy. So get online and get heard!

And We're Back!

Our website is back up and running! And boy are we so excited for you to see it! We've still got links to your favorites (online book requests, amazing electronic resources, etc.) PLUS we've added a ton of new stuff: Children's Page, Teen Corner, even a section on Upcoming Events happening at our library.

So grab a cup of coffee and check out the awesomeness! And if you've got time, take our online survey.

Digital Bookmobile National Tour

Mondays can be so very drab. Rainy weather. Kids not back in school just yet. On days like this does your brain scream out the eternal parental question: "What to do, what to do?!" Consider yourself saved thanks to the Cranston Public Library and the Digital Bookmobile!

LOCATION: Cranston Public Library: Upper Parking Lot
140 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI
DATE: Monday, September 21, 2009
TIME: 10:00am - 4:00pm
PRICE: FREE

Cranston Public Library and Ocean State Libraries will host the Digital Bookmobile, an immersive download experience inside a 74-foot, high-tech tractor-trailer.

Readers of all ages are invited to engage digital downloading through interactive demonstrations and experience the library's audiobook, eBook, music, and video download service at this free event.

The Digital Bookmobile is housed inside an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. This 74-foot community outreach vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore the library's download service. Interactive learning stations give visitors an opportunity to search the library’s digital media collection, use supported mobile devices, and sample eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video.

Come and learn about digital media and the latest gadgets and technology. There will be a raffle and other fun stuff!

All Ages are welcome. Registration is not required. The Digital Bookmobile is handicap accessible and will be parked in the upper parking lot of Cranston Public Library for this event.

The Digital Bookmobile is a service of Ocean State Libraries and the Cranston Public Library. The Digital Bookmobile is operated by OverDrive, Inc.

For more information call: (401) 943-9080 EXT6 or email: central@cranstonlibrary.org