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Hope Highlights
Special Events
SELF-CARE SATURDAYS 16+
Every Saturday at 12 noon
Back by popular demand!
A relaxing hour of creative crafts to help you reset and start the weekend right.
-March 7 Flower Votives
-March 14 Window Stars
-March 21 Mandala Rocks
-March 28 Paper Eggs
-May 2 Paper Flowers
-May 9 Mother’s Day Cards
-May 30 Decorate a Wineglass
Registration is required to reserve a spot.
PEEPLES CHOICE AWARDS
Monday, March 30 until April 3
Compete in the Peeple’s Choice Award. Drop off a diorama using America’s favorite marshmallow treats, Peeps! The diorama must depict a scene, character, or title of a book and use at least one peep in the design. Dioramas cannot be larger than 2ft. x 2ft. and will be on display from March 30 until April 3 when we will announce the winners of the popular vote. Be sure to visit the library and vote for your favorites in each of the following categories:
-Children (8 and under)
-Tweens (9-12)
-Teens (13-19)
-Adults (19+)
-Families (caregivers and offspring)
Drop off your dioramas on Monday, March 30 to compete.
RI FORESTS AND PEOPLE: PARTNERS THROUGH TIME
Challenges and Opportunities for Our Forest
presented by RI State Foresters, Paul Dolan and Christopher Modisette
Saturday, March 21 at 12 noon
Southern New England is one of the world’s great meeting places of forests and people.
Here in Rhode Island, the woods are more than just scenery— they’ve been a source of food, fuel, inspiration, and community for countless generations. From the caretakers of this land to today’s neighborhoods and cities, forests have always shaped how we live, work, and connect with one another.
This series invites you to explore that story. Together we’ll look at how forests and people have grown side by side,how they’ve faced challenges, and how our choices today will determine the future of these remarkable landscapes.Come join us for a journey through time, discovering the past, reflecting on the present, and imagining the role our forests can play in a healthy, thriving Rhode Island for generations to come.
