Tuesday: Local Author Book Series Launch at Island Books
A look at what's happening in and around Middletown today.
- Barnes & Noble will host Storytime with Miss Lynn featuring “You” by Stephen Michael King at 10:30 a.m. An accompanying craft will follow.
- Local author Ann Hood will launch her book tour for her new children's book series, The Treasure Chest, featuring eight books that are set in Newport at Island Books beginning at 4:30 p.m. today. The books are geared towards children ages 9-12 and follow the stories of twins who have recently moved from New York City into an attic apartment of a Newport mansion where they discover their great-grandfather's hidden study and its power of time travel that takes them back to a different era in each book. Refreshments will be served and the author will be available for questions and book signing.
- The Potter League will host a Puppy Playgroup for dogs ages 2 to 4 months to learn how to socialize at 5 p.m. The session is $7 and pre-registration is required. Register by emailing byrond@potterleague.org.
- The Middletown High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team will compete against Bishop Keough High School at home at 7 p.m.
- The Cluny School is hosting a Blood Drive from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in its cafeteria. All are welcome to donate blood, and everyone who donates will receive a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Childcare will be provided.
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Barnes & Noble
1311 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI -
Storytime with Miss Lynn
January 24, 2012 / January 27, 2012 / January 31, 2012 at 10:30 am -
Island Books
575 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI -
Potter League for Animals
87 Oliphant Ln, Middletown, RI
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MHS Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Bishop Keough High School
January 24, 2012 at 7:00 pm -
Cluny School
75 Brenton Rd, Newport, RI
