5 Things You Need to Know, Feb. 11-13

Here are five good things to know for Friday and over the weekend. For more happenings around Aquidneck Island this weekend, be sure to check out Patch's latest editions of the "," for Mom-recommended family activities, and for more nightlife picks.

1. Friday is the Middletown DMV's Last Day
After Friday, Aquidneck Islanders with business at the state's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will have to travel to the nearest DMV offices in Wakefield, Cranston, Providence or Warren to conduct DMV transactions. On Thursday, the wait to register vehicles was about two hours long as area motorists hurried to squeeze in transactions before Aquidneck Island's only branch closes temporarily until a new location reopens locally later this year. .

2. Saturday Storytime with Miss Lynn at Barnes and Noble
At 10:30 a.m Saturday, join Miss Lynn for her reading of "Love, Splat," written and illustrated by Rob Scotton. Click here for more information.

3. Weekend at the Movies
Local theaters have lots of new movies coming out this weekend, along with some awards season contenders. New movies include "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D," "Sanctum" and "Gnomeo and Juliet." Critically acclaimed films such as "Black Swan," "The Fighter," "True Grit" and "The King's Speech" continue to draw film buffs to the local theaters. Click here for showtimes. 

4. Sunday Lecture: Black Baseball in Rhode Island
On Sunday, the Middletown Historical Society 2011 Speaker Series continues, with Robert Cvornyek's lecture on "Black Baseball in Rhode Island: The Integration of Baseball in Rhode Island.” Click here for more details.

5. Sunday Workshop: Publishing Your Novel
This informative and inspiring workshop is scheduled for Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Middletown Public Library. More information can be found here.