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Name: Free PH Soil Testing at the Island Free Library
Start: 2026-08-18T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-18T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Island Free Library

August 2026
Mah Jongg

August 12 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mah Jongg

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

Mah Jongg is a classic tile game-part strategy, part pattern spotting-all social fun. All welcome!
Chess with Graham

August 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chess with Graham

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

Join us this August at the Island Free Library for an exciting chess program with Graham Watkins, a long-time summer resident and chess genius. Graham will graciously offer free chess … Continued
Music on the patio with Blockstar Mac Brown (Thursday Dodge Night Market~last one for 2026)

August 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

As the Thursday Dodge Night Market draws to a close, we invite you to a special musical performance by local artist Mac Brown. Join us for an unforgettable evening where … Continued
Chess with Graham

August 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chess with Graham

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

Join us this August at the Island Free Library for an exciting chess program with Graham Watkins, a long-time summer resident and chess genius. Graham will graciously offer free chess … Continued
Spanish for Beginners!

August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Spanish for Beginners!

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

Hola!! This is introduction to Spanish. Come learn the alphabet, numbers, basic colors and everyday phrases. We will help you improve your Spanish! It is a free event, all are welcome! Vamos!
Come play Mah Jongg!

August 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Film &Soup

Join us for a lively game of Mah Jongg! Limited 2026 Mah Jongg cards available, please bring your own card. All ages and levels welcome. Come to learn!
Chess with Graham

August 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chess with Graham

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

Join us this August at the Island Free Library for an exciting chess program with Graham Watkins, a long-time summer resident and chess genius. Graham will graciously offer free chess … Continued
“Office Hours” A Community Writing Workshop

August 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm “Office Hours” with Paul Cunningham

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

Join us for "Office Hours" every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! ✨ Bring a few pages of your work to share in a friendly and supportive environment. Whether … Continued
Stitch Together

August 15 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Stitch Together

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

Bring your projects (knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidering, etc.) and join us for crafting and conversation! 18+. All skill levels welcome! Experienced knitters available to answer any woolly questions!
Free PH Soil Testing at the Island Free Library

August 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Free PH Soil Testing at the Island Free Library

Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

An URI Cooperative Extension Master Gardener will be available for your gardening questions. You are welcome to bring multiple samples. Bring your sample(s) to the Library and get the results while you wait! How to take a soil sample: Dig out a spadeful of soil near root level (about 3-4 inches down in the soil) … Continued

August 2026