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The culture, history and legends of Rhode Island’s towns are rich and unique. Neighbors and friends of Barrington bring a fresh perspective with stories that examine the Barrington Library, the Barrington Garden Club, the history of West Barrington and more.

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Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio will hold a special community screening of “Our Town: Barrington” on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the Barrington Public Library. The documentary film, which features a collection of stories about the town, will have its broadcast premiere on Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.
Anyone interested in attending the special screening should register at ripbs.org/ourtown
Last fall, Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio announced Barrington as the next stop in their “Our Town” documentary series. Officials invited residents, businesses, organizations and students to share their story ideas and contribute footage.
Part documentary film, community-building initiative and fundraiser, “Our Town: Barrington” showcases a collection of historical events, local traditions and personal memoirs from the town.
Told through the eyes of those who love and know Barrington well, “Our Town: Barrington” features the following stories:
• “Lunch and Learn” — At Nayatt School and other elementary schools, professionals from the community come to share their job experiences with students. It’s a chance for children to ask questions and learn more about the everyday lives of people in town.
• “A Community of Volunteers” — Preserving more than 285 acres of land in town, the Barrington Land Conservation Trust shares the heart of its organization: the volunteers.
• “East Bay Rowing” — At Walker’s Farm, you can find many residents out on the water, including members of East Bay Rowing. They share the organization’s history and tradition of creating a place for everyone to learn about the sport.
• “Arts Alive!” — All the world’s a stage at Arts Alive! Where students come together to sing, dance, and learn about the performing arts. Its artistic director, Dena Davis, shares the organization’s mission.
• “The Barrington Library” — Now residing in a former middle school building, the Barrington Library opens its doors to residents of Barrington and beyond. The library’s staff share its history, and how it’s become one of Rhode Island’s most visited libraries.
• “A History of West Barrington” — Barrington High School Senior William Sturla has been fascinated with the history of his neighborhood, West Barrington, for years. Now, Sturla shares its rich history of textile, railroads, and the residents who call it home today.
• “Four Decades of TAP-IN” — Serving Barrington and the East Bay, TAP-IN is celebrating more than 40 years of providing support to residents in need. From food to clothing and transportation, learn about the organization’s mission to serve.
• “The Barrington Garden Club” — Beautiful gardens can be seen across Barrington. It is thanks in part to one of the town’s garden clubs, which has been beautifying Barrington for nearly a century.
• “The Barrington Farm School” — The history of the farm land dates back to the late 1800s and is now a community-centered space for all to learn about farming. The Barrington Farm School’s staff share its history and the work they are doing today for learners of all ages.
• “The Barrington Education Foundation” — From passing a hat around to collect funds to serving all of Barrington’s public schools, the Barrington Education Foundation is helping ensure students receive the best education possible.
• “Preserving Bay Spring” — When the Friends of the Bay Spring Community Center formed, their hope was to preserve this historic building, and make it a space to celebrate Barrington’s diversity. Thanks to a partnership with the town, that hope has become a reality.
• “The Barrington Social Club” — Cristina Buehrer came back to Barrington and saw a need in town: bringing people together. So, she started the Barrington Social Club, which gives residents a place to connect and raise money for charity.

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Did you know that every 3.5 seconds, someone, somewhere is apologizing to a cat? Well. Maybe not. But anyone who has lived with a cat, or in a household overflowing with cats, knows that cats have very high standards regarding their humans, and expect those standards to be assiduously met. Join Deborah Barchi, former Director of Barrington Public Library, on Sunday, March 15 for a launch of her new book How to Apologize to a Cat.

Cats are remarkable animals. They are also beautiful enigmas. In this delightful guidebook, learn about the things that might upset a cat, what you can do to avoid such upsets, and how to go about appeasing an indignant feline. Interspersed with lively quotations from famous cat lovers, tips on bird watching, support on how to say "no" to a cat, and what the " ten commandments of cats" can teach us about respecting and understanding a cat's view of the world, this book is a celebration and appreciation for our remarkable feline companions.
Deborah will be sharing from her book and talking about the process she went through to self-publish.

Books will be available for sale.

Free and open to all. Please register.

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About the Author
Deborah Barchi is a retired librarian and served as Director of Barrington Public Library for 17 years from 1999-2017. She lives in a little gray house surrounded by a tangled garden at the edge of a reservoir woodland where she observes a rich variety of plants and animals throughout the seasons. She writes poetry, essays, and memoirs on a wide range of topics, including wild birds, childhood, cats, and musings and observations about the natural world.

Learn more about Deborah on her website.