Monday Night Story Time

Savor A Cup of Quiet in this special summer evening story time celebrating the 2026 Kids Reading Across RI (KRARI) selection by best-selling author Nikki Grimes. This sweet picture book celebrates the precious bond between grandparents and their grandchildren as they appreciate the gentler sounds of nature, slowing down and spending a memorable day together in their cup of quiet. Each family will receive a brand-new copy of A Cup of Quiet to keep for their own library collection, compliments of Rhode Island Center for the Book. Registration required, space is limited. Grimes, a New York Bestselling author, was inducted into the Black Authors Hall of Fame in 2023, is the recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the ALAN Award for significant contributions to young adult literature, the 2017 Children's Literature Legacy Award, the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children.