Politics & Government
5 Things To Know Today: April 5
Four days and counting until the new library opens; story time at East Smithfield Library; day trip for seniors; skating in Smithfield; and today in history: the flame is re-lit.
Not Much Longer: The new Marian J. Mohr Library is scheduled to celebrate its grand opening on April 9 with a ribbon cutting — but you don't have to wait until Saturday to see it. Starting today and running through Friday at 10 a.m., JohnstonPatch will publish "sneak peek" photos.
Storytime: East Smithfield Public Library hosts storytime for kids ages 3 to 6 1/2 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Trip For Senior Citizens: The Johnston Senior Center is the start point for a day trip to the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Mass., starting at 8:30 a.m.
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Skating in Smithfield: Admission is $3, skate rentals $5, at the Smithfield Ice Rink's public skating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Modern Olympics: On this date in 1896, the first Olympic competition in modern times was held in Athens, Greece. (from brainyhistory.com)
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