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Practice two songs each session. Learn the chords, strumming patterns, and melodies on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m.

The Great Pumpkin Walk

See a delightful Halloween display of carved and decorated pumpkins on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Penthouse at the Pachyderm Tower

Join dungeon master Brandon Morgan for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure on Saturday, November 7 from 12 - 4 p.m.

Veterans Coffee Social

Meet other vets, enjoy a Veterans Day dinner, and learn about PTSD on Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m.

Meditation 101: A Beginners Guide

earn what meditation is and is not, and explore different types of meditation on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

George & Stan Play the American Songbook

Enjoy classic tunes and original songs by crooner George Leonard and pianist Stan Holtzman on Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m.

The War of American Independence: A Lecture Series

Join Dr. Stanley Carpenter for a four-part series on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, November 17 & 18 and December 1 & 2 at 7 p.m.

Open Craft Time

Use library space to craft or wrap your holiday gifts on Saturday, December 5 from 2 - 4 p.m.

A variety of painted decorated Halloween pumpkins in a photo

The Great Pumpkin Walk

Thursday October 29, 2026 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Paws from the Heart - Reading to Dexter at the Central Library

Dexter provides a nonjudgmental, cuddly chance for kids to improve their literacy skills.

Kids sitting on a floor excited to hear a story

Fall Storytime Schedule at the Central Library

Fall Storytimes have begun! Come join us!

Fun styles of pumpkins and a black cat, and a few ghosts

Halloween Family Storytime at Night

Monday night October 26 at 6:30 p.m.

gaem controller, scissors, beads, game pieces, and markers

Teen Events

Students entering Grades 6-12. Crafts, movies, gaming, and more!

Warwick Virtual VolunTEENS

A way to fulfill community service requirements or make someone smile. Sorry, NOT for court ordered hours.

Read with Comics Plus

Free digital comics, graphic novels and manga. With valid library card.

RIMSBA and RITBA logos on green background with books

RI Book Awards

Looking for something to read? Well, look no further.

New Books & Movies

Browse our new book lists to find something perfect for you!

Book Cover: Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer

Spotlight

Check out these exciting new services!

Talk with Local Experts

Meet one-on-one. Ask questions and hear about a variety of topics, including project management, Ireland, Reiki, marketing, podcasting, writing, and piano tuning.

Learn New Skills Online

Learn valuable, practical skills. Explore tech, personal growth and wellness, and professional skills with 10,000+ free online video courses in multiple languages.

Warwick Community Cookbook

Help us build our Warwick community cookbook! Please share your original family or favorite recipe and have it published in a hardcover collection of Warwick remembrances and food.

Library of Things

Check out a wide variety of nontraditional library items including craft tools, kitchen appliances, health devices, home improvement tools and learning kits.

Upcoming Events

Weekly Drop-in Craft @ Norwood Branch

Oct 26, 2026 9:00am

Stop by anytime we're open for our Weekly Drop-in Craft! New crafts are put out every Monday at 9am and they are out al…

10:00 am Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months

Oct 26, 2026 10:00am

Toddler Storytime is upstairs in our Children's Program Room. For children ages 18 months to 36 months and a caregive…

11:00 am Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months

Oct 26, 2026 11:00am

Toddler Storytime is upstairs in our Children's Program Room. For children ages 18 months to 36 months and a caregive…

Reading with Paws from the Heart- For Kids Who Are Practicing Reading

Oct 26, 2026 3:30pm

Kids ages 5 and up are invited to sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Dexter, the the therapy dog, and his huma…

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