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A Dixieland Band
We're sorry. Our Sunday, January 25 concert is cancelled. Watch for a new date to see the show.
A Woman Drinking an Espresso While Reading a Book
Explore new and noteworthy titles while enjoying pastries and coffee on Monday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
Crossing Delancey Movie Still
A single Manhattan bookstore employee is introduced to a local pickle vendor when her grandmother hires a matchmaker on Tuesday, January 27 at 7 p.m.
A Woman Playing Ukulele
Practice two songs each session. Learn the chords, strumming patterns, and melodies on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Children and Adults Sitting Listening to a book called Dinosaur Roar
Winter Storytime Schedule- Begins the week of January 12, 2026
Mother and Child In Sweaters reading a book with a fireplace in the Background
Sign Up in Beanstack beginning December 26 to join the WPL Winter Reading Challenge
Photograph  of different Video Game Systems.
Do you have a gaming system at home? Are you looking to try some new games. Then stop by the Central Library and peruse our collection of Nintendo Switch, PS4 & PS5, as well as Xbox games.
Families of 4 playing a marble game on the floor
Sat Feb 7, 2026 at 2pm "Climbing Fish Parenting- Your kid isn't broken. Your parenting isn't broken. Sometimes, we're just asking a fish to climb trees."
teens in circle
Grades 6-12. Crafts, movies, gaming, and more!
Laptop ipad with comics on display
Free digital comics, graphic novels and manga. With valid library card.
teen girl reading on sofa with blanket
Now through January 31, 2026. Read or listen to books for 6 hours to earn an invitation to our Scoop and Sip Reading Celebration.
Rhode Island Teen Book Award logo with a shelf of books
Grades 9-12. Cast your vote for the 2026 RITBA winner! Voting ends on February 28. Sorry, adults are NOT allowed to vote.

New Books & Movies

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

Spotlight

Check out these exciting new services!

An Expert
Meet one-on-one. Ask questions and hear about a variety of topics, including project management, Ireland, Reiki, marketing, podcasting, writing, and piano tuning.
A Man Learning Online
Learn valuable, practical skills. Explore tech, personal growth and wellness, and professional skills with 10,000+ free online video courses in multiple languages.
211 Outreach RV
Get Help. Get Connected. The 211 Outreach RV can connect you with housing, utilities, food, affordable childcare, victim services, and more.
Joy for All Companion Pet Dog
Check out a wide variety of nontraditional library items including craft tools, kitchen appliances, health devices, home improvement tools and learning kits.

Upcoming Events

Building Club @ Norwood Branch
Jan 23, 2026 3:00pm
Join other kids to create with our Legos and Manga-tiles every Friday afternoon at the Norwood Branch!
Indoor Snowman Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Jan 24, 2026 9:30am
Stop by the Children's Library and look around the Children's Space to find all the parts to build and glue your own pap…
RPG Time - Group One
Jan 24, 2026 1:00pm
Grades 9-12. This campaign is full.  A tabletop roleplaying game. With the help of the DM, they are working their way …
WATCH FOR A NEW DATE: A Concert of New Orleans Jazz by the Banjo Bob All-Stars Dixieland Band
Jan 25, 2026 2:00pm
We're sorry. Our January 25 concert is cancelled. Watch for a new date to see the show.   Enjoy a concert of New Orle…