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All About 2026 Summer Beach Passes

Beach passes are on sale at the library. Read more about how to purchase a pass.

The Declaration of Independence: Not Just Jefferson

Join Marilyn Harris for an in-depth look at the Declaration of Independence on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m.

Veterans Coffee Social

Meet other vets and come for a Veterans Center painting class on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m.

Strum & Sing Uke Club

Learn new songs and play as an ensemble in a fun and supportive atmosphere on Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The Books That Grew Us: A Creative Project for All Ages

Share a book you love and transform that inspiration into art on Thursday, July 9 & 16 at 2 p.m.

Feature Film: The Scarlet Coat

A colonial double agent befriends a British spymaster hoping to discover the identity of an American traitor on Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m.

Feature Film: Leave Her to Heaven

A novelist marries a possessive socialite and is shocked to learn how far she will go to have him all to herself on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

Wedges of Time: Colonial Shell Creations for All Ages

Uncover the surprising stories of shells and create your own colonial-inspired shellwork keepsake on Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m.

Pete Oswald Book Characters bad Seed and Good Egg Reading a book in a field

Summer Reading Challenge

4 kids reading a book outside in the grass

Warwick School Summer Assignments

We have the books you need!

Warwick public Library Event Flyer Read and Blue describing the 2026 Time Capsule and Weaving projects.

250th Celebrations

Community Weaving Project & Warwick Library Time Capsule

Kids sitting on a floor excited to hear a story

Summer Storytime Schedule at the Central Library

Summer Storytime Schedule Begins June 22, 2026

Teen Events

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

pumpkin teen and a cat sittign on a wall by the ocean

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

June 27-August 29. Keep track of your reading time to earn a goodie bag and a chance to win a Teen Grand Prize!

books and glasses on a blanket with pink drink

School Summer Assignments

Warwick Public Schools' summer work for Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students.

Warwick Virtual VolunTEENS

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

New Books & Movies

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

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

Teen Painting Party

Jun 29, 2026 3:00pm

Students entering Grades 6-12. Let's have a painting party! Becky will give you step-by-step instructions to create y…

Children's Drop-In Craft @ Apponaug Branch

Jun 29, 2026 5:00pm

Children’s drop in craft for all ages available all week long. New craft starts every Monday.

Baby Storytime Newborn to 24 Months

Jun 30, 2026 10:30am

Baby Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. upstairs in our Children's Program Room. For children ages newborn to 24 months and a c…

Circus Dynamics Juggling and Balloon Show

Jun 30, 2026 2:00pm

Families with kids ages 4 and up are invited to watch Maurice perform amazing acts of skill. Please register a spot fo…

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Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Warwick Public Library is a member-supported, nonprofit organization that assists the library in its work as an important educational, cultural, and recreation center in our community.

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