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Two Navy lifers show a naïve sailor the time of his life as they escort him to prison on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m.

Learn simple, science-backed meditation and breathwork techniques to support relaxation, focus, and joy on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m.

URI Master Gardeners Free Soil Testing

How healthy is your soil? Find out by getting it tested on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Feature Film: Night Moves

A Los Angeles private detective locates a runaway and stumbles into a cross-country conspiracy on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m.

Strum & Sing Uke Club

Learn new songs and play as an ensemble in a fun and supportive atmosphere on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Organized Crime in New England

Join lawman Anthony Pesare for a talk on infiltrating and disabling organized crime operations in the Northeast on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m.

America's Soundtrack by the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a performance of marches and songs from the American Songbook on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers Movie Still

Feature Film: Invasion of the Body Snatchers

San Francisco Health Department investigators realize that people are being replaced by duplicates on Tuesday, October 20 at 7 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!

KIDS Kits name with 3 colored gears. A variety of colorful toys and books are shown.

Kids Kits in the Children's Library

We have Tonies and Tonie 2 Players to Borrow.

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

WPL Knit & Crochet

Oct 6, 2026 6:00pm

This weekly group is open to both beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters. Come to learn new skills and soci…

Feature Film: The Last Detail

Oct 6, 2026 7:00pm

The 1970s were a swinging time. Whether you were a sailor on a mission, a private investigator on a case, a public serva…

Caregiver & Baby Play Date @ Conimicut Branch

Oct 7, 2026 9:30am

Meet new parents and caregivers while your child plays and explores with other children. A self directed program for b…

Preschool Special - Ocean State Media presents a showing of Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure

Oct 7, 2026 10:00am

Ocean State Media presents a free library screening of Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure—join Elmo and …

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