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WATCH FOR A NEW DATE: A Concert by the Banjo Bob All-Stars Dixieland Band
We're sorry. Our Sunday, January 25 concert is cancelled. Watch for a new date to see the show.
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MOVED TO FEB 2: Breakfast with Books: The Winter Event
Explore new and noteworthy titles while enjoying pastries and coffee on Monday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
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Feature Film: Crossing Delancey
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
Warwick Uke Crew
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 at the Central Library
Winter Storytime Schedule- Begins the week of January 12, 2026
Mother and Child In Sweaters reading a book with a fireplace in the Background
Bundle Up With Books- the WPL Winter Reading Challenge
Sign Up in Beanstack beginning December 26 to join the WPL Winter Reading Challenge
Photograph of different Video Game Systems.
Did you know we carry Video Games to borrow?
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
Turn Mornings into a Game: Hands-on Parenting Workshop to Help with Morning Routines
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
Teen Events
Grades 6-12. Crafts, movies, gaming, and more!
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Read with Comics Plus
Free digital comics, graphic novels and manga. With valid library card.
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Winter Reading Challenge
Now through January 31, 2026. Read or listen to books for 6 hours to earn an invitation to our Scoop and Sip Reading Celebration.
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Vote for the 2026 RI Teen Book Award!
Grades 9-12. Cast your vote for the 2026 RITBA winner! Voting ends on February 28. Sorry, adults are NOT allowed to vote.

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Upcoming Events

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…
Weekly Drop-in Craft @ Norwood Branch
Jan 26, 2026 9:00am
Our Weekly Drop-in Craft is put out every Monday at 9am and is out all week.  Stop by anytime during open hours each we…
10:00 am Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 Months
Jan 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…
MOVED TO FEB 2: Breakfast with Books: The Winter Event
Jan 26, 2026 10:00am
We're sorry. Our January 26 event is cancelled. Join us for pastries and books on February 2.   Discover new books wh…
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