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Gifted British runners wrestle with privilege, bigotry, and honoring god and country as they compete in the 1924 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, January 20 at 7 p.m.

Veterans Coffee Social

Meet other vets and learn how to Shop Smart, Eat Smart on Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m.

A Concert by the Banjo Bob All-Stars Dixieland Band

Hear an authentic performance of New Orleans Jazz in honor of “Banjo” Bob Sundstrom on Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m.

A Woman Drinking an Espresso While Reading a Book

Breakfast with Books: The Winter Event

Explore new and noteworthy titles while enjoying pastries and coffee on Monday, January 26 at 10 a.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

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."

Teen Events

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

Read with Comics Plus

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

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.

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.

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.

211 Outreach RV

Get Help. Get Connected. The 211 Outreach RV can connect you with housing, utilities, food, affordable childcare, victim services, and more.

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

Children's Drop-In Craft @ Apponaug Branch

Jan 20, 2026 9:00am

Children’s drop in craft for all ages up to 10 available all week. New craft every Tuesday.

Toddler Social Hour Craft @ Apponaug Branch

Jan 20, 2026 10:00am

Come join toddlers and their caregivers to get together to meet and play with other kids their age. Craft available.

Baby Storytime Newborn to 24 Months

Jan 20, 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…

Storytime for ages 2-5 @ Conimicut Branch

Jan 20, 2026 10:30am

Join us for a read-aloud, songs, and a craft every Tuesday morning.

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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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