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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.

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.

Warwick Uke Crew

Practice two songs each session. Learn the chords, strumming patterns, and melodies on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Feature Film: Desert Fury

The rebellious daughter of a casino owner, falls for a racketeer and upsets the relationship with his violent pal on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

Seeds in Motion: Grow, Gather, Tell for All Ages

Explore how seeds connect science, ecosystems, and culture and sustain environments and communities on Wednesday, July 29 at 6 p.m.

No Time to Fail: A Documentary About Rhode Island Elections

Join Nick Lima, Cranston Director of Elections, for a movie and discussion on Monday, August 3 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!

Family of four watching Fireworks with a USA flag in hand

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

Conimicut Library presents Animal Experiences with Dave Marchetti

Jul 13, 2026 3:00pm

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Children's Drop-In Craft @ Apponaug Branch

Jul 13, 2026 5:00pm

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

The Music of Greg Lato- It's a Dance Party!

Jul 13, 2026 6:30pm

Families with kids ages 4 and up are invited to join us as we listen to family fun music and stories from Greg Lato. Co…

Decorate a Pinwheel @ Apponaug Branch

Jul 14, 2026 10:00am

Whirlwind of fun! Drop in to craft your own personalized pinwheel using crayons, markers, and stickers.

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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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