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George & Stan Play the American Songbook

Enjoy classic tunes and original songs by crooner George Leonard and pianist Stan Holtzman on Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m.

The War of American Independence: A Lecture Series

Join Dr. Stanley Carpenter for a four-part series on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, November 17 & 18 and December 1 & 2 at 7 p.m.

Open Craft Time

Use library space to craft or wrap your holiday gifts on Saturday, December 5 from 2 - 4 p.m.

A Concert of Irish Harp by Áine Minogue

Hear an inspiring blend of Celtic, world, and folk intertwined with storytelling and poetry on Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m.

Holiday Film: The Shop Around the Corner

Prickly Budapest shop clerks Alfred and Klara bicker and insult each other while unknowingly falling in love on Tuesday, December 8 at 7 p.m.

Veterans Coffee Social

Meet other vets and celebrate the season with a party and jazz by Two for the Rhode on Tuesday, December 15 at 5 p.m.

Strum & Sing Uke Club

Learn new songs and play as an ensemble in a fun and supportive atmosphere on Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Diabetes Prevention for At Risk 60 & Older

Learn how to reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes at a yearlong class and support group starting on Tuesday, January 5 at 6 p.m.

poster for the Seussical musical Workshop

Seussical Drama & Literacy Workshop

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tumblebooks

Tumblebooks free digital book access.

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!

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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.

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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

Teen Craft - Felt Pinecones

Nov 12, 2026 3:00pm

Grades 6-12 Create some cute pinecones. Drop-in anytime between 3:00-4:30 pm. While supplies last.

Apponaug Book Club

Nov 13, 2026 11:00am

Join us the second Friday of each month as we meet and discuss a different fiction book. Please call the Apponaug Branc…

Building Club @ Norwood Branch

Nov 13, 2026 3:00pm

Join other kids to create with our Legos and Manga-tiles every Friday afternoon at the Norwood Branch!

Saturday Baby Storytime

Nov 14, 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…

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