Events & News

Wednesday, August 25 @ 5:00 PM in the Nash Room
Make some colorful, practical, and stylish twine coasters with us! Materials are provided, but if a specific color is desired, you may bring your own supplies. Space is limited, so please call (401) 828-3750 x 103 or email amber@wwpl.org to sign up.

Wednesdays @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM via Zoom + Roll20.net

Wednesday night is game night! We have several RPG campaigns running, from D&D 5e and Pathfinder to FATE, and we add new games whenever demand and interest allows. Email amber@wwpl.org to learn what games have seats for players, or to inquire about GMing your own campaign through WWPL!

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Monday, June 28 - Friday, August 13
Summer Reading 2021 is officially underway! CLICK HERE to visit our page with all the info you need to begin reading and earning raffle prize tickets. There's so many activities, events, and rewards to explore this year. If you have any questions, please call (401) 828-3750 x 105 or email youth@wwpl.org.

Mondays in July - August @ 8:00 AM
Back for session 2 by popular demand! Every Monday morning beginning July 12 through August 30 (excluding Monday, August 9 for holiday), join library staff members as we walk the town bike path. Meet new people! All ages are welcome but minors must be accompanied by an adult. For info, contact caitlin@wwpl.org.

Thursdays @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Mini-Lab (Upstairs)
We're now back in-person for Senior Tech! Are you an older adult looking for tech help and/or a social group of friends looking to enjoy each others' company and learn new technologies? Then this is the club for you! Join us every Thursday morning to receive tech assistance from staff or stay awhile and socialize with a fantastic group of patrons!

Throughout the Entire Month!
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Click HERE to Visit the Kids & Teen Page for their Event and Program Info!

Wednesday, August 25 @ 6:30 PM in the Nash Room
If you are a Rhode Islander considering homeschooling, join us for Intro to Homeschooling, presented by enRIch RI. Topics discussed include state laws, district policies and what to submit, 101 reasons families choose to homeschool, and more. Free and open to all. Register to reserve your spot today! Call (401) 828-3750 x 2 or email youth@wwpl.org to register.

Every Monday - Friday, June 28 - August 20 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Kids and teens can score a FREE lunch at the library every week day starting at 12:00 PM noon with last call at 1:00 PM. No questions asked - just show up, nab a lunch, and feel free to either take it with you or sit outside in our courtyard picnic areas. Lunches all come with varying main courses, a vegetable side, a fruit side, snacks, and a drink.

Friday, August 6 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A pop-up Farmers Market will take place outside of the library on Friday, August 6. Pick up fresh produce and reads all at once - in one location! Games will be available on the library lawn for families to play as well. Plus, be sure to join every Wednesday at the Arctic Village Gazebo Farmers Market from July 7 - October 27.

Friday, August 13 & 27 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the Nash Room
RPG miniatures are small models used for characters in games like Dungeons & Dragons. Participants will receive one medium character mini for their own, and pay paint additional minis for the library collection. Paints, brushes, and help will be provided, but you may bring your own supplies! Space is limited so call (401) 828-3750 x 103 or email amber@wwpl.org to register.

FIGHT PERIOD POVERTY

We partnered with the HEZ and Thundermist Health to provide FREE, reusable menstrual cups and cloth pads. Patrons can pick up a discrete kit at Information Services. All sizes are available and can be picked up by all who menstruate or care for someone who does. Contact amber@wwpl.org for more info!

VJ DAY CLOSING AUGUST 9

The library will be CLOSED Monday, August 9 in observance of Victory Day.

We will reopen normal hours on Tuesday, August 10.

Have a safe, healthy holiday!

FULL COMPUTER ACCESS

Computer access is back to normal (almost)! You no longer need an appointment and may sit at any available PC for 1 hour at a time. Additional time may be allowed if there is no wait list.

In addition, newer computers have been installed and more areas have opened up for use.

MEET OUR NEW MASCOT

Meet Nutmeg, West Warwick Public Library's new mascot and connoisseur of books (and bugs)!

Nutmeg is a blizzard gecko and her name was chosen via a library contest in June 2021.

Visit her in the Youth Department!

STORE OPEN, NEW MERCH

Our Book Nook bookstore is open. Browse hundreds of unbeatable deals on books, movies, CDs, puzzles, games, equipment, and more.

We are also now accepting orders for WWPL logo t-shirts and mugs. Ask a staff member for details.