Enjoy a concert by the Mitch Kaplan Trio on Saturday, June 9 at 2 PM. Enjoy jazz standards, bop, and cool jazz with Mitch Kaplan on sax, Lonnie Gasperini on organ, and Mark Vadnais on drums. This program is free and open to all. Seating is first-come, first-served.
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Teens at NPL
If you are a teenager check out this page for book recommendations, teen news & updates, and a list of activities specifically for you and your friends.
Kids at NPL
See a list of all our upcoming activities, events, and storytimes. Learn more about the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” early literacy program.
Growing Hops and Homebrewing
Tuesday, June 19 6:30-7:30 PM Enthusiasts will hear about cultivating, harvesting, and drying hops. This workshop will also cover required brewing equipment, ingredients, sanitation, how to bottle, and the best way to pour a homebrew. Free and open to the public. Registration requested.
Meet the Author: Marian Desrosiers
Marian Desrosiers will visit the library to talk about her book: John Banister of Newport: the Life and Accounts of a Colonial Merchant on Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 PM. Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Our Newest YA Collection – en Español
That’s right folks. Now our most popular YA books and series are available in Spanish. The first books have arrived and are ready to be checked out. We expect many more soon.
You’re Invited
Honorary Chair Mary Jennings invites you Back to the Beach for a Novel Evening Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 6:00-8:30 PM at Easton’s Beach Rotunda. Casual attire, flip-flops encouraged. Tickets are $80 per person and can be purchased by contacting the Administration office at 847-8720 x100 or jsleeper@newportlibraryri.org. All proceeds to benefit the Newport Public […]
Sand Art Summer Reading Kick-Off
Design and build! Experiment with energy! Kids will learn about various STEM topics and work on exciting science experiments!
Film Series
Marx Brothers Film Series Fridays in April and May at 2:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Popcorn provided! April 13 – Animal Crackers (1930) April 27 – Day at the Races (1937) May 11 – Duck Soup (1933) May 25 – Night at the Opera (1935)
What to Read Next
Request a personalized reading list or learn about what others are reading. Do you have a favorite book? Find a Read-a-Like and discover what’s new.
Genealogy
Do you come from Royalty? Use the resources here to conduct genealogical research about your family lineage. Includes census and military records data.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library are dedicated to raising funds in support of the mission of the library. Fundraising is done through the Friends Bookstore.