Summer Reading Begins!! Check out all the great happenings at Newport Public Library this summer.
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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.
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!
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
Salve Regina Professor 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.
Summer Reading – Live for teens at NPL – Libraries Rock 2018
You have summer reading assignments for school. Why not win cool prizes and get to participate in awesome activities just for doing them? That’s what Libraries Rock! is all about. Get the how, why and what’s fun to do for teens at NPL this summer on our Summer Reading Challenge page!
One on One Technology Help
Got a new cell phone and not sure how to use it? Book a 30-minute one-on-one session with a staff member who can help.
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.