Classical Guitarist Mychal Gendron performs Airs and Dances: Music for Guitar from Greensleeves to Bach on Saturday, April 21 at 2:00 pm. Free and open to the public. No registration required.
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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.
April Vacation Activities for Kids
We have a variety of activities planned for kids over vacation week! Enchanted Princess Storytime (4/14) Family Movie: Coco (4/16) Baby Explorers (4/17) Drop In Kite Craft (4/17) STEAM Storytime (4/18) Kids’ Art with Mermaid Masterpieces (4/18) Caldecotts & Crafts (4/19) STEAM Club (4/19) Life-Sized Games (4/20) Celebrating Trees (4/21) Tinker Club (4/21) Visit our […]
Pop-Up Gaming in YA
Did you know that your fabulous teen librarians have started a new trend in the YA department? Instead of scheduled gaming times, you can now use the PS4 any time you want (well almost). If Ms. Christina or Ms. Becky are at the desk, ask for the PlayStation and games you want to play and […]
What is Bitcoin?
Learn about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies April 25 6:00-7:00 pm. Join us for an informative presentation by Frank Aiello and Will Araújo RICBA co-founders. Frank Aiello is a seasoned sales and business development professional with over fifteen years of experience in advertising, media, IT, technology, recruiting, and blockchain industries. Frank is also the President of […]
Ocean State Ramblers
Join us for a musical performance by the Ocean State Ramblers, a bluegrass band based in southern New England on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 PM. Stephen Dyer – bass, guitar and banjo Anne-Marie Forer – fiddle and guitar Dave O’Connell – mandolin Diane Petit – guitar and mandolin Free and open to the public. […]
Book Talk with Todd McLeish
Rhode Island-based author Todd McLeish will visit the library on Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 PM to talk about his latest book Return of the Sea Otter: The story of the animal that evaded extinction on the Pacific coast. Copies will be available for purchase. There is no registration for this event but seating is […]
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)
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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.