The Friends of the Newport Public Library will hold their Spring Book Sale from Tuesday, April 16 to Monday, April 22. Fiction and Non-Fiction Books will be on sale for $1.00. Children’s Books will be on sale for $0.50. Held in the Spring Street Lobby.
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Solar Eclipse Glasses
On April 8, Rhode Island will experience a 90% magnitude solar eclipse. The moon will pass by and block out the sun, leaving us in an state of darkness for a short time. The eclipse will start just after 2 PM and peak around 3:30 PM. The Library has a limited number of eclipse viewing […]
Art in the Margins
We invite you to contemplate the collection of 140 drawings contained in the Newport Land Evidence Volumes. Embark on a journey of 18th and 19th century Newport through the captivating artistic lens of Newport City Clerks. Visit our Local History Guide found under the Research Tab to explore the breadth of the collection.
Bilingual Spanish Storytime
Join us for another Bilingual Spanish Storytime on Wednesday, April 24 at 10:00am!
Organizing Your Family Photos
Tackle Your Family Photographs: 3 Simple Strategies to Get Past Overwhelm and Enjoy Your Photos In this webinar, author and photo identification expert, Maureen Taylor, will talk about strategies for organizing your family photos including: This event will be held on Zoom on Thursday, April 11 from 5-6 PM. Please register here to have the […]
Teen Stop Motion Animation Series
Join us for this new teen series! Make a stop motion animation video. All materials provided. This series will continue into April.
Gardening Series
Join us for a series of gardening talks by experts in their fields. Learn about The Six Steps to Successful Rose Gardening with Angelina and Mike Chute on March 26. Join us on Zoom April 4 to explore ways to Design a Sunny Perennial Border with Jana Milbocker. And on April 9 John Root will […]
Film Series: 2024 Oscar Nominees
Film Series continues this season with 2024 Oscar Nominees! Films are shown on Fridays at 2:00 PM. Light refreshments are provided. Mar. 8: Past Lives Mar. 22: Oppenheimer Apr. 5: The Holdovers Apr. 19: Barbie
Concert Series
Experience the joy of music with us on Saturday afternoons! Our delightful lineup of concerts is perfect for all ages. Read more.
Computer Workshops for Adults
Join us for March and April’s computer workshops to learn or review your technology skills! These workshops will review Google basics. Registration is required. Open to Ages 18+. Click on a session below to register. March 14th: Google Drive March 28th: Google Sheets April 11th: Google Docs April 25th: Google Slides
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.