Feeling Isolated?
Consider using the library’s Extension Services…it’s FREE !
This program is open to individuals who, due to a disability or age, can no longer visit the library. All you need is a library card.
Visits are done twice monthly and bring a variety of library materials such as books, large print books, books on CD, music CDs, Blu-Ray movies, DVD featured movies, and a variety of magazines plus reservations of new titles and inter-library loan requests.
If you are interested in this service contact Mary O’Neill-Barrett at 401-847-8720 Ext 115 or email her at mbarrett@newportlibraryri.org.
Visual Impairment
If you are legally blind you may qualify for the Talking Books Plus program from the RI Office of Library and Information Services. For More information call 401-574-9310. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm or you may email them at tbplus@olis.ri.gov.