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Learn simple, science-backed meditation and breathwork techniques to support relaxation, focus, and joy on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Strum & Sing Uke Club

Learn new songs and play as an ensemble in a fun and supportive atmosphere on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Feature Film: L.A. Confidential

A mass murder at the Night Owl diner leads to a secret world of police corruption and crime on Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m.

URI Master Gardeners Free Soil Testing

How healthy is your soil? Find out by getting it tested on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Feature Film: No Country for Old Men

A Vietnam vet takes $2 million from a drug deal gone wrong and is chased by hitman on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m.

Rhode Island Bottle Bill

Come for an update on the proposed deposit-and-return system for glass, metal, and plastic bottles and cans on Wednesday, September 16 at 6 p.m

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Find amazing deals on over 6,000 hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, and DVDs on September 18 - 20.

Pete Oswald Book Characters bad Seed and Good Egg Reading a book in a field

Summer Reading Challenge

We are half way through the challenge!

4 kids reading a book outside in the grass

Warwick School Summer Assignments

We have the books you need!

Kids sitting on a floor excited to hear a story

Summer Storytime Schedule at the Central Library

Summer Storytime Schedule ENDS August 22, 2026

KIDS Kits name with 3 colored gears. A variety of colorful toys and books are shown.

Kids Kits in the Children's Library

We have Tonies and Tonie 2 Players to Borrow.

Teen Events

Students entering Grades 6-12. Crafts, movies, gaming, and more!

pumpkin teen and a cat sittign on a wall by the ocean

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

June 27-August 29. Keep track of your reading time to earn a goodie bag and a chance to win a Teen Grand Prize!

books and glasses on a blanket with pink drink

School Summer Assignments

Warwick Public Schools' summer work for Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students.

Warwick Virtual VolunTEENS

A way to fulfill community service requirements or make someone smile. Sorry, NOT for court ordered hours.

New Books & Movies

Browse our new book lists to find something perfect for you!

Book Cover: The Lake House by Lori Foster

Spotlight

Check out these exciting new services!

Talk with Local Experts

Meet one-on-one. Ask questions and hear about a variety of topics, including project management, Ireland, Reiki, marketing, podcasting, writing, and piano tuning.

Learn New Skills Online

Learn valuable, practical skills. Explore tech, personal growth and wellness, and professional skills with 10,000+ free online video courses in multiple languages.

Warwick Community Cookbook

Help us build our Warwick community cookbook! Please share your original family or favorite recipe and have it published in a hardcover collection of Warwick remembrances and food.

Library of Things

Check out a wide variety of nontraditional library items including craft tools, kitchen appliances, health devices, home improvement tools and learning kits.

Upcoming Events

Building Club @ Norwood Branch

Aug 28, 2026 3:00pm

Join other kids to create with our Legos and Manga-tiles every Friday afternoon at the Norwood Branch!

Summer Reading Challenge ENDS

Aug 29, 2026 9:00am

Today is the last day to get all your time logged into Beanstack to complete the SRC!

RPG Time - Group Two

Aug 29, 2026 1:00pm

Grades 9-12. A tabletop roleplaying game. With the help of the DM, they are working their way through dangerous quests,…

Children's Drop-In Craft @ Apponaug Branch

Aug 31, 2026 5:00pm

Children’s drop in craft for all ages available all week long. New craft starts every Monday.

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Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Warwick Public Library is a member-supported, nonprofit organization that assists the library in its work as an important educational, cultural, and recreation center in our community.

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