Events
Thursday, April 19
9:00am - 11:00am
Warwick Public Library and RIVR (Rhode Island Virtual Reality) will host a virtual reality creation camp where students ages 11 and up will create a Minecraft World in VR. This camp will meet every day of the school vacation week from 9am to 11am.... Read More
Capacity: 15/15
Event Location: Idea Studio
Thursday, April 19
2:30pm - 2:45pm
For children and their grown-up, ages 4 and up. Visit with baby farm animals, including mini potbelly piglets, diapered baby goats, bunnies, chicks, and a silkie hen. Children will have 15 minutes to cuddle, hold and love the animals. ... Read More
Capacity: 20/20
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Thursday, April 19
10:30am - 11:00am
For children ages 3 -5. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. They go in the storytime room by themselves, with their caregiver waiting for them in the Children's Library. It... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Thursday, April 19
2:30pm - 3:45pm
Grades 7-12
You only get 60 minutes to solve a few puzzles, crack some codes, and discover how to escape the room. Are you up for the challenge? Because space is limited, registration is required. ... Read More
Capacity: 10/12
Event Location: Small Meeting Room
Thursday, April 19
2:50pm - 3:05pm
For children and their grown-up, ages 4 and up. Visit with baby farm animals, including mini potbelly piglets, diapered baby goats, bunnies, chicks, and a silkie hen. Children will have 15 minutes to cuddle, hold and love the animals. ... Read More
Capacity: 20/20
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Thursday, April 19
3:15pm - 3:30pm
For children and their grown-up, ages 4 and up. Visit with baby farm animals, including mini potbelly piglets, diapered baby goats, bunnies, chicks, and a silkie hen. Children will have 15 minutes to cuddle, hold and love the animals. ... Read More
Capacity: 21/21
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Thursday, April 19
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sometimes the funniest situations are the ones you’re not sure you should laugh at. But go ahead and chuckle as you see four films with hilariously dark plots on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Tonight, see Family Plot (1976),... Read More
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Thursday, April 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn how to quill. Create intricate paper designs and develop mad quilling skills with artist Ann-Marie Lafrenaye.
Quilling is the art of coiling paper strips to create sophisticated decorations. Over the centuries, nuns and... Read More
Event Location: Idea Studio
Thursday, April 19
10:00am - 8:00pm
Read the book of the day, then make the craft that goes with the story. Drop in anytime between 10am - 8pm.
Event Location: Children's Library
Friday, April 20
2:30pm - 3:15pm
For families with kids ages 4 and up. Pumpernickel Puppets presents the tale of Peter Rabbit. See the classic story brought to life by puppeteer extraordinaire, John McDonough. A demonstration period follows every performance giving the audience a... Read More
Capacity: 100/100
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Friday, April 20
9:00am - 11:00am
Warwick Public Library and RIVR (Rhode Island Virtual Reality) will host a virtual reality creation camp where students ages 11 and up will create a Minecraft World in VR. This camp will meet every day of the school vacation week from 9am to 11am.... Read More
Capacity: 15/15
Event Location: Idea Studio
Friday, April 20
10:00am - 8:00pm
Read the book of the day, then make the craft that goes with the story. Drop in anytime between 10am - 8pm.
Event Location: Children's Library
Saturday, April 21
10:00am - 2:00pm
Grab your scrapbook gear, and head over to the Scrapbooking Rally.
Work on your latest project in the company of other scrapbookers. Find encouragement, ideas, and new friends. If you’re interested in making scrapbooks, you can... Read More
Event Location: Idea Studio
Saturday, April 21
10:00am - 3:00pm
Discover the writers in your own backyard. Meet over 40 authors from the Association of Rhode Island Authors at a Saturday expo from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
See books on all topics and genres. Buy a book and have it signed. Talk with the... Read More
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Sunday, April 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm
See a concert of contemporary and traditional folk by Andy & Judy.
Enjoy an exceptional presentation of roots music, country swing, and gospel by husband and wife Andy and Judy Daigle.
Hear tight harmonies, touching lyrics,... Read More
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Monday, April 23
9:45am - 10:15am
For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than the Babies and Books class. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes, a few stories, and an activity or project... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Monday, April 23
10:00am - 11:30am
Learn how to stream and download audiobooks, movies, and music with Hoopla, explore how to check out magazines with Zinio, and download audiobooks and ebooks with Overdrive. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smart phone, your library card and library... Read More
Capacity: 11/16
Event Location: Idea Studio
Monday, April 23
10:45am - 11:15am
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time in the storytime room follows. No registration required, just drop in!
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Monday, April 23
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Find and develop your poetic voice at The Poetry Roundtable with Rhode Island Poet Laureate Emerita Lisa Starr.
The Poetry Roundtable encourages and cultivates new and established poets with thoughtful feedback and kindhearted... Read More
Event Location: Small Meeting Room
Monday, April 23
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Scott Andrews, of VOYA, will present a program titled "Retirement Income Planning". Mr. Andrews is an Investment Adviser representative of investment advisory services offered through Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. (member SIPC). This program is open... Read More
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Monday, April 23
6:30pm - 8:45pm
Spend quality time knitting and crocheting in the company of other knitters and crocheters.
Bring your latest project to the Stitchers Get-Together for camaraderie, inspiration, and tips. All knitters and crocheters are welcome, whether you’re... Read More
Event Location: Idea Studio
Tuesday, April 24
9:45am - 10:15am
For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than the Babies and Books class. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes, a few stories, and an activity or project to... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Tuesday, April 24
10:45am - 11:15am
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time in the storytime room follows. No registration required, just drop in!
Event Location: Children's Library
Tuesday, April 24
10:30am - 11:30am
Imagine a place where everyone can be themselves; where you can discover new skills and make new friends; where you can create crafts to share with others.
This event is designed for adults with special needs or learning disabilities but all... Read More
Event Location: Teenspace
Tuesday, April 24
12:30pm - 3:30am
The new Mahjong Group will meet today.
Event Location: Glass Room
Tuesday, April 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Improve your gardening skills with tips and techniques from URI Master Gardeners.
On April 3, Betsy Polhemus talks about Flower Gardens. Beautify your yard and attract and feed pollinators at the same time.
On... Read More
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Tuesday, April 24
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Melissa Bailey from the RI Secretary of State's office will present a program on the CollegeBound 529 Fund. We hope you'll join us at this program to discuss how the CollegeBound Saver can make college saving easier. It's never too soon to start... Read More
Event Location: Small Meeting Room
Tuesday, April 24
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sharpen your chess skills while enjoying the camaraderie of other players at our weekly Chess for Everyone gathering.
Beginners can get tips from seasoned players, and seasoned players can improve their game by challenging other... Read More
Event Location: Glass Room
Wednesday, April 25
9:45am - 10:15am
For children ages 3 -5 and a caregiver. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays and movement. Stories are a little longer, and there's a craft at the end to support the theme. No registration required, just drop in!... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Wednesday, April 25
3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Italian Conversation Group is a collaborative learning group. There is no teacher and members learn from each other. Members of the group have mixed proficiency and welcome new members. Join us to improve your fluency in the... Read More
Event Location: Small Meeting Room
Thursday, April 26
10:30am - 11:00am
For children ages 3 -5. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. They go in the storytime room by themselves, with their caregiver waiting for them in the Children's Library. It... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Thursday, April 26
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Sometimes the funniest situations are the ones you’re not sure you should laugh at. But go ahead and chuckle as you see four films with hilariously dark plots on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Tonight, watch Waking Ned Devine (1998... Read More
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Thursday, April 26
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Learn and play the latest table-top games. Join a crew of game enthusiasts, including amateurs and aces, for a fun night of play.
Build railways, a fleet of warships, or an empire. Cure diseases. Combat the ancient ones. Win the heart of a... Read More
Event Location: Idea Studio
Sunday, April 29
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn and play the latest table-top strategy games. Join game whiz John McCarthy and a crew of gaming amateurs and aces for a fun afternoon of focused play.
Strategy games require concentration, quiet, and time. Take the time to... Read More
Event Location: Idea Studio
Monday, April 30
9:45am - 10:15am
For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than the Babies and Books class. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes, a few stories, and an activity or project... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Monday, April 30
10:45am - 11:15am
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time in the storytime room follows. No registration required, just drop in!
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Monday, April 30
6:30pm - 8:45pm
Spend quality time knitting and crocheting in the company of other knitters and crocheters.
Bring your latest project to the Stitchers Get-Together for camaraderie, inspiration, and tips. All knitters and crocheters are welcome, whether you’re... Read More
Event Location: Idea Studio
Tuesday, May 01
9:45am - 10:15am
For children ages 2 - 3 years and a caregiver. At this storytime toddlers transition into a program with a little more structure than the Babies and Books class. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and rhymes, a few stories, and an activity or project to... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Tuesday, May 01
10:00am - 11:30am
The Tuesday Morning Book Group will meet today to discuss Brooklyn by Colm Toibin.
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Tuesday, May 01
10:45am - 11:15am
For children under 2 and a caregiver. At this storytime we sing songs, fingerplays and rhymes, share a story, and learn some simple sign language. Play and socialization time in the storytime room follows. No registration required, just drop in!
Event Location: Children's Library
Tuesday, May 01
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Everyone has a story, and writing your story is a great way to learn about yourself. Take a break from the distractions of daily life to uncover memories you may have forgotten. Find inspiration in others’ experiences, and enjoy the connection of... Read More
Event Location: Small Meeting Room
Tuesday, May 01
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sharpen your chess skills while enjoying the camaraderie of other players at our weekly Chess for Everyone gathering.
Beginners can get tips from seasoned players, and seasoned players can improve their game by challenging other... Read More
Event Location: Glass Room
Wednesday, May 02
9:45am - 10:15am
For children ages 3 -5 and a caregiver. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays and movement. Stories are a little longer, and there's a craft at the end to support the theme. No registration required, just drop in!... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Wednesday, May 02
4:00pm - 4:45pm
For kids ages 6-9. The "snow" day kept us from celebrating some amazing ladies in March, but it can't stop us in May! Join us for stories, a craft and a snack that honor a few of women who made their mark on history. Please sign up below... Read More
Capacity: 6/14
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Wednesday, May 02
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join Roberta Mudge Humble, the Warwick Historical Society, and the Friends of the Library for two enchanting explorations of the Ocean State.
On Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m., explore Little... Read More
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Wednesday, May 02
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Improve your Spanish by talking with others who are working on their Spanish, too, on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Talk to adults who are brushing up on their Spanish or to high school students who are learning the language.... Read More
Event Location: Small Meeting Room
Thursday, May 03
10:30am - 11:00am
For children ages 3 -5. At this storytime preschoolers enjoy songs, fingerplays, movement, and stories that are a little longer. They go in the storytime room by themselves, with their caregiver waiting for them in the Children's Library. It... Read More
Event Location: Children's Program Room
Thursday, May 03
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn how to quill. Create intricate paper designs and develop mad quilling skills with artist Ann-Marie Lafrenaye.
Quilling is the art of coiling paper strips to create sophisticated decorations. Over the centuries, nuns and... Read More
Event Location: Idea Studio
Saturday, May 05
1:00pm - 4:00pm
It's our fourth annual Free Comic Day event and the Force is strong with us as we celebrate with a Star Wars themed event featuring a special guest: R2-D2!
Make your own porg or lightsaber pencil, take on our Sith-worthy Scavenger Hunt, use our ... Read More
Event Location: Large Meeting Room
Saturday, May 05
9:00am - 4:00pm
Bring your unwanted graphic novels and manga to the library today and swap them out for your pick of books from our trading post.
Bring one, get one. Bring three, get three.
Part of Free Comic Book Day.
Event Location: Small Meeting Room