The Friends of Newport Public Library is holding our Membership Drive in May and we welcome your support. The Friends is an all-volunteer group which provides additional support for Newport Public Library’s programs and services through membership, the bookstore and special sales. If you are interested in joining, please pick up a membership envelope in […]

Joann and Jim Mead will visit the library to talk about their book, Married in Moscow: A Red-Hot Memoir in Cold War Times on Tuesday, May 13 at 6 PM. The Meads share their unlikely adventures as expat teachers at the Anglo-American School of Moscow, their experiences in the Soviet Union and life in Putin’s […]

Beginning Monday, March 17th the Newport Public Library will be undergoing an extensive and much needed construction of its new roof. The Library will continue to be open as we undergo this project. Please note that parking availability may be impacted during this time. Click here to read the full announcement.

Experience the unique musical fusion of Hungrytown, the artistic collaboration of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson. With Hall’s timeless songwriting and Anderson’s masterful instrumental arrangements, their music blends traditional folk with rich harmonies and intricate instrumentation. Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 2:30 in the Friends Program room on the lower level. Read more.

Stop by the Reference department to pick up free seed packets! We have a variety of vegetables, flowers, and some herbs. Supplies are limited, so be sure to grab yours while they last! Burpee seeds are provided through the URI Master Gardener Program in partnership with Ocean State Job Lot.

Our film series continues this season! Held Fridays at 2:00pm in the Friends Program Room. Light refreshments provided! May 2: Forrest Gump – Rated PG-13 May 16: Million-Dollar Baby – Rated PG-13 May 30: Birdman – Rated R

Join us for May and June 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. May 8th: Google Calendar May 22nd: Google Docs June 12th: Google Photos June 26th: Google Slides