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Newport Public Library Summer Reading 2025

Join us for our annual Summer Reading Challenge! You can read your favorite books and join us for children, teen, and adult programs, activities and more. Challenges run from June 23 – August 8, 2025. Click on a challenge below for more information! Children’s – Up through entering Grade 6. Teens – Grades 6 -12. […]

MR Christopher Concert

Outdoor Concert with Mr. Christopher

Gather around with Christopher Kavi Carbone, musical troubadour of light & warmth! Participate in music, songs, dancing and more to celebrate the joys of music and Newport in the Summertime!

Juneteenth Lecture

On Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00 PM, the Newport Public Library will host a community event in partnership with RI Slave History Medallions (RISHM), ahead of Newport’s own Juneteenth celebration in Washington Square. Charles Roberts, RISHM’s Founder and Executive Director, will deliver a powerful talk exploring the origins of Juneteenth and its enduring significance today. […]

Roof Replacement Project

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.

Film Series: Historical Biopics

Our film series continues this season! Held Fridays at 2:00pm in the Friends Program Room. Light refreshments provided! June 13: Lincoln – Rated PG-13 June 27: The Imitation Game– Rated PG-13 July 11: The Theory of Everything – Rated PG-13 July 25: The King’s Speech – Rated R

Computer Workshops for Adults

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 22nd: Google Docs June 12th: Google Photos June 26th: Google Slides

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See a list of all our upcoming activities, events, and storytimes. Learn more about the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” early literacy program.

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