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About the Newport Public Library

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Our Mission

The Newport Public Library seeks to strengthen the community by providing opportunities that support lifelong learning, encourage inspiration, imagination, and enjoyment, and connect people to each other and to the rest of the world.

Board of Trustees 2024-2025

Alan RidnourPresident
Merideth BonvinoTreasurer
Charlotte MarshallSecretary
Debbie BaileyTrustee
Peter BaylorTrustee
Kristie GardinerTrustee
Tanner JacksonTrustee
Judy McCarthyTrustee
Don O’BrienTrustee
Edwina SebestTrustee
Ex officio Members
David CarlinCity Council Liaison
Pat HellerFriends Liaison
Joseph LogueLibrary Director
September 21, 2023-September 19, 2024
Updated September 26, 2024

Visit the Board of Trustees Meetings page to view agendas and minutes.

Administrative Staff

Delivery to homebound patrons is available to you!
Please call the office at 401-847-8720 ext. 108 for information and assistance.

Joseph Logue, Library Director
401-847-8720, x102
[email protected]

Alexandra Calandro, Administrative Assistant
401-847-8720, x101
[email protected]

Kimberly Pike, Administrative Assistant
401-847-8720, x100
[email protected]

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"Libraries are no longer simply a holding area for books, they are community hubs. People gather at the library to share ideas and enrich their lives..."

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Newport Public Library
300 Spring St.
Newport, RI 02840

401-847-8720
401-842-0841 (fax)

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