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Frozen t-shirt races for teens – Mon, July 26 @ 4

Practice your getting dressed skills.

Disney taught us to “Let it Go” but did you ever think how hard it would be to get dressed in that beautiful ice castle? Well, you are about to find idea, We will have frozen t-shirts (literally frozen t-shirts). All you have to do is get yours on before the competition. Once all of the t-shirts have been defrosted, test your knowledge with some frozen trivia in the shade, or sun.

Meet in the grass on the North side of the library on Monday, July 26 at 4:00PM! It’s supposed to be 85 and sunny. A good cool down will be welcome.

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Orion Starblast Telescope

Ocean State Libraries card holders can register to borrow the Orion Starblast tabletop telescope and explore the cosmos from home! Borrowers will also receive various materials and a constellation guide to help you find exciting objects in the sky!

Contact or Visit the Reference Department for more details: 401-847-8720, or by email at [email protected]. The telescope is available to card holders ages 18 and older, have had their Library card for 6 months or longer, and in good standing.

Friends Summer Book Sale

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The Friends of the Newport Public Library will be holding their Summer Book Sale from Friday, August 13 through Monday, August 23. All books that are part of the sale will be $1.00.

The sale will be held in the lobby inside the Spring Street entrance of the Library. Click here for a list of regular hours for the Friends Book Store.

Job Opportunity

The Newport Public Library is hiring a part-time custodian/security guard to work Saturdays from 10:30 AM-7:00 PM, Mondays from 12:00-8:30 PM and Sundays (from October-May) 10:30 AM-5:15 PM. The job includes all aspects of custodial work, including but not limited to, cleaning bathrooms and other areas, vacuuming carpets and stairs, setting up meetings and other general cleaning tasks. Must be able to handle general security issues and talk to people in a courteous manner. Must be reliable and trustworthy. Starting pay is $18.73 per hour with time-and-a-half on Sundays. Hours and days are not flexible. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, have at least 2 professional references, and pass a background check. Please submit a resume to [email protected] or apply in person at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring Street, Newport RI 02840. Questions can be sent to the same email above or call at 401-847-8720 ext. 110.

NPL Summer Reading 2021

The Newport Public Library is hosting our annual Summer Reading Challenge programs from June 28, August 13! We have programs available for readers of all ages!

Click a program below for more information. Registration begins June 28.

Children’s Summer Reading Challenge – For Children up through entering Grade 5.

Teen Summer Reading Adventure – For Teens entering Grades 6 through 12.

Adult Summer Reading Challenge – For Adults ages 18+.

Summer Hours are in effect June 7 - September 12. Click here for more information.