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*Important update* We are happy to announce, that from September 14th on, walk-ins are now welcome. **Please note, we are still operating at a limited capacity. Reservations are encouraged for anyone wanting to ensure access to the building, however if we have not reached capacity with reservations, walk-ins will be accepted. Monday-Friday hours have also been extended to 9 am - 6 pm | Saturday - Library Take-out Service ONLY 9 am - 1 pm
Events Listing
October 13, 2020
1:00pm - 2:00pm
"Ordinary Grace" by William Ken Krueger
"Looking back at a tragic event that occurred durin his thirteenth year, Frank Drum... Read more
Audience: Adult
October 13, 2020
5:30pm - 7:30pm
While the library is closed the Knit and Crochet Group is still meeting virtually!
For more information please email cwalsh@westerlylibrary.org.
Audience: Adult
October 14, 2020
9:30am - 10:00am
STRETCH & STRENGTHENSummer ESSENTRICS featured at Wilcox Park!Ready for a workout that gets results and relieves pain & stiffness?!
The class is held behind the Park pond near the YMCA.
Heather Van Dam is a certified Essentrics Instructor, ACSM certified Group Exercise Instructor and NAFC... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
October 14, 2020
4:00pm - 4:15pm
Find out this months top reads, new arrivals and librarian favs!
Audience: Kids
October 14, 2020
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Our Cookbook Club is returning virtually!
Please join us once a month to prepare and share recipes from the selected cookbook. Books will be held at Circulation for checkout at the beginning of the month.
Pre-registration is required for this program. For more information or to a reserve a... Read more
Audience: Adult
October 15, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Looking for some book recommendations? Or want to chat about what you've been reading? Maybe want feedback on something you're writing? Join your teen librarians (roughly) every other Thursday from 3-4pm for a digital open discussion on anything book or writing related! We'll be using Zoom, and you... Read more
Audience: Teen
October 17, 2020
10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult Writers Workshop will meet every Saturday via Zoom. Share work, discuss readings, and write in response to prompts in this group-led writing workshop. All experience levels and genre interests welcome.
Please contact Allynn at awilkinson@... Read more
Audience: Adult
October 19, 2020
9:00am - 4:00pm
During the 3rd week of each month, we will have Crafternoon kits available to-go! Call (401) 596-2877 x306 (Reference Department)... Read more
Audience: Adult
October 19, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for some trivia fun! We’ll be meeting through Zoom and using Kahoot. Topics will vary.
The easiest way to participate is with both a computer and a smart phone, please download the Kahoot app!
*Online registration required at least one day prior. Please email... Read more
Audience: Teen
October 19, 2020
4:00pm - 4:15pm
Don’t lose your cool! Check out some fun tips, tricks and activities to help keep calm and school on!
Find these short, pre-recorded videos on our Westerly Library & Wilcox Park YouTube Channel
Audience: Kids
October 20, 2020
9:00am - 4:00pm
Come grab a bag of supplies from the ‘Kids’ tote that will be located outside the Library front door.
Please note, supplies are limited, first come, first serve,we are unable to reserve or set aside crafts. 1 per child
Audience: Kids
October 20, 2020
10:00am - 11:15am
Join a virtual sitdown with our library staff for advice on job hunting! Each week we'll discuss a different set of topics about being a job seeker, and how to make your candidacy stand out from the crowd, and try to answer your questions and advice. Specific topics will be announced a couple of... Read more
Audience: Adult
October 20, 2020
1:00pm - 4:00pm
During these challenging times individuals need assistance now more than ever. Our volunteer Community Resource Advocate, Susan Rosen, is available to offer help! Susan can be reached via email to offer guidance to connect you or loved ones with local resources available based on specific needs.... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
October 20, 2020
2:00pm - 3:00pm
This month's theme is Movies from 1941
Join us on Zoom as we discuss-
How Green Was My Valley
The Maltese Falcon
Citizen Kane
As well as discussing the movie, we always love to share recommendations about movies and tv shows. It's always fun and laughs are... Read more
Audience: Adult
October 20, 2020
5:30pm - 7:30pm
While the library is closed the Knit and Crochet Group is still meeting virtually!
For more information please email cwalsh@westerlylibrary.org.
Audience: Adult
October 20, 2020
6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event will be pending state regulations for group size at the time due to Covid.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
October 21, 2020
9:30am - 10:00am
STRETCH & STRENGTHENSummer ESSENTRICS featured at Wilcox Park!Ready for a workout that gets results and relieves pain & stiffness?!
The class is held behind the Park pond near the YMCA.
Heather Van Dam is a certified Essentrics Instructor, ACSM certified Group Exercise Instructor and NAFC... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
October 21, 2020
4:00pm - 4:15pm
Check out this months STEAM building challenge on our Westerly Library & Wilcox Park Youtube channel! Use whatever you have in your house to build with We can’t wait to see your ideas. Get your whole family... Read more
Audience: Kids
October 22, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Interested in making a change in your community? Join us in a discussion of what’s going on in the world and what you can do to help!
*Online registration required at least one day prior
Audience: Teen
October 24, 2020
10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult Writers Workshop will meet every Saturday via Zoom. Share work, discuss readings, and write in response to prompts in this group-led writing workshop. All experience levels and genre interests welcome.
Please contact Allynn at awilkinson@... Read more
Audience: Adult
October 26, 2020
10:00am - 5:00pm
Come grab a take & make craft from the teen space! Supplies limited, one per teen please.
Audience: Teen
October 26, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Starting to think about what you'd like for a job or career but not clear on your options? Let us show you some of the resources you can use to make informed decisions for your future!
*Online registration required at least one day prior. Please email ... Read more
Audience: Teen
October 26, 2020
4:00pm - 4:15pm
Don’t lose your cool! Check out some fun tips, tricks and activities to help keep calm and school on!
Find these short, pre-recorded videos on our Westerly Library & Wilcox Park YouTube Channel
Audience: Kids
October 26, 2020
4:30pm - 4:45pm
Join Bill, as he demonstrates how you too can make your own movie magic, with stop motion animation!
Watch this pre-recorded tutorial on our Westerly Library & Wilcox Park Youtube channel!
Audience: Kids, Teen
October 27, 2020
10:00am - 10:15am
Enjoy these pre-recorded storytimes on our Westerly Library & Wilcox Park YouTube Channel
Audience: Kids
10:00am - 11:15am
Join a virtual sitdown with our library staff for advice on job hunting! Each week we'll discuss a different set of topics about being a job seeker, and how to make your candidacy stand out from the crowd, and try to answer your questions and advice. Specific topics will be announced a couple of... Read more
Audience: Adult
October 27, 2020
1:00pm - 4:00pm
During these challenging times individuals need assistance now more than ever. Our volunteer Community Resource Advocate, Susan Rosen, is available to offer help! Susan can be reached via email to offer guidance to connect you or loved ones with local resources available based on specific needs.... Read more
Audience: Adult, Teen
October 27, 2020
5:30pm - 7:30pm
While the library is closed the Knit and Crochet Group is still meeting virtually!
For more information please email cwalsh@westerlylibrary.org.
Audience: Adult
October 27, 2020
6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event will be pending state regulations for group size at the time due to Covid.
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen
October 28, 2020
9:30am - 10:00am
STRETCH & STRENGTHENSummer ESSENTRICS featured at Wilcox Park!Ready for a workout that gets results and relieves pain & stiffness?!
The class is held behind the Park pond near the YMCA.
Heather Van Dam is a certified Essentrics Instructor, ACSM certified Group Exercise Instructor and NAFC... Read more
Audience: Adult, Kids, Teen