Author Visits & Literary Events

Book

Monday Night Book Discussion

APR 20, 2026/05:30 PM–06:45 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

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"The Librarians" Film Screening + Discussion

APR 20, 2026/05:00 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

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National Library Week | April 19-25: Find Your Joy!

APR 20, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

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National Library Week: Right to Read Day

APR 20, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

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National Library Week: National Library Workers Day

APR 21, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

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National Library Week | April 19-25: Find Your Joy!

APR 21, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

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National Library Week | April 19-25: Find Your Joy!

APR 22, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

cartoon book waving

National Library Week: National Library Outreach Day

APR 22, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

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National Library Week | April 19-25: Find Your Joy!

APR 23, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

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National Library Week: Take Action for Libraries Day

APR 23, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

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National Library Week | April 19-25: Find Your Joy!

APR 24, 2026/09:00 AM–06:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

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National Library Week | April 19-25: Find Your Joy!

APR 25, 2026/09:00 AM–04:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Current Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

APR 29, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAY 02, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

MAY 11, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Books

Mostly Fiction Book Club

MAY 12, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAY 16, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Book

Monday Night Book Discussion

MAY 18, 2026/05:30 PM–06:45 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

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"Runaway Bunny" Birthday Party

MAY 23, 2026/11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Family, Kids/Arts & Culture/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

MAY 27, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAY 30, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

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Seaside Storytime

JUN 05, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

JUN 06, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

JUN 08, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

JUN 12, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

Book

Monday Night Book Discussion

JUN 15, 2026/05:30 PM–06:45 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

JUN 19, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

JUN 20, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

JUN 24, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

JUN 26, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

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Summer Reading Kickoff 2026: Plant a Seed, Read

JUN 27, 2026/12:00 PM–02:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events/Entertainment/Family/Park

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Friends Pop-up Book Sale

JUL 02, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

JUL 03, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

JUL 04, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

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Friends Pop-up Book Sale

JUL 09, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

JUL 10, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

JUL 13, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

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Friends Pop-up Book Sale

JUL 16, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

JUL 17, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

JUL 18, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Friends of Westerly Library and Wilcox Park Logo in green

Friends Pop-up Book Sale

JUL 23, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

JUL 24, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

JUL 29, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Friends of Westerly Library and Wilcox Park Logo in green

Friends Pop-up Book Sale

JUL 30, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

JUL 31, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

AUG 01, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Friends of Westerly Library and Wilcox Park Logo in green

Friends Pop-up Book Sale

AUG 06, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

AUG 07, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

AUG 10, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Friends of Westerly Library and Wilcox Park Logo in green

Friends Pop-up Book Sale

AUG 13, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

AUG 14, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

AUG 15, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Friends of Westerly Library and Wilcox Park Logo in green

Friends Pop-up Book Sale

AUG 20, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

AUG 21, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

AUG 26, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Friends of Westerly Library and Wilcox Park Logo in green

Friends Pop-up Book Sale

AUG 27, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

Image of Westerly Town Beach that includes the ocean, lifeguard stand, and the book "The Snail and the Whale"

Seaside Storytime

AUG 28, 2026/09:30 AM–10:30 AM

Location: Westerly Town Beach (365 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI)

Family, Kids/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

AUG 29, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Friends of Westerly Library and Wilcox Park Logo in green

Friends Pop-up Book Sale

SEP 03, 2026/10:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events/Pop-Up

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

SEP 05, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

SEP 14, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

SEP 19, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Book

Monday Night Book Dicussion

SEP 21, 2026/05:30 PM–06:45 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

SEP 30, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

OCT 03, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

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Author Talk and Q&A with Jill Noris | "Room 1210"

OCT 10, 2026/01:00 PM–02:30 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

OCT 12, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

OCT 17, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

OCT 28, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

OCT 31, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

NOV 07, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

NOV 09, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

NOV 21, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

NOV 25, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

DEC 05, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

DEC 14, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

DEC 19, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

DEC 30, 2026/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

JAN 02, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

JAN 11, 2027/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

JAN 16, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

JAN 27, 2027/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

JAN 30, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

FEB 06, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

FEB 08, 2027/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

FEB 20, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

FEB 24, 2027/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAR 06, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

MAR 08, 2027/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAR 20, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

MAR 31, 2027/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

APR 03, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

APR 12, 2027/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

APR 17, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

APR 28, 2027/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAY 01, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

new text with poetry

The Poetry Gathering

MAY 10, 2027/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAY 15, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Reading books

Silent Book Club

MAY 26, 2027/05:30 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Old Main Reading Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAY 29, 2027/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events