Older Adults

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Puzzle Competition & Swap

MAR 28, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults/Entertainment/Family

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Sewers in Stitches

MAR 30, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

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Community Resource Advocate

MAR 31, 2026/01:00 PM–03:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Sewing Basics

APR 01, 2026/06:00 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture

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April Exhibition | The Artists of the Olean Center

APR 01, 2026/05:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Hoxie Gallery

Family, Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture

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Open Art Studio

APR 01, 2026/06:30 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture

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Mental Health Advocate

APR 02, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Weekly Meditation

APR 02, 2026/06:15 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Health & Fitness

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

APR 04, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

needlework supplies

Westerly Area Needleworkers

APR 04, 2026/09:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

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The Long History of Italian Pirates

APR 04, 2026/01:00 PM–02:30 PM

Location: Auditorium

Family, Adults, Older Adults/History

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Sewers in Stitches

APR 06, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

Open book of Shakespeare plays

The Dramatic Book Club

APR 06, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

Craft

Crafternoon To-Go

APR 06, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture

headshot of Susan Rosen

Community Resource Advocate

APR 07, 2026/01:00 PM–03:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

Project Outreach Veterans Assistance

APR 08, 2026/10:00 AM–11:00 AM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Caregiver Support Group

APR 08, 2026/05:30 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Cookbook Club

APR 08, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Cooking

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Mental Health Advocate

APR 09, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Laser Basics

APR 09, 2026/06:00 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture/Computer and Technology

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Weekly Meditation

APR 09, 2026/06:15 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Health & Fitness

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The Role of Death Doulas with End-of-Life Rhode Island

APR 09, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Sewers in Stitches

APR 13, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

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Community Resource Advocate

APR 14, 2026/01:00 PM–03:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

Books

Mostly Fiction Book Club

APR 14, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

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Sewing Basics

APR 15, 2026/06:00 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture

Nathanael Greene

Nathanael Greene

APR 15, 2026/06:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults/History

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Open Art Studio

APR 15, 2026/06:30 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture

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Mental Health Advocate

APR 16, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Weekly Meditation

APR 16, 2026/06:15 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Health & Fitness

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

APR 18, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

needlework supplies

Westerly Area Needleworkers

APR 18, 2026/09:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

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Drive Up Drop Off Book Drive with Friends of Westerly Library & Wilcox Park

APR 18, 2026/09:00 AM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

colorful illustration of a library with families outside and text national library week in yellow

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

APR 19, 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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Makerspace Open House

APR 20, 2026/11:00 AM–03:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture/Computer and Technology/Science

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Sewers in Stitches

APR 20, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

Book

Monday Night Book Discussion

APR 20, 2026/05:30 PM–06:45 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

"The Librarians" written in white text over an image of people in shadow looking into an oversized book

"The Librarians" Film Screening + Discussion

APR 20, 2026/05:00 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

cartoon drawing on a public library

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

Magnifying glass balanced on an open book

Find Your Joy | National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

APR 20, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Park/Entertainment

colorful illustration of a library with families outside and text national library week in yellow

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

headshot of Susan Rosen

Community Resource Advocate

APR 21, 2026/01:00 PM–03:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

colorful illustration of a library with families outside and text national library week in yellow

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

Magnifying glass balanced on an open book

Find Your Joy | National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

APR 21, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Park/Entertainment

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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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Makerspace Open House

APR 22, 2026/12:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture/Computer and Technology/Science

Nature book

Earth Day Book Club

APR 22, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Adults, Older Adults, Park/Gardening & Nature

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Digital Learning Hub: Computer Basics

APR 22, 2026/06:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults, Technology/Computer and Technology

colorful illustration of a library with families outside and text national library week in yellow

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

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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

Magnifying glass balanced on an open book

Find Your Joy | National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

APR 22, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Park/Entertainment

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Mental Health Advocate

APR 23, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Laser Basics

APR 23, 2026/06:00 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture/Computer and Technology

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Weekly Meditation

APR 23, 2026/06:15 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Health & Fitness

colorful illustration of a library with families outside and text national library week in yellow

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

Magnifying glass balanced on an open book

Find Your Joy | National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

APR 23, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Park/Entertainment

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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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For the Love of Trees | An Arbor Day Celebration

APR 24, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults, Park/Entertainment/Gardening & Nature

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American Liberty Tree Planting in the Park

APR 24, 2026/12:00 PM–01:00 PM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Older Adults/Current Events/Gardening & Nature/History

colorful illustration of a library with families outside and text national library week in yellow

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

Magnifying glass balanced on an open book

Find Your Joy | National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

APR 24, 2026/09:00 AM–06:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Park/Entertainment

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Walking Tour of Wilcox Park | Specimen Trees

APR 25, 2026/10:00 AM–11:30 AM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Older Adults, Park/Gardening & Nature

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Makerspace Open House

APR 25, 2026/10:00 AM–02:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture/Computer and Technology/Science

colorful illustration of a library with families outside and text national library week in yellow

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

Magnifying glass balanced on an open book

Find Your Joy | National Library Week Scavenger Hunt

APR 25, 2026/09:00 AM–04:00 PM

Location: Westerly Library

Family, Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Older Adults, Park/Entertainment

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Sewers in Stitches

APR 27, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

Craft image

Adult Craft & Movie Night

APR 27, 2026/05:30 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

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Community Resource Advocate

APR 28, 2026/01:00 PM–03:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Sewing Basics

APR 29, 2026/06:00 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture

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Chocolate & Coffee: A Perky Pairing

APR 29, 2026/06:00 PM–07:00 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults/Entertainment/Health & Fitness

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

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Open Art Studio

APR 29, 2026/06:30 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture

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Mental Health Advocate

APR 30, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Weekly Meditation

APR 30, 2026/06:15 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Health & Fitness

typewriter

Westerly Writers Group

MAY 02, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

needlework supplies

Westerly Area Needleworkers

MAY 02, 2026/09:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

Open book of Shakespeare plays

The Dramatic Book Club

MAY 04, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

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Sewers in Stitches

MAY 04, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

Craft

Crafternoon To-Go

MAY 04, 2026/09:00 AM–08:00 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture

headshot of Susan Rosen

Community Resource Advocate

MAY 05, 2026/01:00 PM–03:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

hoxie gallery entrance

Westerly Public Schools | Student Exhibition

MAY 06, 2026/04:00 PM–06:00 PM

Location: Hoxie Gallery

Family, Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture

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The Stonington Madrigal Singers presents "The Animal Kingdom"

MAY 06, 2026/06:30 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Auditorium

Family, Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

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Mental Health Advocate

MAY 07, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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American Roots: Stars, Stripes and Small Business Stories | Dennis Algiere of Washington Trust Company "The Oldest Community Bank in the United States"

MAY 07, 2026/05:30 PM–06:00 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults/History

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Laser Basics

MAY 07, 2026/06:00 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture/Computer and Technology

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Weekly Meditation

MAY 07, 2026/06:15 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Health & Fitness

flower garden

Walking Tour of Wilcox Park | Native Flowers and Trees

MAY 09, 2026/10:00 AM–11:30 AM

Location: Wilcox Park

Family, Adults, Older Adults, Park/Gardening & Nature

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Sewers in Stitches

MAY 11, 2026/02:00 PM–04:00 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Entertainment

headshot of Susan Rosen

Community Resource Advocate

MAY 12, 2026/01:00 PM–03:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

Books

Mostly Fiction Book Club

MAY 12, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Author Visits & Literary Events

Project Outreach Veterans Assistance

MAY 13, 2026/10:00 AM–11:00 AM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Sewing Basics

MAY 13, 2026/06:00 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture

image of a group of people at a support group meeting with text alzheimer's association

Caregiver Support Group

MAY 13, 2026/05:30 PM–06:30 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Cookbook Club

MAY 13, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Cooking

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Open Art Studio

MAY 13, 2026/06:30 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Makerspace

Family, Adults, Teens, Older Adults, Technology/Arts & Culture

Fact or Fake

News Media in the Misinformation Age

MAY 13, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Older Adults/Computer and Technology/Current Events

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Mental Health Advocate

MAY 14, 2026/10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location: Roberts Room

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Community Resource

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Weekly Meditation

MAY 14, 2026/06:15 PM–07:15 PM

Location: Terrace Room

Adults, Older Adults/Health & Fitness

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Bird Identification & Drawing Presentation

MAY 14, 2026/06:00 PM–07:30 PM

Location: Auditorium

Adults, Teens, Older Adults/Arts & Culture/Gardening & Nature

Bird in tree

Bird walk with Robert Braunfield

MAY 16, 2026/08:00 AM–10:00 AM

Location: Auditorium

Family, Adults, Older Adults/Gardening & Nature