Join our therapy dog Lucy Lu the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month! Whether you have had a rough day or just cannot resist the lure of a happy and friendly dog, Lucy will be sure to put a smile on...  More

Join us for our Crafty Teens Social Club! Come do some crafts with us, socialize with your friends and other teens! For August we are painting windchimes! For teens grades 6 to 12.

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Corin Caliendo will lead a discussion of A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for...  More

In our region, the summer season brings out many amazing mushroom species. Ryan and Emily will lead us into the monastery grounds for a close look at local fungi in their natural habitats. In addition...  More

Join us for a spine-tingling journey into the mind of the master of horror, Stephen King! Our Stephen King Book and Movie Club is the perfect place for fans to come together and explore his...  More

The Northern Rhode Island Art Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month to discuss their current artworks and a different theme each month. This group is free and open to the public. August's...  More

Brandon from Midsummer Games is going to do a four week campaign for us! Sign up for the first slot and you guarantee your spot for all four. Someone has finally bought the long abandoned Castle...  More

Come join us for the third concert in our Music at the Monastery summer concert series. All About Amy plays songs for the 70's, 80's and 90's. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and have a listen!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual...  More

Current volunteers and those interested in joining our volunteer program, join us for our Library Volunteer Club. We will meet monthly to reset the Teen Center, prep any programs, and use the dreaded...  More

POSTPONED TO AUGUST Rhodey Readers is a chapter book club for kids in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Pick up the book ahead of time at the children's desk to register. Then read it in time for this...  More

This month we are turning blank tote bags into fun statement pieces you will not want to leave at home! PLEASE NOTE: You may register for one crafterevening session, but not both.

The Adult Grab & Go Kit of the month is a Bird Bookmark! Main materials provided in this Kit. Ages 18+. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration for this event will open on August...  More

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for an hour of restorative sound immersion. This special sound experience includes restorative sound bowls, guided body scans, breathing exercises, tuning...  More

Are you a fan of stories that take you into the stars or off on a magical adventure? Well, you should give the Library’s Other Worlds Book Club a try! The group meets at 6:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday...  More

Brandon from Midsummer Games is going to do a four week campaign for us! Sign up for the first slot and you guarantee your spot for all four. Someone has finally bought the long abandoned Castle...  More

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book,...  More

Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Perhaps you already play and are looking for other kids to play chess with. Join us for our monthly Chess for Kids program for ages 6-12. Arjun and...  More

Brandon from Midsummer Games is going to do a four week campaign for us! Sign up for the first slot and you guarantee your spot for all four. Someone has finally bought the long abandoned Castle...  More

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT. Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling...  More

Azade from RIDE (RI Department of Education) will visit the children's room to assist families applying for free and/or reduced school lunch for the 2025-2026 school year. Drop-in.

This month we are making beautiful home décor from the Dollar Store! Ages 18+. Space is limited. Registration required. Please Note: You may register for either Crafternoon or Crafterevening, ...  More

Discuss great titles and make new friends! This month, group leader Megan Nicholls will lead a discussion of When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk for...  More

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT! Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The...  More

Every month we try to put on a movie in the Teen Center for your enjoyment. For this month's movie catch “Borderlands”. Returning to her home planet Pandora, an infamous bounty hunter forms an...  More