Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS)
Complete list of libraries in the state of Rhode Island. (Website)

PRIVATE LIBRARY
The Providence Athenaeum - 251 Benefit Street | Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 421-6970. Founded in 1753 as an independent membership library. Provides books and other materials to all, of any age, who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery. The Athenaeum’s collections and historic building are maintained in the spirit of its founders in order to enrich the lives of all who enter its granite walls. Membership Information: Household - $185 | Individual - $155 | Six-month Introductory/Gift -$40 | Student - $30.

RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Most libraries have books on tape, music, computers, videos & DVDs (old and new). They have a selection of fun, educational activities for kids like story hours, cradles to crayons, reading clubs, arts & crafts, special guests, and more. Many have passes and discounts for local attractions, museums, etc. Library cards are free. Check out the library nearest you and bring your kids.

Providence Public Library Branches. (401) 455-8025. Website.
• Central Library - 150 Empire Street, (401) 455-8000
Monday & Thursday 12 noon – 8:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
• Rochambeau - 708 Hope Street. (401) 455-8110
Monday & Thursday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 pm
• Fox Point - 90 Ives Street. (401) 455-8112
Monday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 1:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 1:00 - 6:00 pm
• Smith Hill - 31 Candace Street. (401) 455-8104
Monday & Tuesday 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 1:00 - 6:00 pm
• Mt. Pleasant - 315 Academy Avenue. (401) 455-8105
Monday & Tuesday 1:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 12 - 6:00 pm
• Olneyville - 1 Olneyville Square. (401) 455-8113
Monday 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 1:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday & Friday 1:00 - 6:00 pm
• Knight Memorial - 275 Elmwood Avenue. (401) 455-8102
Monday & Wednesday 12:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 pm
• South Providence - 441 Prairie Avenue. (401) 455-8107
Monday, Thursday & Friday 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 1:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
• Wanskuck - 233 Veazie Street. (401) 455-8108
Monday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday 1:00 - 6:00 pm

Barrington Public Library - 281 County Road, Barrington, RI. (401) 247-1920. Website. Special programs for children like Story hour (3-5 yr. olds), Mother Goose (1 yr. olds). Book Look (2 yr. olds).

Coventry Public Library - 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI (401) 822-9100. Website. Call for Children’s story hours, museum passes, and more.

Cranston Public Library. Website
• Central Library - 140 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI. (401) 943-9080
• Arlington Reading Room - 1064 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI. (401) 944-1662
• Auburn Branch - 396 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI. (401) 781-6116
• Knightsville Library - 1847 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI. (401) 942-2504
• Oaklawn - 230 Wilbur Avenue, Cranston, RI. (401) 942-1787
• William Hall Library - 1825 Broad Street, Cranston, RI. (401) 943-9080

East Greenwich Free Library - 82 Pierce St., E. Greenwich, RI (401) 884-9511.
Children’s Programs include Crafts for school age children, story hours for 2-5 yr. olds. Summer Reading Program.

East Providence Public Library - 401-435-1978. Website.
• Weaver Library - 41 Grove Ave East Providence, RI 02914. Phone: 434-2453
• Riverside Branch - 475 Bullocks Point Avenue Riverside, RI 02915. Phone: 433-4877
• Rumford Branch - 1392 Pawtucket Avenue Rumford, RI 02916. Phone: 434-8559
• Fuller Branch - 260 Dover Avenue East Providence, RI 02914. Phone: 434-1136

Foster Public Library - 184 Howard Hill Rd., Foster, RI (401) 397-4801. Children’s Programs include Story Hours. Reading Program.

Jamestown Philomenian Library - 26 North Road, Jamestown, RI. Website.

North Kingston Free Library - 100 Boone St., North Kingston, RI. (401) 294-3306. Children’s Programs include Story Hours for children from 12 mos. - five years. Summer Reading Club.

Pawtucket Public Library - 13 Summer Street, Pawtucket, RI. (401) 725-3714. Website.

Seekonk Public Library - 410 Newman Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771. Phone: (508) 336-8230. Website.

Warwick Public Library - 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI. (401) 739-5440. Children’s Programs include Story Hours for children from birth to 8 years. Summer Reading Club, book discussions for elementary school children.

Weaver Memorial Library - 41 Grove Ave., E. Providence, RI. (401) 434-2453. Website. Children’s Programs include Story Hours for children from birth to 6th grade.