Island Free Library





   Sun  —   11am-2pm  (Closed in Summer)  
  Mon  —   Closed  
  Tues  —   10am-7pm  
Wed  —   10am-5pm
Thurs  —   10am-7pm
  Fri  —   10am-5pm  
  Sat  —   10am-3pm  
  

 

 

 

 
Island Free Library,
P.O.B. 1830, 
Block Island,
RI 02807

Phone:  401.466.3233
 Fax:  401.466.3236

circ@islandfreelibrary.org

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Island Free Library
 
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What's Happening   New!

      Ocean State Libraries E-Zone            -Browse, Check Out, and Download best selling digital titles 24/7 to your PC and PDA at home, in the office or from anywhere in the world. Now you can hear Audio Books and Music, or view eBooks and Videos--Free. Digital media can be downloaded and listened to on your home PC, burned to CD for your car stereo, and transferred to many supported portable devices--all without leaving the comfort of your home! Now your library never closes! Check one out today!

The Island Free Library is Wireless!

Bring in your laptop and access the internet from anywhere in the building-no password needed and no fee required!  WiFi is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!  Seating available outside when the library is closed.

Got a Question?

Email Your Friendly Neighborhood Librarian

 

 

 

  • BAKE, BOOK, AND BLOOM SALE! Saturday, May 24th~11:00AM-3:00PM

  • Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

  • Toddler Story Time: Fridays at 10:30 AM  (Storytime schedule subject to change-please check at the library for a current schedule)                                                     CHILDREN'S SPECIAL EVENTS!       

  • "Under the Mystic Sea" Concert with Maria Sangiolo~Thursday, June 26th at 11:00AM                                      

  • Storyteller Christopher "Kavi" Carbone~Friday, July 11th at 11:00 AM   

  • Animal Experiences Show with Dave Marchetti~Friday, August 1st at 11:00 AM                                                                     

  • Storytelling Duo "Take Two"~Wednesday, August 13th at 11:00 AM                                                                                                                                          Friends of the Island Free Library Book Group~ (2nd Wednesday of the month)

  • The Terrorist by John Updike: Wednesday, May 14th at 9:00 AM         

  • The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman: Wednesday, June 11th at 9:00 AM                                                 

  • Loving Frank by Nancy Horan: Wednesday, July 9th at 9:00 AM         

  • The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard:Wednesday, August 13th at 9:00 AM

 

Click on Programs and Events for more information about current happenings at the library or call the library @ 466-3233.

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Museum Passes

 


The Island Free Library has a variety of museum passes available for its patrons. These passes offer either free or reduced admission fees. 

Currently available are the following:

  • Roger William’s Park Zoo - discounted rates for adults, seniors and children 
  • Mystic Aquarium - discounted rates for 2 adults and 2 children 
  • Rhode Island School of Design museum - free family admission (one time pass). We have 10 available. 

All passes can be checked out with a valid resident library card. Call the library for more information.

 

 

 


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