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Robert D. Farwell appointed Library Director
It is with great pleasure that the Island Free Library Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Robert D. Farwell as our new Library Director. We are confident that Bob will be a valued member of our library team, as well as an active member of the Block Island...
RI Horror Writer Christa Carmen Author Event on Friday, October 27th at 5PM
Come listen, learn and squirm as Christa reads a selection of short stories about haunted places and local ghosts - she’ll also preview her forthcoming novel, The Daughters of Block Island! Come start the Halloween weekend off right...with a little fright!
BI Pride at the Library!
Thursday, September 14th: The first day of the second annual Block Island Pride starts off with the family-friendly Dodge Night Market, where Drag Queens Ninny Nothin' and Danuel Duel will be mingling on Dodge Street, and you can take photos with the queens and enjoy...
Scandinavian Giants with Arnold Weinstein: Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal and Fanny & Alexander
The fourth in a four-part lecture series on Scandinavian literature, theatre, painting, and film: this discussion/presentation focuses on Ingmar Bergman and his films The Seventh Seal and Fanny & Alexander. Join us on Wednesday, September 27th at 4PM. No previous...