Library Director Search
The Island Free Library, beloved for its role of literacy and enrichment at the center of island life, is seeking a collaborative Library Director to lead our vibrant team in serving the Block Island community. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Director will advance our mission to fulfill our patrons’ informational, cultural, and recreational needs.
Our newly renovated building holds our 28,500+ physical collection and is maintained by a staff of 5 full-time and part-time employees. Nationally recognized by Library Journal and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Island Free Library proudly serves Block Island’s 1,400 year-round residents, as well as thousands of seasonal visitors each year.
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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...
Chess with Graham at the Island Free Library!
Come play with Chess extraordinaire Graham Watkins! Come to play, come to learn, come to improve - all ages/levels welcome! Graham will be at the library on the following schedule through Saturday, September 2nd: Tuesdays from 5-7pm Wednesdays from 10-12Thursdays from...
Reading & Reception with Deborah Goodrich Royce
Join us for a reading and book signing reception with author Deborah Goodrich Royce on Thursday, August 10th from 5-7PM. Royce will read from and discuss her latest work, Reef Road, and copies of the book will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
