Nationally recognized for our public library service by Library Journal and named Library of the Year by the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, 2025. Island Free Library is one of Block Island’s most beloved destinations among islanders and visitors alike. Open year-round, our library provides a central location and holds a unique position of importance for our remote community and plays an integral part of our island life. Our library staff, Board of Trustees and loyal Friends of the Library all work tirelessly to ensure a safe, comfortable, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing environment in which to learn and embrace literacy in all forms. We look forward to seeing you here!