Sep 8, 2023
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... 
Sep 8, 2023
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... 
Aug 8, 2023
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... 
Aug 3, 2023
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... 
Jul 26, 2023
Mr. Albert was born & raised on Long Island in New York and currently lives & works in White Plains, New York. Albert is the author of an artist autobiography titled, “An Artist’s America” (Henry Holt, 2008) and is nationally known for making collage artworks... 
Jun 23, 2023
Keep reading all summer long – our theme this this year is Find Your Voice! Adults, teens and kids can all sign up for summer reading at islandfreelibrary.beanstack.org Read for fun, read for bragging rights, read for prizes….just keep reading!... 
Jun 15, 2023
We are excited to welcome author and Maryland congressman Jamie Raskin! Congressman Raskin will read from his work Unthinkable – book signing and reception to follow. Join us on Monday, June 26th at 5PM! 
May 17, 2023
We are so excited to welcome award-winning author and 2020 MacArthur Fellow Jacqueline Woodson to the Island Free Library! Please join us on Saturday, June 3rd for two events: 10:30AM – Storytime with Jacqueline: Come read, dance, ask questions and have fun on... 
Mar 28, 2023
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the Island Free Library is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to libraries that demonstrate significant... 
Mar 7, 2023
Come check out our Plant Cutting Swap and Propagation Station – take a cutting, or bring one in! 