• Free PH Soil Testing at the Island Free Library

    Free PH Soil Testing at the Island Free Library
    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    An URI Cooperative Extension Master Gardener will be available for your gardening questions. You are welcome to bring multiple samples. Bring your sample(s) to the Library and get the results while you wait! How to take a soil sample: Dig out a spadeful of soil near root level (about 3-4 inches down in the soil) … Continued

  • Conversational Spanish!

    Learn Spanish!
    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Hola! Join us at the Island Free Library and brush up on your Spanish this season! This is an amazing opportunity to work on your communication, conversational skills and basic grammar. We will help you improve your Spanish! This event is FREE! Vamos!!

  • Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery-An enlightening talk by Rev. Duncan Burns

    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Join us at the Island Free Library for an engaging talk on the "Doctrine of Discovery," a historical policy that allowed Christian governments to seize indigenous lands, deeply impacting Indigenous Peoples across North America. We'll delve into its specific effects on Block Island and discuss the lasting impact on our local indigenous communities. This conversation … Continued

  • Digital Drop-by…

    Digital Drop By
    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Open for your basic technology questions, where we’ll do our best to assist you in a relaxed, low-stress environment. Learn how to get library materials, such as e-books and e-audiobooks onto your tablet or … Continued

    Free
  • Mah Jongg

    Mah Jongg
    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Mah Jongg is a classic tile game-part strategy, part pattern spotting-all social fun. All welcome!

  • LIVE Embroidery with General Wear Inc. and Liam O’Brien

    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Come join us at the Island Free Library and watch the magic happen as thread, needle and fabric come together in a one-of-a-kind creative dance, right before your eyes. This … Continued

  • Atwater & Donnelly Duo-musical performance

    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Join us for Traditional American and Celtic Folk Music and Dance. Sponsored by The Friends of the Island Free Library. All are welcome! For more info, visit: Atwater-Donnelly | Aubrey Atwater | … Continued

  • Discover the Art of Weaving with Elwood Donnelly

    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Join us at the Island Free Library to try out the historic tradition of weaving. Learn from a master basket weaver, Elwood Donnelly with over 25 years of experience in … Continued

  • Spanish for Beginners!

    Spanish for Beginners!
    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Hola!! This is introduction to Spanish. Come learn the alphabet, numbers, basic colors and everyday phrases. We will help you improve your Spanish! It is a free event, all are … Continued

  • Unicorn Book Bingo- (Pride Weekend)

    Island Free Library 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham, RI, United States

    Join us at the Island Free Library for Unicorn Book Bingo! This is a family friendly event. Children are welcome accompanied by their adults. All are welcome!