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
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!!
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
Join us for Preschool Story-time with Ms. Morgan for ages 3-5. Come read, sing, dance and play!
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 phone. Learn about email and social media and how to connect devices to a network, Bluetooth or the cloud. You can also learn about Library e-Resources like … Continued
Join us for Lapsit Storytime with Ms. Morgan for ages 0-2. Come read, sing, dance and play!
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 special event will feature a limited-edition Library logo design, with the option to be gifted a Library hat or bring your own item to be … Continued
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 | Elwood Donnelly
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 the craft. During this class, participants will learn the fundamentals and history of weaving, as well as create something unique with their own hands. By … Continued