Name: “Office Hours” A Community Writing Workshop
Start: 2026-08-29T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-29T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Island Free Library

August 2026
Mah Jongg

August 26 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 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!
Chess with Graham

August 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chess with Graham

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

Join us this August at the Island Free Library for an exciting chess program with Graham Watkins, a long-time summer resident and chess genius. Graham will graciously offer free chess … Continued
Lapsit Storytime with Ms. Morgan

August 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Lapsit Storytime with Ms. Morgan

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

Join us for Lapsit Storytime with Ms. Morgan for ages 0-2. Come read, sing, dance and play!

Free
BLOCK ISLAND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: A Panel discussion and Q&A with Block Island Photographers

August 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Join us for a captivating evening at the Island Free Library on Thursday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m., where four talented Block Island photographers will share their unique perspectives on … Continued
Chess with Graham

August 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chess with Graham

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

Join us this August at the Island Free Library for an exciting chess program with Graham Watkins, a long-time summer resident and chess genius. Graham will graciously offer free chess … Continued
FERNS: A General Talk &BI-Specific

August 28 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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

Join us at the Island Fre Library for an exciting journey into the world of ferns with Dr. Emily Sessa, a cherished friend and long-time visitor of Block Island. Emily, … Continued
Spanish for Beginners!

August 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 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 welcome! Vamos!
Come play Mah Jongg!

August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Film &Soup

Join us for a lively game of Mah Jongg! Limited 2026 Mah Jongg cards available, please bring your own card. All ages and levels welcome. Come to learn!
Chess with Graham

August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chess with Graham

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

Join us this August at the Island Free Library for an exciting chess program with Graham Watkins, a long-time summer resident and chess genius. Graham will graciously offer free chess lessons and play sessions for enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, you'll have the opportunity to … Continued
“Office Hours” A Community Writing Workshop

August 29 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm “Office Hours” with Paul Cunningham

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

Join us for "Office Hours" every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! ✨ Bring a few pages of your work to share in a friendly and supportive environment. Whether you're writing fiction, memoirs, poetry, essays, screenplays, or something entirely different and unique, you're welcome here. Our goal is to listen and learn, not judge … Continued

August 2026