Join this four-session workshop exploring the world of songwriting. Open to students 5-12 grade; proficiency on a music instrument is not required. The instructor, Steve Lighty, has been playing music on Block Island for over 30 years. He has written hundreds of songs for concert stages, tv, movies and theater. *Funded by the Town of … Continued
Low Impact Cardio. Fire up your heartbeat and get your daily steps with one of our librarians! (NEW PROGRAM!) Downstairs in Room B~ Enter via gray side door Let's burn those calories!
Join Our March Book Group! Dive into "To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf with us. We'll meet first three Thursdays in March (March 5th, March 12th, March 19th) to discuss the book in three parts. Choose to join us on Zoom or in our cozy Computer Room. Don't miss this chance to explore a classic … Continued
Join us for a neighborhood nature stroll with OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett. Explore the outdoors and collect some "beach treasures." This is a FREE event, age:0-5 accompanied by adult. (waterproof shoes, boots recommended) Meet inside the library.
Join us at the Island Free Library for a Block Island Songwriting Seminar this winter. Learn the fundamentals of songwriting in this four-session workshop led by Steven Lighty. Session 1: Structure, verse& chorus, rhyme & repetition Session 2: Advancing the structure, bridges and imagery Session 3: Polished compositions, rhythm and meter Session 4: Collaborative composition, … Continued
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!
Join us for a lively game of Mah Jongg! Limited 2025 Mah Jongg cards available, please bring your own card. All ages and levels welcome. Come to learn!
Low Season Artist Projects is an artist-run residency program partnering with the Block Island Arts Council and the Old Town Inn. The residency promotes community interaction through lectures and workshops for island residents. It provides time and space for visiting artists to engage with the history, landscape and ecology of Block Island during the low season. … Continued
With Easter approaching, we thought it would be wonderful idea to offer a free Pysanka class. Pysanky (or pysanka in the singular form) is rooted in the Ukrainian verb "to write." In this case, that refers to the pretty patterns you would scrawl across the eggs. Ukrainian Easter eggs often feature intricate designs and symbols, … Continued
Sound Bath is an acoustic sound healing journey to relax the body, calm the mind, clear the subconscious and activate the body's natural healing systems. There are many benefits a sound bath provides: reduces stress and promotes relaxation, enhances one's mood and emotional well-being, as well as alleviate anxiety and depression. Sound Baths are seen … Continued