Hours:

Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8pm
Friday 9:30 am-6pm
Saturday 9:30-2pm

The Library will be closed Monday, 9/4 for Labor Day

Updated Fall Library Hours Begin:

Saturday, 9/9- 9:30am-5pm
Sunday, 9/17- 12pm-4pm

Walking Club
Fridays, Sept. 1st & 15th- 10:00am-11:00am

Get your steps in and join us at the South County Bike Path! The group will meet at the entrance next to the Narragansett Community Center. In the event of rain the walk will be rescheduled.
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Watercolor Class w/ Sue Greco
Wednesday, Sept. 6th- 1:00pm

Join us for an instructional watercolor class with local artist Sue Greco! Supplies will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.
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Rhode Island Shipwrecks: An Evening of Maritime Misfortune in the Ocean State
Thursday, Sept. 7th- 6:00pm

Come see the dramatic pictures and hear the fascinating stories of a select sample of shipwrecks! Charlotte Taylor is the author of Images of America: Rhode Island Shipwrecks, published in 2017. She is an archaeologist at the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, where her job includes maintaining an inventory of the location and condition of the state's shipwrecks (and very occasionally diving on them!).

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Fiber Arts Social
Fridays, Sept. 8th & 22nd 3:30pm-5:30pm

Bring your own knitting, crochet, or other project and socialize with others! The group will meet on the 2nd & 4th Friday each month. Supplies will not be provided. No registration required but be sure to bring a friend!

Genealogy Club
Monday, September 11th- 6:00pm

Have you wanted to start searching for your ancestors but didn't know where to start? The Genealogy group meets at the library once a month and new members are always welcome! The group is made up of family historians interested in sharing resources and tips to accurately find their ancestors while helping others with their search.


Pirates & Privateers of 'Rogue Island'
Tuesday, September 12th- 6:00pm

Join us as local historian Brian Wallin gives a talk on Pirates and Narragansett Bay. The event is co-sponsored by the Narragansett Historical Society and Maury Loontjens Memorial Library.
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Meditation Class
Thursday, Sept. 14th- 6:30pm-7:30pm

These classes will teach Inner Light Meditation. There are no restrictions on age, health status, fitness or flexibility. All are welcome. Registration is required.
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Adopt-a-Houseplant: Indoor Plant Swap
Sunday, Sept. 17th- 1:00pm-3:00pm

Pick up a plant, share cuttings of your own, or just drop off a plant you no longer want. No registration required & plants are available while supplies last. The event will be held outside on the library lawn and will move inside if it rains.

Scrapbook Therapy
Tuesday, September 19th- 11:00am-12:30pm

Beginners and experienced scrapbookers are welcome to join the group! Please bring your own photos to work on your projects, some materials will be provided. This month the group will create projects with a butterfly theme. For more information contact Eileen at [email protected].
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Author Talk w/ Julie Gerstenblatt- Daughters of Nantucket
Thursday, September 21st- 6:00pm

About the book: Nantucket in 1846 is an island set apart not just by its geography but by its unique circumstances. With their menfolk away at sea, often for years at a time, women here know a rare independence—and the challenges that go with it.

On a sweltering July night, a massive fire breaks out in town, quickly kindled by the densely packed wooden buildings. With everything they possess now threatened, three very different women are forced to reevaluate their priorities and decide what to save, what to let go and what kind of life to rebuild from the ashes of the past.
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Tuesday Matinee: The Whale (2022, 1hr 57 min, R)
Tuesday, September 26th- 2:00pm

The story of a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Starring Brendan Fraser and based on the acclaimed play by Samuel D. Hunter.



Card Crafting
Monday, September 25th- 6:30pm

We'll have supplies available to craft your own card to show someone you care! Registration required.
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Adult Crafternoon: Fall Coasters
Friday, September 29th- 3:00pm

We'll have supplies available to make your own fall coasters. Registration required.
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Adult Book Clubs

MONDAY MORNING BOOK TALK
September 11th & 25th- 10:30am

Join us for a morning book talk! We'll have coffee and chat about what you're reading and get suggestions from others.

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Sept. 13th- 1:00pm

This month we'll be reading and discussing The Dry by Jane Harper. The group meets monthly and copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

EVENING BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Sept. 27th- 6:30pm

This month we'll be reading and discussing People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. The group meets monthly and copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.


Youth Services Programs

Fiddle N' Fun Gansett Days!
Friday, September 15th- 4:00pm-5:00pm

Mr. Joel will help us kick off our annual Gansett Days celebration! Ages 0-9 and families are invited to come and sing and dance along with instruments Mr. Joel has brought us. The event will be outside, and if it rains will be rescheduled to Saturday September 16th at 11am. Registration is required and begins on September 1st.


This is Gilbert: Author Ann J. Diorio Book Reading
Saturday, September 16th- 2:00pm

Hear author Ann J. Diorio read and talk about her book "This is Gilbert". The picture book is about a real dog named Gilbert who only has one eye, and all his adventures! We may even get a real visit from Gilbert as well! Registration is required and begins September 1st.

Outdoor Movie: The Little Mermaid
Tuesday, September 19th- 7:00pm

Join us on the library lawn for a movie night on our projector screen! All ages are welcome, just bring a blanket or beach chairs to sit on. We will be watching the live action movie "The Little Mermaid" rated PG. Popcorn and juice will be provided! In the event of rain, the movie will be rescheduled to Wednesday 9/20 at the same time. Registration is required and begins Tuesday September 5th.