In conjunction with the Friends of the Narragansett Library, we are pleased to announce a virtual author speaker series entitled Library Speaker Consortium. Patrons can watch live and submit question, or watch on their own time. You also have the opportunity to watch the archived speakers as well. Please visit Library Speaker Consortium here.

 

Sign up for 2026 Summer Reading, "Plant a Seed, Read". Read, fill out fun prompts, enter to win fabulous prizes! Sign up on the beanstack app or https://narlib.beanstack.org/reader365. 

Watercolors with Sue

Friday July 17 at 10am

 

Make a watercolor masterpiece with Sue. Seating is limited. Registration is required and begins on July 10 at 9am

 

 

Walking Club

Friday July 17 at 10am

 

Meet at the Narragansett Community Center entrance of the Bike Path and get your steps in. *Registration required only so we know who to expect. Cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

 

Tea Light Flowers with Carol

Friday July 17 at 12:00 pm

 

Make a tealight flower craft with Carol. Seating is limited. *Registration required and begins on July 10 at 9am.

 

 

Sound Bath with Mike

Friday July 17 at 1:30 pm

 

A soft, contemplative sound experience with singing bowls, chimes, & rainstick. Seating available or bring a yoga mat. Facilitated by musician Mike Bussey.

Registration required and begins on July 10 at 9am.

 

 

Milkweed and Monarchs with Melissa from 15 Minute Field Trips

Monday July 20 at 1:00pm

 

Milkweed supports more than just monarchs. Learn all about this amazing plant, its parts and life cycle, and the many animals that interact with it day and night. Includes a drawing activity focusing on colored pencil techniques. Registration required and begins on July 13 at 9am.

 

Monthly Movie: Hamilton

Tuesday July 21 at 2pm

 

 

Hearing Loss and Winning Solutions with Prof. Nancy Shuster

Wednesday July 22 and July 29 1:00 pm

 

Professor Nany Shuster will offer a two-session program on hearing loss based on her book, HEARING LOSS AND WINNING SOLUTIONS. Professor Shuster is deaf and uses a cochlear implant to hear. She lives with hearing loss and still is able to teach and travel and enjoys her lifestyle. There will be two classes, and students who attend both classes will get a free copy of her book. She has worn the cochlear implant for 12 years. In the past before the implant, she wore hearing aids. This two-session program will meet at the library on two class dates one week apart.

Please register starting July 15 at 9am.

 

Narragansett Historical Society: Urban Renewal in Narragansett Part 2

Wednesday July 22 at 6pm

 

After receiving approval in 1970 from the Federal government, the town redevelopment agency and town council embarked on a multi-year urban renewal effort to implement the plans shown to voters. For many reasons the plans were not completed as envisioned. Despite the selection of a well-known developer, downtown was demolished and much of the land laid vacant for years before the project was completed.

Registration required and begins on July 15 at 9am.

 

 

 

This month we'll be reading & discussing Wedding People by Alison Espach. Copies are will be available at the circulation desk

Morning Book Talk

Monday July 27 at 10:30 am

 

Come and chat about what you're reading and get book suggestions from others. There is no assigned reading for this discussion. All are welcome & no registration required.

 

 

Join Harvey Zendt as he discusses his book: The gift of experience: remarkable encounters and misadventures in the global pursuit of waves. Books will be available to purchase at the event