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October 2026 Newsletter
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CLOSURES:
 The library will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day

SPECIAL HOURS DURING EARLY VOTING:
October 14 - November 2
 
Mon - Wed: 8:30am-8:30pm
Thurs - Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Sat - NO VOTING - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sun - CLOSED
The Library will be acting as an Early Voting location leading up to the November 3 election. From October 14 to November 2, WWPL will be opening and closing 30 minutes early. We also have voter registration forms available on the first floor of the library. Please note that we'll not be a voting location on Election Day, only for early voting. 
Click here to vote, find your polling place, and more

ATTENTION: ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE
Elevator upgrades are still in progress - elevator is still closed
Some programs and services will be on hold during construction, and some will be moved to other places in the library. Please click below for a full list of anticipated changes during construction.
Click here for elevator maintenance details

Says "Trick or Treat"
SPOOKY FUN AT THE LIBRARY!
Youth & Families:
Spooktacular Party - Wed 10/21 6pm: Join us for some festive fun! Enjoy Halloween themed snacks and activities, costumes welcome.
  
All Day Trick or Treat- Fri 10/30 & Sat 10/31: Families can come in for trick or treating during our open hours. 
Adults, Youth & Families
12 Days of Halloween - Oct 19-31 : The stacks in the reference department will be hosting some spooky new neighbors. Visit the mini haunted houses hidden in the shelves and collect each of the five tiny ghost-hosts to exchange them at the reference desk for candy. All ages are welcome to participate, but we ask that each patron limit trick or treating only once a week. On the 30th or 31st, folks may trick or treat an additional time regardless of previous participation.
Adults Only:
Werewolf in the Dark - Wed, Oct 28 @ 6pm - Please note that this is an 18 & up program only: Join us for some spooky fun in this live-action social deduction game of hide and seek! Through the course of day, night, and dusk phases, players will sneak about in the dark trying to complete their secret objectives. This is a physical game that is played in near total darkness. It requires limited contact with other players in the form of taps, a hand on the shoulder or back, or gentle arm squeezes. It also requires navigating safely in the dark. Please keep in mind your comfort with touching and moving in the dark when deciding to sign up. All players play at their own risk and will be asked to sign a liability waiver.
Click Here For More Information On These Spooky Programs

VFW 449 Bingo Fundraiser Graphic
Bingo Night - Fundraiser @ VFW Post 449
Friday October 16th 
 Doors open at 6:00 pm,
Bingo starts at 7:00 pm

Ages 18 and up, $40 per person

Come support your library and have a fun evening! In addition to bingo, there will be raffle baskets available.
Click here for the official VFW 449 Bingo page
Read-A-Thon
VFW 449 Bingo Fundraiser Graphic
Wednesday, October 7 - 4pm-7pm - Nash Room & Book Nook

People of all ages and abilities are invited to read banned and challenged books while raising awareness about censorship. Activities and snacks will be provided. Accessible spaces will be provided on the first floor for those impacted by our elevator maintenance. 
 
Illustration by Sarah Mazzetti

Adult Programs and Events

Health and Wellness

 Sweatin' to the Music:
NEW TIME
Tuesdays @ 5pm &
Thursdays @ 10am
A workout class for all
fitness levels and abilities! 
West Warwick
Farmers Market 
Wed @ 3pm-6pm through October 28
Tai Chi & Qigong 
for Adults:
Tuesdays @ 10:30am 
Practice these calming
 arts and socialize!
Walking Club
Fridays @ 9am 
Join us on Friday Mornings for an hour long walk on the Bike Path. We will meet in the library parking lot. (weather permitting, children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Click here to view & register for all Health & Wellness programs

Adult Crafts

Adult Craft:
Spooky Diamond
 Dot Magnets
Mon, Oct 26 @ 6pm
Participants will complete several diamond dot magnets with gothic themes. While the elevator is under construction, we are offering the craft to-go as a take and make for those who need accommodation for a disability only. If you need a disability accommodation, please indicate so during your registration. The craft will be available for pick up starting the day of the in-person craft and for one week afterward. Registration is required. 
Adult Fiber Arts Club:
Wed, Oct 21 @ 6pm
 (Ages 18+)
Join us for this adults-only fiber arts get together and exchange tips with other knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and more! Bring your work in progress! Drop in - no registration required.
Picture of Spooky Diamond Dot Magnets
 
 
Zine Club
Wed, Oct 28 @ 6pm
Drop in for a NEW monthly club for the making and sharing of zines! (mini DIY booklets/magazines). We’ll have materials for making two different kinds of zines, which you can fill with stories, drawings, collage, poetry, comics, stickers, and more! Take a look at some samples for inspiration, check out related titles, or swap zines with friends. No registration required.
Click here to view & register for all Adult Craft programs

Fun & Games

Jackbox Games Party:
Tues, Oct 6 & 20 @6pm
Drop in for a relaxed
evening of Jackbox games!
Bingo Night will be paused during elevator upgrades Check future newsletters!
 
Board Games for Adults:
Tues, Oct 13 & 27 @ 6pm
Bring your own game
for the group to vote and play! 
RPG's for Adults
We offer many RPG games for adults! Click on the button below to view all of offerings.
Click here to view & register for all Gaming programs

NOW AVAILABLE
Wicked Good Adventures:
Big Adventures from
the Smallest State.
Cover of the Wicked Good Adventures Anthology
The WWPL is proud to announce the launch of our newest publication! Wicked Good Adventures is an anthology of tabletop roleplaying game adventures written by the talented Game Masters of the WWPL community. It will be available to the public on DrivethruRPG and at the WWPL. All proceeds support future gaming and writing programs and collections at the WWPL. This project was made possible in part by a grant from the RI Office of Library & Information Services using funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Click here for more about this project!

Book & Movie Clubs

  • Shelf Indulgence Book Club: Tues, Oct 20 @ 6pm - BYOB!
  • NEW! Horror Book Club: Mon, Oct 26 @ 6pm - Incidents Around the House
  • Adult Book Club: Tues, Oct 27 @ 2:30pm - The Place of Tides
  • Mission Mama Book Club: Tues, Oct 27 @ 7:30pm - Hidden Pictures
  • Kent County YMCA Book Club: Wed, Oct 28 @ 12pm - Killers of a Certain Age
  • Romance Book Club: Fri, Oct 30 @ 3:30pm - Someone to Build a Nest In
  • Horror Film Club: Sat, Oct 24 @ 12pm - Google Meet - Good Boy (2025)
Click here to view all Book & Movie clubs

Classes & Workshops

Below is a sampling of classes & workshops offered at the library. For a complete listing, click the button below to view them on Libcal!
  • Job Club RI - For anyone unemployed or looking for a job change.
  • Languages Classes - Learn English or Spanish with our Languages Teacher. Please click here for more information
  • Senior Tech Social Club - NEW TIME! A club for seniors to get help and help each other with tech while socializing.
  • One-on-One Tech Sessions will be paused during elevator upgrades.
Click here to view & register for Classes & Workshops

Services @ WWPL
Did you know?
The Library offers many services and resources, including:
and more!
Click here to view all Services @ WWPL

The Youth Department now has their own separate e-newsletter! 
 
You will receive both newsletters unless
you opt out of one of them. 
Our mailing address is:
West Warwick Public Library
1043 Main St.
West Warwick, RI 02893
 
 
 
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