The Providence Athenæum (founded 1836) is an independent, member-supported library located on Providence’s historic Benefit Street. One of the oldest cultural institutions in Rhode Island, the Athenæum has welcomed illustrious writers, spirited thinkers, and engaged community members for almost 200 years, including Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Bronson Alcott, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The collections contain more than 175,000 items, including circulating materials, rare and beautiful volumes, and 19th-century artwork. Visitors are welcome to take one of three self-guided tours to learn more about the Athenæum's history, building and collections. Suggested donation: $5.See more..
5.0Warwick Public Library(99 reviews) - Best Library Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Libraries
Excellent selections, fabulous private rooms, great internet capability, great youth area with activities, and wonderful staff.See more..
I visit this library with my grandmother and sometimes my grandfather will go too. The staff are wonderful to deal with very helpful. Especially tahomi the security guard. She’s always so happy and greeting customers with a warm friendly hello and a pretty smile. When I go in she always greets me with a “ hi friend” how are you and when we leave it’s always “goodbye friend” “ thank you have a nice day see you next time. The selection of Materials is very good you can usually find what you need if not talk to the nice lady or man at the reference desk and they’ll order it for you. I checked out the lullaby girl cd and the cd feel what you feel a week before my grandmother passed away and they really helped me get through that I’m so glad you guys have both of those cds. I would recommend this place See you all soonSee more..
This is my local hometown library. Great children's area, media center, quiet places to read, variety of books, DVD's and audio books. Classes and programs for adults, children and toddlers. Great outdoor Farmer's Market every Thursday during the summer. See more..
I was extremely impressed with the architecture and grounds of this great Rhode Island Resource. They have a very respectable collection and if they do not have a particular Title in the format desired they are able to obtain it for you via the statewide Rhode Island Library System . The Staff is friendly and enthusiastic to help a patron.See more..
FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE. Helpful, small quaint gem of the neighborhood!! Great for all ages, wonderful and creative kids programs!!See more..
5.0Barrington Public Library(6 reviews) - Efficient and Clean Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Libraries The Barrington Public Library is right next to the town hall. Parking can be tight, but is available. Staff is friendly and helpful.See more..
The staff is amazing and requests for books are completed in record time! The Warwick library system also offers a wide variety of activities beyond just checking out books.See more..
I've gone to this library ever since I was a little kid and never had a single bad memory. Great staff. Great everything. See more..
4.5Marian J. Mohr Library(3 reviews) - Needed to access my email and print Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Libraries
Like all the different areas of this library. Can go into a room for silence or sit around the library and read. Always very helpful with online access and printing documents.See more..
