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  • Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Mini Golf on the Riverwalk Friday October 16, 2026 from 6-8pm Free and fun for all ages! No registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Jese Smith Library. This event will be held outside on the Riverwalk. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held inside the library.
  • 6th annual Halloween Boo Bash at Jesse Smith Library Thurs Oct 22, 2026 5-7pm A free family event - No registration needed, costumes encouraged Trick or Treat through the library, with kid-friendly game and activity stations outside along The Riverwalk. Rain date: Thurs October 29, 2026. Sponsored by the Friends of the Jesse Smith Library.
  • Halloween Storytime Saturday October 30 10:00 - 10:30AM Children's Program Room Designed for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Families are invited to join us celebrate the spooky season with 30 minutes of stories and songs with children's librarian. Kids and welcome to attend in their Halloween costumes. Drop-in style. No registration needed.
  • Halloween Storytime Saturday October 31 10:00 - 10:45AM Children's Program Room Designed for children ages 4-10 with a caregiver. Families are invited to join us celebrate the spooky season with 45 minutes of stories and songs with children's librarian. Kids and welcome to attend in their Halloween costumes. Drop-in style. No registration needed.
  • StoryWalk® on the Riverwalk is now featuring The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Stawberry, & the Big Hungry Bear written and illustrated by Don and Audrey Wood. The Storywalk project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Children’s Department

The Children’s Department understands play is the work of children. Play is how children learn. The library provides a safe and welcoming environment to support and encourage each child’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.

Teen Department

Those who are in grade 6-12 are invited to participate in teen programming. Interested in seeing our events and programs? Check out some of our featured programs, and click to learn more about each event! We look forward to seeing you.

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(401) 710-7800

Town of Burrillville