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Check out our upcoming events and click to learn more!

  • Library Summer Hours Start May 23, 2026! Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Closed Sunday
  • Dog Man Day Saturday May 16, 2026 from 1:30-3:30pm For kids in grade 5 and under with caregiver. Drop in event. Activity Stations and games. Each child will receive: Dogman bookmark, Dog Man "color your own puzzle", Dog Man sticker for completing the Indoor Scavenger Hunt, 1 free raffle ticket to enter for chance to win one of multiple gift baskets (winner does not need to be present at time of drawing - 3:00PM) Sponsored by the Friends of the Jesse Smith Library.
  • StoryWalk® on the Riverwalk is now featuring Crunch by Cirocco Dunlap. 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.
  • Museum Passes 2026 Providence Children's Museum: Half price admission for up to 4 people Mystic Aquarium: Save $5 off each up to 4 admission tickets Hamiton Family Aquarium: Half price admission for up to 4 people
  • Bear Necessities Thursday May 14 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Community Room Black bears have returned to Rhode Island and have been spotted ambling around the state! While these large mammals can be intimidating, coexistence is possible when you are “Bear Aware.” Join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife staff to learn about these beautiful creatures and actions you can take to avoid issues with bears. 18+ Registration required. To Register go to: https://oslri.libcal.com/event/15307918

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