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Storytimes and kids' library events near West Warwick Public Library from the public library calendar.

West Warwick Public Library

1043 Main Street, West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893, United States

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9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Senior Tech Social Club

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Mini Lab

New Time! Senior Tech now meets from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. A space for older adults to meet friends and enjoy some company! Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop or smart device for peer assistance and discussion. For more information call 401-828-3750 x1 or email info@wwpl.org.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Sweatin' to the Music

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Nash Room

No matter what your fitness level is you can do this FREE class! You can even do this workout from a chair! Give your body that care and attention it deserves, all are welcome! Presented by Mary Bradshaw from Mind & Body Studios.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Free Summer Lunch

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Nash Room

Kids and teens 18 and under can get a free healthy meal at the library - no questions asked. Meals can be eaten inside in designated areas or outside on library grounds.​ We cannot provide meals to go. Each meal includes an entree, a fruit or vegetable, juice or milk, and a snack. Pick up the full menu in the Youth Department.

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Don't Feed the Coyotes with 15 Minute Field Trips

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Nash Room

Our friends from 15 Minute Field trips are back with a new program all about Coyotes! Students will get to play fun games and learn about these wild canines that live in our state. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Walking Club

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Foyer

Meet us in the library parking lot for an hour long walk on the bike path (weather permitting). Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, email caitlin@wwpl.org.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Free Summer Lunch

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Nash Room

Kids and teens 18 and under can get a free healthy meal at the library - no questions asked. Meals can be eaten inside in designated areas or outside on library grounds.​ We cannot provide meals to go. Each meal includes an entree, a fruit or vegetable, juice or milk, and a snack. Pick up the full menu in the Youth Department.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Drop-In Rock Painting

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Youth Department Program Room

Join us in adding color to our rock garden! No Registration Required.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Free Summer Lunch

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Nash Room

Kids and teens 18 and under can get a free healthy meal at the library - no questions asked. Meals can be eaten inside in designated areas or outside on library grounds.​ We cannot provide meals to go. Each meal includes an entree, a fruit or vegetable, juice or milk, and a snack. Pick up the full menu in the Youth Department.

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Teen Fashion Program

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Innovation Lab

Emily Bennison is returning to the library to teach a fashion course to teens 12 and up! This course will meet weekly on Mondays and teach teens how to create personalized items of clothing. This program will run until August 3rd--signing up below will register you for all programs in this series.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

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Champlin Room

Join us for a new genre-friendly book group where you can geek out over a book that you love with other book geeks! Have a book that you are dying to talk about with someone, but can’t find a book group that’s read it? Join us to talk about a book you’ve read and want to geek out about! All genres welcome; horror, sci-fi, fantasy, graphic novels, non-fiction...the possibilities are endless!

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

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This campaign is now full! To be notified of future openings and new campaigns, email amber@wwpl.org. Join us for a new virtual D&D campaign! Explore the legendary mega-dungeon of Undermountain beneath the fabled city of Waterdeep in this new campaign starting at 1st level. This campaign will be hosted on Google Meet and Roll20. Register to receive links for and an introduction to the GM. Space is limited. Sign up below and reach out to amber@wwpl.org with any questions.

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Dungeons & Dragons: The Sunless Citadel

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Mini Lab

This campaign is now full! To be notified of future openings and new campaigns, email amber@wwpl.org. Adults are welcome to join us for this weekly 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons campaign featuring the iconic Sunless Citadel Adventure. This is an entry-level campaign featuring first level characters. No experience is necessary, though experienced players are welcome! Space is limited. To sign up or for any questions email amber@wwpl.org.

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Movie Night

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Nash Room

Get comfy and watch a movie in the library with friends. Movie Title: My Father's Dragon

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Drop-In Art Play

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Youth Department Program Room

Children K-4 can express themselves through this open art studio time. They will be given access to art supplies and allowed to create art of their choosing. Parents must remain present for the session. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation Class

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Nash Room

Join us for this free Tai Chi class. Practice this calming art and socialize with others. Free and open to the public!

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Free Summer Lunch

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Nash Room

Kids and teens 18 and under can get a free healthy meal at the library - no questions asked. Meals can be eaten inside in designated areas or outside on library grounds.​ We cannot provide meals to go. Each meal includes an entree, a fruit or vegetable, juice or milk, and a snack. Pick up the full menu in the Youth Department.

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Sojourner House Housing Clinic

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Champlin Room

Are you homeless or at risk of homelessness? Are you fleeing domestic violence but need housing options? Join us at West Warwick Library, 1043 Main Street on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 1-4 pm to work with housing providers on options. For more information, reach out to us at 401-808-6889.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Adult Crafternoon: Junk Journals

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Innovation Lab

Join us to turn trash into treasure with your own junk journal! Space is limited, so signup online via the library events calendar or call 401-828-3750 x 1 or email ref@wwpl.org to sign up.

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Sweatin' to the Music

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Nash Room

No matter what your fitness level is you can do this FREE class! You can even do this workout from a chair! Give your body that care and attention it deserves, all are welcome! Presented by Mary Bradshaw from Mind & Body Studios.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Dancercise with Miss Mary

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Nash Room

This class for children of all abilities introduces basic dance movements using fun, age-appropriate exercises to develop coordination, rhythm, and confidence! Taught by Mary Bradshaw from Mind & Body Studios.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Yarn Swap

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Innovation Lab

Do you have extra yarn tangling up your hobby hoard, or are you looking for exciting new colors and textures for your craft collection? Join your fellow fiber fans at our yarn swap! Please ensure that all yarn brought to the swap is clean and orderly.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Free Summer Lunch

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Nash Room

Kids and teens 18 and under can get a free healthy meal at the library - no questions asked. Meals can be eaten inside in designated areas or outside on library grounds.​ We cannot provide meals to go. Each meal includes an entree, a fruit or vegetable, juice or milk, and a snack. Pick up the full menu in the Youth Department.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Bollywood for Beginners

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Nash Room

Children in grades 3 and under will have the opportunity to learn and practice choreographed routines, enhancing their coordination and performance skills.

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

West Warwick Farmers Market

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Courtyard

Join us every Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM for the West Warwick Farmers Market! The Farmer's Market will run from July 1 to October 28, and be held outdoors on the library lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the market may be canceled or moved indoors to the library lobby. Farms in attendance: Zephyr Farm Good Earth Farm Nacho Fuel Burning House Hot Sauce Vendors lineup may change over the course of the season. SNAP, WIC, and Senior Coupons accepted!

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Teen Zen Gardens

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Innovation Lab

Learn about zen gardens and pick out materials to decorate your own in this relaxing and educational program for teens ages 10

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Dungeon Crawl Classics

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Mini Lab

Characters and other materials can be provided; this game is intended for beginners and rules will be taught at the table.

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Dungeons & Dragons: New 5e Campaign

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Champlin Room

Join us for a new in-person D&D campaign! Sign up and join us on the 15th for a session zero where the DM will go over what folks are looking for and tailor a campaign to suit your interests. Players of all experience levels welcome and assistance in character creation will be provided. Space is limited. Sign up below and reach out to amber@wwpl.org with any questions.

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Senior Tech Social Club

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Mini Lab

New Time! Senior Tech now meets from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. A space for older adults to meet friends and enjoy some company! Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop or smart device for peer assistance and discussion. For more information call 401-828-3750 x1 or email info@wwpl.org.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Sweatin' to the Music

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Nash Room

No matter what your fitness level is you can do this FREE class! You can even do this workout from a chair! Give your body that care and attention it deserves, all are welcome! Presented by Mary Bradshaw from Mind & Body Studios.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Petal Punks!

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Youth Department Program Room

Children in grades K-4 can learn about gardening and how to plant in the city with Librarian Sam! This is a repeating program that meets bi-weekly.