The Brownell Library, built in 1929, was bequeathed to the people of Little Compton by Mr. Pardon Brownell when he died in 1921. In 1963 the stack addition was added and the town’s public library was removed from the town hall and physically combined with the Brownell Library. Since that time the Trustees of the Brownell Trust provide maintenance and repair of the building. Through the town annual appropriations, the taxpayers provide the funds for staffing, books and supplies.
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An Evening with Janet Taylor Lisle, Little Compton Stories: From Fact to Fiction
Join us as we welcome local author, Janet Taylor Lisle, on Wednesday, August 21st at 6pm. No registration required!
Author Talk with Jessica Horak Stout and William Horat: Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00AM Brownell Library, Little Compton
“Neither Jessica Stout nor her father, Walter Horak, set out to publish this book, both authors wishing foremost and forevermore that there had never been a reason. Yet love for a little boy compelled them. FEEL ME BRAVE began as a blog by Jessica to keep her family and friends abreast of her young son’s […]
End of Summer @ the Library Pizza Party–Wednesday, August 14th at 6pm
Join us for pizza and fun to celebrate the participants and families of the 2019 Summer @ the Library summer reading program! Registration will be required, contact the library to sign up.
The Rainbow Beard Show–Wednesday, August 7th at 6pm
Join us as we welcome Ricky Katowicz, the creator and host of a live theater production for children and their families called The Rainbow Beard Show. It is both a spectacle and a classroom. Audience participation is encouraged and the shows feature recurring characters, special guests, minute long dance parties, and a celebration of authentic […]
Storytime with Author Gina Beaumont coming in August!
Join us for two storytime and coloring events with author Gina Beaumont! No registration is required and all ages are welcome! Friday, August 2nd at 10:30am Friday, August 9th at 10:30am