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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2019 Summer @ the Library sign up begins!
Welcome to A Universe of Stories, this year’s theme for the summer reading program! Sign up begins Monday, June 17th and will be open through Friday, August 9th. Pick up a timed reading chart to record your summer reading (or books being read to you!) and earn prizes along the way. We will also have […]
Saltwater Fly-Tying Workshop with the DEM: June 12th & June 19th from 6-8PM
Novice and experienced anglers alike will enjoy this workshop. Please contact us to register, as space is limited. All supplies provided!!!
New Summer Hours on Wednesdays only
Just a reminder that our hours have changed; from June through September, we are open on Wednesdays from 1:00PM — 8:00PM. Come say hi!
Movie: A Plastic Ocean Saturday, June 15 @ 11:00 AM
“We live in a world of plastic. Shopping bags, drink bottles, your toothbrush and even your clothes are among the everyday items made from plastic. But plastic isn’t fantastic, and neither is the current state of our environment. Humans have been mass-producing plastic since the 1950s. We produce hundreds of millions of tons of plastic […]
Safety and Services with Officer Sue Cressman Saturday, June 8 @ 11:00AM
Please attend this important workshop during which Officer Sue will talk about personal safety, scams, and when to call the station for help. She will also let us know about help that could be available to us. We look forward to seeing you–bring questions!
Stephen Foster’s Music & Mark Twain’s Wit 5/29 @ 6PM
Please join us for an uplifting evening of music and words with Ed Sweeney (guitarist, banjo player, singer) & Mary King (harp, mountain dulcimer, fiddle). Using Foster’s music and Twain’s writings as the basis, Sweeney & King create a heartwarming environment that will have your toes tapping and your mind working.