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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News
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Author Talk, Mai Donohue Saturday, May 18, 11:00 AM
“This vivid, compulsively readable memoir of courage, grief and redemption illuminates the life of Mai, a young girl from Vietnam’s rice fields, who risks everything to escape poverty, abuse and war.” Please join us for this special author talk this Saturday, no registration is required and refreshments will be served!
Make your Yard a Pollinator Oasis with Beekeeper, Scott Langlais, May 22: 6:00pm
Scott Langlais is the Vice President of the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association and is an EAS Certified Master Beekeeper. He and his wife, Emily, produce honey and beeswax products under the name of Bare Hand Apiary in Johnston, RI. His focus is on sustainable beekeeping practices, working in harmony with honey bees and the natural […]
Scholarships Available
A wide variety of merit-based scholarships are available from the Little Compton Garden Club through the Garden Club of America. Students are encouraged to contact the Brownell Library to find out more about these opportunities as well as other Scholarships that might be available.
Poetry Night at Brownell Library!
Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 6pm for our annual poetry night! Bring in a favorite poem or an original creation to share with the group. Refreshments will be provided!
Casey Farm Presents Project CHICK at Brownell Library!
Come join us for a hands-on presentation about Dominique chickens and eggs! There will be a slide show presentation and many types of eggs to view, afterwards kids will get an opportunity to touch a Dominique chicken and hold baby chicks! Thursday, April 18th at 10:30 am All ages welcome!
Discounted PawSox home game passes available!
One pass will be available for each of the 70 home games for the 2019 regular season. The pass would allow up to six people at a General Admission rate of $5 per ticket. Passes are first come, first served and the season schedule is available inside the library or at http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t533. The Pawtucket Red […]