Brownell Library

Little Compton Community Assessment Survey Assistance
2024-10-03 12:30 - 15:30, 2024-09-27 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Brownell Library Refreshments & Survey Assistance: the library will make computers available and assist residents getting onto the survey and answering technical questions about filling out the survey. While you wait or after you take the survey we will have FREE REFRESHMENTS for your enjoyment.

Brownell Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-09-16 15:00 - 16:00

Sensory Exploration Playgroup!
2024-08-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 and 2 more dates
Join us for hands-on sensory experiences for infants through preschoolers. Lots of fun toys too! No registration required!

Rhythm Room - Drumming Fun!
2024-08-23 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about rhythm and explore percussion from objects and one’s own body (clapping, stomping, etc.) it’s educational as well as motivational and fun!
All ages welcome!

Authors Luci Record and Alyce Hennelly
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:00
Come meet local authors as they discuss their latest book Still Laughing, a light-hearted story of friendship and family. Travel through the years with them as they discover the power of female friendship, develop faith in themselves, and revel in the joy of laughter.

Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper - Prayers for People Who Say They Can't Pray
2024-08-13 17:30 - 18:30

RESCHEDULED - Stargazing with Barry Peckham / Registration required
2024-08-11 20:00 - 21:00
Join us for a dark sky astronomy viewing of the crescent moon and the annual Perseid meteor shower, led by Barry Peckham on his property. This program will be geared towards adults. Registration required as space is limited. Stop in or call the library to register – 401-635-8562. This program will be held outside and is weather dependent.

POSTPONED - Rescheduling TBD / Prohibition in the Sakonnet Area - Jim Garman
2024-08-10 10:30 - 11:30

Composting with Vivian Shaull
2024-07-27 13:30 - 14:30

Living Literature - Phenomenal Women
2024-07-20 13:00 - 14:00

Author Michael Fine
2024-07-16 17:30 - 18:30

Tech Help
2024-07-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-03 10:30 - 12:00

Walk Old Fields and Meadows at Dundery Brook Trail with The Nature Conservancy - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2024-06-29 13:00 - 14:00
Old fields and meadows at Dundery Brook trail

Marine Pollution and Mother Nature with William Hutson
2024-06-29 10:30 - 11:30
This talk will examine the cause, effect, and extent of pollution on the ocean environment. Several local marine disasters are examined. One involves a fish kill in Narragansett Bay. Another involves the effect of an oil spill on the shores of Little Compton and Westport. A third remains a mystery. A mystery hidden by Mother Nature. Its unsuspected solution will be a surprise.

Slavery in Colonial Rhode Island: A Talk Given by Fred Zilian, Ph.D
2024-06-22 13:30 - 14:30
The histories of colonial Rhode Island and of slavery in the New World are intimately connected. This talk will first describe the beginnings of slavery in the colony of Rhode Island, its growth in the colony in the 18th century, and Rhode Island’s key role in the Atlantic slave-trading system. It will then address slavery in Little Compton, Bristol, Providence, “Narragansett Country,” and Newport. It will end by examining the demographics of slavery in RI, the lives of the enslaved, and resistance to slavery. Q & A to follow.

Circus Dynamics
2024-06-21 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a spectacular juggling & balloon show, lots of laughs, and all ages are welcome!
No registration required.

Author Talk and Signing / Katherine Brown
2024-06-15 10:30 - 11:30
Katherine’s latest book is Sweet Folly of Hope. It is a heart-warming, feel-good novel that weaves together reflections about love, family, friendship, recovery, community and the healing power of gardening.

Book Chat - Have a snack and talk about what you're reading!
2024-06-14 11:00 - 12:00

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels : Protecting Older Adults from Fraud & Scams
2024-06-13 10:15 - 11:15
