Brownell Library

Knitting Group
2026-05-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)

JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty / ONLINE EVENT
2026-05-05 14:00 - 15:00
How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion, skin, and overall wellbeing? Bestselling author and entrepreneur Radhi Devlukia-Shetty takes us on a journey, written with generosity and kindness, in her book JoyFull.
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Little Compton Writing Circle
2026-05-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-19 17:30 - 18:30
Adult writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome! First and third Tuesdays of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Brownell Library with facilitator Katrina Hegeman Janove.

Baby and Toddler Playtime!
2026-05-06 10:30 - 12:00

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali / ONLINE EVENT
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.
To register click HERE!

Needlepoint Drop In
2026-05-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-29 13:00 - 14:00

Pollinator Pathway with Barbara Rocha
2026-05-09 10:30 - 11:30
Monarch populations have dropped dramatically in recent years. Learn how to build a pollinator pathway and create a safe haven for pollinators right in your own backyard!

"More than Medicare" Help Sessions – Registration Required
2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00
It’s more than just Medicare.
Did you know that if you have a Medicare Advantage plan now you can still switch to a different advantage plan? Open season hasn’t ended if you are already enrolled. Or do you think you might be eligible for heating assistance or some other type of state or federal assistance program? Find out. Make an appointment with Carla, a representative from the United Way organization The Point for a free, confidential session to get help with these decisions. Contact the library to make an appointment.
Call, email, or stop by the library to sign up for an appointment: (401) 635-8562 or info@brownell-libraryri.org

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming / ONLINE EVENT
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.
Learn more and register HERE

History of Chocolate : Where it comes from and how it was used in early New England
2026-05-12 17:30 - 18:30

Baby and Toddler Playtime
2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-27 10:30 - 12:00

Introduction to creating a Fairy Dish Garden - Registration Required
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:30

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal / ONLINE EVENT
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.
Learn more and register HERE!

All the Genres Book Club
2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s book is The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson – All are welcome!

Library Will Open at 11 AM
2026-05-21 11:00

Meeting: Board of the Friends of the Brownell Library
2026-05-21 15:00 - 16:00

Understanding your Electric Bill & Community Resources available
2026-05-23 12:00 - 13:30

Library Closed
2026-05-25
