Barrington Public Library

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The Peep Diorama Contest has drawn to a close and it is time to pick up your Peep Dioramas. Any dioramas not collected b...
04/08/2026

The Peep Diorama Contest has drawn to a close and it is time to pick up your Peep Dioramas. Any dioramas not collected by Monday, April 13 will be discarded!

Congrats to the winners of our Best in Show First Place prize in our Peep Diorama Contest! These siblings worked togethe...
04/06/2026

Congrats to the winners of our Best in Show First Place prize in our Peep Diorama Contest! These siblings worked together to create their I Spy inspired diorama. Amazing work!

A friendly reminder regarding Museum Passes:Returnable museum passes can be picked up from the Reference Desk. In order ...
04/06/2026

A friendly reminder regarding Museum Passes:

Returnable museum passes can be picked up from the Reference Desk. In order to ensure that passes are available for others, you are only able to pick up a returnable pass after 3 pm the day before your visit if the pass is available and not checked out by another person. Passes are due back to us by the time the library opens the day after your visit.

If you have questions, or would like to request an early pick up or late drop off, please call the Reference Desk at 401-247-1920 x2. Our staff is not able to honor early pick-ups if they are not scheduled in advance.

Congratulations to our Best in Show Second Place winners in our Peep Diorama Contest!! Their “Ears” diorama inspired by ...
04/04/2026

Congratulations to our Best in Show Second Place winners in our Peep Diorama Contest!! Their “Ears” diorama inspired by Jaws blew us out of the water!

04/04/2026

Check out these recommendations from this month's Adult Book Chat! Join us next time on Wednesday, May 6 at 11 am on Zoom and be ready to talk about one book you recently read. Register on our website to get the link.

Recommendations:
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior
In Ascension by Martin MacInnes
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
Mansion Beach by Meg Mitchell Moore
Palaver by Bryan Washington

It's a busy week next week at the library! Check out some of the amazing programs we have lined up for you. To register ...
04/03/2026

It's a busy week next week at the library! Check out some of the amazing programs we have lined up for you. To register for any of these programs, please visit barringtonlibrary.org or call 401-247-1920 x2

Our Peeple’s Choice Winners just dropped in to grab their prize! Congratulations Toni and Susan!!
04/03/2026

Our Peeple’s Choice Winners just dropped in to grab their prize! Congratulations Toni and Susan!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF OUR PEEP DIORAMA CONTEST!!Peeple’s Choice Winner: The Golden GirlsBest in Show 1st Pla...
04/03/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF OUR PEEP DIORAMA CONTEST!!

Peeple’s Choice Winner: The Golden Girls
Best in Show 1st Place: I Spy
Best in Show 2nd Place: Ears
Best in Show 3rd Place: Schitt’s Creek

We will post photos of the winners with their dioramas as they come in to pick them up.

Thank you to everyone who entered and voted in the contest. We had a record 85 entries this year and the competition was fierce. We look forward to next year as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our Peep Diorama Contest!

It’s time for our Sixth Annual Dial-A-Poem!Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Every Friday in April, call 401-433-...
04/03/2026

It’s time for our Sixth Annual Dial-A-Poem!

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Every Friday in April, call 401-433-9509 to hear a brand-new poem. This year, we have four poems written by poets from around Rhode Island.

Don't miss out—dial in and enjoy the poetry fun!

Call as many times as you like - each poem will be available for a week until the new poem is uploaded.

Passes for the newest play at are now available for pickup from the Reference Desk! Passes are first-come, first-serve ...
04/02/2026

Passes for the newest play at are now available for pickup from the Reference Desk! Passes are first-come, first-serve and allow you to buy one ticket and get one free! Please make sure to read the fine print and restrictions on the tickets.

Barrington Public Library, in collaboration with the Barrington 250 Committee, is hosting a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, ...
04/02/2026

Barrington Public Library, in collaboration with the Barrington 250 Committee, is hosting a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, May 9 from 10 am – 2 pm and we're inviting local organizations to exhibit and connect with community members who are eager to give their time and talents.

This fair is put together in the spirit of Barrington 250’s May theme, “We the People,” which aims to highlight local individuals and organizations that work to advance the common good through civic engagement and leadership.

This is a wonderful opportunity to:
❤️Showcase your mission and current volunteer needs
🤍Meet motivated community members ready to get involved
💙Network with other local organizations doing great work
❤️Become involved in the Barrington 250th Celebration

Participation in the Volunteer Fair is free. We will provide you with a half of an 8-foot table (shared with another organization) and up to two chairs. We simply ask that you bring your enthusiasm — and maybe a few sign-up sheets!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/pzc76smp

Space is limited, and participation is first-come, first-served, so please RSVP by Wednesday, April 15 to reserve your spot. If the event fills up before this date, we cannot guarantee additional spots and registration will close early. For ask questions, contact Siobhan Egan at [email protected] or 401-247-1920 x7.

We'd love to have you join us! Together, we can inspire more residents to make a difference right here in Barrington.

As announced at the last Board of Trustees meeting, Barrington Public Library is thrilled about the July 1 opening date ...
04/01/2026

As announced at the last Board of Trustees meeting, Barrington Public Library is thrilled about the July 1 opening date of our brand-new rooftop pool, officially designated the Barrington Public Library Aquatic Reading Center.

Our staff is hard at work to make sure everything is in place for opening day. Rest assured, the BPL Aquatic Reading Center will be fully staffed by certified lifeguards — because we take both reading and water safety very seriously.

We are currently accepting applications for certified lifeguards who are passionate about water safety and, ideally, literature.

Qualifications:
🛟Valid lifeguard certification
📚Ability to recommend a good beach read while scanning the water
🌴Comfort with heights
🗣️Experience shushing swimmers preferred but not required

More Information About the Aquatic Reading Center:
Opening on July 1, 2026, the Barrington Public Library Aquatic Reading Center features a full 25-yard rooftop pool, complete with lounge chairs, a poolside bar, and native palm trees — because we've always believed a great library should offer everything you need for a perfect day. Why should the beach have all the good reads?

Important details:
✅Pool hours will be Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm and Saturday–Sunday, 12–4 pm.
✅Open to all Barrington library cardholders.
✅Lap lanes are designated quiet zones.
✅Splashing is subject to the same noise policies as the library.
✅Seating is first-come, first-served.
✅Children and teens under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

To complete the experience, we're offering a special collection of waterproof books for all ages available for checkout at the Circulation Desk — ideal for reading while you float, lounge, or pretend you're somewhere tropical.

Inflatable pool toys, goggles, and beach towels are also available through our Library of Things. No other library materials are permitted on the pool deck including newspapers.

Sunscreen is strongly encouraged. Splashing is, regrettably, inevitable. And yes, our quiet study spaces may smell faintly of coconut this summer.

Click here to learn more and find out how to apply to be a lifeguard: https://barringtonlibrary.org/barrington-public-library-aquatic-reading-center

Address

281 County Road
Barrington, RI
02806

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14012471920

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