Rogers Free Library

Did you know the Library has a chess club?

Come to the 3rd floor to check it out!

Wednesday: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Saturday: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Not over 18?
Never played before?
No problem!

We welcome all ages and abilities!

TONIGHT! Come see the fantastic High Tone Jug Ensemble here at the library!

Unless the weather changes, we will be in the Herreshoff Room on account of rain. Enjoy this century-old, uniquely American music, featuring homemade instruments alongside guitars, mandolins, and banjos.

Audience participation is encouraged!

Free kazoos!

Visit the children's room to make a card for the veterans between now and July 1st. Cards will be delivered to the Veterans Home.

Calling all Livies -- see you today at 3PM in the Teen Space!

Visit the Children's Room and write a card for a veteran between now and July 1st. All cards will be delivered to the Veteran's Home.

Feliz Dia de Portugal! Happy Day of Portugal!

June 10 is Day of Portugal, celebrated by Portuguese communities all around the world. This year we're proud to partner with Rhode Island Day of Portugal, who have created a beautiful display in the foyer windows by our Hope Street entrance featuring information and items from Portugal and Portuguese communities. The display will be up through the end of June, so stop by to look at the beautiful Viana scarves, fado sheet music, and more!

We also have a collection of books in Portuguese, located by the window in the Main Floor Reading Room.

Will you be celebrating Day of Portugal? Let us know how in the comments!

Are you ready for the World Cup to start tomorrow? The library sure is!
We'll keep you updated throughout the tournament with our window display.
Check our stories daily to see updates as games are won, lost, and tied.

We're so glad we had so many community members come out to meet Dusty the miniature therapy horse over the weekend. Thanks all for stopping by!

Are you or someone you know a high schooler, middle schooler, or rising middle schooler who's looking for leadership opportunities and a way to make a difference in Bristol? Rogers Free Library's Teen Advisory Board relaunches TODAY!

TAB is much more than just making suggestions about books and programs - there are also opportunities to lead volunteer initiatives and projects at the library, help with library marketing and promotion, provide feedback on suggested programming and Teen Space initiatives, and generally help the library work for you, your peers, and the whole town.

We'll be in the Teen Space today, June 8, at 6PM. There will be free pizza! Registration is preferred, but not required; go to our calendar to register.

Future TAB dates/times to be determined at this meeting!

Lovers of William Shakespeare, regardless of experience, are invited to participate in immersive readings of selected plays by the Bard! Join the Shakespeare Reading Group as we read aloud and discuss perhaps the most famous of all English language writers.

"Seek new friends and stranger companies," - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Every Monday
6:30 - 7:45
Rogers Free Library, Main Floor Reading Room

This event is hosted in person and online. If you would like the link to the Zoom event, please email our Reference Librarian, Tom Tihen, whose information can be found at rogersfreelibrary.org/contact-us/