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Hours:

  • Monday: 11:30-4:30
  • Tuesday: 2-7
  • Wednesday: 11:30-4:30
  • Thursday: 2-7
  • Friday: 2-7
  • Saturday: 9-12
  • Exceptions to Regular Hours
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How to get here

Using the Library

Donation Guidelines


Staff:

John Edwards - Library Director


Library Crocuses, March 2009

Volunteers tending the Better Books Table, July 19, 2008

Board Member at the Cashier's Table, July 19, 2008

Willett Free Library, December 2008

The
Willett Free
Library

45 Ferry Road
P.O. Box 178
Saunderstown, RI 02874

Phone & Fax 401-294-2081

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Use Library Research Databases
including World Book, What Do I Read Next?, Literature Resource Center, and Consumer Health Complete.

You need a library card issued by the North Kingstown Free Library, the Willett Free Library, or the Davisville Free Library to use some of the listed subscription databases.


Upcoming:

  • The Annual Book, Bake, and Art Sale, Saturday, July 18, 9 am to Noon, at Saunderstown Park, on Boston Neck Rd. just south of the Saunderstown Post Office. Thanks for supporting the Willett Free Library!
  • Be Creative @ Your Library! is the 2009 theme for the Summer Reading Program for children in kindergarten through middle school at the Willett Free Library! Programs every Friday through August 21. Be there!
  • Stay tuned for another Great Books Seminar with Salve Regina University Philosophy Professor Khalil Habib.

Ongoing:

  • Wood fire blazing in the fireplace on Thursday evenings all winter.  Marshmallows available.
  • Copying, faxing, and color laserprinting services available. Bring in your portable computer and use our free Wi-Fi.

Library Flag:

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Our flag depicts a sailing ferry built by Stillman Saunders. At his home, a "Circle for Mutual Improvement" was formed in 1885; the beginnings of this library. When the flag is flying, the WFL is open.


Collections:

The Library has over 10,000 items for adults and children to borrow. The collection includes fiction, nonfiction, large print, magazines, audio cassettes, CD's, videos, DVD's, and a young children's picture book collection.

The WFL participates in the Ocean State Libraries system, allowing local patrons access to public library collections statewide, and giving library users throughout the state access to our collections.

Check out digital media downloads anytime with Overdrive from Ocean State Libraries. Compatible devices. Quick Start Guide .

The WFL has passes available for discount admissions to the Mystic Aquarium.

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Wreath made by Polly Hutchison. Thanks, Polly!

Night of the Fireflies, July 2008

Barbie the Beekeeper program, July 2008

The Lemonade Stand, July 19, 2008