The
Willett Free
Library

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

Phone & Fax 401-294-2081

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
Check your library record

How to get here

Using the Library

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Staff:

John Edwards - Library Director


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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 resources.

Now through May 31, check out SurfRI, a trial of databases available to all throughout the state. Your feedback is appreciated.


Upcoming:

  • Annual Book, Bake and Art Sale, Saturday, July 19, 9 am to Noon, in Saunderstown Park, opposite the Saunderstown Post Office.

Ongoing:

  • Story Time for young children, Thursdays, 5 pm. Registration encouraged.
  • Summer Reading Program for children in kindergarten through middle school.
  • Wood fire blazing in the fireplace on Thursday evenings all winter.  Marshmallows available.
  • Copying and faxing services available. We are Wi-Fi enabled. TV/VCR on premises for public use.

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.