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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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Staff:

John Edwards - Library Director


The Waterballoon Brigade, Oct. 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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Upcoming:

  • Keeping Up with Technology: Workshops led by Barbara Streuli and Stephanie Frueh. Stay tuned for the return of our technology workshop series this fall.
  • Great Books Seminars. Info on the next seminar will be posted here as soon as it is available.

Many Thanks!

Many Thanks to Barbara & Konrad Streuli, leaders of the Annual Book, Bake & Art Sale valiant troop that made our big fundraiser on Saturday, July 17, a success. If you donated books, schlepped books, set up, organized, baked, made lemonade, watched a table, were a cashier, helped strike, or just showed up and bought some books, THANKS! Stay tuned for the next annual sale on Saturday, July 16, 2011.


Ongoing:

  • Story Time for Young Children, TBA.
  • 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.

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.

Recent additions to the 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.


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.


Fun Day, Pudding Eating Contest, Oct. 2009


Librarian Takes Waterballoons, Oct. 2009


Wreath made by Polly Hutchison. Thanks, Polly!


The Lemonade Stand, July 19, 2008