Really great spot to get info and recommendations for the local area. They have maps, menus, and…read moreinformation. You can also pick up commemorative items like Westerly's 350 anniversary items for sale like the coins, sweatshirts and ornaments. Workers here are super friendly. They organize local events like the Westerly-Pawcatuck annual duck race and the RiverFire. This is also a great place to volunteer or get community service hours.

Not to be confused with South Queensdown which is where I go with Barbi regularly if you know what…read moreI mean. So this is one of RI's most beautiful towns, and there are many beautiful towns here. Not far south of Providence, right on the water, with a good 30k people or so living here, including one of my best friends from college. Amazing food around here, very unique. What a wonderful corner of America this is. Not cheap, in fact quite expensive, but gorgeous, right by the water, lots of boats, and somewhere I'd consider living myself.

I grew up in Narragansett and frequented this post office located in The "Pier" section of…read moreNarragansett and just steps away from the beach. There is street parking but there is a small lot where you can park for 12 minutes during peak summer tourist season. Never any waits here. Friendly post office officials and what a view!

Very pleasant small library. 1 floor library that has a computer section, sitting/studying area,…read moreand coping available. Stayed here for a while as I had my car worked on. The librarians are kind to the patrons. They disinfect the computers periodically. Coffee shop around the corner which is a great location. Great place to read/study in quiet.

Books flowers and…read moremusic This review is for the Auburn branch of the Cranston Public Library system. The very first Auburn library was built in 1888 and bounced around a bit until it ended up in it's present location. The library is a very pleasant and cozy place for a branch library and although it isn't particular large it has a nice selection of a variety of books, magazines, computers and reference sources. The library is especially known for it's large selection of music. I noticed a very nice variety of bluegrass music and jazz. Although the inside of the library is nice the outside of the building is really special. A very cool garden with colorful and bright flowers in full bloom. A library that manages to separate itself and develop a unique and pleasant personality.

This library is such a gem! To start off it's beautiful and I love how historic it is. Even the…read moregrounds are thoughtfully landscaped and the flowers look beautiful in the Summer. Both the children's room librarian and the checkout desk librarian were friendly. It was very easy to sign up for a card and I enjoyed hearing more about the library. The children's room is adorable and was chock full of awesome books. I appreciated the back to school book suggestion lists that they had for every age from baby to fifth grade! I checked out quite a few from the list. Parking is easy out front and if you want to stay longer than 30 minutes there is more street parking just ahead of the library and the town parking lot a block away. I look forward to more library adventures.

This place is like a second home for me. When I first moved out here, I practically lived in this…read morelibrary for a year, studying for my certification exam. Although there's only one private room, the main floor, with its comfy chairs and rows of bookshelves, is quiet and inviting. You can sit down, truly enjoy the quiet, and immerse yourself in your reading while basking in the natural light streaming through the windows. It has a soothing atmosphere that can be a real snoozer, and that's a compliment. This particular location also offers a good selection of foreign movies, which I really appreciate. The first floor below houses the computers and the children's section, complete with a friendly reference librarian. While the hours are somewhat limited compared to larger libraries, and parking can be a challenge, it's conveniently located right behind Main Street, East Greenwich. After your visit, you can head straight for a stroll. There's even a bike rack close to the entrance. The patrons are mostly older individuals who look like genuine book lovers, along with young parents and children who likely come for the activities and the dedicated children's area. Like many buildings and homes in East Greenwich, this library boasts a beautiful, historic architecture.

The Wheeler Library is gorgeous and was once the town's public school, but before that, it was a…read moreprivate school. The upstairs was used as dormitory space, and the restoration retained much of the beautiful woodwork. Meanwhile, the downstairs is inviting and the renovation is more recent but attention has been paid to making it quite attractive after it having served as an office space for many years. Be sure to catch the many busts of famous people on the second floor and also the monthly artist's exhibits.

Lions schools and…read morebusts The Wheeler Library was open in 1900 from money donated by the Wheeler family. Constructed with huge blocks of granite it had a duel purpose. The upstairs served as a lovely library while the bottom floor was an elementary school house. The arraignment lasted for almost 50 years until the town decided to get rid of the 15 little one room school houses and consolidated them into one large regionial school. So the school left and the library expanded into the entire building. Most of the library is now on the first floor and the higher level is a grand room with absolutely stunning widows. cool old photos and lots of busts of old dead guys. The library is lovely in an odd sort of way. Very square and symmetrical, the huge granite blocks look like that will last forever. Not as elaborate as many other libraries but it definitely looks solid and two cool lion statues guard the entrance. The inside is a different story. The first floor has the books and usual library stuff along with a very pleasant librarian but a trip upstairs is what really amazes. A huge open hall with stunning windows and ceiling and cool stuff whenever you look. A few old books are up there but it's most open space. I suspect they use the area for lectures and concerts. The library had some major renovation in 1992 and is a useful and practical facility. But it's the buildings uniqueness that makes it so cool. There are no other library that look quite like this one.

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library used to be called The Narragansett Public Library for years…read more Recently (maybe 2 or more years ago,) the name was changed to memorialize someone who if you asked anyone on the street who he was wouldn't have a clue. That is okay though because in Rhode Island everyone who knows this library will still be calling it the Narragansett Library until the day everyone remembers it was called that dies. That's how Rhode Islanders operate. This library used to be a rinky-dink place with only about 2 rooms. It has expanded into 5 or more since the 1970's. I'm estimating this so don't take my word for granted. I just know, growing up that this was a cute little library that wasn't very big and wasn't very active. Now it has 4 basic computer/internet classes and shows movies on Tuesday nights. It has Book Clubs and Book Talks, story times for preschoolers and kindegarteners, a Scrabble Scramble, card crafting, tutorials on e-books and even a "friends meeting". Much much more than 20 years ago I'd say. Like most libraries, their website is full of things to do as far as the library goes. You can even temporarily apply for a member card. One of the better ideas is an account that helps you remember that your borrowed books are coming due. Sign up for an Elf account to help yourself remember! Like all libraries too they have an online book search. You don't just get a list of books from The Narragansett Library, you get a list of all the books from all the libraries that are connected with this library through the Ocean States Library Catalog. Although the building has grown the atmosphere hasn't changed much. They've added a little area where you can sit on a comfy couch or relax in some stuffed chairs to read the paper or a book. They have the computer rooms in the back as well as the stacks. Yes of course technology has been accepted into the libraries now. I still would rather read a book with pages than an e-book. And I still consider the library one of the better public places where quiet is encouraged and children should be watched. This library is small but it is located next to the Narragansett Fire and Police stations in The Pier. It is down the street from the Narragansett Town Beach too. I dare say that this is probably one of the best places to relax inside and out. There is a public bathroom outside in the parking lot as well as one inside the building. The Pier Marketplace is next door (but not full of any really useful shops anymore.) For a relaxing day take a walk on The Wall then come to the library and read a book or the paper. You can also use the computers if you wish to jump on the Net.

Of course I'm a fan. It's small (one room,) and in the bottom of the Towers at the Pier in…read moreNarragansett. Come here to find some pamphlets on local attractions and businesses. I do have to say when we went in today to grab a pamphlet on the Narragansett Towers there was some activity that seemed to be focused around some kind of contest winnings or auction results; I didn't ask. Eventually a woman greeted the people that followed us through the door with a big smile and a "Can I help you with anything?" I knew what I wanted and busied myself with locating the said pamphlet. I also looked around a little more to see what other businesses they were promoting here. I also was curious about where my friend and I should eat. I have my usual haunts but I was looking for something maybe a little more interesting. Eventually I settled for the Coffee and Bagel Connection because they are very affordable and they were along the way North to Gilbert Stuart's Birthplace. My friend grabbed a booklet about fishing in Narragansett that he said his father would find interesting (he lives in France,) and an activity book of events around South County. It's a good place to stop for a little info before exploring Narragansett, South Kingstown and Charlestown.