Clark Memorial Library
Richmond, Rhode Island's Public Library Since 1880
7 Pinehurst Drive Phone: (401)364-6100
Carolina, RI 02812 Fax: (401)364-7675
Announcements
We're offering kid, teen, and adult programming! - Want to know more? Email clarklibrarytech@gmail.com with the subject line “2026 SRP Newsletter” to be added to the newsletter.
Important Dates:
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June 15th to June 20th - Sign ups for the Summer Reading Program are open.
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June 21st – The Summer Reading Program starts.
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August 1st – The Summer Reading Program ends.
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August 3rd to August 7th – Turn in your reading logs.
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Research Providence history through the Providence Journal Collection with coverage from 1829 through 1982. Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical full newspaper pages and current full-text articles. Available remotely, 24/7 on any device, this link requires a Clark Memorial Library card. This resource will be available until 2027.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 16th at 12:00pm - Sign ups for this event are full.
Inspired by Jane O’Connor’s Fancy Nancy series.
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Monday, May 25th - We will be closed all day today in observance of Memorial Day.
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Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30pm - Join Christopher Raithel, retired Endangered Species Biologist for the RI Division of Fish and Wildlife, to learn about some of our local reptiles and discuss conservation issues for these fascinating animals.
No sign up is required for this event.
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Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30pm - Sign up to join Olivia to make an art piece out of different bits of material. The example was inspired by the feeling of watching Dead Poets Society in the fall.
Sign up is required for this event. Please call us at
401-364-6100 or stop by the front desk to secure your spot.
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Monday, June 8th at 12:00pm - Join Miss Olivia to make daffodils out of egg cartons, paint, and pipe cleaners!
Recommended for ages 5 and older but coloring pages will be provided for younger siblings.
No sign up is required.
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Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30pm - Join us to talk about How to Read a Book by Monica Wood!
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Wednesday, June 17th at 12:00pm - Join Miss Olivia to paint flowers and leaves using watercolor paints and the sun!
Recommended for ages 5 and older but coloring pages will be provided for younger siblings.
No sign up is required.
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Friday, June 19th - Clark Memorial Library will be closed today, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.
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Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:00pm - Seeds don’t stay in one place! Discover the many ways seeds move through the world, from wind and water to animals and people carrying, hiding, and eating them. Meet a live animal ambassador, explore real seeds up close, and try fun activities that show how seeds travel far and wide.
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Sign up is required for this event. Call us at 401-364-6100 or stop by the front desk to secure your spot.
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Thursday, June 25th at 6:30pm - Sign up to recreate a seascape painting with Chamoni!
Sign up is required for this event. Stop by the front desk or call us at 401-364-6100 to secure your spot. All supplies will be provided.
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Friday, June 26th at 12:00pm - Join Miss Olivia to make a funky little mushroom entity riding on a snail. This craft consists entirely of pipe cleaners and googly eyes.
Recommended for ages 8 and older but coloring pages will be provided for younger siblings.
No sign up is required.
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Monday, June 29th from 12:00pm to 4:30pm -
Come by Clark Memorial Library this afternoon to play some mini golf! How many hidden seedlings will you find? Complete the course to collect a super special Gnome Trading Card!
No sign up is required for this event. All ages are welcome.
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Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00pm - Want to test how good you are at solving puzzles and clues? Come by Clark Memorial Library to play from an assortment of Escape Room Board Games. Ages 13-19 only.
Sign up is required for this event. Call us at 401-364-6100, email us at clarklibrarytech@gmail.com, or stop by the front desk to secure your spot.
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Library Offerings
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Come by Clark Memorial Library and see our new Story Walk! An Eagle Scout Project created by Margaret Bryson. Read page by page while taking a leisurely stroll in our yard! ​
Our current story is Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. Have fun! :)
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We have a library pass to the Save The Bay: Hamilton Family Aquarium! The pass can be checked out from Clark Memorial Library for 1/2 price admission for up to two adults and four children. It is required that you return the pass to the circulation desk the following day during regular business hours.
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The aquarium is located at 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840. www.savebay.org/aquarium
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Express Books can be found on the New Books shelf. They are highly in demand books that can be checked out by our patrons for 7 days with NO renewals. Anything overdo will be fined 0.25 cents per day. These books are unable to be placed on hold.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Fridays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Fax, Printing, and Copy services are available at Clark Memorial Library.
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Fax Fees are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
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Copier/Printer Fees are $0.20 per black and white page and $0.50 per color page.
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Weekly Events
Join us a create a masterpiece with our LEGOs on Thursday evenings at 6 pm. Have your creations displayed on the Lego Club Creations page of our website!​​​
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