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
As of August 2026 - Welcome to the new and improved Ocean State Libraries Catalog app! You can access your library anywhere, anytime!
Do more on the go!
- Search for books
- Place and manage holds
- Renew items
- View your account
- Use your digital library card
- Find locations and hours
Make the switch today!
Scan the QR Code or click the green button above to download the new app. The old app will remain operational until October 31st 2026.
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
Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30pm - Sign up to recreate an apple painting with Chamoni! Stop by the front desk or call us at 401-364-6100 to secure your spot. All supplies will be provided.
Spots are limited and availability is subject to change without notice.
Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:30pm - The Museum of Work & Culture presents the compelling story of immigrants who came to find a better life in the mill towns along the Blackstone River. The Museum on the Road program will recreate this journey, beginning in a Quebecois farmhouse before making your way to the workday world of Woonsocket at the turn of the century. The presentation will explore the lives of immigrants at home, work, and school through props, visual images, and collaborative discussion.
No sign up is required for this event. This event is suitable for ages 7 and older.
September 1st through October 31st - We are starting to accept old costumes you’re no longer using for our October Halloween Costume Swap. Drop off costumes now until October 31st and starting in October, pick out a different one! Costumes must be clean and in good condition. Anything left at the end of October will be donated.
October 1st through October 31st - To celebrate the Spooky Season, join us for a festive reading challenge during October! Pick up a Challenge Bookmark and see how many prompts you can make it through. Suitable for Adults and Teens. There is no prize, it is just for fun.
Sign up at the front desk and collect your Challenge Bookmark!
October 1st through October 31st - To celebrate the Spooky Season, join us for a festive movie challenge during October! Pick up a Challenge Bookmark and see how many prompts you can make it through. Suitable for Adults and Teens. There is no prize, it is just for fun.
Sign up at the front desk and collect your Challenge Bookmark!
Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30pm - More information coming soon.
Monday, October 12th - Clark Memorial Library will be closed all day, Monday the 12th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30pm - Join us to talk about The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Bennett. Copies are available at the front desk.
Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30pm -
Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30pm -
Sign up to recreate this pumpkin painting with Chamoni! Stop by the front desk or call us at 401-364-6100 to secure your spot. All supplies will be provided. Please only sign up for one of the dates as space is limited.
Saturday, October 17th from 10am to 4pm -
Sunday, October 18th from 10am to 4pm -
We're hosting two HopArtists this year! The library will be open as well as our public bathroom.
Thursday, October 22nd from 3pm to 7pm -
Friday, October 23rd from 10am to 5pm -
Saturday, October 24th from 10am to 2pm -
All proceeds to benefit the library. Book donations welcomed up until October 1st.
Baker sign-ups are appreciated. Thank you for your support! :)
Wednesday, October 28th at __:__pm -
More information coming soon.
Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30pm -
Want to test how good you are at solving puzzles and clues? Come by Clark Memorial Library to play Clue Escape: Treachery at Tudor Mansion. 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. There are 6 total spots available.
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 A Pocket Full of Kisses by Audrey Penn. Have fun! :)
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.
The aquarium is located at 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840. www.savebay.org/aquarium
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.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Fridays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Fax, Printing, and Copy services are available at Clark Memorial Library.
Fax Fees are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
Copier/Printer Fees are $0.20 per black and white page.
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! Please check the calendar to see if LEGO Club is running this week.
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