Norwood Branch
🏢 Warwick Public Library · WARWICK, Rhode Island
Norwood Branch
The Norwood Branch anchors the northern end of Warwick on Pawtuxet Avenue, delivering a rotating schedule of morning, afternoon, and evening sessions across five weekdays to fit the rhythms of a working residential neighborhood.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 328 PAWTUXET AVENUE, WARWICK, RI 02888
Phone: 4019417545
Website: warwicklibrary.org
📖 About Norwood Branch
<p>The Norwood Branch is Warwick Public Library's northernmost location, situated in the Norwood neighborhood along Pawtuxet Avenue near the Cranston border. The branch serves a densely residential section of the city with one of the widest weekly hour distributions in the system — offering mornings, afternoons, and an evening window across five days. Thursday stands out with a full-day session running 9 AM to 5 PM, giving patrons the longest single-day window of any Warwick branch. Like all Warwick locations, Norwood ties into the Ocean State Libraries consortium, enabling holds delivery from any member library in Rhode Island. Computers, printing, and free WiFi round out the branch's on-site services.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Northernmost Warwick branch, convenient to the Cranston border neighborhood
- Five-day schedule covering mornings, afternoons, and Wednesday evenings
- Thursday full-day hours (9 AM – 5 PM) — longest single-day session among branches
- Ocean State Libraries consortium access for holds from any RI member library
- Computers, printing, and free WiFi on-site
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which days does the Norwood Branch have the longest hours?
Thursday is the fullest day, with the branch open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The branch also has a Wednesday evening session (5–8 PM) for after-work visits, plus morning and afternoon slots Monday through Friday.
Is the Norwood Branch open on weekends?
No. The Norwood Branch is closed on Saturday and Sunday. For weekend hours, the Warwick Public Library Central Library at 600 Sandy Lane is open Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM and Sunday 1–5 PM.
What neighborhood does the Norwood Branch serve?
The Norwood Branch serves the Norwood neighborhood in northern Warwick along Pawtuxet Avenue, close to the Cranston city line. It is the most convenient Warwick Public Library location for residents of that section of the city.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.