East Greenwich Free Library
🏢 Ocean State Libraries · East Greenwich, Rhode Island
East Greenwich Free Library
The East Greenwich Free Library at 82 Peirce Street has served Kent County's county seat since the nineteenth century. A non-municipal free library and member of Ocean State Libraries, it opens evenings until 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and lends museum passes to six regional attractions — from the Boston Museum of Science to the Providence Children's Museum.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–3pm |
| Saturday | 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 82 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 884-9510
Website: eastgreenwichlibrary.org
Plus Code: 87HCMG6X+HM (East Greenwich, RI)
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📖 About East Greenwich Free Library
The East Greenwich Free Library is the public library of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the seat of Kent County. Governed as a non-municipal free library and a member of the LORI (Library of Rhode Island) network, it participates in the statewide Ocean State Libraries catalog, meaning an East Greenwich card unlocks reciprocal borrowing at public libraries across the state. The library at 82 Peirce Street offers public computers, free Wi-Fi, a robust digital download collection through the Rhode Island eZone (OverDrive/Libby), and access to AskRI — Rhode Island's statewide online resource center, which provides databases from EBSCOhost, Tutor.com, Mango Languages, Udemy courses, and more. Its museum-pass program covers six institutions including the Boston Children's Museum, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Museum of Science, the Audrain Auto Museum, the Providence Children's Museum, and the Save the Bay Hamilton Family Aquarium.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Non-municipal free library serving East Greenwich, seat of Kent County, Rhode Island
- Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for after-work visits
- Museum-pass program covering 6 regional attractions including Boston MFA, Museum of Science, and Providence Children's Museum
- Member of Ocean State Libraries — card unlocks statewide reciprocal borrowing and the Rhode Island eZone (Libby/OverDrive)
- AskRI statewide resource center: EBSCOhost, Tutor.com, Mango Languages, Udemy, Providence Journal Historical Archive and more
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
East Greenwich cardholders have free access to Rhode Island's statewide digital collections and databases:
📚 Services
- Museum passes for 6 regional attractions (Boston MFA, Museum of Science, Boston Children's Museum, Audrain Auto, Providence Children's Museum, Save the Bay Aquarium)
- Public computers, printing, scanning, faxing & free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through Ocean State Libraries statewide network
- Rhode Island eZone digital downloads (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines)
- AskRI statewide databases and online tutoring
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Tales for Tots outdoor storytime (ages 0–2)
- Preschool storytime (ages 3–5)
- Crafternoon Social — drop-in crafting for adults and teens (Mondays 2–3:30 pm)
- Summer Reading Challenge for all ages
- Adult lectures and community programs
- Youth and teen programming
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the East Greenwich Free Library a municipal library or a free library association?
It is a non-municipal free library — not run directly by the town government, but by an independent board. It is a member of the LORI (Library of Rhode Island) network and the Ocean State Libraries consortium, so an East Greenwich card still works at libraries throughout the state.
What museum passes can I borrow from the East Greenwich Free Library?
The library lends date-specific passes for six attractions: the Audrain Auto Museum (free admission for 2), the Boston Children's Museum (half price for up to 4), the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (discounted adult and youth tickets), the Boston Museum of Science (50% off for up to 4), the Providence Children's Museum (half price for up to 4), and the Save the Bay Hamilton Family Aquarium (half price for up to 2 adults and 4 children). Cardholders may borrow one pass at a time; late fees are $5 per day.
What evenings is the East Greenwich Free Library open late?
The library is open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Monday hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday and Saturday run 9 a.m.–3 p.m., and the library is closed on Sunday.
What is AskRI and how do I access it with an East Greenwich library card?
AskRI is Rhode Island's free statewide online resource center, available to any Rhode Island library cardholder. It includes EBSCOhost research databases, Tutor.com homework help, Mango Languages (70+ languages), Udemy video courses, the Providence Journal Historical Archive (coverage from 1829), Flipster magazines, and career tools. Access it at askri.org using your East Greenwich library card number.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.