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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8:00pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

 

Redwood Library & Athenaeum 

50 Bellevue Avenue

Newport, RI 02840-3292

 

Telephone: 401-847-0292

Fax: 401-841-5680

 

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Half-Price Gift Membership - Available Now!

Redwood members may now purchase a half-price individual ($35) or household ($50) membership for someone who is not currently a member of the Library. Your gift helps to support this historic and cultural treasure while helping us introduce the Library to new members and supporters. To purchase a gift membership, visit the Library or call us at 401-847-0292.  We will give or mail to you a lovely gift card to present to the recipient, or we can mail it to the recipient for you.

Author: 
MBernier

Annual Open House and RICCO Concert

The Redwood is delighted to welcome back the Chamber Choir of the Rhode Island Civic Chorale for a concert titled "In Sweet Rejoicing: Christmas with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale Chamber Choir".  This performance will feature the seasonal music of Distler, Holst, Rutter, and Willcocks. It is free for members, $12 for non-members. Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 847-0292, ext. 112. The Library will also host its Annual Holiday Open House on this date, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, so please stop by for cider and cookies!

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Sunday, December 15, 2013 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Author: 
GMarkert

Children's Holiday Party

Join us at 10:30 am for a wonderful morning of theater and caroling!  The Newport Children's Theatre will give a performance of The Night Before Christmas followed by a special holiday performance by Christopher 'Kavi' Carbone. Seats are limited so please RSVP at 847-0292, ext. 112 to reserve your spot. Free for members, $2 for non-members.   

Program Type: 
Children's
Date: 
Saturday, December 14, 2013 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Author: 
GMarkert

Redwood Library's "Screen and Discuss" Documentary Film Series: Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Bring a friend to the Redwood for the next in our series of documentary films, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, starring Jiro Yoshino, and directed by David Gelb. 81 minutes.

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Saturday, December 14, 2013 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert

Oliver Hazard Perry: The Hero of Lake Erie

Oliver Hazard Perry: The Hero of Lake Erie is a collaborative exhibition, gathering together cultural artifacts from seven different organizations and three private collections to celebrate the legacy of one of Rhode Island’s best known military heroes.

Tags: 
Oliver Hazard Perry
Author: 
GMarkert

Redwood Book Club: A Farewell to Arms

The Redwood Book Club will discuss the Hemingway classic, A Farewell to Arms, and watch the movie of the same name.

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Author: 
GMarkert

If It's Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare

Join us each Thursday as we read the Bard.  All are welcome.  Free.

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert

A Public Place for Gathering: Touro Synagogue at 250

 A Public Place for Gathering: Touro Synagogue at 250 showcases the history of the oldest synagogue in America, which was dedicated in 1763. The exhibition is in the Rovensky Delivery Room and will be on display from October 3 through December 8. The exhibition brings together artifacts, documents, and images to illustrate the place of the synagogue and the congregations it housed in the Newport community.

Program Type: 
Adults
Date: 
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 9:30am to Sunday, December 8, 2013 - 5:00pm
Author: 
GMarkert
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