All Upcoming Events

Space is limited so please go to reference desk to register or call 822-9105. No laptop is needed; the library has one for you to use during the class.    

Space is limited so please go to reference desk to register or call 822-9105. No laptop is needed; the library has one for you to use during the class.  

Children can stop by anytime for a take home Mother's Day craft while supplies last!  Make a cute frame for Mom.

Space is limited so please go to reference desk to register or call 822-9105. No laptop is needed; the library has one for you to use during the class.  

If you enjoy Scrabble or would like to sharpen your skills, join us each month for this engaging game.  We will provide the games.  Registration is required for planning. Please call 397-3873.

Our evening book club date may be subject to changing pending completion of carpet installation. We read different genres each month and enjoy a lively book discussion.  This month we are reading Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult.  Registration is closed at this time.    

Thursday, May 2nd @ 6 p.m. at Black Oak Kitchen & Drinks The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave "Finnmark, Norway, 1617. Twenty-year-old Maren Magnusdatter stands on the craggy coast, watching the sea break into a sudden and reckless storm. Forty fishermen, including her brother and father,…

Our Rug Braiders and Country Crafters meet most Saturdays to work on individual projects and share ideas. You are welcome to stop in with your current knitting or crochet projects or inquire about rug braiding, if you are interested.  Now is a great time to learn the art of rug braiding since we…

Join us each week for our lovely quilting class. We have a spacious crafting room dedicated to our quilters!  Fabric can be provided or bring your own.  If possible, bring your own machine.  We do have machines available.  All sewing levels and new project suggestions always welcome!   Please call…

Monday, May 6th @ 6 p.m. Join our newest book discussion group! Each month a different staff member will be picking the book and leading the discussion. The Staff Picks Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the library. About May's pick: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier…

Coventry Public Library & the Wantaknowhow Garden Club present:  In the Garden with Eleanor Roosevelt Monday, May 6th @ 6 p.m. It is the summer of 1949. Eleanor Roosevelt is hosting a garden picnic at her home in Hyde Park where she is recognizing contributions to the Victory Garden effort…

All welcome to join our knitting and crochet group each Tuesday at 6pm at Greene Library. Its a nice way to share ideas, provide useful tips and support.   If you are just getting started, we have experienced members who can help to get you started.  Call ahead to register at 397-3873. or just…

Children, ages 2 to 5,enjoy Storytime at Greene Library each week.  We will read seasonal stories, make a fun craft  and enjoy playtime with friends!  Registration is currently full at this time but we will take names for our wait list. Please call 397-3873 to inquire.

Monday, May 13th @ 6 p.m. Join us at the library as the Coventry Historical Society shares information about Coventry's earliest inhabitants! Registration is recommended for planning purposes. To register, please contact Lauren at lwalker@coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

Our Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month.  We read a variety of genres  and enjoy a lively discussion!  This month we are reading historical fiction set in New York City by Fiona Davis, The Lion's of 5th Avenue. Light refreshments will be served.   Registration is currently…

Families with children in grades K-5 can join us at the library on Wednesday, May 15th at 5 pm for a historical presentation of Sally Ride, America’s first woman astronaut. Sheryl Faye’s presentation of Sally Ride is a fun and interactive show! The presentation includes audience participation to…

Traces the events surrounding the 1997 murder of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk by eight of her peers, in an account that offers insight into the social tensions that provoked the crime and the minds of teenage killers.

All welcome to join our lovely poetry group each month with former teacher Laurie Murphy .  Laurie will provide a prompt each month to inspire and challege our creativity!  Our talented group includes published poets, writers who want to improve their craft and new poets who are just getting…

On May 18th, children of all ages can drop-in Youth Services to create a fun craft. From 11am to 3pm children can visit the library and use the provided materials to create a piece of art!

Monday, May 20th @ 1 p.m. Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano "William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it's a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from…

Do you enjoy cooking or trying new recipes?  Join us as we share recipes from a different cookbook each month.   My Greek Table by Diane Kochilas is our book selection for May. Call 397-3873 to reserve a cookbook and let us know what you will be making.

Wednesday, May 22nd @ 4:30 p.m. Registration begins May 1st On Wednesday, May 22nd at 4:30pm, children in grades 1-5 can join us at the library as we cook Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp using the library’s Charlie Cart. Children will practice basic cooking skills and taste the crisp they bake! …

John Kostrzewa has been writing the Walking Rhode Island column for the Providence Journal for the last 29 years.  Join us as he discusses his many years of hiking in RI as he shares how he began, where he walks, history and what he has learned.  His presentation will also feature wild life,…

Saturday, May 25th 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Do you like creating with blocks? Visit Youth Services on Saturday, May 25th from 11am to 3pm to build with different types of blocks. We will have Magna-Tiles, LEGOs, and Keva Planks available for building! This is a drop-in children’s program. Please call…

Greene Farmer's Market opens on May 28.  Our market will run each Tuesday, 4 to 6pm. Many of our vendors from last year will be returning and we are also seeking new vendors! Space to rent is just $5 per table.  Please call 397-3873 with any questions.