Cranston Public Library

09/06/2026

The Cranston Public Library will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

09/03/2026

Small State, Big Stories: Writers Share Inspirations from the Ocean State
Wednesday, Sept 9 | 6:30 PM | William Hall

Rhode Island is made up of 1,000 square miles of land, 500 square miles of water, and all kinds of material for local writers Tina Cane, Betty Cotter, Diane Josefowicz, and Carla Panciera. Join us for an evening of storytelling, reflection, and celebration in poetry and prose. A Q&A and book sales will follow. Read more and register on the Event tab at cranstonlibrary.org.

09/03/2026

📚Happy Library Card Sign-up Month!

Library Card Sign-up Month is the perfect time to visit your library and check out everything it has to offer, and of course to sign up for a library card! Whether you’re a regular visitor or new to the scene, there’s plenty to see and lots to discover. Learn more: ilovelibraries.org/librarycard/

09/01/2026

⚠️ Please be advised that RI Energy is currently working to relocate the gas line station on Broad Street near the William Hall Library. This project will temporarily impact local traffic and library access.

Construction will take place on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 3:00 - 4:00 PM, and is expected to take approximately five weeks.

During work hours, Broad Street will be closed to through traffic between Ferncrest/Shaw Avenue and Albert Avenue, along with the section of Columbia Street near the library.

Traffic will be detoured around the area; however, local traffic, including library patrons, will be permitted to pass. Let the officer on duty know that you are visiting the library and that you will be allowed to pass through.

The closure cones and detour signs will be removed in the evenings and on weekends.

Additionally, until construction is complete, a section of the sidewalk on the library side of Broad Street will be fenced off. Pedestrians can navigate the area using the crosswalk to the opposite side of the street or by walking across the library's front lawn to access the building.

We appreciate your patience while this project is completed. Please contact the William Hall Library at (401) 781-2450 if you have any questions.

08/31/2026

The Cranston Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

08/27/2026

TONIGHT!
Atwater-Donnelly
Thursday, Aug 27 | 6:00 PM @ William Hall

For more info, visit https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/17296578

08/25/2026

Atwater-Donnelly
Thursday, Aug 27 | 6:00 PM @ William Hall

08/25/2026

Thank you to all who joined us last night for the Cranston City Council Citywide candidate forum. Special thanks to the candidates and The Cranston Herald. If you weren't able to attend, you can view the recording here:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/24/2026

Tune in now to watch the livestream of the Cranston City Council Democratic Citywide Candidate Forum. https://youtube.com/live/yS8TxxzLMjk

08/24/2026

Join us tonight, Monday, August 24 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM @ Central for the City Council Democratic Citywide Candidate Forum.

The forum will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/D86lnLj2k3k

For more information, visit events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/17342350