Oak Lawn Branch, Cranston Public Library

Oak Lawn Branch, Cranston Public Library Oak Lawn Branch is one of the six Cranston Public Libraries, nestled in quaint Oak Lawn Village. The Oak Lawn Branch was established in 1895.

Its location made use of a former schoolhouse and the surrounding community, including many members of the Shaw family, worked tirelessly to make the then-named Oak Lawn Public Library what it is today. The building underwent construction in 1965 to create space for a children’s library, then again in 1990 for the addition of a new entrance and reading room. Today, the Oak Lawn Branch invites the

public to delve into local history, offers extensive youth programming and provides the neighborhood with a family-friendly atmosphere.

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08/01/2025

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06/25/2025
06/17/2025

The Cranston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

06/17/2025

Fantasy Map Making @ Oak Lawn
Tuesday, June 24 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Do you love when there is a map in the front of a fantasy book? In this program for kids grades K-5 and their families participants will learn how to made their own fantasy map! We will go over the basic symbols used in map making, brainstorm place names for our fantasy world, and then draw our own fantasy map. Space is limited and registration is required. events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/14444631

06/03/2025

Free Book Fair @ Governor Sprague Mansion
Friday, June 13 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Choose from a beautiful selection of free books in a historic mansion and play games in our outdoor arcade! You can also learn about summer reading at the library and talk to school librarians. Then cross the street to Cranston Fire Department Station 3 to enjoy refreshments, learn about resources from community partners, and check out the fire trucks.

This event is sponsored by the Cranston Public Library, the OneCranston Health Equity Zone, the Cranston Family Center/COZ, the Cranston Historical Society, the Cranston Public School Librarians, and the Cranston Fire Department.

Crafternoon Fundraiser for CPLA is this Saturday at Central!
05/20/2025

Crafternoon Fundraiser for CPLA is this Saturday at Central!

Join us this Saturday for The Friends of the Cranston Library watercolor Crafternoon for adults with local artist, Ren Mercer.
Saturday, May 24 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Tickets are $25, and the proceeds from this fundraiser support library resources like free museum passes, our summer reading program for Cranston kids, and community programming for everyone!
Register by visiting: events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/14444706

This program is for ages 18+.

Tomorrow at Central!
05/05/2025

Tomorrow at Central!

Freedom to Read in Rhode Island @ Central
Tuesday, May 6 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Join author Padma Venkatraman and Community Libraries of Providence director Cheryl Space to learn how a broad coalition of community partners is advocating for our freedom to read in Rhode Island. You'll hear about the Freedom to Read bills that are being considered by the RI Senate (S0238) and House of Representatives (H5726), and find out how you can get involved by mailing your reps in support of our first amendment rights in the Ocean State!

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but those who register will receive an email reminder about the event three days before the event date. https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/14339733

04/23/2025

Happy World Book Day! Today we celebrate the joy of reading and the power of books!

04/07/2025

Happy National Library Week! Libraries are hubs for learning, growth, and connection. Please join us in celebrating libraries and their incredible impact on our communities.

Learn more about how you can support the Cranston Public Library by visiting:www.cranstonlibrary.org/support-library/

Upcoming at Central!
03/26/2025

Upcoming at Central!

Pokémon Power Hour @ Central
Monday, April 14 | 2:30 PM

Celebrate all things Pokémon at this program for families with kids in Grades K-5. At this hour-long, drop-in program, participants will be able to participate in games of Pokémon Battle Academy, create themed crafts, among other activities! Can you catch 'em all?

Registration is required: https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/14149718

Check out our feature in the Cranston Herald!
03/12/2025

Check out our feature in the Cranston Herald!

A whopping 92 percent of library patrons leave libraries feeling calm and peaceful, according to a new study organized by New York Public Library along with the Humanities and Human Flourishing …

02/15/2025

All Cranston Public Library locations will be CLOSED on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

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230 Wilbur Avenue
Cranston, RI
02921

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Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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