Here's what's happening at the Brownell Library in January:
Little Compton Writing Circle / Tuesday, January 6th and 20th at 5:30 pm - Adult writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome!
Sashiko Embroidery Class – Registration Required / Sat
urday, January 10 @ 10:30 am - Learn the Japanese art of sashiko embroidery with Karen Katin, owner of The Stitchery in Portsmouth. Participants will use this traditional Japanese sewing technique to make a coaster. Create a lovely handmade item for yourself or to give as a gift. All supplies are provided for this free program. Registration is required as space is limited.
“More than Medicare” Help Sessions – Registration Required / Monday, January 12 - Afternoon appointments
It’s more than just Medicare. Did you know that if you have a Medicare Advantage plan now you can still switch to a different advantage plan? Open season hasn’t ended if you are already enrolled. Or do you think you might be eligible for heating assistance or some other type of state or federal assistance program? Find out. Make an appointment with Carla, a representative from the United Way organization The Point for a free, confidential session to get help with these decisions. Contact the library to make an appointment. Call, email, or stop by the library to sign up for an appointment: (401) 635-8562 or info@brownell-libraryri.org
All About Streaming / Tuesday, January 13th - Always wanted to stop using cable but didn't know where to start? Do you stream now, but want to learn more about what's available? Join us for an overview of how to get started and what's available in the ever changing landscape of streaming.
Needlepoint Drop-In / Thursdays at 2 PM on January 15, 22 and 29 - Bring your needlework project or stop by to learn more about it. Take time in the day to work on your project and chat with others who have the same hobby. Any sort of needleworkers are welcome to this drop in session.
All the Genres Book Club / Tuesday, January 27th @ 4 pm and 6 PM - This month’s book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – Stop by the library to pick up a copy. All are welcome!
Senior Services Office Hours / every Monday from 1 pm - 3 pm - Little Compton's Senior Services will be at the library on Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 to meet with any senior in town. Pam's job is to help connect seniors to the services they need. Stop by for help with a problem or just to introduce yourself and chat.
Spice of the Month Club / January's spice is Dill Seed - Stop by and pick up a sample with information about the spice and a couple of recipes to try. Make a favorite recipe or try one of ours and let us know what you think of the spice. Available as long as supplies last.
January Take and Make Craft for Kids and Tweens / Burlap Print Clay Bowl - Stop in to pick up this month's Take & Make craft as supplies are limited!
Knitting Group / Mondays from 1 pm - 2 pm
Tech Help / Wednesdays from 1 - 4 pm - Stop by with your device, passwords, and questions to this first come, first served drop-in program. Let us help you get your technological life in order.
Baby & Toddler Playtime / Wednesdays @ 10:30am - 12 pm - Fun for kiddos & their grown-ups ~ our playtime is specially designed for babies & toddlers! There will be a pint-sized ball pit, sensory friendly toys, and lots to engage the youngest minds! New toys appearing regularly! No registration required, just drop in and tell your friends!
Brownell Library, in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, offers year-round webinars and online events - you can watch live and/or recorded talks and enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. To register go to:https://libraryc.org/brownell-libraryri/upcoming
The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
Leading Cultural and Political Commentator and Bestselling Author of The Road to Character
Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 2 PM
Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Connection Cure
Tuesday, January 20th 2026 at 2 PM
Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore
New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The God of the Woods and Long Bright River
Wednesday, January 28th 2026 at 7 PM
Kanopy - There are now 31,000 titles to choose from. Kanopy streams thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device (on ROKU too!) - - log in to kanopy.com or the Kanopy app with your Little Compton library card number and PIN number.
PressReader - access a wide selection of digital magazines and newspapers at pressreader.com or the PressReader app using your Little Compton library card number and PIN number.
Museum Passes - Stop by and see what is in the library so you can get out and explore. We have passes to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts (Winslow Homer Exhibit), Plimoth Patuxet Museum, Hamilton Family Aquarium / Newport, Isabel Stewart Gardner Museum, Fall River Children's Museum, Little Compton Historical Society, the New Bedford Whaling Museum , Battleship Cove and Buttonwood Zoo.
Our Library of Things has a food dehydrator, portable DVD players, a portable Induction Cooktop and a portable Bluetooth Soundbar - as well as NEW BOARD GAMES AND CARD GAMES, T-mobile hot spots, tools, a Film & Slide Scanner and lots of fun and educational kits for kids.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The library will be closed on Thursday, January 1st and Monday, January 19th. Brownell Library will open at 11 AM on Thursday, January 29th.
Ougheltree Enterprises is offering discounted snow clearing to local seniors. Contact Kash at 401-829-9858 or ugheltreelawn@gmail.com for more information.
