Stone Wall Stewards of Little Compton February 2nd at 7pm at the LCCC:
Stone Wall Stewards of Little Compton is a new community group formed to document and preserve our historic stone walls. On February 2nd at 7pm at the LCCC, come learn more about our walls and how to use an easy phone app to record them. All are welcome to help in this town wide effort calling attention to one more thing that makes our town special.
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Here's what's happening at the Brownell Library in February:
Artist of the Month for February is Victoria Goulart - Victoria will exhibit new drawings and sculptures this February. Within the challenging constraints of timed, life drawing, the portraits explore different styles using graphite and digital pencil. The sculptures celebrate fluid abstraction with bright colors and airy volumes.
Winter Reading Challenge / Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 - Join the Rhode Island 2026 Winter Reading Challenge and build a cozy daily reading habit all February long. Whether you read for 5 minutes or 5 hours, every day you log counts — and earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win fun winter prizes, including gift cards, cozy reader bundles, and more. All reading counts, all formats are welcome, all ages can participate, and the goal is simple: read a little each day and enjoy it. This statewide reading program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services and Beanstack, with prizes sponsored by Ocean State Libraries and participating libraries.
Little Compton Writing Circle / Tuesday, February 3rd and 17th at 5:30 pm - Adult writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome!
Introduction to Embroidery – Registration Required / Saturday, February 7th @ 10:30 am - With Karen Katin, owner of The Stitchery in Portsmouth. Would you like to learn a new fiber arts skill to keep you busy on these cold winter evenings? Join Karen Katin from The Stitchery to learn how to embroider! You will learn the differences between various styles of embroidery, how to use embroidery floss, several different image transfer techniques, how to work in a hoop, 4 foundation stitches, and how to design your very own piece of hoop art. This work will not be completed by the end of the lesson, but everyone will go home with all supplies to finish the piece at home. All supplies are provided for this free program. Registration is required as space is limited.
“More than Medicare” Help Sessions – Registration Required / Monday, February 9th - 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
Author Cynthia Elder discusses her books Tales of the Sea / Tuesday, February 10th @ 5:30 PM - The historical novel Tales of the Sea reveals the inner lives of three generations from the Jenkins and Fish families of West Barnstable, Massachusetts, during the final chapter of the Great Age of Sail and the tumultuous years leading up to and through the Civil War. Through their own words, Tales of the Sea elevates the voices of men and women who braved years-long sailing voyages aboard great wooden ships. The plot intersects with the stories of soldiers and enslaved people as the United States split apart at the seams.
Digital Brownell - Libby, Kanopy, PressReader and the Speaker Consortium / Saturday, February 14th @ 10:30 AM - Learn about some of the online resources at your disposal as a Brownell Library patron. Hear about what they are, how to access them as well as some best practices!
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, February 24th @ 4 pm and 6 PM - This month’s book is James by Percival Everett – 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 / February's spice is White Pepper - 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.
February Take and Make Craft for Kids and Tweens / Doily Snowflake - 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
Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley
Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster
Thursday, February 5th 2026 at 7 PM
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy
Thursday, February 12th 2026 at 2 PM
Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch. A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 at 2 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.
The library will be closed on Monday, February 16h. Brownell Library will open at 11 AM on Thursday, February 26th.
Activities at the LC Wellness Center in February
BEGINNER TAI CHI (WINTER SERIES) – Colleen Shea will be offering a Beginner Tai Chi Winter Series at the LC Wellness Center. Come check out her Introductory Class on February 2 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. The cost for this class is $10. If you enjoy it, sign up for the Beginner Tai Chi Winter Series that will meet from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Mondays from February 9 to March 30 at the Center. The cost is $109. Pre-registration is required at taichi.reg@gmail.com.
ZUMBA 101 - If you've ever wondered what a Zumba class is like but are worried you won't be able to keep up, fear not. The Little Compton Wellness Center is offering a class for beginners called Zumba 101 starting on February 3 on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Fatima Devine. Fatima will walk you through the basic dance moves and before you know it, you'll be hooked! Zumba is all about moving your body, dancing and having fun. Learn the basic steps of Grapevine, Jazz Square, Beto Shuffle, V Step, the Machete, and the Ball and Chain. Learn how to incorporate the following dances into a great exercise routine - Cha Cha, Salsa, Cumbia and Bachata. Come join the fun! Cost is $10 and bring a friend for free. For more information, please contact Fatima at damitaf@gmail.com.
TECHNOLOGY HELP – Once a month, Mary Miska will be offering a free 90-minute Technology Help session with anyone who would like to attend. Participants are asked to bring their laptops or smart phones with them. This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Little Compton Wellness Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The next gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18. All are welcome to attend.
CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP – The Rev. Virginia Army facilitates a group conversation with anyone who is a caregiver as part of a six-week series. There are two more sessions scheduled on February 4 and 11 from 2 to 3:15 p.m.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP – This group meets the second Thursday of the month from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Led by the Rev. Virginia Army, this group is open to all with a Parkinson’s Diagnosis or other neurodegenerative condition.
COOKING CLUB MEETS MONTHLY - Craving some scrumptious Chinese food? Throw away those take-out menus and head over to the Little Compton Wellness Center on Thursday, February 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and bring along a delicious Chinese recipe you prepared to share with others. Participants can source their recipes online or from favorite cookbooks. All are welcome to enjoy this feast and great conversation with other foodies.
BRIDGE ANYONE? - Did you know that playing Bridge gives your brain a vigorous workout? This four-person, two-team based card game also enhances your memory, focus and problem-solving skills while reducing dementia risk. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and have fun. The Little Compton Wellness Center has a Bridge playing group that meets on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. The group is open to anyone who has Bridge playing experience. For more information, please contact Andy Goff at 401-635-4477.
We have that going on and so much more. Stop by for a visit. Check out our master calendar at https://www.lcwellness.org/master-calendar or subscribe to our weekly email newsletter by sending us an email at office@lcwellness.org.
