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Find information about library events, classes, and services, and search the catalog for books, movies, music and more. Greenville Public Library serves Smithfield and the greater Rhode Island community though our membership in the Ocean State Libraries network. My Account Search Catalog Download our App Find and reserve items, manage checkouts and holds, view events and more when you download the Ocean State Libraries app. Get Text Notifications Receive text notices about holds that are available, items that are due soon, overdues and fines. Renew eligible items by sending a text. Learn More Contact Us If you need help or have a question or suggestion, we want to hear from you. You can reach the library staff by email or phone during open hours. Contact Us What's Happening Media Conversion Do you have old VHS tapes at home? Drop them off at the library to be transferred onto a DVD or digital file using our media conversion equipment. Fill out this form to schedule an appointment, or stop by the reference desk for more information. Holiday Raffle Tickets for our annual raffle are on sale November 24 - December 14. Holiday Hours Holiday Hours: Closed Dec. 24, 25, & Jan. 1. Closing early at 5pm Dec. 31. Upcoming Events New Books & Movies New Movies & TV Teens Kids NYT Best Sellers New Non-Fiction New Fiction Spotlight Tutoring, Test Prep & Career Resources Book Groups Genealogy & Local History Resources Ebooks, Audiobooks, & Streaming Support the Library Beyond Books - Unique Services & Collections Download our App Find and reserve items, manage checkouts and holds, view events, and more when you download the Ocean State Libraries app. Get Text Notifications Receive text notices about holds that are available, items that are due soon, overdues and fines. Renew eligible items by sending a text. Learn More Contact Us If you need help or have a question or suggestion, we want to hear from you. You can reach the library staff by email or phone during open hours. Contact Us Read our Current Newsletter Subscribe to our Newsletter Subscribe to our Newsletter

Programs and resources for students in grades 6-12 Home / Teen Page / Teens What's Happening Teen Advisory Board 12/11/25, 11:00 PM Earn community service by working on special projects for the library. Sign up here. After School Super Smash Bros. 12/16/25, 8:30 PM Play Super Smash Bros. after school with friends. Sign up here. 2026 Vision Boards 12/30/25, 8:00 PM Create a collage of your dreams and goals. Sign up here. New YA Books Looking for volunteer opportunities? Visit our Teen Volunteering page for more information about in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities for teens in grades 6-12. Ask RI: Need help with schoolwork? AskRI.org: A great collection of online databases for school projects and research Tutor.com : Connect with expert tutors! Available for free through AskRI.org RI Department of Education : Tutoring Resources Ask RI: Applying to college? Free Digital SAT practice tests (College Board) Free Digital SAT Test Prep (Khan Academy) ACT Test Prep resources (ACT) How to Write a College Essay (US News) Ask RI: Contact the YA Librarian Do you have a question, idea, suggestion? Contact Patricia, the YA Librarian. Have a question, idea, suggestion?

Teen Events Teen events are open to anyone in grades 6-12 (ages 11-17). Teen Take & Make: Bat Garland Kits 10/4/25, 1:00 PM Read More Teen Volunteering: Caring Cards 10/7/25, 7:30 PM Read More Sensory Friendly Teen Craft: Yarn Monsters 10/8/25, 7:00 PM Read More Studio Ghibli Snack & Craft 10/14/25, 7:30 PM Read More Teen Volunteering: Caring Cards 10/21/25, 7:30 PM Read More After School Mario Kart 10/28/25, 7:30 PM Read More

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Home / Teen Page / Teen Volunteering / Teen Volunteering In Person Volunteering Caring Cards Tuesday, December 9, 3:30-4:30 pm Create uplifting cards for hospitalized kids. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. No registration required. Teen Advisory Board Thursday, December 11, 6:00-7:00 pm Work on special projects for the library. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Click here to register. Virtual Volunteering Earn Community Service Hours From Home! Virtual volunteers may earn community service by creating social media graphics, writing new book reviews, and more. Submit a Virtual Volunteer Application and Patricia will contact you to discuss community service projects that you can complete from home. Teen Volunteer Creations

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A library card is free to residents of Rhode Island and students who reside in Rhode Island. The Greenville Public Library is a member of Ocean State Libraries Consortium. A library card from the Greenville Public Library entitles you to borrowing privileges at all RI public libraries. Get a Library Card Home / Get a Library Card / A library card is free to residents of Rhode Island and students who reside in Rhode Island. The Greenville Public Library is a member of Ocean State Libraries Consortium. A library card from the Greenville Public Library entitles you to borrowing privileges at all RI public libraries. Books borrowed at any RI public library may be returned at any other public library in the state. (Local policies may vary.) Ocean State Libraries Borrowing Policy You can register for a library card online, in person at the library, or via mail. Register Online To register online, you must have an email address and be 18 years of age or older. Click here to get started. To register for a card in person, you will need photo identification showing your name and current mailing address, or two of the following: Car registration Personal or payroll check with printed name and address Current utility bill Welfare Card Identification by a member of staff Telephone directory City directory Valid Green Card Rental/lease agreement in patron’s name Proof of official mailing – credit card bill, bank statement, not personal mail Passport Military ID To apply by mail, print an application here and mail it to: Greenville Public Library 573 Putnam Pike Greenville, RI 02828 Non-Rhode Island Residents Non-residents who pay property taxes in Rhode Island may obtain an OSL library card at no charge with proof of property taxes paid. All other non-residents may obtain a statewide OSL library card for an annual fee of $171. A local-use only card, allowing access to only Greenville Public Library materials, may be obtained for a yearly fee of $40.00. Register in person or by mail

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