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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

35 Kingstown Road
401-789-9507

Mission :


To serve the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the Narragansett community through acquiring and maintaining quality materials, programs, and services within comfortable facilities; with emphasis on information which is of immediate relevance and interest; and in a manner commensurate with responsible fiscal planning. The Library’s mission extends to providing access to the universe of information beyond the Library’s own collections through interlibrary cooperation and efficient use of technology.


Upcoming Events at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

Tuesday Movie: The Marsh King's Daughter

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Narragansett, RI
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Recent News

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Updates - December 2023

DECEMBER 2023 NEWS & UPDATES MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-8pm Friday 9:30am-6pm Saturday 9:30am-5pm Sunday 12pm-4pm Upcoming Holiday Closing Dates & Times Friday, December 22nd- Closing at 1:30pm…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Programs - October 2023

Adult Fall Reading Challenge Sept. 23rd-Nov. 30th Welcome fall with our adult reading challenge! Complete the challenges to win a VIP tour of the new library or free books! Pick up a paper copy at the Circulation Desk, download the Beanstack app…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News and Programs - September 2023

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30-2pm The Library will be closed Monday, 9/4 for Labor Day Updated Fall Library Hours Begin: Saturday, 9/9- 9:30am-5pm Sunday, 9/17- 12pm-4pm Walking Club Fridays, Sept. 1st…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Programs - August 2023

AUGUST 2023 NEWS & PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30-2pm The Library will be closed on Monday, August 14th for Victory Day Adult Summer Reading Program Ends August…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Programs - July 2023

JULY 2023 NEWS & PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION FOR OUR NEW LIBRARY IS ON TRACK! Library construction is going well and still on schedule to be completed in fall 2023! 2023 Adult Summer Reading Program June…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Programs - June 2023

JUNE 2023 NEWS & PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30-2pm LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION FOR OUR NEW LIBRARY HAS STARTED! E. W. Burman Inc. was awarded the contract for…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News: Important Changes at Your Library

On May 22, Ocean State Libraries is moving to a new, improved catalog system. There will be a short period of time (May 18 - 21) where you will not be able to place holds or make changes to your account. You will, however, still be able to check out…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Programs - May 2023

MAY 2023 NEWS & PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30-5pm LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION FOR OUR NEW LIBRARY HAS STARTED! E. W. Burman Inc. was awarded the contract…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Programs - April 2023

APRIL 2023 News & Programs MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30 -5pm Sunday 12-4pm (Ends on 4/30) LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION FOR OUR NEW LIBRARY HAS STARTED! E. W. Burman Inc. was…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Programs - March 2023

MARCH 2023 NEWS & PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30 -5pm Sunday 12-4pm LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION FOR OUR NEW LIBRARY HAS STARTED! E. W. Burman Inc. was awarded the contract…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News And Programs - February 2023

Library Construction For Our New Library Has Started! E. W. Burman Inc. was awarded the contract for construction and has all the approvals in place! Thank you for your support and patience. Please stay tuned for more information. Genealogy…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News and Programs - January 2023

This month, the Library will be offering adult take and make crafts every week. Genealogy Club Monday, January 9th at 6:00 pm. Join us for a round table of sharing resources and tips. This month we will focus on the care and use of historical…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library News and Programs - December 2022

DECEMBER 2022 NEWS & PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8 pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30 -5pm Sunday 12-4pm Holiday Hours Friday, December 23rd - Monday, December 26th - Closed Friday, December…

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This Month At Maury Loontjens Memorial Library November 2022

Election Day is November 8 You can vote early in person at Town Hall between now and November 7. For more information check the town website here: https://narragansettri.gov/244/Elections Find your polling place and sample ballot on the RI…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library - October 2022

OCTOBER 2022 PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-8 pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30 -5pm Sunday 12-4pm Closed Monday,Oct.10 Toy collecting for Fun and Profit With Corinne Addams ages 14 and up,…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Programs - August 2022

AUGUST 2022 PROGRAMS MAURY LOONTJENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-7pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30 -2pm Closed Mon. Aug 8th. Take & Make Mondays On Mondays we will be offering crafts to take and make at home: 8/1…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Happenings - july 2022

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-7pm Friday 9:30 am-6pm Saturday 9:30 -2pm TAKE A NEW PATH Adult Summer Program Join us this summer, as we try a new path. Those who enroll in the Adult Summer Program are eligible to earn raffle tickets…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Happenings - May 2022

Hazard Family History Saturday, May 14 at 2pm Join us for the first public viewing of a short video developed by the Narragansett Historical Society in which Dr. Robert O'Neill shares his immense knowledge about the history of the Hazard…

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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library - Library Building Project Open House

Saturday, April 30, 2022 From 2:00-4:00 PM The Library Board will host an informational “Open House” in the current library to show the design plans, answer questions and have residents & patrons join in the planning of the new…

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