Apponaug Branch Library

I love this quirky little branch in the Warwick public library system. Fittingly, it’s also located within the quirky Apponaug rotary area. It is an old-​school granite library building with an unapologetic, narrow metal stairway leading up to the second level of stacks. The place is sometimes heated, sometimes not during the winter… depending on whether the furnace kicks on that day. (Don’t forget your jacket!) The librarian that works here regularly knows me… and the children by name. Even better — she knows my husband, too, and will sometimes send along a title home for me in his checkouts.
It is a small, condensed collection of titles that you would normally find in a library 100 times its size… and that suits me fine. They have one computer with internet access… and an adorable children’s section on the bottom floor.
The downside… no elevator or handicap /​ramp access. Back in my stroller-​pushing days, this library branch was a no-​go. Also — there is on-​street parking in front of the library that’s veerrrry tricky. You are better off parking behind the library within the town hall parking area.
The hours here ARE limited, so look them up on-​line before heading over.
Sometimes less is more… and this spot demonstrates that very concept to perfection.

A cozy
place
to read
a book
This library is located right in the middle of Apponaug on Route 1. It’s not nearly as large or comprehensive as the main Warwick Library, but it does have it’s peculiar small library charms.
The book and periodical selection is rather thin and some of the shelves relatively empty. If you are looking for a particular or hard to find book you probably won’t find it here. The library does have lots of old standards and best sellers and a motley collection of unusual books that look like they haven’t been taken off the shelves in decades.
The best part of the library are the comfy chairs and the nice sunny spots. Some plants are hanging around and the whole building smells very nice. A very homey and pleasant feel to the library and a great place to grab a book and enjoy some time reading in a very cozy and comfortable place.
The librarians are helpful but readily admit that they don’t have that much research material and quickly but pleasantly refer you to the larger main library if are asking for a bit too much.
Certainly not the largest or best equipped library around. But it is a great spot to find a comfy chair in a nice sunny spot and spend some time with a good book.