The Auburn Branch is located in the Rolfe Square area, near City Hall and Cranston East High School. This branch offers many public computers, an outdoor patio, and lots of seating. Street parking is available if the lot is full.
The Central library is located in the busy Garden City neighborhood. This location is the main library with our administrative offices, and the largest of our buildings. We offer meeting spaces, an expansive Children's Room, comfortable seating areas, and thousands of books, movies, and music. Our double parking lot fits up to 125 vehicles.
Located inside the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, the Arlington branch is the smallest of our locations. This branch offers 4 public computers; printing and copying services; and full adult, teen, and children's collections. Parking is available in the Senior Center parking lot.
Located in the Knightsville neighborhood, this cozy branch offers many public computers, printing & copying, a large selection of new books, and plenty of programs for our young neighborhood visitors. Street parking is available on B Street if the lot is full.
The Oaklawn Branch is located in the Oaklawn Village Historic District. This former school house from 1896 offers public computers, printing & copying, and a variety of programs for preschool and school age children. Plenty of parking is available at this location.
The crown jewel of the Edgewood neighborhood, this historic library offers meeting spaces, musical programs, public computers, printing & copying, and lots of children's & adult events, all in a beautifully designed space. A large parking lot is located at the back of the building, but free street parking is also available along Broad St.
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