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Saving for a rainy day in the East Bay

By Michelle Mercure  
Posted 6/4/25

It’s been raining a lot lately, and although the hope is that nicer weather will make its appearance soon, there is something to do in the meantime — head to the museums!

 

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News You Can Use

Saving for a rainy day in the East Bay

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It’s been raining a lot lately, and although the hope is that nicer weather will make its appearance soon, there is something to do in the meantime — head to the museums!

Museum passes at the library can be a ticket to fun on a rainy day. There are so many options to choose from when it comes to free passes at the library, ranging from popular places like Coggeshall Farm Museum to lesser known places like Audrain Automobile Museum in Newport. The options are endless. The best way to find out if a pass is available to search online checking all Ocean State Libraries at the same time or calling your local library to see what they have to offer.

 

Libraries in the East Bay

Barrington Public Library

281 County Road, Barrington

(401) 247-1920

 

Brownell Library

44 Commons Street, Little Compton

(401) 635-8562

 

East Providence Public Library (Weaver Library)

41 Grove Avenue, East Providence

(401) 434-2453

 

George Hail Library

530 Main Street, Warren

(401) 245-7686

 

Newport Public Library

300 Spring Street, Newport

(401) 847-8720

 

Portsmouth Free Public Library

2658 E Main Road, Portsmouth

(401) 683-9457

 

Rogers Free Library

525 Hope Street, Bristol

(401) 253-6948

 

Westport Free Public Library

408 Old County Road, Westport

(508) 636-1100

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