Fox Point Community Library

The Fox Point Community Library is a branch library of the Providence library system. A small library, it shares a building with the senior center and a few other things and can take a bit of thought to find the entrance when going here for the first time.
It is well organized and clean and like all libraries today has wifi and computers available. It gets a bit noisy during certain times when the kids come in to do their homework or mess around but it’s generally well behaved and friendly.
The library had events and activities and the local chess club meets here. The hours are odd and irregular and the last I looked it wasn’t open at all on the weekends and has mostly afternoon and evening hours. I guess they don’t like mornings.
A simple branch library that has its quirks but is useful and convenient with friendly librarians and all the things that a library should have.

The staff here are friendly and conscientious and, I think due to its tiny size, they seem to know everyone who comes in and everything that goes on. I don’t use it to do work or anything — because of its size, it can be a bit noisy (and, during after-​school hours, kind of rowdy due to students hanging out, doing schoolwork, etc.), however there are ample computers if you need and they seem to quickly assist with any technical problems. It’s a little off the beaten path, in my opinion, but the closest library to me and it does the job just fine. I actually like their strange hours: 1 – 8 suits the 9−5ers more than a more regular schedule and, if they’re not going to offer a drop off box or slot, at least they’re open when you get out of work. What about that drop off slot though? It would sure make things easier on early-​risers and weekend warriors trying not to incur late fees…

One of the jewels in the crown of this neighborhood; the crown being the Fox Point Neighborhood Center, which also houses the Fox Point Boys and Girls Club, the Mariposa Early Childhood Education Center, and the Fox Point Senior Center. A true multi-​service community center that serves people and families from 4 to 84 and beyond. Library offers traditional services, curriculum support for the elementary school nearby, internet services, as well as workshops and other community education experiences.

Staff is super friendly, and because it’s such a small (and little used) library they know everyone that comes in.
However, the hours are terrible and there is no dropbox, which is very frustrating.

Hours are quite variable and not so great for me. They don’t open until 1 PM most days (except monday, open at 9 AM) and are closed weekends. They also don’t have much in the area of Adult Fiction or DVD selections. I typically order things through the online category which lets you borrow things from any RI library and have it shipped to your closest branch (Fox Point for me).
The library itself is a single room beneath a boys and girls club (walk down the steps on the corner of ives and wickenden). Librarians have been generally helpful and friendly.