Historic site
Redwood Library & Athenaeum
31 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Stephanie
July 30, 2018
Oldest lending library in America, founded in 1747. It’s a great place to think and read. At the 1747 Store, anything from an old design hardcover to an esoteric history book can be bought for as little as 50 cents.
James And Amy
June 9, 2018
Amazing! And a must see on a rainy day. Redwood Library and Athenæum is the oldest one still housed and operating in its original building. Redwood library was the first major architectural commission of Peter Harrison.
Edward
October 2, 2011
First lending library in this country
Chas & Em
June 23, 2018
The Redwood Library and Athenæum is the oldest lending library in America, and the oldest library building in continuous use in the country.
Lynda
September 15, 2017
The oldest lending library in North America.
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Location
50 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI