From 9 am to 1 pm, the library is abuzz with islanders and visitors looking for bargains on the book tables and blossoms on the plants outside.

Great chowder, especially clam chowder, is just this side of heaven in a bowl. East Coast chowders range from milky white New England-style, to tomato-based New York-style, to the briny clear broth that’s the hallmark of Rhode Island-style.

Why not add adventures in dining to your to-do list, as this week marks the fifth annual Block Island Restaurant Week from June 10 through 16.

A lot of people come to Block Island to lie out on the beach, or take in the view from a lounge chair on their back deck. But if getting on your feet isn’t too much to ask, there’s now a new something that makes doing so more rewarding.

If you’re into music – and we mean two stages, 6 days and 48 acts worth of music – there’s no place like The Block Island Music Festival. And the best part is – it’s free. Even the food. No kidding.

Visit the Block Island Farmer's Market for the latest arts and crafts on the island.

Block Island hosts some colorful events, but there may be nothing quite as spectacular as up to 150 sleek (and brightly colored) racing sailboats cutting through the waters surrounding the island during the annual Block Island Race Week.

There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and Block Island is no different. Maybe it’s the quality of the light and maybe it’s the more laid-back lifestyle, but the charms of the island find expression in the works created here. 

The annual fireworks display will be Wednesday, July 3rd.  The more the merrier for this patriotic event, so bring the whole gang and all the accouterments — chairs, blankets, picnics, and glow sticks for the kids.

Bingo? Popular? Believe it. On Block Island, it’s the place to see and be seen, to rub elbows with islanders and visitors alike, and to catch up with local news and views. And the game itself? Buy a few cards and see if you can beat everyone to be first to call BINGO. It’s another simple summer pleasure, Block Island-style. 

Wednesday may be hump day in the workaday world, but July Wednesdays on Block Island mean winding down your day with live blues along the beach. Bring a beach chair or blanket and dance the sand off (or simply chill if you’re so inclined) to favorite Block Island and New England musicians. 

You are Invited:-

This is a one-stop wedding shop, and what a stop it is. It’s an annual event held at the gorgeous Sullivan House, itself a premier wedding location whose hilltop grounds command some of the Island’s best views of both the Atlantic Ocean and New Harbor.

"Stories in Stone under the Moonlight"

Take a kayak tour around Great Salt Pond and see the full moon before summer ends. 

There’s something about an island that attracts artists and craftspeople, and Block Island is no different. Maybe it’s the quality of the light and maybe it’s the more laid-back lifestyle, but the charms of the island find expression in the works created here. 

Bingo? Popular? Believe it. On Block Island, it’s the place to see and be seen, to rub elbows with islanders and visitors alike, and to catch up with local news and views. And the game itself? Buy a few cards and see if you can beat everyone to be first to call BINGO. It’s another simple summer pleasure, Block Island-style. 

Wednesday may be hump day in the workaday world, but July Wednesdays on Block Island mean winding down your day with live blues along the beach. Bring a beach chair or blanket and dance the sand off (or simply chill if you’re so inclined) to favorite Block Island and New England musicians.

Great Swimming Opportunity for Both First-time and 

If you love scouring rummage sales and antique stores for unusual finds, you’ll probably want to stop by Harbor Church on Water Street for their Annual Church Fair & Auction on Saturday, July 27. It’s the major fundraiser for the church, and the money collected helps the church maintain its building for all to use, including about 30 community organizations.