Forand Manor: 30 Washington Street – (401) 727-9090
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wilfrid Manor: 466 Hunt Street – (401) 727-9090
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
*Cranston
Central Library: 140 Sockanosset Cross Road – (401) 943-9080
Monday – Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*Newport
Newport Public Library: 300 Spring Street
Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Seamen’s Church Institute: 18 Market Square
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Edward King House: 35 King Street
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Overnight Warming Center: Meet the Rhode Island Outreach (RIO) van in Newport at 6:45 PM, at Newport City Hall bus shelter, located at 43 Broadway to be shuttled to the site
The warming center operates nightly 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., from December 1st until March 30th. This is first come, first served as space is limited.
If you are in Newport or Middletown and you cannot get the bus to the warming center and need a ride, call RIO at (401) 846-1213 extension 9106.
*Pawtucket
Blackstone Valley Visitor’s Center: 175 Main Street
Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Leon Mathieu Senior Center: 420 Main Street
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters Lobby: 121 Roosevelt Avenue
Woonsocket Police Department Lobby: 242 Clinton Street
24/7
Woonsocket Senior Center: 84 Social Street
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please be advised that the asterisk (*) indicates warming center information that has been confirmed for the 2025/2026 winter season; however, all details and information are subject to change at any time. Individuals seeking resources are encouraged to call ahead before visiting. More information on cities and towns not listed can be found here.
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