Wi-Fi Hot Spots in Southern New England

After moving out of my apartment into a trailer in my friends backyard I had to find some way to stay connected to the net. Easy answer for my mobile computing needs was Wi-Fi. Slip a card into my laptop and I'm ready to go.

The best part is not being connected now at the new apartment. I can get work done without being interrupted by email (and I turn the ringer on my cell phone off). I finish my tasks and make a list of what I need to do online. Then believe it or not I usually stick to it which saves me tons of wasted time being sucked into web page after web page.

Mostly what I look for is free Wi-Fi access, but there are more if you are willing to pay. For instance there is a Borders bookstore next door to the Panera Bread in North Attleboro but they charge, so Panera gets the money I spend on lunch. I love Borders but I get most of my books on Amazon anyway.

So here's a short list for anyone in the area. I'll update it as I come across more in the Attleboro, MA and Northern Rhode Island area.

#1 - Pawtucket Library Don't have their address right now
#2 - Panera Bread North Attleborough 1250 South Washington Street North Attleborough MA 02760
#3 - Ground Round/Comfort Inn 2 George Street Pawtucket RI 02860
#4 - Providence Public Library Main floor West Reading Room login:westreading pass:wireless Dowstairs in Adult Reading Room login:empire pass:wireless
#5 - Brown University Libraries College Street Providence RI 02912
#6 - Providence College, Phillips Memorial Library 549 River Avenue Providence RI 02918
#7 - Rhode Island College, James P. Adams Library 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence RI 02908

I'm pretty sure there are a few coffee houses with internet access to, and someone mentioned McDonalds.

Try looking on Jwire for more suggestions or to find something closer to you.