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Book Lovers Resources / Catalog
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Databases
NoveList
A complete readers' resource with information on over 250,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles included, plus feature content including lists of award-winning books, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, Recommended Reads and more.
NoveList K-8
Created especially for kids (and the adults who work with them), NoveList K-8 Plus has a colorful, graphic-rich homepage and is very easy to use. It provides access to information on over 30,500 nonfiction titles designed to support the curriculum and kids’ pleasure reading and is a great online resource for helping teachers, school media specialists and kids find that next great fiction read.
Literary Reference Center
Comprehensive database provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.
Reader's Advisory
A Guide for Historical Fiction Lovers
Rhode Island Book Organizations
Reading Across Rhode Island (Rhode Island's one state, one book project)
Rhode Island Center for the Book
RI BookLinks (a portal to Rhode Island's book community)
Book Discussion Groups at PPL and Around Rhode Island
Looking for a Book Club?
Tuesday Brown Bag Book Club at PPL! | 2013 - 2012 selections
This group meets the last Tuesday of every month at 12 Noon. Join us...all are welcome! Bring your book suggestions and your lunch -- we'll provide the beverages and the books! Contact Louise Moulton at 455-8134 to register or email lmoulton@provlib.org.
History Hijinks Book Club at PPL
Meets the 1st Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
7:00 - 8:00 PM
150 Empire Street, Providence (Trustees Room, 3rd Floor)
To register, email or call Anne: annemulready@aol.com ; 401-453-6163.
History Hijinks Book Club - BLOG | Upcoming Selections
Personal Development Book Club at PPL
Meets the 4th Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Registration required.
7:00-8:00 PM
FREE
150 Empire Street, Providence (Small Meeting Room, Third floor)
To sign up, please email Dwight at pdbc.prov@gmail.com.
Personal Development Book Club - BLOG | FALL SCHEDULE & SELECTIONS
Check out some other Book Discussion Groups Around Rhode Island.
Need Help Downloading from E-Zone?
With downloadable media available 24/7 from the OSL E-Zone, your library is always open! But, could you use some help with downloading? Check out these HELP resources.
Guided Tour or Quick-Start Guide.
Narrated Tutorial for Downloading Adobe Digital Editions to Your Computer.
Guide for Using Adobe Digital Editions - Transferring your ebooks to your ereader.