Directions & Hours
Central Library (Directions)
150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 455-8000
Monday & Thursday: 12:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Friday: 12:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 - 2:30 pm
Sunday: 1 - 5 pm (through May 13)
The venue is accessible to the handicapped. Please call ahead to (401) 455-8141 for specific accommodations.
Nearby parking facilities
* Hilton Providence Garage - Adjacent to Dunkin' Donut Center
Intown Parking - 131 Washington Street, 401-273-9466
Dunkin Donut Center Parking - 165 Washington Street, 401-331-3786
* Discount parking is available at the Providence Hilton Parking Garage, $3 /3 hours for most programs. Bring your ticket with you for validation.
Central Library Statewide Reference Resource Center services funded by the State of Rhode Island, Office of Library and Information Services and the PPL Foundation.
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