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Summer Reading Program 2008 Schedule

Summer ReadingCatch the Reading Bug @ Providence Public Library

June 20 - August 24

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, your Rhode Island McDonald's Restaurants, and Providence Public Library.

Summer Reading Performers

Summer Reading Lists 2008

Besides the special events, every branch offers their own Summer Reading programs. Call a branch to find out more!

CENTRAL LIBRARY/EMPIRE, 150 Empire Street, 455-8025
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jackson Gillman
Monday, June 30, 6:30 pm

FOX POINT, 90 Ives Street, 455-8112
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dave Marchetti
Thursday, July 17, 1:30 pm

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KNIGHT MEMORIAL, 275 Elmwood Avenue, 455-8102
SPECIAL EVENTS
Marvin Novogrodski
Wednesday, July 16, 2:30 pm (formerly scheduled at Washington Park)

Dave Marchetti
Thursday, August 7, 3:00 pm

MOUNT PLEASANT, 315 Academy Avenue, 455-8105
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dave Marchetti
Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 pm

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OLNEYVILLE, 1 Olneyville Square, 455-8113
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dave Marchetti
Wednesday, August 13, 2:30 pm

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ROCHAMBEAU, 708 Hope Street, 455-8198
Metamorphosis Writing Contest
June 23 - August 15

SPECIAL EVENTS
Anne-Marie Forer & Cindy Killavey
Tuesday, July 8, 10:30 am

Magician Chris Carbone
Thursday, August 14, 6:00 pm

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SMITH HILL, 31 Candace Street, 455-8104
SPECIAL EVENTS
Anne-Marie Forer & Cindy Killavey
Tuesday, July 1, 2:00 pm

Dave Marchetti
Tuesday, August 5, 2:00 pm

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SOUTH PROVIDENCE, 441 Prairie Avenue, 455-8107
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dave Marchetti
Wednesday, July 16, 2:00 pm

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WANSKUCK, 233 Veazie Street, 455-8159

SPECIAL EVENTS: (AGE 7+)
David Gracer
Thursday, July 31, 3:00 pm

Christopher “Kavi” Carbone
Monday, August 4, 10:00 am

WASHINGTON PARK FOUNDATION, Broad Street, 455-8155
Marvin Novogrodski
Wednesday, July 16, 2:30 pm (relocated to Knight Memorial Library)

Summer Reading Performers