Library News

New film highlights work of graphic novel pioneer Lynd Ward
Submitted by tamason on Tuesday May 08, 2012

A free screening of 217 Films’ documentary on Lynd Ward at Providence Public Library on Monday, May 21

documentary, film, free, graphic novel, illustration, Lynd Ward, screening

MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING EVENT BRINGS 19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHS TO LIFE
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday April 25, 2012

Performance, exhibit and walking tour will explore Providence’s rich historical heritage

glass negatives, history, magic lantern, special collections, The Wonder Show, Wonder Show

UPCOMING RI BOOK LAUNCHES at PPL this April & May!
Submitted by tamason on Monday April 16, 2012

Providence Public Library is pleased to welcome three authors with Rhode Island connections for the following book launch events

Sunday, April 22 -- Native RI Author Ron McLarty Will Launch His Latest Book

WONDER SHOW Writing Workshops to be Held at Providence Public Library through April
Submitted by tamason on Friday March 30, 2012

The City in Pieces: Writing the Lost Histories of Providence
Providence Public Library will host four themed workshops in conjunction with The Wonder Show

magic lantern, The Wonder Show, workshops, Writing

PPL Receives $10,000 Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award
Submitted by tamason on Tuesday March 27, 2012

Better World Books/NCFL Give $30,000 in Library Awards

Better World Books and the National

Chace Children's Discovery Library, Family Literacy, Library Grant award, Providence Public Library, RIFLI

Celebrating Reading Across Rhode Island’s 10th Anniversary at PPL
Submitted by tamason on Tuesday March 20, 2012

JOIN US as we journey with Caleb’s Crossing!

Book discussion, Caleb's Crossing, lecture, Living Literature

Starting a Small Business? Learn the Basics to Get Started
Submitted by tamason on Tuesday March 13, 2012

Next FREE Workshop Series at Providence Public Library Begins April 14

Providence Public Library, SCORE, Small Business, workshop series

Documentary Screening & Lecture: The Dorr Rebellion, March 19 at PPL
Submitted by tamason on Friday March 02, 2012

Providence Public Library is pleased to welcome Dorr Rebellion scholar Russell DeSimone for a presentation of a new documentary film on the Dorr Rebellion followed by a lecture on the subject on Monday,

film, history, Rhode Island

Providence Public Library Announces Building Restoration Plan and Space Rental Partnership
Submitted by tamason on Friday February 24, 2012

Venture to provide the non-profit with important new revenue and open the Library’s spaces to use by the broader community

A New Chapter, partnership, Restorations

In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak Traveling Exhibit Coming to PPL March 9 - April 20
Submitted by tamason on Saturday February 11, 2012

New traveling exhibition explores the influence of Jewish culture and history in the work of renowned illustrator Maurice Sendak

“In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak,” a traveling exhibition

art, exhibit, illustration, Maurice Sendak