Library News

Beyond Empire Street: The Past and Future of Place in Providence
Submitted by tamason on Friday May 10, 2013

Panel Discussion Open to Public

 

Thursday, May 16, 2013

5:00 - 6:30 PM

AS220, downtown Providence, Empire Street, panel discussion

PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS AMERICA’S MUSIC
Submitted by tamason on Saturday May 04, 2013

One of 50 sites nationwide selected to host the six-week program series 

One of 50 selected sites nationwide, Providence Public Library will host “

America's Music, concerts, film documentary, music programs

"Recasting Archetypes" to be Installed at Providence Public Library May 4
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday May 01, 2013

This Saturday, May 4 artist Maria DiFranco will be exhibiting her new artwork at the AS220 Main Gallery and in the Providence Public Library's Empire Street windows.

art, history, installation, Maria DiFranco, Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Public Library...Building for the Ages
Submitted by tamason on Thursday April 11, 2013

The story of the 113-year-old library's recent restoration.

Building Restoration

Starting a Small Business? Learn the Basics to Get Started
Submitted by tamason on Saturday April 06, 2013

 

Next FREE Workshop Series at Providence Public Library Begins May 4

Free workshop, small business workshops

April China Trade Series at PPL Kicks Off April 7 with Author Eric Jay Dolin, to present When America Met China
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday March 27, 2013

Providence Public Library welcomes history author Eric Jay Dolin for a book talk and signing of his latest book When America Met China on Sunday, April 7 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in the Library’s Meeting Room (3rd Floor), 150

author, China, history, program, talk

Rhode Island’s Historian Laureate and Author Patrick Conley to Visit Providence Public Library March 24
Submitted by tamason on Friday March 15, 2013

Join us for a lesson in Rhode Island history! 

Providence Public Library welcomes

book talk, Rhode Island history

Experience Providence Public Library’s Newly Restored Spaces and Sumptuous Fare at A Night to Shine Gala, Friday, April 12
Submitted by tamason on Tuesday March 05, 2013

Share our storied history...experience our restored elegance...celebrate our enduring purpose!

Benefit, Enlightenment Award, Gala, Library Fundraiser

Explore Ireland & Irish Culture in 2013 with Providence Public Library
Submitted by tamason on Friday January 11, 2013

A program series kicks off in February and culminates with an exciting travel opportunity

dance, history, Ireland, Irish culture, Music, travel

2013 Winter/Spring Author Series at PPL Kicks Off January 13
Submitted by tamason on Tuesday January 01, 2013

Providence Public Library announces its 2013 winter/spring author series beginning on Sunday, January 13 from 2 - 3:30 PM (Teen Room-Ground Floor) with Providence-native

author talks, book and author series, local authors