Library News

SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING: Three free workshops at PPL, Aug. 6, 9 and 1
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday July 18, 2012

ATTENTION BABY BOOMERS ON SOCIAL SECURITY!

A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security. Find out what you need to know to make the most of your retirement benefits. Important Information as a new

educational workshops, Retirement Planning, Social Security

Author Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold Presents Raising Rufus: A Maine Love Story at PPL August 9
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday July 18, 2012

Providence Public Library welcomes author Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold for a book talk & signing of her novel Raising Rufus: A Maine Love Story on Thursday, August 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, 150 Empire Street,

Author visit, book signing, book talk

Providence Public Library Announces Statewide Summer Reading Programs & Performances, Book Lists & More!
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday June 06, 2012

PPL Librarian and Providence Schools Reading Lists Available Online

performances, programs, Providence Public Library, read, summer reading

Explore Rhode Island History at PPL this June -- Two Upcoming Book & Author Programs
Submitted by tamason on Tuesday June 05, 2012

Book Talk & Signing: Historic Taverns of Rhode Island with author Robert Geake at Providence Public Library Thursday

author talk, book, historic Rhode Island, history, Providence Public Library, railroads, taverns

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

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