Library News

Family Learning Sundays at PPL – 2011-2012 Schedule Kicks Off November 6
Submitted by tamason on Friday October 28, 2011

Providence Public Library presents its 2011-12 series of FREE Family Learning Sundays, continuing through May 2012.  Join us...every 1st Sunday of

children, Family programs, learning, participation

PPL's November Computer Class Schedule Is Out!
Submitted by tamason on Wednesday October 26, 2011

Do you need to brush up on your computer skills?  Perhaps you want to learn some new skills to improve your chances in your job search.

computer learning, free classes, technology

Library Hosts Writer/Radio Host Marc Levitt for a Special “This I Believe” Community Dialogue
Submitted by tamason on Friday October 14, 2011

Celebrate Providence’s 375 Years at Providence Public Library

Inspired Providence, Providence 375 Years

World Slavery: The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music, with musician Ray Kamalay
Submitted by tamason on Friday September 23, 2011

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

A Discussion & Musical Performance with Ray Kamalay

american music, discussion, Haitian Revolution, Music

ANNOUNCING a new Tuesday Brown Bag Book Group at PPL!
Submitted by tamason on Thursday September 08, 2011

This new group will meet the last Tuesday of every month at 12 Noon.

Book Club, readers, Reading Across Rhode Island

Upcoming Book & Author Events to Focus on Parents, Children & Reading
Submitted by tamason on Thursday August 18, 2011

Programs presented in conjunction with Library’s Early Literacy Learning Center; parents and early childhood educators welcome!

PROVIDENCE, RI—With a focus on parents, children and the

author talks, book talks, children, parenting, reading

COMING THIS FALL...Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
Submitted by tamason on Thursday August 04, 2011

Providence Public Library Announces National Endowment for the Humanities Grant and Fall Public Programs Statewide

Officially kicking-off October 16, a series of reading, viewing and discussion

Alcott, discussion, exhibit, film, lecture, Little Women

RI International Film Festival presents FREE Film Screenings at PPL August 11 & 12
Submitted by tamason on Monday July 25, 2011

PROVIDENCE, RI – As part of its 2011 showing, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), will present four free film showings at Providence Public Library, two each on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12. 

film festival, film screenings, free, movies, RIIFF

PPL/City of Providence Statement on Branch Buildings
Submitted by tamason on Thursday June 09, 2011

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Mayor Angel Taveras and the Providence Public Library (PPL) announce a six month extension of the seven branch building leases and continued negotiations. The City and Library will strive for formal agreement by

agreement, branch library buildings, lease extension

PPL Announces Summer Reading Programs, Book Lists & More – Kick-off June 23!
Submitted by tamason on Monday June 06, 2011

Families Invited to Travel the World

Providence Schools Reading Lists Available Online at www.provlib.

activities, family, movies, performances, programs, summer reading