Reserve/Rent Facilities

Free Spring Technology Programs

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or technology training?

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at the Library...

Our complete spring schedules of FREE technology programs and computer classes are out.

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Tell Us Your Favorite Clam Chowder!

ATTENTION CHOWDER LOVERS!

TAKE OUR SURVEY

It's summer and one of Rhode Islanders' favorite summertime foods is clam chowder. But we know there are varying opinions on what REAL clam chowder is!

We invite you to weigh in below and also check out what our new Rhode Island librarian Kate Wells has to say about it in her Rhode Island Red Blog this week.

TAKE OUR CHOWDER SURVEY!

Summer Reading Suggestions

Planning to catch up on some reading this summer...or just looking for something fun?

Check PPL Librarians' Picks.

OR, try taking part in our 2013 Adult Summer Reading Program. Read, write & submit a quick review and you can win some great weekly prizes!

See ALL OUR BOOK LISTS.

Guidelines for Use of Library Space
Providence Public Library (PPL), an independent, non-profit corporation, provides free, Library-sponsored lifelong learning programs and also offers limited facility rentals to community groups, nonprofit (501c3) organizations, private businesses, and government agencies, in accordance with Library policies and State and Federal laws.

Library Sponsored Learning Opportunities
A Library-sponsored program/learning opportunity is one that has been approved by the Library’s Programming Committee, which meets monthly. Its goal is to provide balanced lifelong learning programs to the public and reflect the Library’s mission.

If you are interested in applying for sponsorship, please identify yourself/your organization and submit your request in writing to: lmoulton@provlib.org; or, Providence Public Library, Programs, 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903. Requests should include a biography, program description, references and/or partnering organization, contact information, and a statement about why the program would benefit library patrons, specifically. No unsolicited calls/visits, please.

NOTICE

Thank you for your interest in Providence Public Library! The Library’s newly renovated spaces are now complete and available for rental!

Meeting Room Rental / Photos at the Library

For meeting room availability and rental inquiries, including utlizing the Library for wedding and other special occasion photos, please use the Meeting Space Reservation/Rental Inquiry below. A reply to your inquiry will be made quickly.

POLICY - Photos at the Library

CATERED EVENTS RENTAL

For information about holding catered events and to speak directly with a representative of Russell Morin Fine Catering, contact Lizzy Desibia at 401.487.6173 or use the Special Events Inquiry below.

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