Library News - Providence Public Library

Dale Thompson, Long-Serving Providence Public Library Director, Dies at 79

It is with great sadness that Providence Public Library (PPL) recognizes the passing of longtime Library Director Dale Thompson. She died in California surrounded by …

Organism Extravaganza at PPL, April 15

ALL INVITED!! As a raucous and thoughtful alternative to Tax Day, join us for an afternoon of organism appreciation, land acknowledgement, poetry, music, “crabaoke,” and …

Second Annual Day of Racial Healing, co-presented by the Providence Anti-Racism Coalition and Providence Public Library

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the Providence Public Library (PPL), City of Providence, and Providence Anti-Racism Coalition invite interested members of the public to the …

PPL’s Technology Career Pathway Program Receives Key Grant from BayCoast Bank

The grant will help adult learners gain advanced technical skills for career growth BayCoast Bank (Baycoast.bank) announced a grant to Providence Public Library (PPL) and …

Providence Public Library to Present RI LGBTQ+ Film Series during Pride Month

Events will support awareness of the RI LGBTQ+ Community Archive at PPL Providence Public Library (PPL) is pleased to present a free, three-part film series …

RI Department of Education and PPL Partner to Offer 1200+ Chromebooks to Adult Learners

The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) today announced that in partnership with the Providence Public Library (PPL) and the Federal Communications …