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PPL and Trinity Rep Continue Partnership to Present Context & Conversation

PPL/Trinity Rep Collaboration Cultivates Participatory Public Conversations Inspired by Ideas and Themes in Stage Works Providence Public Library (PPL) and Trinity Repertory Company are pleased …

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Senator Reed Announces $250K to Help Digitize Historic Newspapers & Preserve RI History

PPL and RI Historical Society to take the lead on digitization project PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced $250,000 in federal …

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PPL Receives Grants in Support of Teen Education & Workforce Development Initiatives
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Providence Public Library (PPL) announced it has received grants of $10,000 each from Bank of America and Wells Fargo in support of the Library’s innovative …

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Providence Public Library to Host Grow With Google

Google Events Aim to Create Skilled Workforce of the Future in Rhode Island Google will be at Providence Public Library (PPL) (and Newport Public Library) …

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PPL to Present Senator Jack Reed with Enlightenment Award at Annual Gala
Senator Jack Reed

Providence Public Library (PPL) is proud to announce that it will present Senator Jack Reed with its highest honor – The Enlightenment Award – at …

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PPL Announces 2019 Exhibition & Program Series:  41.8219° N, 71.4171° W
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Exhibition launches as new digital tour at Rhode Tour Historical Mobil App Providence Public Library (PPL) has officially launched its 2019 Exhibition & Program Series, …

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