Library News - Providence Public Library

Providence Public Library Announces Transforming Renovation of its Downtown Building and Launch of Capital Campaign

Providence Public Library (PPL) is planning to undertake the state’s largest-ever library renovation beginning later this summer. The $25 million project will address required life …

Providence Public Library Opens AS220 Archives for Research

The Special Collections Department at Providence Public Library (PPL) has opened the AS220 Archives to the public for research. Founded in 1985, AS220 is credited …

Providence Public Library Receives $7,500 Grant from Wells Fargo for Passport to Summer Learning

2018 Passport to Summer Learning Kicks Off

Citywide summer reading initiative kicks off with special book reading events at three Providence elementary schools during final days of school While school children citywide …

PPL Joins Mayor Elorza to Announce PVD Young Makers Program

City introduces makerspaces in ten public libraries citywide to promote creativity and positive youth development Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined City Council President David A. …

Veteran Journalist, Former USA Today Editor-in-Chief Joanne Lipman at PPL June 19

Providence Public Library is pleased to welcome veteran journalist and former USA Today Editor-in-Chief Joanne Lipman on Tuesday, June 19 from 6 – 8 pm, …

Providence Public Library Recipient of Federal National Leadership Grant through Institute of Museum and Library Services

Providence Public Library, in partnership with Chicago Public Library, Los Angeles Public Library, and World Education, Inc., will receive a new $553,649 federal grant to …