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2017 Passport To Summer Learning Distributed To 15,000 Students Citywide

Summer activities begin next week at Passport partner sites Providence Public Library (PPL) and presenting partners Providence Community Library (PCL), Mayor Jorge Elorza/City of Providence, …

Cultural, Tourism Organizations Unite To Promote Ocean State’s Culinary Traditions With Year-Long “A La Rhody” Celebration

“Providence has received national acclaim as being one of the top culinary destinations in the United States,” said Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza. “A La Rhody …

PPL Announces Acquisition of AS220 Collection

The Special Collections Department at Providence Public Library (PPL) recently acquired the organizational archives of AS220, a nationally recognized arts organization in Providence, Rhode Island. …

James N. Arnold Collection at PPL Now Open to Researchers

Rhode Islander’s large historic and genealogical collection acquired last year has been fully processed  Providence Public Library (PPL) is pleased to announce that The James …

Download thousands of free images from Providence Public Library

PPL adds thousands of historic images that chronicle RI history to its Digital Library, making them available to the public for free Spark some memories! …

Third Annual Updike Prize Ceremony, Exhibition & Lecture at Providence Public Library, October 17

Pioneer Type Designer Dr. Fiona Ross to Lecture Providence Public Library will hold its Updike Prize for Student Type Design Ceremony on Monday, October 17 …