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Build a car with duct tape, Popsicle sticks, and paperclips!

On Sunday we held the final of our three part series, “junk drawer robotics”. Participants built cars using ordinary household items like craft sticks, duct …

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Junk Drawer Robotics Creates Friction!

This Sunday learners of all ages made robotics their Valentine! Participants experimented with friction on a variety of surfaces and objects to make smooth slides …

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Cut-paper animations with RIMOSA

On February 10, we had our first cut-paper animation workshop with RIMOSA at the Providence Public Library. Attendees of all ages used reproductions of PPL …

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Dan Wood Does Research

Dan Wood researching in PPL Special Collections for the calendar he’s working on.

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Portals' Creative Partners

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Artist Collaborations

Special Collections at Providence Public Library is partnering with artists from around Rhode Island, providing historic inspiration and source material for new, limited-edition creations. Check …

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