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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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Inter-generational Interviews

Over the course of Portals, teens from the Met School will film children interviewing members of an older generation about their past. The tables will …

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Your Portals Syllabus

While researching for Portals we came across books, movies, and other stuff that embodies the spirit of time fluidity and futurism. Here’s some suggested reading …

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