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Using the Library

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Digital Collections & Databases

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Explore our selection of digital collections containing photographs, scrapbooks, autographs, and more.

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Digital Collections & Databases

ProvLibDigital.org

Explore our selection of digital collections containing photographs, scrapbooks, autographs, and more.

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Digital Collections & Databases

ProvLibDigital.org

Explore our selection of digital collections containing photographs, scrapbooks, autographs, and more.

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Digital Collections & Databases

ProvLibDigital.org

Explore our selection of digital collections containing photographs, scrapbooks, autographs, and more.

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Books, DVDs & More

All the Media You Need

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Research Collections

Reference, Magazines & Journals

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Historical Collections

Nicholson Whaling Collection

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Historical Collections

Updike Ephemera Collection

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Support Special Collections

Donate your books, manuscripts, and ephemera, support collections with a monetary contribution, or spend some time with us.

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Additional Resources for Visitors

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Get homework help online

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Reserve Books

To receive a FREE library card, you may either visit the Library's Circulation Desk during open hours, fill out a form and present personal identification and verification of your current address or register for a temporary library card online.

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Reserve a Computer

You may reserve a use a computer in our Computer Lab for up to 2 hours per day at no cost. You must come in to sign up for a computer at the Reserve Station located in the Lab. A library card is required. If you do not have a library card, guest passes are available.

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Reserve a Room

Providence Public Library offers limited facility rentals to community groups, nonprofit (501c3) organizations, private businesses, and government agencies in accordance with Library policies and State and Federal laws.

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Reserve Books

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Reserve a Room

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Popular in Books

The Women in the Castle

"Her achievement is in her subtle exploration of what a moral righteousness like Marianne's looks like in the aftermath of a war, when communities and lives must be rebuilt, together." — The New York Times Book Review

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Popular in Books

La La Land

"Struggling actress Mia and aspiring Jazz pianist Sebastian begin a whirlwind romance as they both pursue their dreams in Los Angeles. However, their relationship is challenged when their careers pull them in different directions."

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Popular in Books

The Women in the Castle

"Her achievement is in her subtle exploration of what a moral righteousness like Marianne's looks like in the aftermath of a war, when communities and lives must be rebuilt, together." — The New York Times Book Review

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Receive a FREE Library Card

To receive a FREE library card, you may either visit the Library's Circulation Desk during open hours, fill out a form and present personal identification and verification of your current address, or register for a temporary library card online. If you register for a temporary card, you may reserve material, but must present personal identification and address verification upon picking up your reserved material.

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Please Note: PPL will be closed Friday, March 21 from 6-9pm for a private event. View library hours

Please Note: PPL will be closed Friday, March 21 from 6-9pm for a private event. View library hours

Please Note: PPL will be closed Friday, March 21 from 6-9pm for a private event. View library hours

Please Note: PPL will be closed Friday, March 21 from 6-9pm for a private event. View library hours

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