(10.9) The PCL will host a forum with mayoral candidates Thursday at the Rochambeau Library. Don’t miss this opportunity to question mayoral candidates Jorge Elorza (D), Daniel Harrop (R), and Buddy Cianci (I) before Election Day! Doors will open at 5:30pm, 30 minutes before the forum starts. Seating is limited, so get there early. If …
(5.22) Meet the candidates for Mayor of Providence this Thursday at the Rochambeau Library. The mayoral candidates are participating in a series of three forums sponsored by Providence Community Libraries (PCL) Friends groups and moderated by the League of Women Voters. Ask questions and tell them what you think they need to know about schools, …
When Acme Video closed its doors for business, hundreds of cult cinema lovers let out a cry of despair. Ralph Goudreau’s beloved Brook Street video store had supplied Providence with an eclectic mix of VHS tapes and DVDs since 1993 but succumbed finally to a drastically altered home entertainment market at the end of 2013. …
(4.16) The mayoral candidates are participating in a series of three forums sponsored by PCL Friends groups and moderated by the League of Women Voters. The first event takes place this Wednesday at Knight Memorial Library. Hear what the candidates for mayor of Providence have to say about neighborhood issues. Ask questions and tell them …
From February 18th through 22nd: If you have books or other library items that are overdue, bring a canned food donation to your library anytime during February Fine Freeze week. In return, we’ll waive your overdue fines! We suggest a minimum donation of one canned item for every $20 of fines owed. Your donation of food will benefit the Rhode …
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(11.23) Providence Community Library will be hosting a Passport Day on Saturday, November 23. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports at the library between 1pm and 4pm in the Rochambeau Library’s Community Room. Passport agents will be at the library during those hours to process applications for individuals and families, and …
The Providence Community Library presents “Onomatopoetry” a series of interactive performance, art and music events being held throughout the week. Learn how to create poems, raps, stories, art, and music at these free, two-hour workshops, with dynamic African American artists who will share their history, and their creative performance secrets. The workshops — presented by …
(4.18) The Rochambeau Library will host Alec K. Redfearn and the Eyesores Thursday at 7pm. Shake off the winter blues with some stomping Gypsy rhythms, Appalachian dirges, Irish fiddles, Kraut rock and multi-layered percussion. Truly something for everyone. Free concert, 7pm, Thursday, April 18, Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, all ages
(7.28) Another outdoor screening is on tap Saturday at the Knight Memorial Library, this time it’s the 1970 documentary concert film “Gimme Shelter.” Directed by David and Albert Maysles (“Grey Gardens”) and Charlotte Zwerin the movie follows the Rolling Stones on their ill-fated 1969 US tour, from Madison Square Garden to Muscle Shoals Studios, and …
(5.1) Just in time for May Day, the Providence Community Library is presenting a free screening of Sergei Eisenstein’s 1925 classic “Strike” projected with 16mm film. This was Eisenstein’s first full-length feature; he would go on to make “The Battleship Potemkin” later that year. “Strike” depicts a strike in 1903 by the workers of a …
Providence Community Library is excited to be hosting a night with Voces de Los Andres for our final, free outdoor concert of the year this Friday, September 2nd. Voces de los Andes celebrates the rich musical tradition of Bolivia and the Andean region of South America. This ensemble of musicians is led by Bolivian master …
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Author and origami master Benjamin John Coleman will present a free program Thursday evening at the Rochambeau Library on Hope Street. The program will include both demonstration segments and hands on origami folding. Mr. Coleman will also be signing copies of his books on origami. Two of his books will be available for sale at …
The Providence Community Library’s outdoor Summer Concert Series continues with the ‘Mericans! The ‘Mericans are an experimental Americana roots folk-rock band from Rhode Island led by former Purple Ivy Shadows singer and guitarist Chris Daltry who has been called a “visionary founding father of the rootsy rockers” by the Providence Phoenix. (The ‘Mericans will also …
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On Friday, July 29th local legends Olneyville Sound System will be playing a free show outdoors on the lawn of Knight Memorial Library on Elmwood Avenue as part of the 2011 Providence Community Library inaugural Summer Concert Series. “Ugly bass and skull splitting drums broken up by songs of corner prostitutes, foreign language radio, and …
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Although it is often credited with kick-starting the “third wave” of feminism, Riot Grrrl barely made a blip in the mainstream media. Yet Riot Grrrl paved the way for the more conventional “girl power” phenomenon. Several books and films have now been released on this 90’s musical and political subculture, but in the scramble for …
Providence Community Library goes bold and sassy: “Literary” Speed Dating! Imagine 15 dates in one hour! Providence Community Library is excited to announce two opportunities for literary singles: May 23 for adults in their 40’s and 50’s; and June 13 for adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Both events are from 6:30–8:30pm at Rochambeau Library …