The Providence Community Library (PCL) system will close Monday, September 10th through Saturday, September 15th due to a cut in funding from the city of Providence. Regular library operations will resume Monday, September 17th. During this time, materials will not be due and no fines will be charged. Book drops will be open. For libraries …
Since 2009, when PCL took over the operation of the nine neighborhood libraries for the City of Providence, the City has provided PCL annual funding of $3,550,000. This provides approximately 75% of PCL’s annual budget. State library funding provides another 15% of PCL’s funds, and PCL raises the remainder through various forms of fundraising. In …
Over the course of the past year, Providence Community Library (PCL) began a program of volunteer-taught English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. The program was wildly successful and was much appreciated by all who participated. ESL classes are always in demand, and PCL was thrilled to be able to offer then to the community …
Join author Taylor Polites for a short reading and Q&A about his book The Rebel Wife. Brimming with atmosphere and edgy suspense, The Rebel Wife presents a young widow trying to survive in the violent world of Reconstruction Alabama, where the old gentility masks a continuing war fueled by hatred, treachery, and still-powerful secrets. “A …
The Friends of Rochambeau Library Spring Book Sale starts today, April 23rd, and runs through the end of the week. More than 20,000 used books, audiovisuals, and more, sorted in over 50 categories. All hardcover and large paperback books: $1 dollar All children’s books and small paperbacks: 50 cents Specials and rarities: priced individually Monday …
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing cocktails, and fine conversation while helping the Providence Community Library (PCL) raise funds to support the expansion of PCL’s educational and cultural programming for youths and adults, in English and Spanish, at all nine libraries. At ‘The Great Checkout’, PCL will also hold a most unique raffle of rare books …
What better way to celebrate the upcoming banned books week than by buying armfuls of books, magazines and movies for super cheap? The Friends of Warwick Public Library fall book sale is this weekend at the main library. Money earned from the book sale supports the library collection and library programs for children and adults, …
The Spring Edition of the Friends of Warwick Public Library book sale is this weekend at the main library. Sale begins Friday with the Friends of the Library ‘members only’ sneak preview from 6pm to 9pm. Non-members can join at the door for $5. Money earned from the book sale supports the library collection and …
What better way to celebrate the upcoming banned books week than by buying armfuls of books, magazines and movies for super cheap? The Friends of Warwick Public Library fall book sale is this weekend at the main library. Sale begins Friday with the Friends of the Library ‘members only’ sneak preview from 6pm to 9pm. …
Rhode Island Library Association is sponsoring a Legislative Day February 9 on the second floor of the State Capitol building from 1:30 – 4 pm. Come and personally meet with your Representatives and Senators to make a case for Rhode Island libraries. As the economy bottoms out, so does library funding, but use increases. Rhode …