The Providence Community Library (PCL) is stepping up big time. Imagine navigating the vaccination registration system without a computer, or computer competency. If this describes someone you know, here is how and when they can call a library and get started: Residents who are eligible for shots but need extra assistance to navigate the online …
The Providence Community Library (PCL) will be hosting the Smith Hill Community Development Corporation (SHCDC) and the Rhode Island National Guard to bring free, twice-weekly, Covid testing to the parking lot area of the Smith Hill Library on Candace Street. People who take the 15-minute rapid test at the Smith Hill Library can view their …
I love this sign so much. It reminds me of old-timey 3-D movie titles (below). And in the window above the new canopy is a swell “PCL” sign in neon. New windows and sturdy bike racks and tree guards (Steel Yard, natch) have really brightened up the Empire Street entrance. Can’t wait to see the …
The Providence Community Library system will be starting its English as a Second Language (ESL) classes shortly. Classes will cover grammar, conversation, and writing, and will run through June. The first two branches to kick off beginner sessions are: Knight Memorial on Elmwood Avenue this Wednesday, January 22; and the South Providence branch on Prairie …
Patrons of the Providence Community Library (PCL) will now have access to more than 30,000 films through the on-demand film streaming service Kanopy. And it’s free. The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free through all nine locations of Providence Community Library (PCL). Library card holders can access films instantly by …
[Additional Note: The schedule has been expanded. See below.] The Providence Community Library (PCL) and Libraries Without Borders will partner to provide direct weekly services to Olneyville residents as they use the local laundromat, explore the flea market, and return home to the Manton Heights housing development. The Legal Literacy Initiative strives to bring library …
(1.26) This has become the most anticipated social event of the winter season. And yes, spelling can be a spectator sport . . . given enough beer. This Friday, wordsmith, library fan, and all-round bon vivant, Matthew Lawrence, will be hosting Providence Community Library’s all-ages spelling bee. It’s a really fun night benefitting a really …
(11.10) The Providence Community Library (PCL) Alternative ComicCon was such a hit last year that they are bringing it back, this year to the Olneyville Library. Alternative ComicCon is a small scale comics convention for local residents, especially kids and teens, who are excited about comics, manga, and illustration, and want to experience this passion …
(6.1) Help support the Providence Community Library this Thursday at “The Future is Now” fundraiser downtown at Hotel Providence. . . . enjoy delicious hors d’oevres, drinks and music and honor our special guest, Senator Jack Reed, a longtime champion of public and school libraries and a great friend of PCL. Tickets are $100 each. …
You were supposed to bring them back. Well here is your chance to wipe the slate clean during the annual “Food for Fines” week, April 8-15, at all Providence Community Library (PCL) branches. PCL patrons with overdue materials can return them to any PCL location and give non-perishable food items in place of fines. Big …
(11.19) Beer, wine, and miniature golf. You can golf all day at the Providence Community Library (PCL) Mini Golf Classic inside the Rochambeau Library for just $5 per person, or you can come back at night for an affordable evening soiree from 7pm to 10pm. Family Golf Time: 11am to 6pm, tickets $5. Evening Golf …
The Providence Community Library will hold its 2016 Amnesty Week from Monday, April 11, through Saturday, April 16. Return your overdue items . . . bring a can of food for donation . . . no fines and no questions asked! Raffle — When you return overdue materials (or take out a library item, or …
The Providence Community Library is celebrating its first 5 years, as well as the recent renovations to the Smith Hill Library, with a neighborhood party. The event will feature a special reveal of renovations to the 1932 library building. Refreshments include Food for the Soul, Nathan’s Hot Dogs, Providence Fire Department, and the Chad Brown …
The Providence Community Library is Rhode Island’s largest (and youngest) public library system. Founded in 2009, this community-run system serves some of Providence’s poorest neighborhoods with a whole range of services: English, literacy and computer classes for adults; nationally recognized comic book classes for teenagers; early learning classes for toddlers, and a lot more. Running …
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Nine Dollars . . . Nine Libraries. Head down to AS220 Saturday night for performances by Alec K. Redfearn and the Eyesores, the Throttles, Maria Monk, the Denver Boot, Barn Burning, and more tba. All proceeds to benefit the nine neighborhood libraries operated by Providence Community Library. With host Rory Raven. $9, doors 7pm, show …