Visit this page to find out the latest news about Providence Community Library, information about our Friends groups, community partners as well as views and comments on current events and stories that impact the library. Please check back often - we'll continue to send you a short, succinct summary in the form of a newsletter.
If you are in the Smith Hill area, please make time to visit our Candace Street/Mary C. Jones Memorial Way location and admire the beautiful new carpets now in place! Additionally, more work recently has been completed at Mount Pleasant (thank you Councilwoman Ryan), which now has an ADA compliant restroom on the first floor.
At this time of year, it's nice to spend time out of doors while the days are long and the weather is good. PCL has a number of programs that will help you do just that!
Drag Queen Story Hour with Ms. Naomi Chomsky
Saturday, July 20 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Rochambeau Library
On Saturday, June 15, PCL had a booth at the Rhode Island PrideFest for the first time! With themed book raffles, crafts, and fun activities, library staff interacted with well over 200 attendees and spread the message that the library is a welcoming and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Washington Park has a new resident - and kids with a library card can take her home for a week!
The Broad Street library has acquired an American Girl doll, which is now available for loan with a special backpack kit. The backpack includes the doll, an American Girl story book and a journal, which kids can use to write about adventures with their doll friend.
PVD Adult Makers Open Studio
Tuesdays starting July 16, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Mount Pleasant Library
Everyplace Makerspace @ the Mobile Library
Tuesdays, 1:30PM - 4:00PM Webster Avenue School, 191 Webster Ave.
Thursdays (except July 4), 1:30PM - 4:00PM Frank D. Spaziano School, 85 Laurel Hill
Fridays 9:00 - noon Mary Fogarty School, 199 Oxford Street; 1:30PM - 4:00PM Broad Street entrance @ Roger Williams Park
PCL celebrated its tenth birthday on Monday, July 1 in the same way it celebrated its first day in 2009 - with parties around the neighborhoods. Library users, staff, PCL Board members, Friends and guests assembled at 4:30PM at every location to enjoy cake and lemonade. The festivities are just the start of a special year for PCL and more events are planned.
What could motivate a child more to read every day over the summer than a bag full of exciting new books to take home and keep? PCL is piloting a free book giveaway to school students to provide additional motivation to read every day during the summer vacation.
Social Justice Story Time, ages 5-9
Tuesday, June 25 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Rochambeau Library
