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.
Over the Edge for PCL
Saturday, June 23 10:00AM-2:00PM approx
Regency Plaza Apartments, Providence
Twelve stories, 150 feet - it's not a fundraiser for the fainthearted! Yet we've found 30 brave souls with a taste for adventure, so why not come along, join friends and family and cheer them on?
PCL is not just helping to raise the next generation of readers, we're supporting the education of future designers, creators and builders, too. Thanks to funding from Mayor Jorge Elorza and the City of Providence, PCL has teamed with FabNewport,Providence Public Library, the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA) and Young Voices to provide makerspace equipment, materials and expertise in our libraries.
Students, friends, families and staff gathered on Saturday, June 16 to celebrate the achievements of the 24 students, ranging in age from 17 to 64, who have completed PCL's award-winning Spanish language GED preparation program.
Food insecurity is a real problem in Providence for many families. Summer can be a particularly difficult time for children who are unable to access the free breakfasts and lunches they receive during the regular school year. PCL is partnering with the City of Providence Summer Meals Program to ensure that children continue to have access to a nourishing lunch at libraries for the duration of the Summer Reading Program.
Get ready to rock with PCL and enjoy a summer filled with great books, fun learning activities and free performances by entertainers. Make daily reading time a central of your child's summer; sign up for the summer reading program at any PCL location and your child can earn prizes for reading just 20 minutes every day!
Brown University and PCL will be collaborating on a range of community partnership projects over the next five years, thanks to a grant from the American Studies Association (ASA).
Class for a Cause
Saturday, June 23, 11AM
Providence Pilates Center
Providence Pilates Center and PCL are partnering to raise funds for the Library through Class for a Cause. The Center, located at 5 Lincoln Avenue, Providence, will offer a special Pilates Mat class on Saturday, June 23rd at 11:00AM. The class will be by-donation and all proceeds will go directly to PCL.
Food on the Move Summer Market
Tuesdays, 3:30PM - 5:30PM
Olneyville Library (outside)
The clock's ticking - our exciting Over the Edge fundraiser is next month! If you've been hesitating about taking the plunge, NOW is the time to sign up! Descend 12 stories down the Regency Plaza building and help PCL raise valuable funds for new materials, technology and programs. Don't pass up the chance to participate in this unforgettable, bucket list-style experience!
Going to Extremes with Peter Mandel
Thursday, May 17 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Wanskuck Library
East Side Cinema Night
Monday, May 21 6:30PM-8:45PM
Rochambeau Library
Responding to Prejudiced Comments
Thursday, May 31 7:00PM-8:30PM
Rochambeau Library
