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Tuesday, March 20* 3:00PM-8:00PM
Mount Pleasant Library
Thursday, March 29, 3:00PM - 8:00PM
Rochambeau Library
Saturday, March 31, 3:00PM - 8:00PM
South Providence Library
*Rescheduled from original date due to March 13 snowstorm
Once again, PCL is taking part in the national Día de Los Niños/ Día De Los Libros celebrations with a bilingual story-writing contest for youth. The competition is aimed at kids aged 6-12, with prizes in two age categories. The winners will be announced at our annual Día de Los Niños/ Día De Los Libros celebration at South Providence Library on April 28.
U.S Citizenship Class
Mondays, March 5 -June 25, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Knight Memorial Library
PCL is proud to introduce a new class that will help eligible candidates to navigate the entire process that leads to U.S. citizenship.
The weekly sessions cover the following:
Providence Children's Film Festival at PCL
February 20,21 & 23
Multiple Locations
The 9th annual Providence Children’s Film Festival(PCFF)takes place February 16-25, 2018 with screenings, filmmaking workshops and free activities, plus post-film conversations that help deepen the film-watching experience. A highlight of our winter programming, PCL once again partners with PCFF to bring free workshops and screenings to several locations. These events are always super popular, so be sure to register ahead of time!
Going to Extremes- Adventures of a Travel Journalist
Monday, February 26 7:00PM
Rochambeau Library
Tuesday, March 6 6:30PM
Mount Pleasant Library
Thursday, May 17 4:00PM
Wanskuck Library
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Small Business Assistance Program Information Session
Wednesday, February 21 9:00am-10:30am
South Providence Library
The Small Business Assistance Program is designed to help entrepreneurs and small businesses that may encounter difficulty obtaining credit from traditional lending organizations. At this session, potential lending partners will provide an overview of their specific programs, guidelines and services.
January - May 2018
Multiple Locations
Our winter ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program starts in this week, so sign up now for an opportunity to improve your grammar. conversation and writing skills. Classes are available at Knight Memorial, Mount Pleasant, Olneyville, .Rochambeau, Smith Hill and South Providence with a variety of days and times to choose from. See here for the full list.
National Puzzle Day is January 29 and Wanskuck Library is celebrating with a lineup of puzzles created by local puzzle designer and artist Sarah Jane Lapp. Sarah Jane will present a special puzzle program during the Girlz RULE! and Boyz to Gentlemen groups and there will be puzzle activities going on all day. Join us for intergenerational fun, so bring your children, bring your grandparents, bring your friends!
Wednesday, January 31 6:00pm -7:00pm
“Expungement” is a legal procedure. It allows eligible and deserving individuals to have any and all records relating to their criminal charges removed, both from public records and those of law enforcement agencies.
Mary C. Jones, a beloved member and community activist of the Smith Hill community, will be honored at Providence City Hall on January 31 as a recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame Awards 2018. The public awards will take place in the Council Chambers of City Hall from 5:30PM - 7:00PM and will be hosted by Mayor Elorza.Everyone is welcome to attend.
