Smith Hill Library

10/13/2026

The Hahns of Providence

Join us for a 45-minute program exploring how two generations of the Hahn family helped shape Rhode Island’s history through public service, the pursuit of justice, and the advancement of religious freedom. Discover the family’s connection to Roger Williams National Memorial and the ideals championed by Roger Williams. Also see the LEGO model of the Roger Williams National Memorial!

Smith Hill Library
31 Candace Street
Providence, RI 02908
401-272-4140

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

Join us for our monthly Book Chat! Talk about what you've been reading! Always a lively discussion.

09/29/2026

Wednesday, September 30th is the next Ward 12 meeting at the Smith Hill Library.

09/25/2026

Kids! Come meet star soccer players from the Rhode Island Football Club! Listen to some stories!

Tuesday, October 6th at 4:30pm
Monday, October 19th at 4:00pm

Smith Hill Library
31 Candace Street, Providence
401-272-4140

09/23/2026

Coming soon!

09/21/2026

Just taking a moment to mourn the loss of Rhode Island music, journalism, and broadcasting legend, Rudy Cheeks. Rudy was my advisor, mentor and friend while I was a grad student at Rhode Island College. While I never pursued a career in journalism as he had hoped, he felt being a librarian suited me. He will be missed.

09/21/2026

On this week's Virtual Model Building episode, we look at a vintage model kit of the North American P-51D in 1/48 scale. This is the plane a young Christian Bale yells, "Cadillac of the skies" at in the film, Empire of the Sun.

Mr. Alan looks at the vintage 1/48 scale Otaki kit of the North Ame...