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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening on PPL's new exhibition "reharvest repair." This exhibition will be ...
10/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening on PPL's new exhibition "reharvest repair." This exhibition will be on view in the third floor Gallery through December 1!

Photos by Therese Iacono

Do you like detectives, whodunits, hidden agendas, and twisty plot lines? Join us for the Mystery Book Club and let the ...
10/20/2026

Do you like detectives, whodunits, hidden agendas, and twisty plot lines? Join us for the Mystery Book Club and let the adventures begin! On November 18, we will be discussing In the Woods by Tana French.
https://provlib.libcal.com/event/15933497

Interested in creating in PPL's Workshop? Check our event calendar to register for these great learning opportunities. O...
10/19/2026

Interested in creating in PPL's Workshop? Check our event calendar to register for these great learning opportunities.

Open Studios:
Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Looking for your next read? Check out these PPL Staff Picks!
10/16/2026

Looking for your next read? Check out these PPL Staff Picks!

Please join us in watching the second film of our Silver Screams Halloween movie series, Tales From the Hood. Directed b...
10/14/2026

Please join us in watching the second film of our Silver Screams Halloween movie series, Tales From the Hood. Directed by Rusty Cundieff and starring Clarence Williams III, Corbin Bernsen, and Joe Torry, this black-centered horror anthology is about a mortician who shares the stories of the dead with 3 drug dealers who visit his funeral home looking for a stash of drugs.

Refreshments will not be provided, but feel free to bring some snacks like chips or candy if you would like!

Please note that this movie is rated R for violence, gore, and strong language and is not for all ages.

REGISTER: https://provlib.libcal.com/event/17064891

If you are someone interested in dragons, shirtless men and a little spice, The Romantasy Book Club is the book club for...
10/13/2026

If you are someone interested in dragons, shirtless men and a little spice, The Romantasy Book Club is the book club for you! On November 14 we will be discussing Powerless by Lauren Roberts.
https://provlib.libcal.com/event/16583304

PPL will be closed today, Monday. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
10/12/2026

PPL will be closed today, Monday. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Have you grabbed your PPL water bottle yet?! These 20oz, stainless steel bottles features a double wall vacuum insulatio...
10/07/2026

Have you grabbed your PPL water bottle yet?! These 20oz, stainless steel bottles features a double wall vacuum insulation, which keeps contents cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours. Enjoy your favorite beverages while repping your local library! Every purchase helps support library resources for our community. Reserve for pickup on our instant collection at shop.provlib.org

It's back! Join PPL and RI SCORE to learn new strategies to grow your business!
10/05/2026

It's back! Join PPL and RI SCORE to learn new strategies to grow your business!

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150 Empire Street
Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4pm

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(401) 455-8000

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