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Happy Juneteenth! PPL will be closed today in observance.Did you know that Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is the OLDEST nat...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! PPL will be closed today in observance.

Did you know that Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is the OLDEST nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States? The celebration of Juneteenth as a holiday began in Galveston, Texas in the 1860's. Now, Americans observe this day of celebration, hope, and remembrance throughout the country.

Enjoy a good book sale? Come to PPL today, June 17, from 1 - 6 pm for our yearly book sale! Day
06/17/2026

Enjoy a good book sale? Come to PPL today, June 17, from 1 - 6 pm for our yearly book sale! Day

If you are someone interested in dragons, shirtless men and a little spice... come join the Romantasy Book Club. On July...
06/16/2026

If you are someone interested in dragons, shirtless men and a little spice... come join the Romantasy Book Club. On July 11, we will be discussing Neon Gods by Katee Robert.
https://provlib.libcal.com/event/16583300

Excited for the 2026 World Cup? Starting June 17, PPL will stream select matches in our Auditorium! Check PPL's event ca...
06/15/2026

Excited for the 2026 World Cup? Starting June 17, PPL will stream select matches in our Auditorium! Check PPL's event calendar at ProvLib.org to stay in the loop on matches and times. ⚽

Lo Que Trajimos – What We Brought With Us in on view for just a couple of more weeks! This exhibition by Teen Creative F...
06/12/2026

Lo Que Trajimos – What We Brought With Us in on view for just a couple of more weeks! This exhibition by Teen Creative Fellowship artist Adaliz Rivera, a high school junior, explores personal and community stories connected to the Dominican residents of Providence.

Through research, hand built sculptural installations, sound, and storytelling, Adaliz honors Dominican culture, migration, memory, and the meaning of finding home. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on identity, belonging, and the stories we carry with us.

Come see this exhibition on the third floor during regular Library hours.

The PPL Book Sale is right around the corner! Day
06/10/2026

The PPL Book Sale is right around the corner!
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Join us on June 27 for Plant a Pollinator Container workshop, a family workshop in which participants will create their...
06/09/2026

Join us on June 27 for Plant a Pollinator Container workshop, a family workshop in which participants will create their own pollinator-friendly planter to take home. We will identify different kinds of pollinators and which ones might be found in our backyards, and discuss the ways plants and flowers provide food for pollinators in their various stages of life. Each participating family will choose from a variety of flowering plants to create their planter. (Note: Families may bring a container or we will have black plastic containers available for use.)

***Registration is required and space is limited.***
https://provlib.libcal.com/event/16990102

The workshop will be held in the library parking lot, located behind the library and accessed via a ramp on Washington Street (next to the bus shelter) or a driveway on Fountain Street. We will meet rain or shine - we'll set up inside the garage if it is raining.

Thank you to Jacavone Garden Center in Johnston for the beautiful plants and soil. Thank you to OLIS for the grant funding for this event.

Celebrate Pride Month while supporting your local library and our services! These shirts won't last so make sure you res...
06/08/2026

Celebrate Pride Month while supporting your local library and our services! These shirts won't last so make sure you reserve yours for pickup on the Instant Shop at Shop.ProvLib.org.

Happy World Environment Day!This postcard from 1911 shows a view on 10 Mile River and is available in our digital collec...
06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day!

This postcard from 1911 shows a view on 10 Mile River and is available in our digital collections at ProvLibDigital.org

Happy Pride Month from PPL!
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month from PPL!

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Providence, RI
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