Community Libraries of Providence

There's STILL TIME to get a ticket for Thursday's A Spooky Night at Knight cocktail party fundraiser. Yes, there's a costume contest! Don't miss it - this fundraiser supports our community libraries. #PVD spooky26.funraise.org

The Mt. Pleasant Friends' two-day Thrift Store and Book Sale Extravaganza begins tomorrow (10/23) from 1:30 pm- 5 pm at Mt. Pleasant Library! The sale will reopen Saturday morning (10/24) from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. You never know what you will discover! All proceeds benefit Mt. Pleasant Library.

It's ONE WEEK away - Oct 29th - and time's running out! Get tickets NOW for a A Spooky Night a Night, put on your most sinister, scary attire, and enjoy a monstrously good time at this unique cocktail #fundraiser for @9librariespvd.bsky.social ! #librarysky #libraries #PVD

@rhodeislandfc.bsky.social has clinched a place in the playoffs for the third straight year and we couldn't be prouder! Congrats to our partners in the TerRIFC Kids Club! #RIFC #PVD #rhodeislandFC #wickedgoodsoccer

Join us for a night of live music at Mt. Pleasant Library on Wed (10/21) at 6:30pm with djembe artist Sidy Maiga and his band! Sidy is known for his powerful performances, preserving Malian rhythms while collaborating across genres like Latin, blues, and Brazilian music.

Don't miss this #ASL story time at Rochambeau Library, with HELLO Lab of UCONN! Saturday, Oct. 3, registration is required. #PVD

Here's a great #fundraiser coming up on Wednesday from our friends at @thepvdeye.bsky.social #PVD

#PVD gardeners and growers, we need your help! Join us at Knight Memorial Library, Saturday, Sept. 26, for a Community Planting Day. We'll plant fruit trees, native perennials, grasses and bulbs to create a Living Library outside our historic building. RSVP: cspace@clpvd.org

Dig your teeth into this! Something wicked is returning to #PVD... don't miss A Spooky Night at Knight, your chance to dance, sip and socialize with the scariest bunch in town! Act FAST to make your #Halloween plans a little more haunted. Here's the link to tix: spooky26.funraise.org

Wishing everyone celebrating #RoshHashana a sweet and Happy New Year! #ShanaTovah #PVD

All our library locations are closed Saturday, September 5 - Monday, September 7 for #Labor Day. Enjoy the weekend! #PVD

Enjoy a night full of fun and music with the Mickey Latin Band at Mt. Pleasant Library! They're a versatile band: salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and more. Come dance to the rhythm of Mickey and his Latin band on Monday, September 28th at 6 pm! clpvd.org/event/mickey...

Sadly, today, the last day of the Readmobile this summer, is rained off! Meals will be served 1pm-3pm in the libraries. Thanks to everyone who visited us in the parks . #PVD

Sorry, no Readmobile today, August 17, due to the weather. Meals will be served 1pm-3pm in libraries. #PVD

There's a LOT happening at Knight Memorial! The lawn area is being transformed and the library is celebrating the changes with outdoor programs, including a neighborhood Block Party on August 22. There's also a very successful garden club! Learn more from Lucia and Michaela on Studio 10 #PVD

We are closed Saturday, August 8 and Monday, August 10 for the state holiday. Enjoy the weekend! #victoryday #PVD

No Readmobile today due to rain. Community meals will be available from 1 pm- 3 pm in the libraries!

No Readmobile again today! Community meals will be in libraries, 1pm - 3pm. #PVD

We're sorry, Wanskuck is closed today. Check out our other @9librariespvd.bsky.social libraries here: clpvd.org/clpvd_library/ #PVD

No Readmobile today, Wednesday, July 29, due to the weather. Community meals served 1pm -3pm today in our libraries. Tomorrow's forecast is also not great, so please check back for updates. #PVD

@9librariespvd.bsky.social's final mayoral debate, presented in partnership with League of Women Voters of RI Providence, is just one week away, on Tuesday, August 4. Join us at South Providence Library - bring your questions! Simultaneous English-Spanish interpreting will be provided. #PVD

Things are in full bloom at Knight Memorial. Join us outside at Knight Memorial for music, activities, and summer fun! Bring a friend, bring your family, and make the most of the season with CLPVD. Come join us and reach out to lretta@clpvd.org with any questions!

Come to Rochambeau Library on Thursday, July 23 for @9librariespvd.bsky.social's second Providence Mayoral Debate, moderated by League of Women Voters Providence, and then return on Monday, July 27 for the City Council Ward 3 Candidate Forum, presented by @thepvdeye.bsky.social. #PVD #elections

Can't make it tonight? We will be streaming ALL THREE mayoral debates using the link below! So please join us in person or virtually to meet the candidates and learn more about the future of Providence. https://loom.ly/dbGbGhQ

UPDATE: Candidate Allen Waters (IND) is no longer be participating in our debates (insufficient signatures submitted). We'll be updating our event pages and other info today. First debate is Monday, Jul. 20 at Mt. Pleasant with candidates David Morales, Brett Smiley and Dave Talan. #PVD

Meet the candidates for #PVDmayor, learn about the issues at three #PVD debates, presented by @9librariespvd.bsky.social and League of Women Voters PVD. Mt. Pleasant Library on July 20, Rochambeau on July 23 and S. Providence on August, 4 all 6pm-7:30pm. All live-streamed. clpvd.org/pvdmayor26/

ReadMobile is canceled today! Eat, Play, Learn - Summer Meals will be distributed at Mt Pleasant, Washington Park, and Smith Hill 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm; Fox Point from 11:45 am - 1:45 pm. Shelf-stable meals available at Knight Memorial, S. Providence and Rochambeau 1pm - 3pm. #PVD

We are are open TODAY 1:30pm - 5:30pm (except Olneyville, which is closed), come in and cool down! We are closed Saturday thru Monday for the July 4th weekend. #PVD #Happy4th

Enjoy some chilled water, a birthday cupcake and some restful a/c temperatures in our libraries! It's really hot out there - stay safe and hydrated. Library hours and info here: clpvd.org/clpvd_library

Summer is here! Tune into Studio 10 WJAR to hear from Devra Levy, our connected libraries specialist, and Rachel Colaiace, Seasonal Projects Supervisor for the Providence Parks Department, explain what's going on this summer here at the libraries. https://loom.ly/SkvyxfY

We apologize, South Providence Library is closed today, Wednesday, June 24, and will open late at 1:00pm on Thursday, June 25. #PVD

Happy summer break! #Summerreading is here, and we are so excited to share what's going on at the libraries. Check out @9librariespvd.bsky.social's summer page for all the information! #PVD #kids

We're closed Friday and Saturday for the #Juneteenth federal holiday. Enjoy the weekend! #PVD

We look forward to seeing you tonight at Mt. Pleasant Library for the 5th annual Community Cookout!

Hey #PVD! It's time to de-clutter and bring your unwanted items to Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope St. Drop off clothing, textiles and small household items in the lobby during scheduled hours, this week, Monday-Saturday. We can turn your old stuff into cash for CLPVD libraries. THANK YOU !

Mt. Pleasant Library is having a community cookout on Wednesday, June 10! Here's Siv and Andrea telling Mario all about it on Studio 10. #PVD #summer

The Outdoor Garden Specialist will serve as the welcoming face of the newly opened Knight Memorial Library Garden, a vibrant outdoor space in front of the historic library building. Find out more by visiting loom.ly/NYN98g0 or scan the QR code. #ProvidenceJobs #RhodeIslandJobs #ProvidenceRI

The Summer Book Sale kicks off at the annual Community Cookout at Mt. Pleasant Library on Wednesday, June 10th from 5:30-7pm! Find books for every age and enter to win prizes with each purchase. The cookout is free, but please RSVP so we get enough food: shorturl.at/rxaxK

We are closed Friday for an all-staff event and will remain closed through the holiday weekend. Have a great weekend! #MemorialDay #PVD

Check out the new Studio 10, highlighting the "AI for Everyday" workshop. This workshop is for adults who are curious about AI tools but don't know exactly where to start. This event is on Tuesday, May 19th, from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Mt Pleasant library. https://loom.ly/IPqjLRo

Join us at Mount Pleasant Library for the 5th annual Community Cookout on Wednesday, June 10th, between 5:30 - 7 pm! This event is completely free and open to the public, so bring the whole family to celebrate the beginning of summer! RSVP today: shorturl.at/6tFwW

We're sorry, Olneyville Library is closed today, Thursday, May 14. Please visit our other locations, details here: clpvd.org/clpvd_library

AI is everywhere - but many of us feel unready. What's it all about? Join this informal session on Tuesday May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm to find out more! clpvd.org/event/ai-for-everyday #pvd #artificialintelligence #ai #machinelearning #chatgpt

Head over to Wanskuck Library on Friday, April 24, to hear author Gaia Cornwall read her book "Fairy Walk" at 3:30pm. Stay with us to join Girl Scout Aubrey for a stroll on the Fairy Walk, and finally, create your very own Fairy House!! What a fun afternoon! NationalLibraryWeek #PVD

Tune into our latest Studio 10 to see how Olneyville Library is bringing creativity to life through its collaboration with Play in a Day. This special event honors Joyce Krabach and is made possible by the Joyce P. Krabach Olneyville Library Children’s Fund. https://loom.ly/PtYW4S4

RI Historian Laureate Keith Stokes presents “Gilded Age in Color” at Mt. Pleasant Library on Wednesday, 4/22 at 6 pm, drawing on resources from the RI Black Heritage Society to highlight this period of Black excellence in America. The event is free, but please RSVP here: tinyurl.com/yckbwu8x

We’re excited to invite you to our 11th annual jazz concert featuring Grace Darko! The free event is on Tuesday, April 14th at 6 pm, at the Mount Pleasant Library. Let us know if you can make it by RSVPing here: clpvd.org/event/grace-...

Happy Passover to everyone celebrating tonight, in #PVD and beyond! #ChagSameach #Passover

We've always got something new to share! Makerspace Program Coordinator Garrett demonstrates how to use our latest creative tool on Studio 10. #PVD #makerspace #makers

#401Gives ends today at 6pm. Our matching fund is ready waiting to DOUBLE your donation! Help us grow and support gardening and food initiatives like these, all over #PVD! www.401gives.org/organization...