Providence Public Library
Address
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 455-8000
Description:
Offers information, materials and activities for children and adults. Books, periodicals, pamphlets, stereo, CD recordings, microfilm, pictures, DVD's, video cassettes, large type books for readers with low vision, study material for Civil Service and high school equivalency examinations; Family Literacy/ESOL Programs. Public access computer labs and free computer classes available at all locations. Central site for Cooperating Libraries Automated Network (CLAN).
Services
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Description
Based at PPL, Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI) is a free, nationally recognized ESL, citizenship preparation, workforce development and family literacy program for adults based at public libraries throughout Rhode Island. RIFLI offers English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship preparation and computer instruction as well as childrenâs programming, student resource support and links to library resources and services. Classes are free.
Hours
Varies by class/ location
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adults
Fees
$25 registration fee
Intake Procedure
Register in person or over the phone
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Description
Offers information, materials and activities for children and adults. Books, periodicals, pamphlets, stereo, CD recordings, microfilm, pictures, dvd's, video cassettes on loan, large type books for readers with low vision, study material for Civil Service and high school equivalency examinations; Family Literacy/ESOL Programs. Public access computer labs and free computer classes available at all locations. Central site for Cooperating Libraries Automated Network (CLAN); Statewide Reference Resource Center for all Rhode Island Branch Libraries: Fox Point Library, 90 Ives Street 02906, 455-8112 Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue 02907, 455-8102 Mount Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue 02908, 455-8105 Olneyville Library, One Olneyville Square 02909, 455-8113 Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street 02906, 455-8110 Smith Hill Library, 31 Candace Street 02908, 455-8104 South Providence Library, 441 Prairie Avenue 02905, 455-8107 Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street 02904, 455-8108 Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad Street 02905, 455-8109
Hours
Mon & Thu 12:30PM-8:30PM, Tue 9:30AM-5:30PM, Fri 12:30PM-5:30PM, Sat 9:30AM-2:30PM, Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM
Required Documents
Proof of address
Eligibility
Rhode Island residents
Fees
Late Fees Vary
Intake Procedure
Bring proof of address to library to apply for a library card
Service Area
Providence
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence
- Providence County
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon 12:30PM - 8:30PM, Tue 9:30AM - 5:30PM, Wed 9:30AM-8:30PM, Thu-Fri 9:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Eligibility:
Must become a member
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
PPL Ocean State Libraries
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 12, 2022
Legal Status:
City/County(Parish)
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Based at PPL, Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI) is a free, nationally recognized ESL, citizenship preparation, workforce development and family literacy program for adults based at public libraries throughout Rhode Island. RIFLI offers English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship preparation and computer instruction as well as childrenâs programming, student resource support and links to library resources and services. Classes are free.
Hours
Varies by class/ location
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adults
Fees
$25 registration fee
Intake Procedure
Register in person or over the phone
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Offers information, materials and activities for children and adults. Books, periodicals, pamphlets, stereo, CD recordings, microfilm, pictures, dvd's, video cassettes on loan, large type books for readers with low vision, study material for Civil Service and high school equivalency examinations; Family Literacy/ESOL Programs. Public access computer labs and free computer classes available at all locations. Central site for Cooperating Libraries Automated Network (CLAN); Statewide Reference Resource Center for all Rhode Island Branch Libraries: Fox Point Library, 90 Ives Street 02906, 455-8112 Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue 02907, 455-8102 Mount Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue 02908, 455-8105 Olneyville Library, One Olneyville Square 02909, 455-8113 Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street 02906, 455-8110 Smith Hill Library, 31 Candace Street 02908, 455-8104 South Providence Library, 441 Prairie Avenue 02905, 455-8107 Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street 02904, 455-8108 Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad Street 02905, 455-8109
Hours
Mon & Thu 12:30PM-8:30PM, Tue 9:30AM-5:30PM, Fri 12:30PM-5:30PM, Sat 9:30AM-2:30PM, Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM
Required Documents
Proof of address
Eligibility
Rhode Island residents
Fees
Late Fees Vary
Intake Procedure
Bring proof of address to library to apply for a library card
Service Area
Providence
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Mailing
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Contacts
Rob Edwards
Primary Contact
Chair
Jack Martin
Executive Director
(401) 455-8100
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 455-8000
Community Services
(401) 455-8134
Computer Lab
(401) 455-8026
Reading Across RI
(401) 455-8134
Reference Department
(401) 455-8005
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