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Demystifying Democracy- All Politics is Local (Government): Understanding Municipal Government in Rhode Island

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

Common Cause's last Demystifying Democracy event of 2020 will focus on municipal government in Rhode Island and how it operates. Attendees will learn about city/town charters, ordinances, local government departments, etc. Panelists: Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch Attorney Amy Goins *Panelists subject to change*

Free

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Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

Exhibition: April 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019 Providence Public Library's annual exhibition and program series kicks off on April 1st, examining themes of permanence and impermanence through an examination of the evolving urban landscape and the imprints left by human activity. The exhibition will focus on the histories of vacant places and open space […]

Free

PVDFest Ideas Conference 2018

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

PVDFest Kicks Off With Cyborg Cities Conference One-day ideas conference features discussions about technology, rising sea levels, and cybersecurity For the second year in a row, PVDFest will begin with a daylong ideas conference at Providence Public Library. The theme of PVDFest Ideas 2018 is Cyborg Cities: Humans, Technology, and Urban Spaces, a frame that brings together artists, scholars, designers and practitioners […]

$15

UPP Arts Archive at PPL Launch

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join us to celebrate the public presentation of the UPP Arts Archive to the Rhode Island Collection at PPL. Formerly known as Urban Pond Procession, UPP Arts uses public art, history, and science to give community members a voice in the environmental issues that impact their well being. Focused on Mashapaug Pond and its surrounding […]

Free

23rd Annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

PROVIDENCE, RI—On Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 1:30 PM the 23rd Annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading is being held at the Providence Public Library. This annual celebration of the dynamic poems of our national icon, Langston Hughes, will recognize his 116th birthday. The community poetry reading is an opportunity for young and old to […]

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2017 Celebration of the Humanities

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join us Thursday, October 5th, 2017 as we celebrate distinguished honorees who each demonstrate Proximity–how the humanities bring us together through stories that make connections not widen division, conversations that bring people and communities closer, and affirmation of our shared civic values. Click here for event information and to purchase tickets. Honorees include: HONORARY CHAIRS’ […]

$100

Fefa’s Market and the Early RI Latino Community

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

Marta Martinez will speak about the significance of the "bodega," the neighborhood corner store, as the hub of early RI Latino communities. She will tell the story of Fefa's Market, the first bodega in Rhode Island and how it helped to strengthen the community. Please register for this free event at https://www.provlib.org/events/marta-martinez-fefas-market-and-latino-foodways.

Free

Learn, Save, and Write Family Food History

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

In this workshop we’ll explore foodways through the historical, cultural and traditions of your family. We’ll discuss ways to discover that food history by interviewing relatives, and studying artifacts. Learn how to save those memories by surveying a variety of writing solutions. Max 15 spots. Please register for this free event at https://www.provlib.org/node/5679?eid=.

Free

Genealogy: Advanced Research and Database Skills

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

You’ve outlined the basics, your family tree is growing, and you’re looking to advance your research skills. This workshop will give you some tips to take you to the next level. You’ll learn about locating and using non-digital sources like manuscripts collections, property deeds and probate. You’ll identify secondary sources to expand your contextual research […]

Free

Living Literature at PPL

Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI, United States

Living Literature’s presentation of Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy, explores the human dynamics of poor, wrongly condemned individuals and those who struggle to help them. The readers-theater performance is intended for both those who have, and those who have not, read the book. The performance will be in the 3rd floor meeting room.