When’s the last time you visited a public library? If you’re book lovers like most of us here at Rhode Island Monthly, then your last visit may have been These local libraries are more than just quiet spaces filled with dusty tomes; they're modern-day community centers that house everthing from ghost-hunting kits to ESL programs.
SMITHFIELD – Eleven new early literacy backpacks including games, a book and puzzles have been added to the Greenville Public Library thanks to Children’s Librarian Barbara Wells.
East Providence Public Library Receives $12k LORI Grant - East Providence, RI - The grant will fund the library's Kitchen Inspiration Program Charlie Cart Project.
6/8/2021
Grant allows NP Library to loan out home office kits
Stefanie Blankenship, director of the North Providence Union Free Library, stands next to an example of the library’s new “Any Place Office Space” kits for patrons to check out. The kits include one laptop and charger, one wireless printer and charger, one mobile hot spot and charger, one USB flash drive, one wireless mouse, and printer paper. (Breeze photo by Melanie Thibeault)
Project’s goal to improve residents’ access to technology
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Wanting to provide more residents with access to technology and bridge the digital gap in town, staff at the North Providence Union Free Library have created what they’re calling “Any Place Office Space” kits for patrons to check out and use from the comfort of their home or anywhere they choose.