Rhode Island Museum of Art and Science to Close; Educational Outreach Program Absorbed by Rhode Island Computer Museum Providence, RI and North Kingston, RI – (May 3, 2022) — The Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA) announced today that it will close its doors on June 1, 2022 and that its educational outreach […]

WHERE ARE YOU FROM Many Americans with immigrant ancestors are constantly asked, “Where are you from?” The assumption is they are not from the city they were born and raised in. One Hundred Percent Me turns the question on its head, claiming belonging for so many children of color in a positive, celebratory way.   As the little girl […]

Representative Williams is grateful that RI women will still have the rights and protections of Roe v. Wade           ANASTASIA P. WILLIAMS     STATE HOUSE – Rep. Anastasia P. Williams (D-Dist. 9, Providence) is grateful that Rhode Island women will still possess the rights and protections established under Roe v. Wade […]

FELINE RESCUE CAN AND BOTTLE DEPOSIT DRIVE Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue is hosting our semi-annual can and bottle deposit drive on Saturday June 4th, 2022, from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Desco 36 Bacon Square, Plainville, MA.   Drop off any redeemable cans and bottles at this time to help support Angelcat Haven. No cans? No […]

JANE’S WALK: Providence’s Annual Festival of Free, Resident-Led Walking Conversations Returns! MAY 6 – MAY 7 – MAY 8     Providence, RI – Explore Providence neighborhoods on foot during Jane’s Walk, a global weekend festival on May 6-8, inspired by the late and great urban activist Jane Jacobs.   These interactive walks are led […]

Spring Cleaning? Help support a great local cause!      Donate clothes, linens, accessories, and shoes (especially needed) to help make improvements to the historic 1896 Anderson House, which provides a safe and convenient meeting place for local Girl Scouts from kindergarten through high school.   Goods will be donated to Savers, with all proceeds […]

Birds, Bats and Butterflies…   June 2020 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island   (April 28, 2022) – Start your summer off right – in the great outdoors! Join an Audubon expert and learn all about bats, explore pond and stream habitats, discover amazing aerial insectivores and more! Unless noted, registration is required […]

May Happenings @ the APL  With Books, Movies, Games, Magazines, and SO MUCH MORE,   YOUR library has something for everyone!   A Message from Our Director   The weather must know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month because the sunshine and spring blooms are doing wonderful things for the mood here at the Library.   […]