Providence Public Library

Providence Public Library is a 143-year-old nonprofit corporation providing free public library services through print, recorded and digital collections, information resources, programs of interest and relevance, and expert staff.

As the state's premiere personal learning institution, the Library is focused on building and strengthening our core mission and services for all Rhode Islanders -- expanding our reach and fostering critical connections with individuals and groups statewide -- to nurture and enhance the educational, historical and cultural fabric of Rhode Island.

The Library's 1900 building at 225 Washington Street, Providence, is on the registry of historic sites. Visitors may visit and take free guided architectural tours of the historic building on the first and third Tuesdays of each month (10:30 am) from April - December.

Visit www.provlib.org for more information.

Regular hours

Monday: 12:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Thursday: 12:30 – 5:30 pm

Friday: 9:30 am - 2 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday: Closed

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Providence Public Library

150 Empire Street
225 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903

Directions/Transportation/Parking

From the South
Take 95 North to the Broadway exit (Exit 21) and merge right as you come off the exit ramp. Stay in the right lane and continue straight through the light. You will see the Providence Hilton and the Civic Center on your left. Stay in the right lane as the road curves to the right. The Library is on your right.

From the North
Take 95 South to the Atwells Avenue exit (Exit 21). Turn left off the exit at the light, and cross back over 95 and continue straight through one set of lights. The Providence Hilton is on your left. Take slight left at next set of lights, curving around to the right and then continuing straight on Empire Street to the next set of traffic lights. The Library is immediately on the right (150 Empire Street). If you have crossed the Washington Street intersection, you’ve passed us.

From the East Bay or Southeastern Massachusetts areas
Take 195 West to 95 North to Exit 21 and continue with the directions "From the South."

Regular Library Hours

Monday: 12:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:30am - 8:30 pm

Thursday: 12:30 – 5:30 pm

Friday: 9:30 am - 2 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday: Closed

Nearby parking facilities

Varied Street Parking is available around the Library. In addition:

Hilton Providence Garage - 21 Atwells Avenue, adjacent to Dunkin' Donut Center, 401-831-3900
DownCity Parking - 13 locations (www.downcityparking.com), 401-273-9466
Dunkin Donut Center Parking - 99 West Exchange Street, 401-458-6339

For more information

Website : http://www.provlib.org

Email : tmason@provlib.org

Phone : 401-455-8000

Twitter : @provlib Follow provlib

Facebook : providence.public