Providence Public Library Building Tours: Get a Sneak Peek of Ongoing Renovation
Providence Public Library Building Tours
— Get a Sneak Peek of 1950s Building Renovation Underway –
Guided Historical/Renovation Tours Offered on Tuesday Mornings
PROVIDENCE, RI – Now that the Library’s historic $25 million transformation of its 1950s building is 50 percent complete and the 21st-century library vision is becoming a reality, PPL is offering a “Sneak Peek” at the construction as part of its regular historic/architectural tours that run on Tuesdays* (see scheduled dates below) at 11:00 AM. Meet inside the Library’s grand entrance at 225 Washington Street, Providence.
In addition to learning about the Library and all the changes over the decades to its historic 1900 and 1950s buildings, participants will have a chance to see first-hand what’s happening with the ongoing renovation to transform its Empire St. and Fountain St. book stack buildings.
Scheduled Tour Dates
July 2 & July 23
August 6 & August 20
September 3 & September 17
October 1 & October 15
November 5 & November 19
Let us know if you are coming at www.provlib.org/calendar/.
In addition, tours are available upon request for groups of four or more. Please contact us at 455-8090 to schedule a tour. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour. If parking, plan accordingly. Parking is available on street and in area lots.