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Central Library
150 Empire Street
401-455-8000
Mon & Thurs 1-9pm
Tues 10am-6pm
Wed. Closed
Fri & Sat 12:30-5:30pm
Sunday 1-5pm (Sept. 13 - May 16)
AskRI (www.askri.org)
Statewide Reference Resource Center and Online Chat, Email & Phone hours:
Mon.& Thurs. 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tues.8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri. & Sat. 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Handicap Accessibility
Central Library is accessible to the handicapped; individuals should
call ahead to make special accommodations for events
in the Auditorium.
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***THE LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS THROUGH MAY 16.***
In This Issue…
Two FREE Movie Series at PPL in April
Saturday, May 1 – 2010 Reading Across RI May Breakfast with author Annie Barrows
Kick off the New Year being "Mindful." Join us for this new program series running through May at PPL… 
Be Mindful at the Library: Empower Your Mind to Improve Your Health
What is Mindfulness/Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?
Mindfulness is living consciously and "living in the moment," which means paying attention to the present moment with intention and withholding judgment. It has its roots in Buddhist meditation practices and Yoga. MBSR is a participatory intervention which uses mindfulness meditation and stress reduction methods to foster an active partnership between patient and caregiver.
Upcoming events scheduled through May include:
Yoga Basics
Mondays, February 1 - May 24, 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Saturday, April 17, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, Central Library,  Barnard Room (3rd floor)
Reiki ("ray-key") is an ancient system of natural healing. In Japanese, Reiki means Universal Life Energy, and this system is used to transmit energy through the hands. Gentle and non-invasive, Reiki is a simple, natural means to relieve stress and promote balance, harmony and wellness. Myra has been offering Reiki trainings and private Reiki sessions since 1998. During this introduction, you will learn the basics of Reiki and how to learn more.
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PPL will celebrate National Poetry Month (April) with poetry readings from four award-winning poets and a Poetry Open Mic, beginning April 8 and continuing on April 11 and 24. All events will take place in Central Library’s (150 Empire Street, Providence) Barnard Room, 3rd Floor as follows:
Poetry Open Mic
Thursday, April 8 — 7:00-8:30 PM
All ages welcome to share your original poems or read you r favorite poem.
A Poetry Reading with Rosemarie and Keith Waldrop?
Sunday, April 11 — 2:00-3:30 PM
Poetry Reading with Tim Mayo and Leslie McGrath? 
Saturday, April 24 — 2:00-3:30 PM
Books will be available for sale and signing at these events.
Family Learning Sunday
Sunday, April 11 - Mark Hall, Marine Biologist, Biome Center of North Kingstown
Biologist Mark Hall will introduce us to local marine life featuring 12 of our most fascinating species. With discussion on animal petting, the program is lively and highly educational. Sample animals include a sea star, brittle starfish, spider crab, horseshoe crab, lobster and a puffer fish.
Earth Month Film Series with Whole Foods Market 
Join Whole Foods Market and PPL for these free film presentations as part of Whole Foods Market's celebration of 2010 Earth Month.
Saturday, April 10
1 pm -- No Impact Man (93 minutes)
3 pm -- What's On Your Plate? (76 minutes)
*SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW!*
Thursday, April 22 -- 6:30 pm -- Fresh (72 minutes)
CINEMATH: A Festival of Math Films Presents Three Free Films at PPL
CINEMATH: A Festival of Math Films (April 9 - 19, 2010)
is presented by the American Mathematical Society
Films to be shown at PPL Central Library, Auditorium Theater, 3rd Floor
SATURDAY, April 17
1:00 pm: Stand and Deliver (PG--1 hr 43 min; 1988)
3:00 pm: Good Will Hunting (R--2 hrs 6 min; 1997)
SUNDAY, April 18:
1:30 pm A Beautiful Mind (PG-13 2 hr 15 min)
Sunday, April 25 -- 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Central Library, Barnard Room (3rd floor)?
When Daniel Robb set out to rebuild a family sailboat that had been deteriorating for years, he couldn't have anticipated what he was getting into. Although Robb was a skilled carpenter, boatbuilding (and boat repair) required a specialized set of skills. And this wasn't just any boat; it was a Herreshoff 12 1/2, a classic wooden sailboat.??
Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.
Money$mart: FREE Financial Planning Workshops
New programs in the continuing series
Sunday, March 21, 2:00 pm
Central Library, 150 Empire Street (First Floor Meeting Room)
Managing the Human Risk in Investing
You may have good reason to be emotional about investing - especially if you started saving late or you need to recover from investment losses. But investors don't always act in their own best interest.. Learn innovative strategies to help you make prudent investment decisions.
This part of our series is presented by David Perks, a Financial Services Associate at Prudential.
Read the book & watch the movie! 
One book/film per month
Meeting: First Thursday of each Month; 7 - 8 PM
Central Library, Teen Room (ground floor)
Next meetings:
Thursday, April 1:
Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
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May 6:
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Second Thursday of Every Month, 7:00 -8:30 PM
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Central Library, 150 Empire Street
Lippitt Hall (1st floor)
Presented in partnership with New Harvest Coffee Roasters and Seven Stars Bakery and Rhody Fresh
The creative coffee house is an open mic forum for acoustic music, a cappella singing, poetry, fiction, and storytelling. All ages and ability levels are encouraged to participate, mingle, and share ideas. Please see our schedule and GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPANTS.? 
April 8: Poetry Open Mic
Share your original poems or read your favorite poem in honor of National Poetry Month. All ages welcome.
May 13: General Open Mic
No theme -- musicians, vocalists, writers, performers all welcome!
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Discussions, Exhibits, Films & more
ON EXHIBIT: Selections from our Rhode Island Collection
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In our Community...
We invite you to check out these other programs & events
The Providence Athenaeum
The Providence Preservation Society
the Rhode Island Historical Society
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