Community Libraries of Providence has classes at the Rochambeau library on Wednesdays stating next week.

At the Knight Memorial Library, they have classes on Monday’s starting at the end of the month.

They also have a drop-in class to practice Spanish starting in February on Wednesdays.

They also just opened a virtual Spanish class Saturday mornings .

All classes are free, but a $25 donation is suggested.

You also have Mango for free through the libraries.

Just keep in mind, the downtown library is Providence Public Libraries.

The 9 other libraries in Providence are Community Libraries or Providence.

They are two entirely different systems. Although, when you use any library in Rhode Island, you have access to all the materials statewide.

Community Libraries of Providence has free Spanish classes.

There are Monday beginner classes from 6-7:30 pm that start at the Knight Memorial Library on Jan. 30

There are Wednesday beginner classes at the Rochambeau Library starting Jan. 11. Those classes are 6-7:30.

There are also online classes if you’re looking for intermediate or advanced classes and we’re working on adding virtual weekend classes for beginners.

Classes are 10 weeks long. We do ask for a $25 donation, but if people can’t pay, that’s ok. The classes are free.

Providence Public Library also has classes, but that’s the downtown library. They are their own entity.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

If you would like a place to meet and chat soccer, the libraries have community rooms.

I’m the supervisor of the South Providence Library and I was part of the Colorado Rapids during the 2006 World Cup. I helped setup World Cup viewing parties across the city and generally build support for MLS.

If you’re interested in using any of our libraries, let me know. Although, the downtown libraries is separate from Community Libraries of Providence.

It’s not exactly downtown, but you can always request to use any of the community rooms at Community Libraries of Providence. Keep in mind, this is for Community Libraries of Providence and not Providence Public Library, we are different libraries. We have 9 libraries and PPL only has the downtown library.

https://www.communitylibrariespvd.org/request_room

We are also working on buying individual study pods at one of our libraries. They are the size of an old school telephone booth and will have sound proofing to let individuals study. This is unannounce, but we’ll be adding them at one library and if all goes well, we will try to expand them to other libraries.

At South Providence, we have a few tables where people can study. But we have an open layout and sound can travel. People who do come to study often bring noise canceling headphones or they request our community room. On the upside, we have a k-cup brewer and can make hot chocolate or coffee for $1, which covers the cost of coffee and the cup. We also have notaries if you need something notarized and a fax machine.