Pawtucket Public Library

Stories of freedom, resistance, and joy and beyond. Celebrate Juneteenth with a film from Kanopy. Stream powerful films including Selma, 13th, I Am Not Your Negro, Just Mercy, and more, completely free with your library card. https://pawtucket.kanopy.com/

Juneteenth is a celebration marking the end of slavery. June 19th 1865 is the first time the Union Army enforced the Emancipation Proclamation which Lincoln issued in 1863 and which prohibited slavery in the rebelling states during the Civil War. While this did not completely end slavery in the United States and territories, it is a widely recognized date that symbolizes the freedom of slaves. Later that year in December, the 13th Amendment which abolished slavery in the United States was added to The Constitution.

Juneteenth es una celebración que marca el fin de la esclavitud. El 19 de junio de 1865 fue la primera vez que el Ejército de la Unión hizo cumplir la Proclamación de Emancipación que Lincoln emitió en 1863 y que prohibía la esclavitud en los estados rebeldes durante la Guerra Civil. Si bien esto no acabó por completo con la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios, es una fecha ampliamente reconocida que simboliza la libertad de los esclavos. Más tarde, ese mismo año, en diciembre, se añadió a la Constitución la 13ª Enmienda que abolió la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos.

Our gallery is now showing photographs and pieces from Shea Fashion's recent fashion show. Shea Fashion started out as a student group at Shea High School and is now a non-profit org dedicated to empowering young adults through mentorship, design, and performance.

Hey Teens! Coming this summer: the ultimate snack battle! Every Wednesday starting July 1st, snack flavors battle for supremacy. What's the best Dorito? Cool Ranch? BBQ? What about Oreos? Original? Double Stuff? Mint? or maybe Birthday Cake? You try the snacks. You rate the snacks. July 1st tees up Oreos. Each week is a different snack.

Who doesn't love watching an angsty coming of age film ? Kanopy streaming service offers some of the best films about growing up, including Moonstruck, Boyhood, Dope and more. Free with your Pawtucket Public Library Card

June Movie Night for Teens is June 18th at 5PM. Come hangout and watch a great film. Snacks!

Hey Teens! Join the Graphic Novel Book Club! June discussion is about The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Wednesday, June 24th @ 7PM.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a streaming film from Kanopy free with your Pawtucket Public Library card.

The Children’s Library has reopened Friday May 22 for regular hours. The library will be closed Saturday May 23-Monday May 24 for Memorial Day.

Hey Teens! June's drop-in craft is Rainbow Suncatchers! All supplies included. Drop-in, hang out and leave with a cool suncatcher. Snacks! June 4th from 3-8.