Dear PPL Patrons, Supporters and Friends,
With the coronavirus/COVID-19 and everyone’s health and safety currently the focus of our collective concern, we want to take a moment to update you about PPL’s various programs that are held in the community as well as our planned upcoming Grand Reopening events.
You may be aware that the Library is currently closed as we make final preparations for our reopening. However, we are closely monitoring the quickly evolving situation in Rhode Island and following the guidance provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).
At this time, PPL will continue to hold our scheduled programs.
These include our early childhood literacy, teen technology programs, Small Business Workshops, Learning Lounges, and ESL, Citizenship, GED, digital literacy and technology classes at various locations in and around Providence.
We are currently proceeding with our plan to reopen the Library on Monday, March 30 and hold a Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting event that morning. However, out of an abundance of caution, we will be postponing our planned Exhibition & Program Series opening event scheduled for Wednesday, April 1 and our Open House scheduled for Saturday, April 4.
New dates for these events will be announced at a future time.
During our ongoing programs and once we reopen the building to public services, we will be implementing all necessary precautions and recommended practices for cleaning and disinfecting the Library, as well as offering public sanitary provisions.
The RIDOH recommends you to engage in the same types of precautions that aid in preventing the cold, flu or Norovirus, to help protect you against the coronavirus and other respiratory viruses. These include frequent hand washing, avoiding greeting people with handshakes or kisses, and staying home if you feel ill.
This is the best way to avoid spreading illness and make certain you get the rest you need to recover.
The RIDOH has launched a 24-hour hotline for anyone with questions about the coronavirus, (401) 222-8022.
More information is available her
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. Residents can also call 211 after 4:30 p.m. for assistance.
We will provide updates via email,
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social media
in the event of any further changes to our reopening plans or our programs based on recommendations by the CDC and RIDOH. To STAY INFORMED of library news and updates, opt for automated text alerts on your phone. Opt in by texting PPLAlerts to 401-298-2013. (
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Thank you for your continued patronage and support. We look forward to seeing you at our programs in good health and to welcoming you soon to the transformed PPL!
Sincerely,
PPL Trustees and Staff
