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All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
The Spring 2020 season is generously sponsored by the Providence Tourism Council & Bank of America.
History of the Book
Reading literary texts allows us to explore what it means to be human, helping us make sense of our own historical moment and those of…
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ESU Shakespeare Recitation Competition
“Things won are done; joy’s soul lies in the doing.” William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida Each year the English Speaking Union of the United States…
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Citizen Reporters
Tracing McClure’s Magazine from its meteoric rise to its dramatic combustion, Stephanie Gorton’s Citizen Reporters is a thrillingly told biography of a powerhouse magazine that forever changed American life and…
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RISD Illustration Stars
Each year, RISD Illustration majors spend a semester in a remarkable course called Picture and Word. For their final project each student presents a picture…
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Gish Jen
A moving story of an America that seems ever more possible, The Resisters is also the story of one family struggling to maintain its humanity. Award-winning author Gish…
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Bibliomania Exhibit Opening
Celebrate the opening of the Bibliomania exhibition at an open house for all ages. Curator-led tours will be offered. Drop-in for craft projects, nibbles, and printing demonstrations from DWRI…
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Hail Caesar
In The Gallic War, Julius Caesar’s clear and direct prose provides a riveting depiction of ancient warfare and a persuasive portrait of Caesar as a brilliant,…
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Irish Dance Performance with Tir Na Nog
St. Patrick’s Day is around the next corner, and spring is not far behind, so we’re calling all elves, fairies, and leprechauns to join us…
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Secrets of Suspense
What makes a book a page-turner? Non-stop suspense and the age-old question of “what happens next?” are all part of the toolkit for thriller writers.…
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Rock-A-Baby!
Spring up and start dancing with our good friends the Rock-A-Baby crew! This beloved trio is famous for their classes and performances for infants and…
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Conan Doyle for the Defense
Conan Doyle for the Defense: The True Story of a Sensational British Murder, a Quest for Justice, and the World’s Most Famous Detective Writer takes us…
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Poetry Out Loud
Rhode Island Poetry Out Loud finalists read classic poems at the Athenæum’s annual poetry event dedicated to the memory of Charles and Deborah Philbrick and to fostering…
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