South Providence Library

A
historic
branch
Most branch libraries are pretty small and undistinguished, useful but certainly not very interesting or aesthetically appealing. But there are exceptions.
The South Providence Branch Library is one of those exceptions. Designed and built by Howe and Rathbone in 1930, the library was actually placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1998.
Not one of the grand and stunning libraries that are so common around New England, this library does have it’s charms. Nice staircases and lighting and even a fireplace or two, it’s obvious that this library isn’t just something thrown up by the lowest bidder.
Parking can be a be iffy and the building doesn’t really stand out from the outside, but this library deserves more than just a casual glance to appreciate it’s beauty.