East Providence Public Library – Riverside Branch

Lighthouses
computers
and
books
The Riverside Library is a new library that was completed in 2005. It’s a simple but attractive library on the outside and clean and well organized on the inside.
It’s immediately obvious that this is a new and well designed library. Lots of computers for public use, a large community room, a wonderful kids area with lots of cool toys and stuffed animals and several interesting displays.
Perhaps the most interesting things about the library was the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse display. Several lovely models of the old lighthouse and information by the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Association.
A very nice and modern branch library that has friendly and pleasant librarians, useful conveniences and amenities and a wonderful display of lighthouses.

This is my SPOT!
I go to this branch every week to pick up the books/CD’s/DVD’s I reserve online, and add a few impulse-«buys» like magazines and new books on display. There’s a great system in place to just coast over to the wall of reserved goodies on your own and find your things by your name. You can even go over to a simple self-​serve check-​out and zip right out. Though why would I do that?, because as Cherie M. rightfully gushes, the librarians are just that nice to talk to.
This is why I’m just not interested in Kindle (ok, with the exception of when I’m traveling… the only time I wish I wasn’t lugging books) — this is one routine I really enjoy in my life and, hello!, it’s FREE.
The hours are great for a small branch — open til 8 on weeknights and til 5 on Fri and Sat. Parking’s no problem; even if the lot is full there’s plenty of street parking.