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Knight Memorial Library was officially opened and dedicated as a library on May 14, 1924. This year, CLPVD will be celebrating the importance of Knight Memorial as a center of […]
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Today
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Currently Closed
Address:
275 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone:
(401) 467-2625
Fax number:
(401) 467-2654
Hours:
Monday
9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday
Closed
Services Available:
Check out the Classical Violin Performance by Christine Warren 🎻
at Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
Thursday, September 5th, from 6:00PM - 7:00PM
#providence #libraries #music #free #classical
![Check out the Classical Violin Performance by Christine Warren 🎻
at Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
Thursday, September 5th, from 6:00PM - 7:00PM
#providence #libraries #music #free #classical](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Check out the Classical Violin Performance by Christine Warren 🎻
at Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
Thursday, September 5th, from 6:00PM - 7:00PM
#providence #libraries #music #free #classical
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gospel Music Fest is CANCELLED until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
![Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gospel Music Fest is CANCELLED until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gospel Music Fest is CANCELLED until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Lets All enjoy some fantastic gospel music and dine together! Community deserves spaces and places to socialize and enjoy one another.
![Lets All enjoy some fantastic gospel music and dine together! Community deserves spaces and places to socialize and enjoy one another.](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Lets All enjoy some fantastic gospel music and dine together! Community deserves spaces and places to socialize and enjoy one another.
Please bring your family and come enjoy a scavenger hunt in the beautiful 100 year old Knight Memorial Library located at 275 Elmwood Avenue.
![Please bring your family and come enjoy a scavenger hunt in the beautiful 100 year old Knight Memorial Library located at 275 Elmwood Avenue.](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Please bring your family and come enjoy a scavenger hunt in the beautiful 100 year old Knight Memorial Library located at 275 Elmwood Avenue.
ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
RI State Senator Ana Quezada comes to Knight Memorial. Get to know your District 2 Representative.
July 25th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625
#providence #libraries #free #rhodeisland
![ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
RI State Senator Ana Quezada comes to Knight Memorial. Get to know your District 2 Representative.
July 25th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625
#providence #libraries #free #rhodeisland](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
RI State Senator Ana Quezada comes to Knight Memorial. Get to know your District 2 Representative.
July 25th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625
#providence #libraries #free #rhodeisland
ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
Senator Tiara Mack is coming to Knight Memorial!!
June 27th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625
#providence #community #senator #district6 #library
![ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
Senator Tiara Mack is coming to Knight Memorial!!
June 27th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625
#providence #community #senator #district6 #library](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
Senator Tiara Mack is coming to Knight Memorial!!
June 27th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625
#providence #community #senator #district6 #library
The Knight Memorial Library and Women & Infants Division of Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
Nos presentará una Charla informativa con la Dr. Julia Shinnick sobre incontenencia urinaria. Este evento es una gran oportunidad para aprender y hacer preguntas en un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo.
El jueves 20 de junio a las 5:30 pm.
![The Knight Memorial Library and Women & Infants Division of Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
Nos presentará una Charla informativa con la Dr. Julia Shinnick sobre incontenencia urinaria. Este evento es una gran oportunidad para aprender y hacer preguntas en un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo.
El jueves 20 de junio a las 5:30 pm.](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
The Knight Memorial Library and Women & Infants Division of Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
Nos presentará una Charla informativa con la Dr. Julia Shinnick sobre incontenencia urinaria. Este evento es una gran oportunidad para aprender y hacer preguntas en un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo.
El jueves 20 de junio a las 5:30 pm.
Attention Patrons!
The Candle Making workshop scheduled for today June 6th has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
![Attention Patrons!
The Candle Making workshop scheduled for today June 6th has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Attention Patrons!
The Candle Making workshop scheduled for today June 6th has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Sound Bath Meditation
Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating Sound Bath Meditation at the Community Libraries of Providence: Knight Memorial Library. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of singing bowls and other instruments to help calm your mind and body. This event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and de-stress. Don`t miss out on this unique experience!
![Sound Bath Meditation
Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating Sound Bath Meditation at the Community Libraries of Providence: Knight Memorial Library. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of singing bowls and other instruments to help calm your mind and body. This event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and de-stress. Don't miss out on this unique experience!](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Sound Bath Meditation
Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating Sound Bath Meditation at the Community Libraries of Providence: Knight Memorial Library. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of singing bowls and other instruments to help calm your mind and body. This event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and de-stress. Don`t miss out on this unique experience!
Sound Bath Meditation returns to Knight Memorial Library 🎼🧘♀️
(Adults Only)
Wednesday, June 5th, and 12th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907.
For more information call Natalie @ (401-467-2625) or email
nvelez-millan@clpvd.org
#providence #free #library #soundbath #meditation
![Sound Bath Meditation returns to Knight Memorial Library 🎼🧘♀️
(Adults Only)
Wednesday, June 5th, and 12th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907.
For more information call Natalie @ (401-467-2625) or email
nvelez-millan@clpvd.org
#providence #free #library #soundbath #meditation](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Sound Bath Meditation returns to Knight Memorial Library 🎼🧘♀️
(Adults Only)
Wednesday, June 5th, and 12th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907.
For more information call Natalie @ (401-467-2625) or email
nvelez-millan@clpvd.org
#providence #free #library #soundbath #meditation
Upcoming Events At Knight Memorial Library
Spaces
Staff
![Michelle Freeman, Knight Memorial Library Manager Michelle Freeman, Knight Memorial Library Manager](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/michelle-freeman-1-300x248-circle-0c0c7c667fcf86efccbf895e1839e636-navjmxtzugi2.png)
Michelle Freeman
Library Supervisor
401-467-2625
mfreeman@clpvd.org
![Adult Services Librarian in Training Adult Services Librarian in Training](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Roccio-Avelina-256x300-circle-f1ee646d7b29e00b11e0564909fd78bb-rcwyt5x0l74i.jpg)
Avelina Rocchio
Adult Services Librarian in Training
401-467-2625
arocchio@clpvd.org
![Knight Memorial Library icon Knight Memorial Library icon](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/KM-icon-fs-circle-e7221cc178e37d3affbf111d05dad291-ifjbx147g5ka.png)
Melissa Rivera
Youth Services Specialist
401-467-2625
mrivera@clpvd.org
![Christina Kuy, Youth Services Librarian in Training Christina Kuy, Youth Services Librarian in Training](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Christina-Kuy-circle-9b2b7f6606e0d8655db1d00da136cecf-8jhmqa7ykvei.png)
Christina Kuy
Youth Services Librarian in Training
401-467-2625
ckuy@clpvd.org
![Knight Memorial Library icon Knight Memorial Library icon](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/KM-icon-fs-circle-e7221cc178e37d3affbf111d05dad291-tk1sicoqg4f5.png)
Sochan Sok
Programs Clerk
401-467-2625
ssok@clpvd.org
![KM-icon-fs KM-icon](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/KM-icon-fs-circle-e7221cc178e37d3affbf111d05dad291-nie76m0qau3f.png)
Christine Williams
Lead Library Clerk
401-467-2625
cwilliams@clpvd.org
![Knight Memorial Library icon Knight Memorial Library icon](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/KM-icon-fs-300x300-circle-1b68055c5eeb40562bf26bf8aa8a94ef-1zbjq7ih3v6c.png)
Benny Nguyen
Circulation Clerk
401-467-2625
bnguyen@clpvd.org
![Gwen Richardson, Circulation Clerk Gwen Richardson, Circulation Clerk](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Gwen-Richardson-circle-e8776547f45af486b25ace6fa0be5749-se5gbrjc7zml.png)
Gwen Richardson
Circulation Clerk
401-467-2625
grichardson@clpvd.org
![Knight Memorial Library icon Knight Memorial Library icon](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/KM-icon-fs-300x300-circle-1b68055c5eeb40562bf26bf8aa8a94ef-6pogexvu4rl3.png)
Alan Martinez
Teen and Adult Services Librarian
401-467-2625
amartinez@clpvd.org
![Khamry Varfley, Entrepreneurship Specialist Khamry Varfley, Entrepreneurship Specialist](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/khamry-1-300x251-circle-59666eb1d19c5c10b71841d2e278b092-y4fakzo7tdq3.png)
Khamy Verfley
Entrepreneurship Specialist
Entrepreneurship Center
401-467-2700 x1615
kvarfley@clpvd.org
![Carlos Giron, Cataloging Clerk Carlos Giron, Cataloging Clerk](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Carlos-Giron-1-circle-a2c5d55fef4ab1fbe24c72830a682858-hnsw16rmdfax.png)
Carlos Giron
Circulation Clerk
401-467-2645
cgiron@clpvd.org
History
![kma_postcard1_0 from PPL's Postcard Collection](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kma_postcard1_0.jpg)
![kma_postcard2_0 from PPL's Postcard Collection](https://clpvd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kma_postcard2_0.jpg)
A group of Elmwood mothers formed the Elmwood Public Library Association and went door-to-door to raise money to open a library in 1915 in a small room above a local fire station. The library was too small to meet the needs of patrons in the neighborhood, and the children of Robert Brayton Knight, founder of the Fruit of the Loom Company, built the current Knight Memorial Library in 1924 as a "memorial to their parents and a place for the Elmwood library to make itself a home. Along with the building, the Knights continued to donate money as well as private collections of books to the library throughout the years. 1
Knight Memorial Library remained a privately operated public library until 1962. During this time, the Knight Memorial Association paid for the overhead of the building, and the Elmwood Library Association dealt with operating expenses and ran the library, with financial contributions to both organizations provided by the Knight family. However in 1962, management of the library was assumed by the Providence Public Library, and in 1995, Knight Memorial Library Association officially merged with Providence Public Library; thereupon, Knight Memorial Library became a full PPL branch in the PPL system of neighborhood libraries.
1."Lilli Avenia, Kevin Crace, and Ming Yi Wong, "KML Report: A Reference Document for Preservation Planning," Second Draft, March 27, 2010, pp. 4, 7. Additional information provided by Deborah Del Gais in correspondence with the author, May 9, 2011.
Knight Memorial Library Map
PLEASE NOTE: Knight Memorial Library is not ADA accessible. If you need accommodation, please contact Knight Memorial Library for alternative options and locations.