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Providence libraries

There are 69libraries in the greater Providencemetro area, including the cities of Providence and Warwick. Combined, these Providence metro librariesemploy 460 people, earn more than $40 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $190 million.
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Job trends for Providence libraries

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
18
1-10
6
11-25
17
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of libraries in Providence

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
33
$250k to $1M
16
$1M to $5M
8
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of libraries in Providence

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Providence Public Library

Providence Public Library engages and supports the community through diverse resources, exhibitions, educational programs, and a commitment to transformative experiences for all.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$31.3m
Employees
99
EIN
05-0262713
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Libraries of Providence

Providence Community Library provides library services to Providence residents throughout the city through the operation and support of all nine neighborhood libraries.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4640304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ocean State Libraries (OSL)

Ocean State Libraries (OSL) is a consortium dedicated to serving the Rhode Island community by sharing materials, services, and electronic resources.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
5
EIN
05-0465916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Company of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum

The Redwood Library and Athenaeum generate knowledge in the humanities and emphasize Newport's history with permanent art exhibitions.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$28.0m
Employees
16
EIN
05-0260678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newport Public Library

Newport Public Library provides free educational and recreational programs to connect the community and support lifelong learning, inspiration, and imagination.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
31
EIN
05-0262105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence Athenaeum

Providence Athenaeum is a historic library and cultural center in Providence, RI with 175,000 books for the general public.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$15.1m
Employees
18
EIN
05-0258928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ames Free Library of Easton

Ames Free Library of Easton operates as the public library in the town of Easton, MA. It provides Library services to the residents of the town and is located in North Easton, MA.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$28.1m
Employees
34
EIN
23-7245953
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Millicent Library

The Millicent Library functions as a public lending library and operates various programs related to libraries and library science in Fairhaven, MA.
Revenue
$867.1k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
16
EIN
04-2121363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portsmouth Free Public Library Association

Community-focused library providing materials, programs, and services that meet information, education, and recreational needs of Portsmouth residents.
Revenue
$841.1k
Assets
$708.9k
Employees
18
EIN
05-0263385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jesse M Smith Memorial Library

Jesse M Smith Memorial Library is a full-service public library in Harrisville, RI, providing access to materials and services for the community.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$627.9k
Employees
24
EIN
05-0346368
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Greenwich Free Library Association

Free public library serving East Greenwich and surrounding towns with book lending, tapes, periodicals, microfilm records, children's programs, and other services.
Revenue
$878.7k
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
20
EIN
05-0266823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence Public Library Foundation

Private funding provider for programs and services at Providence Public Library, managing the endowment investments.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
0
EIN
34-2052912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Smithfield Public Library

Provide Library services for the town of East Smithfield based on approved town budget and state budget.
Revenue
$780.0k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
16
EIN
05-0315484
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenville Public Library

Greenville Public Library offers comprehensive library services with a mission to provide educational materials and a common meeting place for residents.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
22
EIN
05-0297407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Books for Ponys Foundation (BFP)

Books for Ponys Foundation builds libraries for the less fortunate in the Philippines. They fundraise in the local community to support the building of a library.
Revenue
$6,757
Assets
$6,302
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-1616616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adams Public Library

To serve central falls residents of all ages by providing access to materials and services which meet their informational, educational, and recreational needs.
Revenue
$233.5k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
10
EIN
45-4182305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Smithfield Public Library Endowment Fund

North Smithfield Public Library Endowment Fund is a library in Slatersville, RI whose mission is: Public Library providing access to a wide variety of materials and services to the community.
Revenue
$9,498
Assets
$364.5k
Employees
0
EIN
38-3730519
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William H Hall Free Library

William H Hall Free Library operates as a free public library, offering programs that incur expenses related to its operation in the city of Cranston, RI.
Revenue
$622.1k
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
0
EIN
05-0262709
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Raynham Public Library

A library support group in Raynham, MA that encourages library use and receives gifts with a book store and sale.
Revenue
$7,484
Assets
$4,765
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-3651989
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Smithfiled Public Library

North Smithfield Public Library provides diverse materials and library services that meet residents' educational, cultural, and recreational needs.
Revenue
$503.2k
Assets
$437.9k
Employees
10
EIN
05-6000280
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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