Public Library
Eileen Socha, Library DirectorThe Library is a department of the City and reports to the City Manager and a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the City Council. The Board of Trustees sets the policies by which the Library is administered.
The Library System consists of a main Library and three neighborhood branches, all offering the opportunity to connect to the world. Resources and services are provided to meet the educational, recreational and cultural needs of the entire community. Materials are available in various formats: print, audiotape, video cassette, compact discs and video disks. Programs for all ages are scheduled through the year and an expanded technology area offers access to the Internet, computer instruction and word processing. A young adult area, children's room, information center and community services department combine to provide a vast array of programs and information for East Providence residents.
Open 64 hours a week, the Library circulates nearly 400,000 items and answers more than 70,000 reference questions annually. The staff consists of a Director, twelve Professional Librarians, a Literacy Coordinator, an Administrative Assistant, Technical Services Assistant, Youth Services Assistant, Circulation Coordinator, eight Library Aides, one Custodian, four part-time employees and ten student assistants.
Contact Information: Eileen Socha, Library
Director
434-2719
esocha@eplib.org
Link to East Providence Library Department
