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eZone

Use your library card to borrow free ebooks and audiobooks. Listen or read on your phone, tablet, or electronic reader.

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Catalog

Use this link to find whatever you want to borrow from 50 public libraries across Rhode Island. We have books, audiobooks, movies, music, games, technology – even household items like cake pans and fishing poles!

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Education & Employment

Need to know something? Visit AskRI.org, the online website for learners, researchers, job seekers, and curious people of all ages.

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Providence Journal

Use your Hope Library card to read the online version of the Providence Journal to stay up to date on local news, politics, and events.

Cool Tools

Hope Library has several kits that you can borrow to explore a new hobby or learn a new skill.

Family Passes

Use your library card to borrow family passes to popular RI venues.

Business Services

Use Hope Library as your home office and take advantage of our notary, print, fax, and photocopy capabilities. Bring your own computer, or use one of ours. Free WiFi is always available along with a hospitality bar with warm beverages.

Newsletter

Read our latest newsletter to find out all of the terrific things happening at Hope Library, or sign up to have it delivered directly to your inbox.