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AskRI reference services are available online and by telephone to all residents of Rhode Island and other free libraries at least 60 hours per week. AskRI is the online portal for all services of the Statewide Reference Resource Center at Providence Community Library. Statewide databases are provided through cooperative purchasing and cooperative purchasing agreements among Rhode Island's library

25/12/2025

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from AskRI!

This vintage image is from our ProvLibDigital resource and shows a Christmas tree at Marble House.

25/08/2025

Where did the time go? School is almost back in session here in Rhode Island as summer draws to a close. Help your child thrive this year with FREE resources from AskRI! With Tutor.com, students in kindergarten through 12th grade can access online, on-demand academic tutoring, homework help, and test preparation. Tutor is available seven days a week from 2 PM to 10 PM, so your child can get help on your own schedule. Discover even more resources for you and your family at AskRI.org!

09/05/2025

Love magazines? We do too! Now you can read your favorite magazines for FREE with no paper trail. Flipster, a free AskRI resource, provides readers with access to best-selling digital magazines from top publishers including National Geographic, Condé Nast, Meredith, Bloomberg L.P., and more. Simply enjoy it from your phone or tablet and close the browser window when you're done. See what else AskRI can do for you at AskRI.org.

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