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Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, constructed during the 1880's, Roger Williams Park is the largest park in Providence. It houses many live musical events including the Dominican Pride Festival, every August. Located within the park are the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, the Japanese Gardens, the Victorian Rose Gardens, the Providence Police Department's Mounted Command center, the Dalrymple Boathouse and boat rentals, historical tours, a Carousel Village for children that includes the "Hasbro Boundless Playground," and the Roger Williams Park Casino.

• South Providence Community Library, 441 Prairie Avenue Providence, RI 02905 (Rte. 95 South to exit 18, Thurbers Ave. Cross over Eddy Street, continuing down Thurbers to the intersection with Prairie Ave. Turn right on Prairie. Cross over Oxford Street, library is on left behind St. Michael's Rectory. Street parking.), ☎ 401-467-2619. M/TH/F- 1-6pm, Tues- 1-8pm, Wed- 9am-5:30pm. The South Providence Community Library has been a referenced resource center for this area for many years. People of all ages are able to be greeted with respect and treated with kindness. Whatever reference you are looking for whether it is a book, magazine, article; try the South Providence Community Library.