Central Falls Free Public Library

It’s not easy living in a city that’s the butt of almost every Rhode islander’s jokes. I am a fierce defender of Central Falls. It’s imperfect, but there are some great things here.
It’s especially sad when the city cannot afford to keep the library open. I went here as a kid. The children’s librarian was Priscilla, who I adored. Priscilla was sweet and patient and helpful.
The building itself, also known as the Adams Memorial Library, is lovely. Unfortunately, the books inside are old and outdated. At best, the library was a place for school kids to get their hands on the internet and maybe do a little research.
The closing of both the library and the rec center hit a lot of residents hard. Go ahead, laugh all you want. I can no longer defend this nearly-​bankrupt city.