Providence Public Library
Aaron L. Peterman is the Chief Operating Officer at Providence Public Library, where responsibilities include oversight of Finance, HR, Facilities, and Collections, along with significant involvement in board-level meetings. Notable achievements include the development of a five-year DEI roadmap and collaboration on an $8 million annual budget. Previously, Aaron served as Managing Director at AS220, managing operations across multiple entities and overseeing a $4 million budget while facilitating numerous community events. Earlier career experience includes a role as Design Manager at Kyla Coburn Designs, focusing on financial oversight and project management. Educational credentials include an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and additional degrees in Sculpture from Ball State University and the University of Evansville.
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Providence Public Library
Providence Public Library (PPL) is a 146-year-old nonprofit corporation providing free public library services through its rich and historic physical and digital collections, extensive information resources, thought-provoking exhibitions, impactful educational programs, and expert staff. PPL is continually transforming and focused on providing equally transformative experiences for all Rhode Islanders. The Library is actively expanding our reach through critical statewide collaborations and serving as an open and supportive teaching and learning place where communities can connect, experience, create and achieve, whether in our physical or virtual realms. To achieve our mission, the Library is strategically focused on serving Rhode Island families and early care providers, teens, downcity residents, learners seeking workforce development, and those pursuing creative and scholarly endeavors. MISSION Providence Public Library inspires Rhode Islanders to be lifelong learners by engaging their curiosity and offering access to extraordinary experiences, resources, and ideas. VISION PPL will…. CATALYZE the aspirations and dreams of our community RESPOND to our community by engaging them in our decision making and creating innovative approaches to respond to changes and opportunities BE AN ACCESSIBLE, WELCOMING HUB of activity, offering innovative educational offerings and cultural experiences CONNECT our community to information, knowledge, and resources...and each other PARTNER with organizations and systems across the state and be known for our collaborative culture BE A JOYOUS SPACE for our community and our staff, who are supported with opportunities for continuous learning DIVERSIFY and celebrate our engaged and committed staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees Be a FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE institution able to deliver on our mission for decades to come