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All libraries will be closed on Columbus Day Weekend - Saturday, October 7 - Monday, October 9.

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Banned Books Week is Oct. 1 - 7 and we have the shirt for YOU!

Listen to CLPVD Library Director, Cheryl Space, talking about Banned Books Week on Studio 10.

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Featured Events

Conversations Club with Community Gardeners

October 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Washington Park Library – Main Area 3
Folded Art!

Folded Book Art

October 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wanskuck Library – Adult Area

Improv and Character Development Workshop with Trinity Rep

October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Smith Hill Library – Children’s Area

All Upcoming Events

Citizenship Class

September 11 @ 6:00 pm - November 13 @ 6:00 pm
Knight Memorial Library – Auditorium Room
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Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

October 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Mt. Pleasant Library – MakerSpace

Solar Eclipse Program with Astronomer Francine Jackson

October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
South Providence Library – Community Room
Reading Between The Blinds

Reading Between The Blinds: A True Crime Discussion Group

October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
South Providence Library – Adult Computer Area

Friends Group Meeting

October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
South Providence Library – Adult Area

Maker Workshop for Adults: Sewing Machine for Beginners

October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Rochambeau Library – Studio

Low Tech Wednesdays

October 4
Rochambeau Library – Children’s Area 1
Adult Makers

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rochambeau Library – Studio
The Abuelitos Club

The Abuelitos Club

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Washington Park Library – Main Area 1
ROC Storytime

Storytime

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Rochambeau Library – Children’s Area 1

Providence Talks Playgroup

October 4 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mt. Pleasant Library – Children’s Area 1
Mah Jong Club

MahJong Club

October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Rochambeau Library – Community Room

Providence Talks Playgroup

October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mt. Pleasant Library – Children’s Area 1
Short Stories

Short Story Book Club

October 4 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mt. Pleasant Library

MANGA Club

October 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Knight Memorial Library – Conference Room
Lego Club

Lego Club

October 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Rochambeau Library – Children’s Area 1

Imagination Takes Flight

October 4 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Wanskuck Library
Wii Wednesday!

Wii Wednesday!

October 4 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Washington Park Library – Children’s Area

IN PERSON Classical Entrance Exam Study Sessions

October 4 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Rochambeau Library – Community Room

Comedy Club

October 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Smith Hill Library – Community Room

Business Startup Program: INSPIRE

October 4 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Knight Memorial Library – Entrepreneurship Center
Basics Sewing Machine

Maker Workshop for Adults: Sewing Machine for Beginners

October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Olneyville Library – Main Area

Spanish Book Club / El Club de Lectura en Español

October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Knight Memorial Library

Beginner Spanish

October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Rochambeau Library – Community Room
Horror Writing Class

Bump in the Night: Four-Week Horror Writing Course

October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mt. Pleasant Library – Community Room

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Our annual food drive for the @rifoodbank has begun! We are accepting food donations at all nine of our community libraries now through November 16th.

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Our annual food drive for the @rifoodbank has begun! We are accepting food donations at all nine of our community libraries now through November 16th.

Our annual food drive for the @rifoodbank has begun! We are accepting food donations at all nine of our community libraries now through November 16th. ...

How cute are these little builders? Thank you, #PariseaultBuilders , for providing hats for the kids attending this morning`s Me-and-Ukulele class at Washington Park! The construction guys are working on the library`s exterior, thanks to a grant from #ChamplinFoundation .#PVD

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How cute are these little builders? Thank you, #PariseaultBuilders , for providing hats for the kids attending this morning's Me-and-Ukulele class at Washington Park! The construction guys are working on the library's exterior, thanks to a grant from #ChamplinFoundation .#PVD

How cute are these little builders? Thank you, #PariseaultBuilders , for providing hats for the kids attending this morning`s Me-and-Ukulele class at Washington Park! The construction guys are working on the library`s exterior, thanks to a grant from #ChamplinFoundation .#PVD ...

We`re sorry, Fox Point is closed today. Please visit our other locations #PVD https://loom.ly/20i4NrY

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We're sorry, Fox Point is closed today. Please visit our other locations #PVD https://loom.ly/20i4NrY

We`re sorry, Fox Point is closed today. Please visit our other locations #PVD https://loom.ly/20i4NrY ...

Will you be going on Medicare soon, or currently on Medicare but considering changing Medicare plans? If you said "Yes" to either of those questions, this Navigating Medicare presentation by a licensed Medicare professional may offer the information you`re looking for! Everyone that attends the presentation will also be offered a free lunch. Learn more and reserve a spot here:
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Will you be going on Medicare soon, or currently on Medicare but considering changing Medicare plans? If you said "Yes" to either of those questions, this Navigating Medicare presentation by a licensed Medicare professional may offer the information you're looking for! Everyone that attends the presentation will also be offered a free lunch. Learn more and reserve a spot here:
https://linktr.ee/mtpcomlib

Will you be going on Medicare soon, or currently on Medicare but considering changing Medicare plans? If you said "Yes" to either of those questions, this Navigating Medicare presentation by a licensed Medicare professional may offer the information you`re looking for! Everyone that attends the presentation will also be offered a free lunch. Learn more and reserve a spot here:
https://linktr.ee/mtpcomlib
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Would you believe all of those flowers are from a single New England Aster plant?! The asters are in full bloom at Davis Park Community Garden on Chalkstone Avenue and they’re attracting lots of pollinators like Monarch Butterflies! Create habitat and wildlife will come.

Mount Pleasant Library be having a Pollinator Party there in partnership with URI Cooperative Extension and RI Division of Fish & Wildlife on Saturday, September 30th from 10am-12pm. There will be fun activities for all ages! RSVP here: Linktr.ee/mtpcomlib

@mtpcomlib @davisparkgarden @uricoopext @urimastergardeners @ri.fishandwildlife

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Would you believe all of those flowers are from a single New England Aster plant?! The asters are in full bloom at Davis Park Community Garden on Chalkstone Avenue and they’re attracting lots of pollinators like Monarch Butterflies! Create habitat and wildlife will come.

Mount Pleasant Library be having a Pollinator Party there in partnership with URI Cooperative Extension and RI Division of Fish & Wildlife on Saturday, September 30th from 10am-12pm. There will be fun activities for all ages! RSVP here: Linktr.ee/mtpcomlib

@mtpcomlib @davisparkgarden @uricoopext @urimastergardeners  @ri.fishandwildlife

Would you believe all of those flowers are from a single New England Aster plant?! The asters are in full bloom at Davis Park Community Garden on Chalkstone Avenue and they’re attracting lots of pollinators like Monarch Butterflies! Create habitat and wildlife will come.

Mount Pleasant Library be having a Pollinator Party there in partnership with URI Cooperative Extension and RI Division of Fish & Wildlife on Saturday, September 30th from 10am-12pm. There will be fun activities for all ages! RSVP here: Linktr.ee/mtpcomlib

@mtpcomlib @davisparkgarden @uricoopext @urimastergardeners @ri.fishandwildlife
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Best wishes to everyone who is celebrating -- have a happy, healthy and sweet new year! #RoshHashana #ShanaTova #PVD

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Best wishes to everyone who is celebrating -- have a happy, healthy and sweet new year! #RoshHashana #ShanaTova #PVD

Best wishes to everyone who is celebrating -- have a happy, healthy and sweet new year! #RoshHashana #ShanaTova #PVD ...

#PVDFest2023 starts tonight! We had a great time taking part in the 2022 parade and we`re excited take part again this year on the new route. See you on Sunday! #PVD

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#PVDFest2023 starts tonight! We had a great time taking part in the 2022 parade and we're excited take part again this year on the new route. See you on Sunday! #PVD

#PVDFest2023 starts tonight! We had a great time taking part in the 2022 parade and we`re excited take part again this year on the new route. See you on Sunday! #PVD ...

We are closed for the Labor Day weekend. Enjoy this beautiful weather! We`ll see you on Tuesday. #LaborDay #PVD

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We are closed for the Labor Day weekend. Enjoy this beautiful weather! We'll see you on Tuesday. #LaborDay #PVD

We are closed for the Labor Day weekend. Enjoy this beautiful weather! We`ll see you on Tuesday. #LaborDay #PVD ...

SAVE THE DATE - You`re invited to a Pollinator Party at Davis Park Community Garden! Connect with nature and learn how to help pollinators. RSVP here: https://clpvd.org/event/pollinator-party/

@urimastergardeners @uricoopext @mtpcomlib @davisparkgarden @ri.fishandwildlife

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SAVE THE DATE - You're invited to a Pollinator Party at Davis Park Community Garden! Connect with nature and learn how to help pollinators. RSVP here: https://clpvd.org/event/pollinator-party/

@urimastergardeners @uricoopext  @mtpcomlib @davisparkgarden @ri.fishandwildlife

SAVE THE DATE - You`re invited to a Pollinator Party at Davis Park Community Garden! Connect with nature and learn how to help pollinators. RSVP here: https://clpvd.org/event/pollinator-party/

@urimastergardeners @uricoopext @mtpcomlib @davisparkgarden @ri.fishandwildlife
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It looks like the sun will shine on today`s Smith Hill Block Party! Join us 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Candace Street for free food, entertainment, a rock climbing wall, kids’ activities and dozens of resource tables from city organizations and vendors.
https://loom.ly/HFw-OSQ #PVD #smithhill #streetparty #community #ri

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It looks like the sun will shine on today's Smith Hill Block Party! Join us 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Candace Street for free food, entertainment, a rock climbing wall, kids’ activities and dozens of resource tables from city organizations and vendors. 
https://loom.ly/HFw-OSQ #PVD #smithhill #streetparty #community #ri

It looks like the sun will shine on today`s Smith Hill Block Party! Join us 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Candace Street for free food, entertainment, a rock climbing wall, kids’ activities and dozens of resource tables from city organizations and vendors.
https://loom.ly/HFw-OSQ #PVD #smithhill #streetparty #community #ri
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We are closed today, Saturday, and Monday, August 12, for the state holiday. Have a great weekend! #PVD #victoryday

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We are closed today, Saturday, and Monday, August 12, for the state holiday. Have a great weekend! #PVD #victoryday

We are closed today, Saturday, and Monday, August 12, for the state holiday. Have a great weekend! #PVD #victoryday ...

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South Providence

Prairie Avenue
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