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Event Series Fox Point Storytime

Fox Point Storytime

Fox Point Library - Children’s Area 90 Ives Street, Providence

Please join us on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 for storytime! We will read 2-3 books and sing some songs! Children and their caregivers welcome.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Smith Hill Library - Children's Area 31 Candace Street, Providence

Storytime for children 5 and under and their caregivers.

THE Readmobile @ Harriet & Sayles Park

Harriet & Sayles Park 70 Harriet Street, Providence

On THURSDAYS, come see us at Harriet & Sayles Park, 70 Harriet Street for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street WEDNESDAYS: […]

Event Series After School Clubs!

After School Clubs!

Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence

Join us Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for our after school club activities! Tuesday - Lego Club. Build and play with Legos. Wednesday - Coloring Club. Enjoy a relaxing activity on […]

Event Series Homework Help

Bilingual Homework Help

Smith Hill Library - Children's Area 31 Candace Street, Providence

Homework Help and tutoring in English & Spanish by college students - Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:30PM. Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español miércoles y jueves 15:00-17:30.

Event Series MANGA Club

MANGA Club

Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence

Let's discuss your favorite manga stories. For ages 10+. No registration required. For more info, contact Benny at 467-2625 or email: bnguyen@clpvd.org.

Event Series Upcycling Arts & Crafts

Upcycling Arts & Crafts

Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence

In this program, we will learn how to turn everyday trash into art! This program is perfect for children 5+ and their adults. Registration is encouraged, but not required. While […]

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Artists Loop with Pnina Pressburger presents Textile Designer Dawn Oliveira

Wanskuck Library - Adult Area 233 Veazie Street, Providence

Dawn Oliveira, Founder of Oliveira Textiles, a RI based fabric design studio. With 25+ years of NYC design experience, Oliveira Textiles offers sea-inspired, printed organic hemp, organic cotton and natural […]

Light and Intention Candle Making Workshop (Ages 13-18)

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence

This hands-on workshop is perfect for teens ages 13-18 who want to explore their creativity. You’ll discover how to combine different colors, scents, flowers, and herbs to craft your own […]

Rotary Club of Metro Providence meeting

Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence

Our service meets twice a month for an hour. We discuss club business, such as upcoming activities, such as our food packaging event, putting together 10,000 meals at the Nuestro […]

Event Series Knitting Circle

Knitting Circle

Washington Park Library - Main Area 2 1316 Broad Street, Providence

Come knit with us! Every Thursday night at 5:30pm, join our lovely instructor Simone for knitting, conversation and fun! Materials provided. All experience levels welcome! For more information, call 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.

Event Series Summer ESOL classes

Summer ESOL Classes

Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence

ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August […]

Community Support Circle for Pregnancy & Postpartum

Wanskuck Library - Community Room 233 Veazie Street, Providence

The Community Support Circle for Pregnancy and Postpartum offers free pregnancy and postpartum peer support. Facilitated by Certified Perinatal Doulas (CPDs), the Circle provides new and expecting parents childbirth education, community-building, and resource-sharing. We meet bi-monthly (twice a month) at the Wanskuck Library location, with each semester alternating focus on pregnancy or postpartum.   We […]

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Washington Park Library - Outside 1316 Broad Street, Providence

Join Sam as we learn and play chess! For ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Check out Sam's Tips and Tricks on our YouTube page!

Death Café with Jay Davani (RSVP Required)

South Providence Library - Main Level 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence

Death is universal but how different communities + cultures deal with it is unique. Join us for a rare conversation. Community Libraries of Providence — Death Café — a doorway […]