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Storytime
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, ProvidenceJoin us for storytime at the Rochambeau library! This is a weekly storytime that is open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Each week we will read ~3 books and sing several songs. If the weather is nice we will meet on the back patio! This storytime begins promptly at 10:00 am and the exact […]
Bilingual Storytime – Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence***Now starting at 10:30 am!*** A bilingual program for kids of all ages and their families! Come enjoy stories, songs, and games in English and Spanish with Ms. Kaia. ¡Un […]
Sensory Friendly Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, ProvidenceJoin us for sensory-friendly storytime designed for children of all abilities! It involves stories, songs, movement, and therapeutic play. All participants will have access to fidget toys, visuals, and other supports throughout the program. This eight—week session will run on Tuesdays from July 9th—August 27th.
Outdoor Play
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, ProvidenceJoin us after story time for an hour of outdoor play in our garden space. We will have toys, bubbles, and music makers. In case of rain we will […]
Cradles to Crayons Story Time!
Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, ProvidenceThis special story time will feature books, songs, dancing, and bubbles! After the story time, your child will be able to participate in a craft or activity that aids in […]
THE Readmobile @ Bucklin Park
Bucklin Park 109 Bucklin Street, ProvidenceOn TUESDAYS, come see us at Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street, for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday […]
Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure!
Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, ProvidenceJoin us in the Auditorium for a thrilling animal show with Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure! We will see and learn about all sorts of reptiles! This program is perfect for […]
Summer Crafternoons
Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, ProvidenceJoin us on Tuesday afternoons to try out different crafts and create your own artwork to take home! All materials will be provided.
Youth Makerspace Studio
Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, ProvidenceAttention young makers! Come work with our teen leaders and learn about using different tools for creative projects, including vinyl cutting, sewing, 3D design, laser cutting, coding robots, and more. […]
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales!
Olneyville Library - Children's Area 1 Olneyville Square, ProvidenceCRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales! Stop in and make a craft w/ Ms. Toni/ Visítanos y haz una manualidad con la Sra. Toni. Every Tuesday/ Cada Martes 3:00-4:00pm Par mas informacion habla […]
Doodle Art Lab
Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, ProvidenceEach session of Doodle Art Lab we will be introduced to a new, easy doodle anyone can draw, no experience necessary! Follow along with the group or create your own […]
After School Clubs!
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, ProvidenceJoin 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 […]
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Breathe Providence DIY Home Air Filter Event / Construya un Filtro de Aire Personal para el Hogar
South Providence Library - Main Level 441 Prairie Avenue, ProvidenceJoin the Breathe Providence and South Providence's Health Equity Zone team on July 23rd to build a DIY home air purifier, and gather with community members and researchers for a […]
Building Club
Smith Hill Library - Children's Area 31 Candace Street, ProvidenceKids! Hear stories about different kinds of buildings and use of all the library’s different building supplies (Legos, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, and more) to make your own structures.
Scrabble Club
Olneyville Library 1 Olneyville Square, ProvidenceGet your game on, Play Scrabble with us! Compete with other Teens and Adults Great way to make enemies;) Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
Nature Club
Wanskuck Library 233 Veazie Street, ProvidenceDo you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Tuesday at the Wanskuck chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, ProvidenceESOL classes at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON at Rochambeau Library A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, ProvidenceESOL 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 […]
We All Live Here Together – A Nature Art Workshop with Creature Conserve
South Providence Library - Adult Computer Area 441 Prairie Avenue, ProvidenceCome join us for a nature-based art workshop - learn about and be inspired by Rhode Island ecology, then craft something to be included in the project's gallery show! Free […]
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Investing for Retirement Seminar
Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, ProvidenceThis seminar will focus on how to invest to achieve retirement goals. In retirement it’s essential to allocate funds to address various lifestyle objectives having to do with growing and […]
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The Aunt Dimity Cozy Mystery Book Club
Fox Point Library - Main Area 90 Ives Street, ProvidenceJoin us as we discuss, Aunt Dimity and the Widow's Curse by Nancy Atherton.
Bedtime Stories
Fox Point Library - Children’s Area 90 Ives Street, ProvidenceJoin us for an evening storytime to wind down before bedtime! Pajamas allowed! Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.