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Dave Marchetti’s Animal Experience

Rochambeau Library - Outdoor Classroom 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Dave Marchetti is back at the Rochambeau Library for another exciting animal experience! During this hands-on event, participants will have the chance to interact with and hold animals of various shapes and sizes. No registration is necessary and children 3+ are welcome to attend.

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Do you like animals? Are you passionate about protecting and taking care of nature? Join us on Friday August 18th from 3:30-5pm to learn about conservation efforts in our state and how to prevent water pollution through games and trivia! Participants will also be able to meet a live turtle and touch a specimen of […]

An Ecological Concern: Air – A Breath on the Line

Knight Memorial Library - Main Level 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

We invite you to participate in a creative experience that encourages children and their families to create are from air! Children's art will be featured in project to celebrate Earth Day! This event is open to everyone, no registration required.

Reptile Nook Animal Talk

Join the Reptile Nook for an engaging Animal Talk program at the library! Participants will get to be up close with reptiles during this 60 minute program. This program is appropriate for kids of all ages and registration is encouraged as space is limited. Email rocyouth@clpvd.org to sign up today!

Spectacular Snakes

Wanskuck Library 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for a visit from The Reptile Nook! Spectacular Snakes will be here at the library.   Thank you to the Friends of Wanskuck Library for sponsoring this event.

Project CHICK Presentation

Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

Chicks will be hatching at the library this spring! On April 17th, educators from Casey Farm will set up an incubator with eggs in the children's area, and give a hands-on presentation about eggs and the life cycle of chickens. After 21 days, the chicks will hatch at the library and spend a few days […]

15 Minute Field Trips: Frog & Toad Slime Wars! (Ages 9+)

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Learn about the ten frog and toad species in RI, design a game card, and prepare for battle trivia as we pit frogs against toads for the best survival skills! The winning team gets to pick the color of the slime, which we'll make after the battle. This program is for kids ages 9 and […]

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Wild Lives & CLPVD present: The Great Traveling Owl Prowl

Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence

Welcome to The Great Traveling Owl Prowl, an exciting new program for kids and families from Wild Lives and the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD). Every Wednesday in June from 5-6:00 pm meet at Roger Williams Park Natural History Museum parking lot. This program encourages Providence residents to explore and learn more about nearby nature […]

Zoomobile

Families, join the Roger Williams Park Zoomobile for an interactive presentation with at least 3 animals and animal interviews.  The zoomobile carries a message of compassion for all living things.   Space is limited!  Please register by contacting Jennifer at (401) 272-4140 / jromans@clpvd.org   Free water filter distributinon will also be occuring for 02908 […]

Wild Lives & CLPVD present: The Great Traveling Owl Prowl

Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence

Welcome to The Great Traveling Owl Prowl, an exciting new program for kids and families from Wild Lives and the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD). Every Wednesday in June from 5-6:00 pm meet at Roger Williams Park Natural History Museum parking lot. This program encourages Providence residents to explore and learn more about nearby nature […]