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Event Series Art Adventures

Art Adventures

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

Learn about Different Artists and try your hand at using different materials and making your own art.

Event Series Meadow Makers at Davis Park

Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park

Davis Park Community Garden corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Oakland Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Are you interested in getting first-hand experience growing a meadow with native plants?  Volunteer with us at the Davis Park Community Garden! Together we will continue the transformation of what was once a hillside lawn into beautiful garden habitat. This project is a collaboration between URI Master Gardeners, Davis Park Community Garden and Mt. Pleasant […]

Event Series Summer Crafternoons

Summer Crafternoons

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

Join us on Tuesday afternoons this summer for arts and crafts! We will provide materials and a general weekly theme (paper crafts, beads and string, painting, etc.) ¡Visítanos los martes por la tarde este verano para hacer manualidades! Tendremos todos los materiales y un tema general para la semana.

Event Series Youth Maker Studio

Youth Makerspace: Weaving and Embroidery!

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

In this three-week series, come learn and practice different ways to make and design fabric, including using a loom to weave fabric out of yarn and using embroidery tools to add decoration.  Drop-ins are welcome, but you can also sign up with Kristen at khaines@clpvd.org.  (Recommended for older elementary, middle school, and teens)

Event Series Art Workshop

Art Workshop

South Providence Library - Children's Area 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Art Workshop Art can help you develop your creativity, critical thinking skills, and social interactions. All are welcome!!

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Rochambeau Library - Studio 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Do you have your own creative project in mind?  We have makerspace equipment that might be useful!  We offer access to Silhouette and Cricut cutting machines, sewing machines, sublimation printing, a Glowforge laser cutter, Wacom drawing tablets, and heat presses for fabric and mugs. To participate, simply follow these steps: 1. First, we encourage you to request a training or […]

Turtle Totes!

Knight Memorial Library - Outside 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Did you know that you can save turtles by using a tote bag? Say goodbye to boring plastic bags and make your very own turtle tote bag with 15 Minute Fieldtrips! Children of all ages are welcome. Registration is required! Contact ckuy@clpvd.org to register or call 401-467-2625! The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by […]