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Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Join 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 […]

Event Series Creative Play

Creative Play

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

Creative Play is an open play for toddlers and their caregivers. Each week we get out a fun toy or plaything for collaborative play. Depending on the day/week you might see the blocks, sensory table, bug measuring, wind tunnel, rigamajig or more! No registration is necessary.

Mad Science: Don’t Try This At Home (All Ages)

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

Join us for this interactive science show facilitated by Mad Science! Mad Science often encourages children to try some of their show experiments at home, but not with this show. Don't Try This at Home has some experiments that are too dangerous for children to do or require exotic chemicals that are hard to find […]

Tomaquag Museum: A Day in the Life

Mt. Pleasant Library - Main Level 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Step into the past and join us for Tomaquag Museum’s exciting Day in the Life program! Calling all families and children (and everyone else too!) to dive into a journey of discovery into Indigenous identities. Imagine exploring how Indigenous peoples lived their daily lives before modern times through fun and interactive experiences. From daily routines […]

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Join 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, RI, United States

***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 programa bilingüe para niños de todas las edades y sus familias! Vengan a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y juegos en español e inglés con Ms. […]

Event Series Sensory Friendly Storytime!

Sensory Friendly Storytime! (Ages 0—5)

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

Join 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.          

Event Series Music and Movement

Outdoor Play

Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join 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 have creative play indoors.

Event Series Cradles to Crayons Story Time!

Cradles to Crayons Story Time!

Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

This 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 development of fine motor skills and foster creativity! This program is suitable for toddlers ages 1-4 and their grownups, but children of all ages […]