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Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Zelda: Breath of the Wild… Play these games and more on the library’s Nintendo Switch! We have multiple handsets and adapters so you can challenge your friends but feel free to bring your own controller! The Switch can connect with up to 8 controllers at once. Ages 10 and up. No […]
This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This seven—week session will run on Mondays from July 8th—August 19th, not including Monday holidays.
Join us for a free playgroup focused on language development and school readiness. Providence Talks Groups are designed for parents and their children ages 1 to 3.5 years old. The group of eight weeks includes fun activities, story time, playtime, music, activities and free books. For more information and to sign up for this playgroup […]
Lunch just got more interesting... Snack and chat with book-lovers about the fiction and nonfiction books currently being read. You will come away from this book club with names of new authors and titles! There is no prep for Booked for Lunch Club, come as you are on the last Monday of each month (unless […]
On MONDAYS, come see us at Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue, 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 Tuesdays WEDNESDAYS: […]
Cathren Housley will be back for 3 additional sessions! Join her at Smith Hill Library on Mondays, July 22, July 29, and August 5 from 2-3:30 pm. Join Cathren Housley at Smith Hill Library for Imagination Takes Flight, a large scale painting project for youth!
In this three-week series on July 15, 22, and 29, come learn and practice different ways to print on fabric, including using a vinyl cutter and heat press to print a design. At the end of the month, use your printed fabric to make your own pillow with a sewing machine. If you miss a […]
Due to the ever changing weather, we are MOVING our Monday program from Pickleball to MOVE IT MONDAYS! Some weeks, it may still be pickleball, others it may be indoor dancing, yoga, jumping jacks, who knows?!? Join us every week to find out what's in store for you!
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 […]
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Starting in July 15th to August 21st we are opening a new beginners class at Mount Pleasant Library on Mondays & Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:30am. All the interested ones are required to fill out an interest form […]
Learn the art of the short story. In this 4 part workshop participants will learn essential elements of crafting a compelling short story including character development, dialogue, structure, and plot. This four session workshop will highlight: Show vs Tell Story Arc Creating Engaging Content Tag Lines in Dialogue Editing your own work and more! Students […]
Happy Place by Emily Henry "A couple who broke up months ago make a pact to pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry."
