Beer Naming Contest!

We are partnering with The Guild Brewing Co. for their Pints with Purpose Program from November 13-27. As a kick-off we get to name our own beer, available for sale throughout the program. We'll also be having some FUN events at the Guild in Pawtucket. All proceeds go to CLPVD.

CLICK here to HELP US NAME OUR BEER!


All locations closed Saturday, October 12-Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day weekend.

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Making a Racket at Knight!

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

Join us for a paddle fun time! School age children and teens are invited to play and compete on the front lawn in our first ever sport like “Pickleball”. This sport has been rapidly growing in popularity, and now’s your opportunity to give it a try! For more info or to register, email mrivera@clpvd.org.

Event Series Newspaper

Newspaper

Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

Come help us write our community newspaper! Join our youth in writing about your favorite books, what's happening in your neighborhood, and our collective dreams for the future. Writing not your thing? All good newspapers need a comics section! This activity is aimed at school aged participants, but younger children can join with the support […]

Event Series Open Craft

Open Craft

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

Button making, painting, ozobots... Join the library each week to create and tinker with something different! All ages. No registration required.

Event Series Move It Mondays!

Move It Mondays!

Washington Park Library - Outside 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

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!

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 […]

Event Series Summer ESOL classes

Summer ESOL classes

Mt. Pleasant Library - Community Room 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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 […]

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 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 […]

Event Series THE Readmobile @ Bucklin Park

THE Readmobile @ Bucklin Park

Bucklin Park 109 Bucklin Street, Providence

On 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 - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street WEDNESDAYS: Billy Taylor […]