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.
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All locations closed Saturday, October 12-Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day weekend.
Get ready to VOTE for the upcoming elections: registration and info!
In 2023 over 4,000 unique titles have been either banned or challenged across the country. These book bans tend to target subjects concerning Race and LGBTQ+ topics. However, those challenging the books are stating they're harmful to children, offensive, vulgar and even pornographic. PVD Banned Books Club wants to know what's really going on- are […]
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
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 […]
Rochambeau's Summer Artists in Residence Melanie Hicken and Christopher Ransom will show their film on displacement, An Exercise in Preparation for the Film 'What's Wrong with the World,' which explores the history of the Lippitt Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment Project. During the project, which took place between 1959 and 1971, roughly 650 units in Lippitt Hill […]
"There I shall rest secure from force and fraud" Join our artists in residence for a weekly moving screening followed by discussion.
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 […]
