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.

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

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Event Series Switch It Up

Switch It Up

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

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 […]

Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)

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

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.

Event Series Providence Talks Playgroup

Providence Talks Playgroup

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

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 […]

THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park

Camden Avenue Park 64 Camden Ave, Providence, United States

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: […]

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 […]

Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

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 […]

Event Series Tropicana Danny

Meet Tropicana Danny (The Dancing Security Guard)!

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

Join us and meet Tropicana Danny, the Dancing Security Guard! You may have seen him at your school, and you’ve definitely seen him on TikTok and Instagram. Prepare to be dazzled by Danny’s infectious energy and incredible dance moves at your local library!

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 (Cancelled Today)

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 starting 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 […]

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 […]