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!


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Event Series Youth Maker Studio

Youth Makerspace Studio

Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Attention young makers! Come work with our teen leaders and learn about using different tools for creative projects, including vinyl cutting, sewing, 3D design, laser cutting, coding robots, and more.  (recommended for ages 10+)

Event Series Building Club

Building Club

Smith Hill Library - Children's Area 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United States

Kids! Hear stories about different kinds of buildings and use of all the library’s different building supplies (Legos, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, and more) to make your own structures.

Event Series Festum Teatro: Club Teatral

¡Club Teatral! (Theater Club!) [Ages 4+]

South Providence Library - Children's Area 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Attention South Providence Families!  Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? Then we invite you to sign them up for our theater club! In our club, boys and girls will have the opportunity to develop their creativity, strengthen their self-confidence and work collaboratively while having fun with our most exciting […]

Free & In Person ESL Classes

South Providence Library - Community Room 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

In person ESL classes return to Community Libraries of Providence this Winter 2024 Starting in January we will have FREE & In Person English classes at South Providence Library on Tuesdays  from 5:30-7:00pm For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608 or email:  zbernal@clpvd.org Registration is now closed. If you want to enroll and be placed […]

From Climate Fear to Climate Action

Rochambeau Library - Cafe 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

When was the last time you were faced with a chance to shift your climate loyalties, even a small one? What did you do? What was the cost of your choice? What could you have done? What will you do next time? Climate action is broader than you might think--and you're more capable of it […]

Event Series Guitar Lessons

Guitar Lessons

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

Join us at Knight Memorial Library for free guitar lessons for teens! The lessons will be given by Paul Williams, bringing your own guitar is encouraged.

Friends of Rochambeau Library Meeting

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

The Friends of Rochambeau meet on the first Monday of the month (second Tuesday if the first is a holiday, no meeting during Friends Book Sale) to discuss ways to support the Library. Open to the public. Contact friend@friendsofrochambeau for more information or to join the Friends. http://friendsofrochambeau.org/  

Low Tech Wednesdays

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

Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.

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 […]

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 or […]