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 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 January 9th—February 27th.    

Bilingual Storytime – Hora de cuentos bilingüe

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

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. Kaia.

Event Series Tweens Rule

Tweens Rule

Wanskuck Library - Meeting Area 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

RULE stands for Respect, Understanding, Leadership, and Empathy. Join Ms. Denise and Friend of the Library, Ms. Nella for this inclusive youth empowerment program.

Event Series After School Clubs!

After School Clubs!

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

Join us Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for our after school club activities! Tuesday - Lego Club. Build and play with Legos. Wednesday - Coloring Club. Enjoy a relaxing activity on our low-tech day. Thursday - Maker Cart. Use our supplies to create something right out of your own imagination.

Event Series Full STEAM Ahead

Full STEAM Ahead

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

A weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) program for school-age kids! Join us every Tuesday for a different project, challenge, or experiment to have fun and learn something new.

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 Free & In Person ESL Classes

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 […]

Event Series Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Mt. Pleasant Library - MakerSpace 315 Academy Avenue, 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, an Epilog 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 […]

Sewing Machine Presentation and Demo: Make a Pin Cushion!

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

Join our volunteer instructor, Cate, to learn about using a sewing machine. This workshop will be part lecture and part demonstration, and participants will have the chance to practice with threading the machine and sewing a simple pin cushion. Register by emailing Garrett at glocke@clpvd.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.