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Providence Talks Playgroup
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin this free language development and school readiness program for parents/caregivers and their children ages 0 to 3 1/2 years. This playgroup meets for ten weeks and includes playtime, stories, music, […]
Knitting Circle
Washington Park Library - Main Area 2 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCome knit with us! Every Thursday night at 5:30pm, join our lovely instructor Simone for knitting, conversation and fun! Materials provided. All experience levels welcome! For more information, call 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.
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Author Talk with Linda Kushner: The Fight That Saved the Libraries
South Providence Library - Community Room 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesAuthor Linda Kushner will speak about her book, "The Fight That Saved Libraries: A True Rhode Island Story." "It's great that the story of Linda Kushner, and the community leaders who came together to save Providence's community libraries, is being told. I've witnessed and been a part of many advocacy efforts over the years-but this […]
Free
Storytime
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
15 Minute Field Trips: Rock Stars! (All Ages)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesExplore the world of fossils and rocks through hands-on activities at four rotating stations. Participants can identify fossils, create “fossils” by pressing shells and bones into clay, tell stories using colored chalk and paint inspirational messages on rocks for public places or personal keepsakes. We have limited spaces available, so register below to secure your […]
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Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesThis storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This six—week session will run on Mondays from May 13th—June 24th, not including Monday holidays.
Storytime
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Sensory Friendly Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 six—week session will run on Tuesdays from May 14th—June 25th, not including Tuesday holidays.
Featured
Author Talk with Linda Kushner: The Fight That Saved the Libraries
Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesAuthor Linda Kushner will speak about her book, "The Fight That Saved Libraries: A True Rhode Island Story." "It's great that the story of Linda Kushner, and the community leaders who came together to save Providence's community libraries, is being told. I've witnessed and been a part of many advocacy efforts over the years-but this […]
Free
Storytime
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]