Get ready to VOTE for the upcoming elections: registration and info!
Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
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 […]
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: […]
Need help paying your heating bills? You may be eligible for LIHEAP assistance. LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay their heating bills, offers weatherization services, and can assist in heating crisis situations. Staff representing LIHEAP will be visiting Washington Park Library on July 8th from 2-4 pm to provide information and answer questions about this important […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for storytime at the Wanskuck Library! This is a weekly storytime that is open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Each week we will read books and sing several songs. This storytime begins at 10:15 am and the exact length of this will depend on the age and attention span of […]
***Now starting at 10:30 am!*** 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. […]
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 July 9th—August 27th.
This special story time will feature books, songs, dancing, and bubbles! After the story time, your child will be able to participate in a craft or activity that aids in the development of fine motor skills and foster creativity! This program is suitable for toddlers ages 1-4 and their grownups, but children of all ages […]
On TUESDAYS, come see us at Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street, 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 WEDNESDAYS: Billy Taylor […]
Join us in the Community Room on the 2nd Tuesday of the month! 1:00 - 2:00 PM July 9: Convenience Store Woman, by Sayaka Murata No meeting in August
Join us on Tuesday afternoons this summer for arts and crafts! We will provide materials and a general weekly theme (paper crafts, beads and string, painting, etc.) ¡Visítanos los martes por la tarde este verano para hacer manualidades! Tendremos todos los materiales y un tema general para la semana.
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.
Each session of Doodle Art Lab we will be introduced to a new, easy doodle anyone can draw, no experience necessary! Follow along with the group or create your own doodles using a variety of art supplies provided by the library. Ages 12+. No registration needed.
Come see Tropicana Danny Dance! Contact Jennifer with questions or to register: (401) 272-4140 / jromans@clpvd.org
We meet monthly to do arts & crafts with the residents of Capitol Ridge.
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.
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS "Science is a system of observations and experiments used to gain knowledge about how the universe works".
Únase a Day One para este entrenamiento sobre seguridad en línea, que informará a los participantes sobre cómo mantener a los niños seguros mientras usan plataformas en línea. Esta presentación resaltará cómo los jóvenes interactúan con la tecnología actual relacionada con las redes sociales, la tecnología de juegos y la navegación por Internet. Los facilitadores […]
Join Day One for this online safety training, which will inform participants about keeping children safe while utilizing online platforms. This presentation will highlight how youth interface with today’s ever-changing technology related to social media, gaming technology, and internet browsing. Facilitators will also outline potential exploitation that youth may encounter on the web and will […]
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 […]
At a new time starting May 8: 10- 11 am Chair Yoga makes yoga truly accessible for Every Body! In a Chair Yoga class you'll get all of the physical and mental health benefits of other types of yoga, but the poses are modified and done in a chair or standing with a chair for […]
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 […]
On WEDNESDAYS, come see us at : Billy Taylor Park, 124 Camp Street,, 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 WEDNESDAYS: Billy Taylor […]
Join the friendly group of players who meet weekly in the Library. Beginners welcome! No registration needed but leave your name at Reference or send an email to receive weekly reminders and cancelation notices.
Come and join us in creating our own art with chalk! We'll meet on the front lawn and use vibrant chalk colors to make a fun and exciting work of arts for all to see. For children of all ages!
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.
Homework Help and tutoring in English & Spanish by college students - Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:30PM. Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español miércoles y jueves 15:00-17:30.
Come and read The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Maas. Free copies for you to keep will be provided. Contact Jennifer with questions: (401) 272-4140 / jromans@clpvd.org
Join us for some Wii fun! Every other Wednesday after school come play Wii games with us. Challenge your library friends to some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Just Dance and more! Open to ages 8 and up. Any questions? Reach out to Ms. Kaia.
Art Workshop Art can help you develop your creativity, critical thinking skills, and social interactions. All are welcome!!
Come join us and have fun painting a beautiful picture. You don't need previous experience. We will provide all the materials you will need. Registration at the Smith Hill Library or call 401-467-2700 x 1608
Join presenter AbuBakar Bamijoko for a three-part series of discussions about Africa. Topics will include education, food, and culture. About the presenter: Abu Lo left the US as Forrest Logan and traveled to Africa and came back AbuBakar Bamijoko. Bamijoko is an educator and broadcaster who, by happenstance and profession, has taught and administered at […]
Have you ever wanted to create your own buttons, but weren’t sure how? You can learn at the library by trying out the button making machines!
The Book of the Month is "La muerte de Artemio Cruz" by Carlos Fuentes. Leeremos el libro “La muerte de Artemio Cruz”, escrito por: Carlos Fuentes. Estás charlas o pláticas son para adultos y gratiS.
In this workshop for adults, we will press and dry flowers in minutes with our microwave flower press! We will have a selection of plants & flowers to choose from. You are encouraged to bring your own specimens to press as well. Then we will decorate a canvas with the pressed flowers. Space is limited. […]
Are you an artist, either as a hobby or professionally? Would some stimulus, inspiration and incentive to be more productive, and more creative help? Or a chance to share and discuss your art with other artists? Art Motivation Group meets monthly. Each member brings a new piece of their own art to share with the […]
Please join us on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 for storytime! We will read 2-3 books and sing some songs! Children and their caregivers welcome.
On THURSDAYS, come see us at Harriet & Sayles Park, 70 Harriet Street 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 WEDNESDAYS: […]
Stop by to make sure your summer reading is logged in Beanstack so you can earn raffle tickets before the weekly drawings on Fridays!
Attention young makers! Join us in July for a special series on 3D design and create a model space together. Participants will learn about using Tinkercad to 3D design things for the 3D printer. They will start by making a sample project of their own. Then, they can design a miniature version of something that […]
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.
Homework Help and tutoring in English & Spanish by college students - Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:30PM. Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español miércoles y jueves 15:00-17:30.
Let's discuss your favorite manga stories. For ages 10+. No registration required. For more info, contact Benny at 467-2625 or email: bnguyen@clpvd.org.
SENSORY FRIENDLY PROGRAM Don't bully. Don't alienate them. But, invite them to play together.
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
Join the library and Brain Waves RI as we discuss the most amazing organ in our body, the brain! Learn all about brain structure, memory, and common brain myths. Engage in fun brain related activities and touch a real brain!
In this program, we will learn how to turn everyday trash into art! This program is perfect for children 5+ and their adults. Registration is encouraged, but not required. While supplies last. Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info.
Come 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.
El jueves 11 de julio se realizará la prueba de entrada para los interesados en las clases de inglés en persona en las Bibliotecas Comunitarias de Providence este verano. Llama o manda un correo electrónico a Zoila Bernal al 401-467-2700 x1608 zbernal@clpvd.org On Thursday July 11th, the entrance test for those interested in the Summer […]
Do you have your own creative project in mind? We have makerspace equipment that might be useful! We offer access to Silhouette cutting machines, Brother digital sewing machines, sublimation printing, 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 attend a […]
Join Day One for this introductory program to LGBTQ+ identities offer students a safe space to learn about gender, stereotypes, privilege, and sexuality in their lives and those portrayed in the media. The session will identify ways to support LGBTQIA+ youth and adults, create safe spaces, and connect to local resources. For students grades 9-12 […]
Drop in on the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm for our newest book group led by Jack, one of Rochambeau Library's multi-talented staff members. Below is a list of books to be read and discussed. September House / Carissa Orlando Into the drowning deep / Mira Grant Invisible cities / Italo Calvino […]
Join Sam as we learn and play chess! For ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Check out Sam's Tips and Tricks on our YouTube page!
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 […]
On FRIDAY, come see us at FRIDAYS aty Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street 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 WEDNESDAYS: […]
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, a button/pin maker, and heat presses for fabric and mugs. To participate, simply follow these steps: 1. First, we encourage […]
Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
Join us in the teen area to make friendship bracelets! All materials will be provided. You can make a bracelet for yourself or for someone special in your life. You could also exchange bracelets with people in the library! This program is suitable for children over eight! Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info!
Kids and Teens! Join us as we build plastic model soldiers, airplanes, cars, tanks and more! Registration recommended, as supplies are limited! Únase a nosotros mientras construimos soldados modelo de plástico, ¡aviones, autos, tanques y más!
Join us for a FREE after-school movie! Rated PG. Snacks provided too! Recommended for children ages 8 and up.
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at the 1/48 scale A6M2 Zero by Fujimi. This kit dates back to the 1970s. Mr. Alan's example is a Zero from the attack on Pearl Harbor. https://youtu.be/W0uOrUW9VHM
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 […]
Creative Play is an open play for toddlers and their caregivers. Each week we get out a fun toy or plaything for collaborative play. Depending on the day/week you might see the blocks, sensory table, bug measuring, wind tunnel, rigamajig or more! No registration is necessary.
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
"There I shall rest secure from force and fraud" Join our artists in residence for a weekly moving screening followed by discussion.
Roger Williams took a big leap of faith when he left England to come to New World for a fresh start. Eventually banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony for having new and dangerous opinions against the government, Williams founded Rhode Island, where he put his revolutionary ideas into practice, creating a new form of government. Join […]
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 […]