Community Meeting
Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesProvidence City Council - President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo
All libraries will be closed Thursday, July 4 - Saturday July 6 for the holiday.
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Gilded Age in Color
Mt. Pleasant Library - Main Level 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesKeith Stokes presents "Gilded Age in Color" at Mount Pleasant Library. This presentation is timed with the HBO series Gilded Age, which has been largely filmed in Newport, and also a major exhibit in 2024 that will interpret the Gilded Age Era through the experiences of the African heritage community. The presentation will include images […]
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Sewing Machine Presentation and Demo: Make a Pin Cushion!
Rochambeau Library - Studio 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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.
Women and Infants PFD Workshop
Mt. Pleasant Library - Community Room 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesWomen, are bladder problems affecting your life? Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common condition but can negatively affect a woman's life. Join Denisses Cortorreal from Women and Infants Hospital in a conversation on bladder problems. Registration required. Register here.
Irish Famine Generation in Providence
Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesRay Mckenna is the creator of the website Federal Hill Irish where he shares his research on 19th century Irish immigration to Rhode Island. Join us as Ray discusses the history of Irish immigration to Providence. Register here. Learn more about Ray's research by visiting his website. Want to learn about your Irish surname during […]
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Wanskuck Library - Adult Area 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United StatesFlorette Ruggiero presents: Start Your Own Certified Back Yard Wildlife Habitat, Seed Sharing & Bird Counting Program Kristen Fletcher, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, presents: Wildlife Attracted to Your Backyard Habitat and Dos & Don'ts of Helping Injured or Orphaned Wildlife! Representative Scott Slater, District 10: Discusses an Educational Component Introduced to Youth about the Environmental Effect […]
Project CHICK Presentation
Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United StatesChicks will be hatching at the library this spring! On April 17th, educators from Casey Farm will set up an incubator with eggs in the children's area, and give a hands-on presentation about eggs and the life cycle of chickens. After 21 days, the chicks will hatch at the library and spend a few days […]
Our BRAINY
Knight Memorial Library - Adult Reading Area 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin the Knight Memorial 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! "We want kids and adults in every Rhode Island community to discover the joy […]
Brain Fest
Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesBrain Waves RI will be be holding an interactive workshop on the brain for teens and adults ages 13+. Learn about: Brain structure Memory Bipolar Disorder Cognitive flexibility Common myths about the brain Engage in cognitive flexibility activities and learn how much our brains are capable of adapting to new rules! And hold a real […]
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Zoomobile
Families, join the Roger Williams Park Zoomobile for an interactive presentation with at least 3 animals and animal interviews. The zoomobile carries a message of compassion for all living things. Space is limited! Please register by contacting Jennifer at (401) 272-4140 / jromans@clpvd.org Free water filter distributinon will also be occuring for 02908 […]
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Backyard Composting Mentorship Workshop
Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesAre you interested in composting? Join Stewart Martin of Providence Gardenworks for an informational session to the free backyard composting mentorship program. The City of Providence’s Sustainability Department and the United States Department of Agriculture recently awarded a Backyard Composting Mentorship Grant, aimed at increasing food scrap diversion in the city and in the process […]
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Division of Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Women & Infants
Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesCharla informativa con la Dr. Julia Shinnick sobre incontenencia urinaria. Este evento es una gran oportunidad para aprender y hacer preguntas en un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo.