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Snapology Presents: Gamebots Robotics (Go Karts) [Ages 5-12]

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating a robotic game using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology! You will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys, and once you have programmed the robot, you will play Go Karts with them! This program is for kids ages 5 - 12. Space is limited and registration is […]

Astrobiology for Kids: Life on Mars?

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

On our planet, dark cool-loving microbes survive well in cracks and crevices of metal-rich rocks. Could the same be true for Mars, if not today, then long ago? Join Dr. Dawn Cardace, geology professor at URI, to learn all about astrobiology and imagine what life beyond Earth could look like! Free sandwiches will be provided […]

Astrobiology Pop-Up Workshop for Children

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

Join URI- NASA Space Grant Consortium  for the program: Life on Earth...and Maybe Mars? Wednesday, April 24 at 4 pm  for kids 6+ Dawn Cardace, Ph.D from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Rhode Island will be hosting the program. There will be fun activities, food, and possibly even some swag! To register […]

Astrobiology Pop-Up Workshops for Children

Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

“Life in Lava Caves on Earth and (maybe!) Mars” Have you ever visited a cave? Did you know caves exist on other planets too!? Caves on Mars could be the perfect place for life to hide! Join URI's Jess Peluso for this awesome event. Registration recommended for kids ages 6+, contact Ms. Sammi.

Brain Fest: Interactive Workshop

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

Explore brain science through a fun interactive workshop! On Saturday, May 11th at 1:00 pm, join students from Roger Williams University to participate in a fun educational program all about the brain with BrainWavesRI. There will be activities for all ages and a chance to touch a real brain! Link to Brain Waves RI.

BRAINY Visit

Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Join the library and Brain Waves RI as we disuess 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! This workshop is intended for children ages 12 and under and caregivers are required to […]

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Wild Lives & CLPVD present: The Great Traveling Owl Prowl

Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence

Welcome to The Great Traveling Owl Prowl, an exciting new program for kids and families from Wild Lives and the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD). Every Wednesday in June from 5-6:00 pm meet at Roger Williams Park Natural History Museum parking lot. This program encourages Providence residents to explore and learn more about nearby nature […]