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DIY Comics! Ages 8-14

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

Join local artist and comic Cathy G. Johnson in a DIY comic workshop on Saturday March 30th 2:00 PM! Ages 8-14. Registration is encouraged: rocyouth@clvpd.org

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 […]

Mindfulness Meditation

Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Ever wonder what mindfulness meditation is all about? Would you like more calm, peacefulness and joy in your life? Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation class will help you become more aware and present in your life, and will help you establish/deepen a meditation practice! The class will  take place March 4, 11, 25 & April 1, 8 […]

Event Series Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)

Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)

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

This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This eight—week session will run on Mondays from March 11th—April 29th.    

Youth Makerspace Studio

Wanskuck Library - MakerSpace 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

Attention young makers! Come 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 Art Works!

The Start of Art: Drawing for Kids

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

Please join artist Cathren Housley for a 10 week drawing program for youth! Come when school gets out! This program is in-person with a virtual option.  Grab and Go Bags are available for those who can only participate virtually!  

Event Series Move It Mondays!

Move It Mondays!

Washington Park Library - Outside 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

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!

Event Series Cozy LIL Crochet Corner

Cozy LIL Crochet Corner

Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

An afternoon delight with Michelle, crocheting and creating everything from blankets and scarves to hats and sweaters. If you're looking for fun, crochet may be the perfect activity for you!

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Rochambeau Library - Studio 708 Hope Street, 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, 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 […]

Event Series CITIZENSHIP

CITIZENSHIP

Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

LEARN: • The requirements to naturalization • The N-400 application for Naturalization • The 100 Civic/History questions required • How to pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam • The written and oral parts of the test • If you qualify to have the USCIS fees waived • Practice for the official citizenship interview Instructor Bruno Sukys […]

Friends of Rochambeau Library Meeting

Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

The Friends of Rochambeau meet on the first Monday of the month (second Tuesday if the first is a holiday, no meeting during Friends Book Sale) to discuss ways to support the Library. Open to the public. Contact friend@friendsofrochambeau for more information or to join the Friends. http://friendsofrochambeau.org/