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Event Series Music and Movement

Outdoor Play

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

Join us after story time for an hour of outdoor play in our garden space. We will have toys, bubbles, and music makers.   In case of rain we will have creative play indoors.

Bilingual Storytime – Hora de cuentos bilingüe

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

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. Kaia.

Event Series Newspaper

Newspaper

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

Come help us write our community newspaper! Join our after school 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 […]

CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales!

Olneyville Library - Children's Area 1 Olneyville Square, Providence, RI, United States

CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales! Stop in and make a craft w/ Ms. Toni/ Visítanos y haz una manualidad con la Sra. Toni. Every Tuesday/ Cada Martes 3:00-4:00pm Par mas informacion habla con Toni /For more information please call Toni (401)421-4084 x4302

Event Series After School Clubs!

After School Clubs!

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

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.

Event Series Youth Maker Studio

Youth Makerspace Studio

Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Attention young makers! Come work with our teen leaders and 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 Building Club

Building Club

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

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.

Event Series Anime Club

Canceled Anime Club

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

CANCELED APRIL 2 Anime Club is moving to Tuesdays! Join us to watch anime, discuss your favorites, and discover new shows. Recommended for ages 10+. For more information, please contact Kaia at 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.

Free & In Person ESL Classes

South Providence Library - Community Room 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

In person ESL classes return to Community Libraries of Providence this Winter 2024 Starting in January we will have FREE & In Person English classes at South Providence Library on Tuesdays  from 5:30-7:00pm For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608 or email:  zbernal@clpvd.org Registration is now closed. If you want to enroll and be placed […]

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 […]

Event Series Guitar Lessons

Guitar Lessons

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

Join us at Knight Memorial Library for free guitar lessons for teens! The lessons will be given by Paul Williams, bringing your own guitar is encouraged.

Event Series Friends Group Meeting

Friends Group Meeting

South Providence Library - Adult Area 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Please join us on the first Monday of each month for our Friends Group meeting! Dues are a one-time contribution of $5 (or more if you like!).