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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.    

All Abilities Arts & Crafts for Adults

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

This program is designed for adults with developmental disabilities. All abilities are welcome! There are limited spots available. Registration is required. Please register through Eventbrite  for each date you plan to attend. Adults with developmental disabilities should be escorted by a direct support professional or guardian. Librarians can not be held responsible for any program […]

Celebrate Earth Day!

Fox Point Library - Outside 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI, United States

Stop by Fox Point Library to enjoy the outdoors by decorating our patio with sidewalk chalk creations! Also, take some time to browse our books related to Earth Day! (Indoor craft will be provided in the event of rain)

Event Series PVD Young Makers Open Studio

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!

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 […]

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!

Event Series Festum Teatro: Club Teatral

Fun Theater Games Club!

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

Attention Knight Memorial Families!  Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? Then we invite you to sign them up for our theater club!  In our club, children will have the opportunity to develop their creativity, strengthen their self-confidence and work collaboratively while having fun with our most exciting theatrical games.  We will play with musical instruments, create our own masks and puppets, and all in a safe and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Registration is open and classes start Saturday, April 13th at Knight Memorial Library.  For more information, contact Christina Kuy at ckuy@clpvd.org or […]

Event Series Qigong

Qigong

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

Qigong with Marcus Gardner from the West Side Tai Chi Club. Qigong is a system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation that is said to be helpful for health, spirituality, and martial arts training. No registration is required. All welcome! Monday, April  22 and 29, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults (canceled today)

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 […]