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Event Series Youth Maker Studio

Youth Makerspace Studio

Washington Park Library - MakerSpace 1316 Broad Street, 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, coding robots, and more.  (recommended for ages 10+)

Coloring with HEZ

South Providence Library - Children's Area 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

HEALTH EQUITY ZONE: brings us this beautiful program. Colorado with HEZ. Its mission is to improve family well-being, motivating them to work together, no matter who you are or where you live.

Texture Talks Product Swap

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

Exchange your gently used hair products at our first ever natural hair product swap! Do you have natural hair products you have recently purchased but are not using? What about that bottle of leave-in conditioner you purchased last week, used once, and did not like? Bring in your GENTLY used natural hair products and exchange […]

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Event Series Knitting Circle

Knitting Circle

Washington Park Library - Main Area 2 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

Come knit with us! Every Thursday night at 5:30pm, join our lovely instructor Simone for knitting, conversation and fun! Materials provided. All experience levels welcome! For more information, call 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.

Artists Loop presents Robin Halpren-Ruder Exhibit & Artist Talk

Wanskuck Library - Adult Area 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

Robin Halpren-Ruder studied sculpture with Italo Scanga at Tyler School of Art, Temple University. She has been a fellow at The MacDowell Colony and completed a residency in New Orleans, LA. Influenced by the art of Matisse, Rousseau, and Frida Kahlo, Halpren-Ruder often uses a completed object as her canvas and then transforms the object […]

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Wanskuck Library - MakerSpace 233 Veazie 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 cutting machines, Brother digital sewing machines, sublimation printing, 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 or attend a […]

Strange Chronicles Book Club

Rochambeau Library - Cafe 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States

Drop in on the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm for our newest book group led by Jack, one of Rochambeau Library's multi-talented staff members. Below is a list of books to be read and discussed. September House / Carissa Orlando Into the drowning deep / Mira Grant Invisible cities / Italo Calvino […]

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

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

Join Sam as we learn and play chess! For ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Check out Sam's Tips and Tricks on our YouTube page!