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Summer Reading Kickoff!

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

Join us for a summer reading kickoff celebration! We will have snacks, activities, and games outside the library (weather permitting), as well as summer reading challenge booklets and some free books to get you started.   The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with […]

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!

Death Café with Jay Davani (RSVP Required)

South Providence Library - Main Level 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Death is universal but how different communities + cultures deal with it is unique. Join us for a rare conversation. Community Libraries of Providence — Death Café — a doorway into shared exploration. WHAT IS A DEATH CAFÉ? It’s a guided group discussion forum where people come together to talk openly + candidly about the […]

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, a button/pin maker, and heat presses for fabric and mugs. To participate, simply follow these steps: 1. First, we encourage […]

Event Series Collage Drop-In

Collage Drop-In

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

We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!

Wanskuck Summer Reading Kick Off

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

Sign up for summer reading - pick up your starter kit, a book & ice cream! Set up your Beanstack account to earn prizes for books read and challenges completed. Starter kit supplies and books available while supplies last. Ice cream provided by the Friends of Wanskuck Library.

Event Series Model Building Workshop

Model Building Workshop

Smith Hill Library - Community Room 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United States

Kids and Teens! Join us as we build plastic model soldiers, airplanes, cars, tanks and more! Registration recommended, as supplies are limited! Únase a nosotros mientras construimos soldados modelo de plástico, ¡aviones, autos, tanques y más!

Event Series Afterschool Movie

After-School Movie

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

Join us for a FREE after-school movie! Rated PG. Snacks provided too! Open to children ages 8 and up.

Event Series Model Building

Virtual Model Building – Polish PZL 23 and 43

Smith Hill Library - Online 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United States

Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at several models of the Polish Air Force PZL 23 Karas, including the Bulgarian PZL 43 "Seagull" variant. This scout and light attack bomber was state-of-the-art in the 1930s. https://youtu.be/toSCRn1HyrY

Jazz Appreciation Night

Olneyville Library - Community Room 1 Olneyville Square, Providence, RI, United States

Jazz Appreciation Night Friday June 21st 4:30-5:30pm Do you dig jazz? We’ll chat history and listen to favorite selections and dive into all things jazz! Lite drinks and snacks provided! ** BONUS JUST ADDED LIVE PERFORMANCE by Antony ALBA & FRIENDS** email or phone: kveronneau @clpvd.org (401)421-4084x4301