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Event Series Doodle Art Lab

Doodle Art Lab

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

Each session of Doodle Art Lab we will be introduced to a new, easy doodle anyone can draw, no experience necessary! Follow along with the group or create your own doodles using a variety of art supplies provided by the library. Ages 12+. No registration needed.  

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 Scrabble Club

Scrabble Club

Olneyville Library 1 Olneyville Square, Providence, RI, United States

Get your game on, Play Scrabble with us! Compete with other Teens and Adults Great way to make enemies;) Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm

Event Series Rest and Renew Yoga

Rest and Renew Yoga

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

Join us for Rest and Renew yoga classes with Danielle Cavallacci, RYT! This is a beginner friendly class ages 15+. Bring your own yoga mat and towel. Space is limited so register today! Visit the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rest-and-renew-yoga-tickets-840923694407  

TEA PARTY

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

TEA PARTY (Theme for this month: Summer food) Tea Party is a perfect reason to get together, have a good conversation, meet new people and learn something new.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

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

Get your summer reading started at our kickoff party! Join us for snacks, art activities, and summer reading sign-ups all evening! Creative Wanderings Art Studio will be joining our celebration from 5 to 6 pm (art materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis). Children of all ages and their families are welcome!

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 […]

Sewing Workshop for Adults: Introduction to the Sewing Machine (Postponed)

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

Join our volunteer instructor, Cate, to learn about using a sewing machine. This workshop will be part lecture and part demonstration, and participants will have the chance to practice threading the machine and sew a simple pin cushion. Register by emailing Garrett at glocke@clpvd.org.

The Aunt Dimity Book Club

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

This month we will be reading, Aunt Dimity and the Widow's Curse.