All libraries will be closed Thursday, July 4 - Saturday July 6 for the holiday.


WE NEED YOU!
Community Libraries of Providence is creating our new strategic plan that will guide us for the next 5 years.
Whether you currently use the library or not, we would love to hear from you!

We'd so appreciate a few minutes of you time to complete this survey😍

clpvd-icon

Events

Visit us!

We have something for EVERYONE!

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

The Art of Memoir Storytelling: Six-Week Course

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

In this four-week course for adults taught by Marissa Gallerani, we’ll review the fundamentals of memoir writing!  We’ve all got stories to tell – whether from our own lives our our family’s. But getting them down on pen and paper can be the hardest part. In this four-week course, we’ll review the fundamentals of memoir […]

Event Series Free & In Person ESL Classes

Free & In Person ESL Classes

Olneyville Library - Community Room 1 Olneyville Square, 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 Olneyville Library on Tuesdays […]

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 Providence Talks

Providence Talks

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

Join us for a free playgroup focused on language development and school readiness. Providence Talks Groups are designed for parents and their children ages 1 to 3.5 years old. The group of eight weeks includes fun activities, story time, playtime, music, activities and free books. For more information, and to sign up for this playgroup […]

Event Series Needle Crafts Meetup

Needle Crafts Meetup

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

Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch.... You get the idea. Bring your handiwork with you and join with others for monthly stitching and conversation! This is a brand new […]

Event Series Fox Point Storytime

Fox Point Storytime

Fox Point Library - Children’s Area 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI, United States

Please join us on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 for storytime! We will read 2-3 books and sing some songs! Children and their caregivers welcome.

Event Series Story Time with Ms. Toni

Story Time with Ms. Toni

A free program for children ages 2-5 and their parents & caregivers. Come and listen to fun stories, learn and sing bilingual songs and connect with other parents & caregivers! A fun time for the whole family! Light snacks will be served.

Travel Destinations with Roger

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

Join Roger Belisle, who has 40 years experience as a travel agent, to learn tips for how to get there, places to explore and this to do at the following destinations: Thursdays, 2- 3:30 pm April 4: Venice April 11: Washington, D.C. April 18: Vietnam April 25: Maldives

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.