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Mindfulness Meditation

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

Ever wonder what mindfulness meditation is all about? Would you like more calm, peacefulness and joy in your life? Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation class will help you become more aware and present in your life, and will help you establish/deepen a meditation practice! The class will  take place March 4, 11, 25 & April 1, 8 […]

Event Series Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)

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.    

SOLAR ECLIPSE PROGRAM

South Providence Library - Outside 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Everyone is welcome to the South Providence Library next Monday to celebrate with us the big SOLAR ECLIPSE event! We will have games, art, reading books, coloring paper and of course, GLASSES for everyone to enjoy the ECLIPSE  safely.

Solar Eclipse Viewing

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

Stop by to do some eclipse-themed coloring and crafts and observe the solar eclipse! Children and their families are welcome. Limited glasses available on a first come, first served basis!

Solar Eclipse: Glasses Available and Viewing Party

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

Solar Eclipse Glasses available until we run out. While Rhode Island is not in the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8th, 90% of the sun will be covered. The Eclipse will start at 2:25PM and peak at 3:30PM. Don't risk vision damage by staring directly at the eclipse, pick up some free […]

Solar Eclipse Viewing

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

Join us for eclipse-themed crafts and activities while viewing the partial solar eclipse! A limited number of eclipse glasses will be available on a first come, first served basis. Providence is not in the path of the total eclipse, but will have over 90% coverage at its maximum point. The eclipse will begin at 2:25 […]

Monday Moon Day!

Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Meet us at the front of the library to view the solar eclipse. We will give out special eclipse glasses starting at 3:15PM. First come, first served! At 3:45PM, we will make fun fizzy moon sand and have fun conversations about the moon! Registration is required! Contact ckuy@clpvd.org to register or call 401-467-2625 ext: 4106

Solar Eclipse Party

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

Solar Eclipse Glasses available until we run out! While Rhode Island is not in the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8th, 90% of the sun will be covered. The Eclipse will start at 2:25PM and peak at 3:30PM. Don’t risk vision damage by staring directly at the eclipse, pick up some free […]

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!  

Library Eclipse Experience

Olneyville Library - Children's Area 1 Olneyville Square, Providence, RI, United States

Library Eclipse Experience Monday April 8th 3:30-5:00 *Stop by on April 8th to get your free eclipse glasses *limited supply* *Create your own eclipse with an Oreo craft *Learn how to safely view an eclipse *NASA Coloring sheets *Learn about planetary motion and get a fun Fact Sheet For more information contact Mr. Kevin (401)421-4084 […]

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!