Low Tech Wednesdays
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesComputers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
All libraries will be closed Thursday, July 4 - Saturday July 6 for the holiday.
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Storytime
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us for storytime at the Rochambeau library! This is a weekly storytime that is open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Each week we will read ~3 books and sing several songs. If the weather is nice we will meet on the back patio! This storytime begins promptly at 10:00 am and the exact […]
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The Big Spring Book Sale
The Big Spring Book Sale
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesDealers/Preview: $20 to enter Wednesday, April 17, 10 am - 1 pm Friends of Rochambeau Member Hours: Join at the door! Wednesday, April 17, 3- 7 pm Open to the public: Thursday, April 18, 10 am-7 pm Friday, April 19, 1- 5 pm & Saturday, April 20, 10 am - 5 pm Books, CDs, DVDs […]
Book Chat
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesShare a bit about what you've been reading over the past month and hear about what others are reading, too. It's a great way to learn about books you haven't encountered and gives you a chance to express your thoughts on your own reading. Come prepared to speak briefly about 2 or 3 titles you've […]
Outdoor Play
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us after story time for an hour of outdoor play in our garden space. We will have toys, bubbles, and music makers. In case of rain we will have creative play indoors.
Providence Talks Playgroup
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin this free language development and school readiness program for parents/caregivers and their children ages 0 to 3 1/2 years. This playgroup meets for ten weeks and includes playtime, stories, music, and free books. For more information and to sign up, call or email Patricia Castillo at (401) 660-5589 or pcastillo@federalhillhouse.org. Participe en este programa gratis del desarrollo […]
MahJong Club
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin the friendly group of players who meet weekly in the Library. Beginners welcome! No registration needed but leave your name at Reference or send an email to receive weekly reminders and cancelation notices.
Smith Hill Community Development Corporation client meetings
Smith Hill Library - Community Room 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United StatesThese are meeting times for clients and tenants of the former Smith Hill Community Development Corp. Please call the library at 401-272-4140 if you have questions.
Chronicles of Yarnia
Fox Point Library - Main Area 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI, United StatesGet hooked on Fox Point Library's crochet club. Join us to chat, exchange ideas, and work on your current creation. Want to learn to crochet, or need help with a project? Our clerk and crochet expert, Donna will be there to help.
Bob Ross Paint Day!
Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesKick your spring break off by coming to the library for a Bob ross Paint day. Together we will follow a Bob ross paint tutorial! All materials will be provided! Registration is required. Contact Christina to register: ckuy@clpd.org.
After School Clubs!
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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.
Create with the Maker Cart
Fox Point Library - Children’s Area 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI, United StatesPop in on Wednesday evenings to explore our Maker Cart and make whatever you would like! Children of all ages are welcome.