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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.    

Event Series Booked for Lunch Club

Booked for Lunch Club

Wanskuck Library - Adult Area 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

Lunch just got more interesting... Snack and chat with book-lovers about the fiction and nonfiction books currently being read.  You will come away from this book club with names of new authors and titles!  There is no prep for Booked for Lunch Club, come as you are on the last Monday of each month (unless […]

Astrobiology Pop-Up Workshops for Children

Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

“Life in Lava Caves on Earth and (maybe!) Mars” Have you ever visited a cave? Did you know caves exist on other planets too!? Caves on Mars could be the perfect place for life to hide! Join URI's Jess Peluso for this awesome event. Registration recommended for kids ages 6+, contact Ms. Sammi.

Event Series PVD Young Makers Open Studio

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!  

Event Series Move It Mondays!

Move It Mondays!

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

Due to the ever changing weather, we are MOVING our Monday program from Pickleball to MOVE IT MONDAYS! Some weeks, it may still be pickleball, others it may be indoor dancing, yoga, jumping jacks, who knows?!? Join us every week to find out what's in store for you!

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!

Event Series Festum Teatro: Club Teatral

Fun Theater Games Club!

Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Attention Knight Memorial Families!  Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? Then we invite you to sign them up for our theater club!  In our club, children will have the opportunity to develop their creativity, strengthen their self-confidence and work collaboratively while having fun with our most exciting theatrical games.  We will play with musical instruments, create our own masks and puppets, and all in a safe and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Registration is open and classes start Saturday, April 13th at Knight Memorial Library.  For more information, contact Christina Kuy at ckuy@clpvd.org or […]

Event Series Qigong

Qigong

Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Qigong with Marcus Gardner from the West Side Tai Chi Club. Qigong is a system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation that is said to be helpful for health, spirituality, and martial arts training. No registration is required. All welcome! Monday, April  22 and 29, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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, and heat presses for fabric and mugs. To participate, simply follow these steps: 1. First, we encourage you to request a training […]