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Event Series Community Support Circle for Pregnancy & Postpartum

Community Support Circle for Pregnancy & Postpartum

Wanskuck Library - Community Room 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United States

The Community Support Circle for Pregnancy and Postpartum offers free pregnancy and postpartum peer support. Facilitated by Certified Perinatal Doulas (CPDs), the Circle provides new and expecting parents childbirth education, community-building, and resource-sharing. We meet bi-monthly (twice a month) at the Wanskuck Library location, with each semester alternating focus on pregnancy or postpartum.   We […]

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“The Fight That Saved the Libraries: A True Rhode Island Story”

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

Author Linda Kushner speaks about her part in the controversial split between PPL and what would become Providence Community Library, now renamed Community Libraries of Providence. With a small group of reformers, Linda launched a five year battle garnering  the support of thousands of Rhode Islanders. It ended in 2009 with the creation of a […]

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

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

Join Sam as we learn and play chess! For ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Check out Sam's Tips and Tricks on our YouTube page!

Death Café with Jay Davani (RSVP Required)

South Providence Library - Community Room 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Death is universal but how different communities + cultures deal with it is unique. Join us for a rare conversation. Community Libraries of Providence — Death Café — a doorway into shared exploration. WHAT IS A DEATH CAFÉ? It’s a guided group discussion forum where people come together to talk openly + candidly about the […]

Event Series Meadow Makers at Davis Park

Meadow Makers at Davis Park

Davis Park Community Garden corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Oakland Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Are you interested in getting first-hand experience growing a meadow with native plants?  Volunteer with us at the Davis Park Community Garden! Together we will continue the transformation of what was once a hillside lawn into beautiful garden habitat. This project is a collaboration between URI Master Gardeners, Davis Park Community Garden and Mt. Pleasant […]

Event Series Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

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, a button/pin maker, and heat presses for fabric and mugs. To participate, simply follow these steps: 1. First, we encourage […]

Event Series Brick Club

Brick Club

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

Calling all "Blockheads" Meet other teens and create your own space Speed builds, contests and more!!! Build & talk all things LEGO Monthly Meet up 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month  2:00-3:30pm   LEGO, LEGO, LEGO

Event Series Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

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

Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!

Event Series Upcycle Sewing

Upcycle Sewing

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

Join us each Friday for open studio sewing. Sewing machines and all supplies are provided!

Event Series Sewing Fridays!

Sewing Fridays!

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

Join us and learn sewing basics from how to make your very own pillow and other personalized fun items with the one and only Alan Gianfrancesco.  For teens in grades 6 and up.  For more information, call 401-467-2625 or email Christina Kuy at ckuy@clpvd.org or Melissa Rivera at mrivera@clpvd.org.

Event Series Youth Book Club: “The Lost Library Book”

Youth Book Club: “The Lost Library Book”

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

Join us in reading and discussing The Lost Library Book by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, the 2024 Annual Kids Reading Across Rhode Island Book! Participants will receive a free copy of the book (while copies last), meetings happen in the children's room or outside (weather permitting) 3:30pm Fridays in May.