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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 […]

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Join us for storytime at the Wanskuck Library! This is a weekly storytime that is open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Each week we will read and […]

Event Series Sensory Friendly Storytime!

Sensory Friendly Storytime! (Ages 0—5)

Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for sensory-friendly storytime designed for children of all abilities! It involves stories, songs, movement, and therapeutic play. All participants will have access to fidget toys, visuals, and other supports throughout the program. This eight—week session will run on Tuesdays from March 12th—April 30th.      

Event Series Music and Movement

Outdoor Play

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

Join 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.

Bilingual Storytime – Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

A bilingual program for kids of all ages and their families! Come enjoy stories, songs, and games in English and Spanish with Ms. Kaia. ¡Un programa bilingüe para niños de todas las edades y sus familias! Vengan a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y juegos en español e inglés con Ms. Kaia.

Event Series Newspaper

Newspaper

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

Come help us write our community newspaper! Join our after school youth in writing about your favorite books, what's happening in your neighborhood, and our collective dreams for the future. Writing not your thing? All good newspapers need a comics section! This activity is aimed at school aged participants, but younger children can join with […]

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.

Event Series Youth Maker Studio

Youth Makerspace Studio

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

Attention young makers! Come work with our teen leaders and 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 Building Club

Building Club

Smith Hill Library - Children's Area 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United States

Kids! Hear stories about different kinds of buildings and use of all the library’s different building supplies (Legos, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, and more) to make your own structures.

Event Series Anime Club

Canceled Anime Club

Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

CANCELED APRIL 2 Anime Club is moving to Tuesdays! Join us to watch anime, discuss your favorites, and discover new shows. Recommended for ages 10+. For more information, please contact Kaia at 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.

Free & In Person ESL Classes

South Providence Library - Community Room 441 Prairie Avenue, 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 South Providence Library on Tuesdays  from 5:30-7:00pm For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608 or email:  zbernal@clpvd.org Registration is now closed. If you want to enroll and be placed […]