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Event Series Basket Weaving (Ages 6+)

Basket Weaving (Ages 6+)

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

Weave a basket! We provide the base and the yarn; you make it how you want it to look! This fun basket is excellent for holding or putting your art supplies on your desk!  

Event Series Spanish Book Club

Spanish Book Club

Knight Memorial Library - Main Level 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

The Book of the Month is Like Water for Chocolate, by Laura Esquivel. Our program is for adults and will run for six weeks. Leeremos el libro “ Como Agua Para Chocolate”, escrito por: Laura Esquivel. Estás charlas o pláticas son para adultos y gratis por seis semanas.

Machine Demonstration: 3D Printer

Olneyville Library - Main Area 1 Olneyville Square, Providence, RI, United States

Stop by to learn a little bit about 3D printing! We will demonstrate the basics of preparing and loading a project into the machine, and you can get some practice with the beginner-friendly design software, Tinkercad. If you plan to attend, it is helpful to RSVP to Sochan at ssok@clpvd.org.

Acrylic Paint Pouring Open Studio

Mt. Pleasant Library - MakerSpace 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Adults are welcome to experiment with this fun method of abstract painting during open studio hours! Please reserve your spot through Eventbrite. Learn to create dazzling abstract art with acrylic pouring! Acrylic paint pouring is thought to have been created by Mexican artist David Siqueiros in the 1930s. Many artists throughout history, from Jackson Pollock […]

FUNDA FEST 26: Celebration of Black Storytelling featuring Valerie Tutson

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

Community Libraries of Providence is proud to partner with Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS) to present three, free live in-person performances as part of the 26th Annual FUNDA FEST: A Celebration of Black Storytelling this January/February  2024. Monday, January 30 at 6:30p.m., at South Providence Library, with V. Raffini Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30p.m., at […]

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Wanskuck Library - MakerSpace 233 Veazie 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 cutting machines, Brother digital sewing machines, sublimation printing, 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 or attend a […]

Event Series Free & In Person ESL Classes

Free & In Person ESL Classes

Olneyville Library - Community Room 1 Olneyville Square, 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 Olneyville Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00pm For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608 or email:  zbernal@clpvd.org Registration is now closed. If you want to enroll and be […]

Event Series Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Makerspace Open Studio for Adults

Mt. Pleasant Library - MakerSpace 315 Academy Avenue, 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, an Epilog 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 […]

Event Series Providence Talks

Providence Talks

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

Join us for a free playgroup focused on language development and school readiness. Providence Talks Groups are designed for parents and their children ages 1 to 3.5 years old. The group of eight weeks includes fun activities, story time, playtime, music, activities and free books. For more information, and to sign up for this playgroup […]