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Weekly Summer Reading Challenge
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop by Fox Point Library anytime on Mondays for the weekly summer reading challenge! Complete the weekly challenge for a prize! Kids of all ages are welcome!
LIHEAP Heating Assistance Information
LIHEAP Heating Assistance Information
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Adult Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Need help paying your heating bills? You may be eligible for LIHEAP assistance. LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay their heating bills, offers weatherization services, and can assist in heating crisis situations. Staff representing LIHEAP will be visiting the Smith Hill Library on July 1st from 11:00am – 1:00pm to provide information and answer questions about this important […]
Providence Talks Playgroup
Providence Talks Playgroup
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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 […]
Art Adventures
Art Adventures
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Learn about Different Artists and try your hand at using different materials and making your own art.
Newspaper
Newspaper
Venue: Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Come help us write our community newspaper! Join our 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 the support […]
Video Game Club
Video Game Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Let’s laugh and play with friends! Come and join the Video Game Community Club for a fun hour of video games and be the champion of games. For tweens & teens ages 10+. For more info, contact Benny at bnguyen@clpvd.org.
Move It Mondays!
Move It Mondays!
Venue: Washington Park Library - Outside, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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!
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Studio, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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 […]
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Monthly Genealogy Meetup
Monthly Genealogy Meetup
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Are you looking for your family's roots? Gather with other genealogy buffs and beginners to make use of the Library's new subscription to Ancestry.com Library Edition. There will be a staff member available to help you navigate the website and offer guidance on how to build your family tree. Bring your own laptop or use […]
Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park
Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park
Venue: Davis Park Community Garden, corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Oakland Avenue, Providence
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 […]
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
Friends Group Meeting
Friends Group Meeting
Venue: South Providence Library - Adult Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Please join us on the first Monday of each month for our Friends Group meeting! Dues are a one-time contribution of $5 (or more if you like!).
Rest and Renew Yoga
Rest and Renew Yoga
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Community Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join us for Rest and Renew yoga classes with Danielle Cavallacci, RYT! This is a beginner friendly class ages 15+. Bring your own yoga mat and towel. Space is limited so register today! Visit the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rest-and-renew-yoga-tickets-840923694407
Building Club
Building Club
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
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.
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
Venue: Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Get your game on, Play Scrabble with us! Compete with other Teens and Adults Great way to make enemies;) Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
Nature Club
Nature Club
Venue: Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Tuesday at the Wanskuck chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of a nature-oriented book.
Totally Turtles!
Totally Turtles!
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Join us for "Totally Turtles!" This program by 15 Minute Field Trips will give children an opportunity to learn about turtle species and water pollution. There will be crafts, a game, and a visit from a live turtle! This program is geared towards children ages 3-12. Please email amaziarz@clpvd.org to register. Made possible by the […]
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales!
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales!
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales! Stop in and make a craft w/ Ms. Toni/ Visítanos y haz una manualidad con la Sra. Toni. Every Tuesday/ Cada Martes 3:00-4:00pm Par mas informacion habla con Toni /For more information please call Toni (401)421-4084 x4302
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Low Tech Wednesdays
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
LIHEAP Heating Assistance Information
LIHEAP Heating Assistance Information
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Need help paying your heating bills? You may be eligible for LIHEAP assistance. LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay their heating bills, offers weatherization services, and can assist in heating crisis situations. Staff representing LIHEAP will be visiting the Mount Pleasant Library on July 3rd from 4 – 6 pm to provide information and answer questions […]
Storytime
Storytime
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join 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 […]
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Studio, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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 or […]
Outdoor Play
Outdoor Play
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
MahJong Club
MahJong Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join 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.
Afternoon Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:30pm. Copies of the current selection are available at Mt. Pleasant Library. New members are always welcome!
Summer Reading Kids Karaoke!!!
Summer Reading Kids Karaoke!!!
Venue: Olneyville Library - Main Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Get your Song on! Join us for KARAOKE!!! All Summer! Ages 6-12 Every Wednesday: 2:00-4:30pm For more details email: agarcia@clpvd.org or call (401)421-4084x4302
Sankofa World Market
Sankofa World Market
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Outside 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Sankofa World Market (WEHDC’s farmer’s market) is a weekly celebration of food, community and culture. Shoppers at Sankofa World Market can use their SNAP/EBT and WIC to purchase fresh produce. Every Wednesday from June 19th - October 30th, from 2:00pm-6:00pm
Chronicles of Yarnia
Chronicles of Yarnia
Venue: Fox Point Library - Main Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Get 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.
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
9 events,
Needle Crafts Meetup
Needle Crafts Meetup
Venue: Rochambeau Library - MakerSpace, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch.... You get the idea. Bring your handiwork with you and join with others for monthly stitching and conversation! This is not a class but you're sure to learn from one another and find additional topics of conversation and common interests. Meets on the first Thursday of the month […]
Work Opportunities Unlimited Meeting
Work Opportunities Unlimited Meeting
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
Story Time with Ms. Toni
Story Time with Ms. Toni
A free program for children ages 2-5 and their parents & caregivers. Come and listen to fun stories, learn and sing bilingual songs and connect with other parents & caregivers! A fun time for the whole family! Light snacks will be served.
Fox Point Storytime
Fox Point Storytime
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Please join us on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 for storytime! We will read 2-3 books and sing some songs! Children and their caregivers welcome.
Summer Reading Check Ins
Summer Reading Check Ins
Venue: Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Stop by to make sure your summer reading is logged in Beanstack so you can earn raffle tickets before the weekly drawings on Fridays!
Bilingual Homework Help
Bilingual Homework Help
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Homework Help and tutoring in English & Spanish by college students - Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:30PM. Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español miércoles y jueves 15:00-17:30.
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
MANGA Club
MANGA Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Let's discuss your favorite manga stories. For ages 10+. No registration required. For more info, contact Benny at 467-2625 or email: bnguyen@clpvd.org.
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Collage Drop-In
Collage Drop-In
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Cafe, 708 Hope Street, Providence
We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!
Canva for Your Business (Drop-In Canva Help)
Canva for Your Business (Drop-In Canva Help)
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Entrepreneurship Center, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Drop-In Canva Help (Ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and artists). Canva skills taught at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). No registration needed.
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
Model Building Workshop
Model Building Workshop
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Kids and Teens! Join us as we build plastic model soldiers, airplanes, cars, tanks and more! Registration recommended, as supplies are limited! Únase a nosotros mientras construimos soldados modelo de plástico, ¡aviones, autos, tanques y más!
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Creative Play
Creative Play
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Creative Play is an open play for toddlers and their caregivers. Each week we get out a fun toy or plaything for collaborative play. Depending on the day/week you might see the blocks, sensory table, bug measuring, wind tunnel, rigamajig or more! No registration is necessary.
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12 events,
Weekly Summer Reading Challenge
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop by Fox Point Library anytime on Mondays for the weekly summer reading challenge! Complete the weekly challenge for a prize! Kids of all ages are welcome!
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This seven—week session will run on Mondays from July 8th—August 19th, not including Monday holidays.
Providence Talks Playgroup
Providence Talks Playgroup
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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 […]
Summer Reading Story Tinme
Summer Reading Story Tinme
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Join us for a Story Time Every Monday this summer July 8th-August 25th 11:00-12:00am
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
Venue: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Ave, Providence
On MONDAYS, come see us at Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue, for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street Tuesdays WEDNESDAYS: […]
Art Adventures
Art Adventures
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Learn about Different Artists and try your hand at using different materials and making your own art.
LIHEAP Heating Assistance Information
LIHEAP Heating Assistance Information
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 1, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Need help paying your heating bills? You may be eligible for LIHEAP assistance. LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay their heating bills, offers weatherization services, and can assist in heating crisis situations. Staff representing LIHEAP will be visiting Washington Park Library on July 8th from 2-4 pm to provide information and answer questions about this important […]
Newspaper
Newspaper
Venue: Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Come help us write our community newspaper! Join our 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 the support […]
Video Game Club
Video Game Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Let’s laugh and play with friends! Come and join the Video Game Community Club for a fun hour of video games and be the champion of games. For tweens & teens ages 10+. For more info, contact Benny at bnguyen@clpvd.org.
Move It Mondays!
Move It Mondays!
Venue: Washington Park Library - Outside, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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!
Rochambeau Nature Club
Rochambeau Nature Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Monday at the Rochambeau chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of […]
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Storytime
Storytime
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join 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 […]
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales!
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales!
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales! Stop in and make a craft w/ Ms. Toni/ Visítanos y haz una manualidad con la Sra. Toni. Every Tuesday/ Cada Martes 3:00-4:00pm Par mas informacion habla con Toni /For more information please call Toni (401)421-4084 x4302
The Fox Point Library History Book Group
The Fox Point Library History Book Group
Venue: Fox Point Library - Main Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Our newest book group meets bi-monthly. This month we are reading, Carthage Must Be Destroyed: the Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilization by Richard Miles: Drawing on a wealth of new research, archaeologist, historian, and master storyteller Richard Miles resurrects the civilization that ancient Rome struggled so mightily to expunge. This monumental work charts […]
Day One: Seguridad en línea (para padres/cuidadores y profesionales) [Presentación en español]
Day One: Seguridad en línea (para padres/cuidadores y profesionales) [Presentación en español]
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Community Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Únase a Day One para este entrenamiento sobre seguridad en línea, que informará a los participantes sobre cómo mantener a los niños seguros mientras usan plataformas en línea. Esta presentación resaltará cómo los jóvenes interactúan con la tecnología actual relacionada con las redes sociales, la tecnología de juegos y la navegación por Internet. Los facilitadores […]
Day One: Online Safety (for Parents/Caregivers & Professionals) [English Presentation]
Day One: Online Safety (for Parents/Caregivers & Professionals) [English Presentation]
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Teen Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join Day One for this online safety training, which will inform participants about keeping children safe while utilizing online platforms. This presentation will highlight how youth interface with today’s ever-changing technology related to social media, gaming technology, and internet browsing. Facilitators will also outline potential exploitation that youth may encounter on the web and will […]
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Computer Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS "Science is a system of observations and experiments used to gain knowledge about how the universe works".
Nature Club
Nature Club
Venue: Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Tuesday at the Wanskuck chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of a nature-oriented book.
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
Venue: Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Get your game on, Play Scrabble with us! Compete with other Teens and Adults Great way to make enemies;) Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
Building Club
Building Club
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
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.
Arts & Crafts at Capitol Ridge
Arts & Crafts at Capitol Ridge
Venue: Capitol Ridge, Providence
We meet monthly to do arts & crafts with the residents of Capitol Ridge.
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Low Tech Wednesdays
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
Art Motivation Group- a group for amateur artists to solicit feedback on their work.
Art Motivation Group- a group for amateur artists to solicit feedback on their work.
Venue: Rochambeau Library - MakerSpace, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Are you an artist, either as a hobby or professionally? Would some stimulus, inspiration and incentive to be more productive, and more creative help? Or a chance to share and discuss your art with other artists? Art Motivation Group meets monthly. Each member brings a new piece of their own art to share with the […]
Knowing Africa – A three-part discussion series
Knowing Africa – A three-part discussion series
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Adult Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Join presenter AbuBakar Bamijoko for a three-part series of discussions about Africa. Topics will include education, food, and culture. About the presenter: Abu Lo left the US as Forrest Logan and traveled to Africa and came back AbuBakar Bamijoko. Bamijoko is an educator and broadcaster who, by happenstance and profession, has taught and administered at […]
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
At a new time starting May 8: 10- 11 am Chair Yoga makes yoga truly accessible for Every Body! In a Chair Yoga class you'll get all of the physical and mental health benefits of other types of yoga, but the poses are modified and done in a chair or standing with a chair for […]
Spanish Book Club
Spanish Book Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
The Book of the Month is "La muerte de Artemio Cruz" by Carlos Fuentes. Leeremos el libro “La muerte de Artemio Cruz”, escrito por: Carlos Fuentes. Estás charlas o pláticas son para adultos y gratiS.
Button Making! (Ages 4+)
Button Making! (Ages 4+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Have you ever wanted to create your own buttons, but weren’t sure how? You can learn at the library by trying out the button making machines!
Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop
Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this workshop for adults, we will press and dry flowers in minutes with our microwave flower press! We will have a selection of plants & flowers to choose from. You are encouraged to bring your own specimens to press as well. Then we will decorate a canvas with the pressed flowers. Space is limited. […]
Painting Workshop
Painting Workshop
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Come join us and have fun painting a beautiful picture. You don't need previous experience. We will provide all the materials you will need. Registration at the Smith Hill Library or call 401-467-2700 x 1608
Art Workshop
Art Workshop
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Art Workshop Art can help you develop your creativity, critical thinking skills, and social interactions. All are welcome!!
Wii Wednesday!
Wii Wednesday!
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us for some Wii fun! Every other Wednesday after school come play Wii games with us. Challenge your library friends to some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Just Dance and more! Open to ages 8 and up. Any questions? Reach out to Ms. Kaia.
Summer Reading Book Club
Summer Reading Book Club
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Come and read The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Maas. Free copies for you to keep will be provided. Contact Jennifer with questions: (401) 272-4140 / jromans@clpvd.org
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Take a Tromp Through the Swamp! A family friendly concert with Tom Sieling
Take a Tromp Through the Swamp! A family friendly concert with Tom Sieling
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Patio, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join us for an outdoor (weather permitting) concert with fun for all ages. Tom Sieling brings a top 10 lineup of the world’s most fun, participatory (many are even a bit athletic!) kids’ songs - sure to engage the whole family! Tom has delighted tens of thousands in over thirty years of performing. Every show […]
Youth Makerspace: 3D Design a Model Space
Youth Makerspace: 3D Design a Model Space
Venue: Washington Park Library - MakerSpace, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Attention young makers! Join us in July for a special series on 3D design and create a model space together. Participants will learn about using Tinkercad to 3D design things for the 3D printer. They will start by making a sample project of their own. Then, they can design a miniature version of something that […]
Brain Fest: Interactive Workshop
Brain Fest: Interactive Workshop
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join the library and Brain Waves RI as we discuss the most amazing organ in our body, the brain! Learn all about brain structure, memory, and common brain myths. Engage in fun brain related activities and touch a real brain!
Strange Chronicles Book Club
Strange Chronicles Book Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Cafe, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Drop in on the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm for our newest book group led by Jack, one of Rochambeau Library's multi-talented staff members. Below is a list of books to be read and discussed. September House / Carissa Orlando Into the drowning deep / Mira Grant Invisible cities / Italo Calvino […]
Work Opportunities Unlimited Meeting
Work Opportunities Unlimited Meeting
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
SENSORY FRIENDLY PROGRAM
SENSORY FRIENDLY PROGRAM
Venue: South Providence Library - Community Room, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
SENSORY FRIENDLY PROGRAM Don't bully. Don't alienate them. But, invite them to play together.
Gender Identity and Awareness Workshop (for Teens)
Gender Identity and Awareness Workshop (for Teens)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join Day One for this introductory program to LGBTQ+ identities offer students a safe space to learn about gender, stereotypes, privilege, and sexuality in their lives and those portrayed in […]
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Wanskuck Library - MakerSpace, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
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 […]
ESOL Test de Entrada – CASAS ESOL PAPER TEST
ESOL Test de Entrada – CASAS ESOL PAPER TEST
Venue: South Providence Library - Community Room, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
El jueves 11 de julio se realizará la prueba de entrada para los interesados en las clases de inglés en persona en las Bibliotecas Comunitarias de Providence este verano. Llama […]
Knitting Circle
Knitting Circle
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 2, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Come knit with us! Every Thursday night at 5:30pm, join our lovely instructor Simone for knitting, conversation and fun! Materials provided. All experience levels welcome! For more information, call 401-781-3136 […]
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Virtual Model Building – A6M2 Zero by Fujimi
Virtual Model Building – A6M2 Zero by Fujimi
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Online, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at the 1/48 scale A6M2 Zero by Fujimi. This kit dates back to the 1970s. Mr. Alan's example is a Zero from the attack on Pearl Harbor. https://youtu.be/W0uOrUW9VHM
Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park
Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park
Venue: Davis Park Community Garden, corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Oakland Avenue, Providence
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 […]
THE Readmobile @ Fargnoli Park
THE Readmobile @ Fargnoli Park
Venue: FRIDAYS: Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street, Providence
On FRIDAY, come see us at FRIDAYS aty Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street WEDNESDAYS: […]
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Studio, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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 […]
Summer Reading Obstacle Course & Games
Summer Reading Obstacle Course & Games
Venue: Olneyville Library - Outside, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Stop on in for some Games, Challenges and outdoor fun! Every Friday: 2:00-4:30pm For more details email: agarcia@clpvd.org or call (401)421-4084x4302
Brick Club
Brick Club
Venue: Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
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
Collage Drop-In
Collage Drop-In
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Cafe, 708 Hope Street, Providence
We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
Friendship Bracelet Fridays!
Friendship Bracelet Fridays!
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Join us in the teen area to make friendship bracelets! All materials will be provided. You can make a bracelet for yourself or for someone special in your life. You could also exchange bracelets with people in the library! This program is suitable for children over eight! Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info!
Model Building Workshop
Model Building Workshop
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Kids and Teens! Join us as we build plastic model soldiers, airplanes, cars, tanks and more! Registration recommended, as supplies are limited! Únase a nosotros mientras construimos soldados modelo de plástico, ¡aviones, autos, tanques y más!
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Storytime
Storytime
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join 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 […]
Creative Play
Creative Play
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Creative Play is an open play for toddlers and their caregivers. Each week we get out a fun toy or plaything for collaborative play. Depending on the day/week you might see the blocks, sensory table, bug measuring, wind tunnel, rigamajig or more! No registration is necessary.
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
Roger Williams’ Providence
Roger Williams’ Providence
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Roger Williams took a big leap of faith when he left England to come to New World for a fresh start. Eventually banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony for having new […]
Force and Fraud Film Club
Force and Fraud Film Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
"There I shall rest secure from force and fraud" Join our artists in residence for a weekly moving screening followed by discussion.
Switch It Up
Switch It Up
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Teen Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Zelda: Breath of the Wild… Play these games and more on the library’s Nintendo Switch! We have multiple handsets and adapters so you can challenge your friends but feel free to bring your own controller! The Switch can connect with up to 8 controllers at once. Ages 10 and up. No […]
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17 events,
Weekly Summer Reading Challenge
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop by Fox Point Library anytime on Mondays for the weekly summer reading challenge! Complete the weekly challenge for a prize! Kids of all ages are welcome!
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This seven—week session will run on Mondays from July 8th—August 19th, not including Monday holidays.
Providence Talks Playgroup
Providence Talks Playgroup
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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 […]
Summer Reading Story Tinme
Summer Reading Story Tinme
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Join us for a Story Time Every Monday this summer July 8th-August 25th 11:00-12:00am
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
Venue: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Ave, Providence
On MONDAYS, come see us at Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue, for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street Tuesdays WEDNESDAYS: […]
The Fox Point Library Genealogy Club
The Fox Point Library Genealogy Club
Venue: Fox Point Library - Main Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
You can now access Ancestry.com at Fox Point Library, and Donna Woodworth can help! Donna is not only our clerk, she is also an amateur genealogist who is certified in Genealogy. The Genealogy Club meets on the third Monday of every month from 1:00-3:00PM. Meetings begin with announcements and the topics of the month. After […]
Art Adventures
Art Adventures
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Learn about Different Artists and try your hand at using different materials and making your own art.
Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)
Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this three-week series on July 15, 22, and 29, come learn and practice different ways to print on fabric, including using a vinyl cutter and heat press to print a design. At the end of the month, use your printed fabric to make your own pillow with a sewing machine. If you miss a […]
Meet Tropicana Danny (The Dancing Security Guard)!
Meet Tropicana Danny (The Dancing Security Guard)!
Venue: Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Join us and meet Tropicana Danny, the Dancing Security Guard! You may have seen him at your school, and you’ve definitely seen him on TikTok and Instagram. Prepare to be dazzled by Danny’s infectious energy and incredible dance moves at your local library!
Video Game Club
Video Game Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Let’s laugh and play with friends! Come and join the Video Game Community Club for a fun hour of video games and be the champion of games. For tweens & teens ages 10+. For more info, contact Benny at bnguyen@clpvd.org.
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Summer ESOL Classes
Summer ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
ESOL classes at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON at Rochambeau Library A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an […]
Storytime
Storytime
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join 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 […]
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Join us for an evening storytime to wind down before bedtime! Pajamas allowed! Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.
The Fox Point Library True Crime Book Group
The Fox Point Library True Crime Book Group
Venue: Fox Point Library - Main Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Join us as we discuss, The Sixteenth Rail: the Evidence, the Scientist and the Lindbergh Kidnapping by Adam J. Schrager.
Herbal Oil Infusion
Herbal Oil Infusion
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Computer Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS "Science is a system of observations and experiments used to gain knowledge about how the universe works".
Nature Club
Nature Club
Venue: Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Tuesday at the Wanskuck chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of a nature-oriented book.
Building Club
Building Club
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
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.
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
Venue: Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Get your game on, Play Scrabble with us! Compete with other Teens and Adults Great way to make enemies;) Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
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Low Tech Wednesdays
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
Knowing Africa – A three-part discussion series
Knowing Africa – A three-part discussion series
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Adult Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Join presenter AbuBakar Bamijoko for a three-part series of discussions about Africa. Topics will include education, food, and culture. About the presenter: Abu Lo left the US as Forrest Logan and traveled to Africa and came back AbuBakar Bamijoko. Bamijoko is an educator and broadcaster who, by happenstance and profession, has taught and administered at […]
Book Chat
Book Chat
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Share 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 […]
Latin Modern Dance
Latin Modern Dance
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Other, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Have fun practicing Latin rhythms: salsa, bachata and merengue, with the Columbian and international professional dancer Adriana Londono. Diviértete practicando ritmos latinos: salsa, bachata y merengue, con la bailarina profesional Colombiana e internacional Adriana Londoño. Registration / registracion 401-467-2700 x 1608
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
At a new time starting May 8: 10- 11 am Chair Yoga makes yoga truly accessible for Every Body! In a Chair Yoga class you'll get all of the physical and mental health benefits of other types of yoga, but the poses are modified and done in a chair or standing with a chair for […]
Book Chat
Book Chat
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Cafe, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Share 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 […]
Bilingual Homework Help
Bilingual Homework Help
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Homework Help and tutoring in English & Spanish by college students - Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:30PM. Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español miércoles y jueves 15:00-17:30.
Button Making! (Ages 4+)
Button Making! (Ages 4+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Have you ever wanted to create your own buttons, but weren’t sure how? You can learn at the library by trying out the button making machines!
Spanish Book Club
Spanish Book Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
The Book of the Month is "La muerte de Artemio Cruz" by Carlos Fuentes. Leeremos el libro “La muerte de Artemio Cruz”, escrito por: Carlos Fuentes. Estás charlas o pláticas son para adultos y gratiS.
All Abilities Arts & Crafts for Adults
All Abilities Arts & Crafts for Adults
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - MakerSpace, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
This program is designed for adults with developmental disabilities. All abilities are welcome! There are limited spots available. Registration is required. Please register through Eventbrite for each date you plan to attend. Adults with developmental disabilities should be escorted by a direct support professional or guardian. Librarians can not be held responsible for any program […]
Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop
Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this workshop for adults, we will press and dry flowers in minutes with our microwave flower press! We will have a selection of plants & flowers to choose from. You are encouraged to bring your own specimens to press as well. Then we will decorate a canvas with the pressed flowers. Space is limited. […]
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Youth Makerspace: 3D Design a Model Space
Youth Makerspace: 3D Design a Model Space
Venue: Washington Park Library - MakerSpace, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Attention young makers! Join us in July for a special series on 3D design and create a model space together. Participants will learn about using Tinkercad to 3D design things for the 3D printer. They will start by making a sample project of their own. Then, they can design a miniature version of something that […]
RI Rhythm and Blues
RI Rhythm and Blues
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Patio, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Part of our outdoor event series. All events will be held on the front patio. In the case of rain, events will move indoors. Performances on the Patio 2024- Thursdays at 6 Events will be held inside in case of inclement weather. May 23: Yarmulkazi Klezmer Band June 6: Providence Drum Troupe (canceled if […]
The Artists Loop With Gallery Night Providence At Wanskuck Library
The Artists Loop With Gallery Night Providence At Wanskuck Library
Venue: Wanskuck Library - Adult Area, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Featured Presentation at 6:00PM: Dawn Oliveira, Textile Artist Dawn Oliveira, is Founder of Oliveira Textiles, a RI based fabric design studio. With 25+ years of NYC design experience, Oliveira Textiles […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Summer ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an in-person assessment […]
Imagination Takes Flight Mural Opening
Imagination Takes Flight Mural Opening
Venue: Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Join us for the celebration - bird watching, crafts, treats, and more! This project was sponsored in part by the Rhode Island Council on the Arts.
Washington Park Board Game Club
Washington Park Board Game Club
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
Death Café with Jay Davani (RSVP Required)
Death Café with Jay Davani (RSVP Required)
Venue: South Providence Library - Main Level, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
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 […]
Community Support Circle for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Community Support Circle for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Venue: Wanskuck Library - Community Room, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
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 […]
Rotary Club of Metro Providence meeting. Cancelled!
Rotary Club of Metro Providence meeting. Cancelled!
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Our service meets twice a month for an hour. We discuss club business, such as upcoming activities, such as our food packaging event, putting together 10,000 meals at the Nuestro Mundo Charter School. During the second half of the meeting, we often have speakers from community groups. Alternatively, we might have an in-meeting event, such […]
Knitting Circle
Knitting Circle
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 2, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Come knit with us! Every Thursday night at 5:30pm, join our lovely instructor Simone for knitting, conversation and fun! Materials provided. All experience levels welcome! For more information, call 401-781-3136 […]
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THE Readmobile @ Fargnoli Park
THE Readmobile @ Fargnoli Park
Venue: FRIDAYS: Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street, Providence
On FRIDAY, come see us at FRIDAYS aty Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street WEDNESDAYS: […]
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Studio, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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 […]
Canva for Your Business (Drop-In Canva Help)
Canva for Your Business (Drop-In Canva Help)
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Entrepreneurship Center, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Drop-In Canva Help (Ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and artists). Canva skills taught at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). No registration needed.
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Music and Stories
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Music and Stories
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Interactive bilingual sing-a-long/Josefina explains her musical instruments and the songs and stories she shares. Pre-K to 4th grade. No registration requred
Collage Drop-In
Collage Drop-In
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Cafe, 708 Hope Street, Providence
We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!
Summer Reading Obstacle Course & Games
Summer Reading Obstacle Course & Games
Venue: Olneyville Library - Outside, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Stop on in for some Games, Challenges and outdoor fun! Every Friday: 2:00-4:30pm For more details email: agarcia@clpvd.org or call (401)421-4084x4302
Resume Workshop
Resume Workshop
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
A collaborative workshop at Rochambeau -- bring your resume for feedback and advice! This event will happen in the community room.
Introduction to American Sign Language
Introduction to American Sign Language
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
This fun and informative presentation for beginning signers ages 13+ will explain how American Sign Language got its start. The ASL alphabet will be taught and those attending will learn to spell their names in ASL. They will learn some counting numbers, colors, animals and simple sentences. There will be information on how to continue […]
MOVIE NIGHT
MOVIE NIGHT
Venue: South Providence Library - Community Room, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
MOVIE NIGHT CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS All are welcome. Free popcorn and lemonade for everyne.
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Introduction to Tufting
Introduction to Tufting
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - MakerSpace, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Adults are invited to participate in one of our introductory tufting workshops happening now through August! In this one-day workshop, you will learn the basics of using a tufting machine and complete a small rug. The workshop requires four hours to complete. Registration through Eventbrite is required. Please register for only one workshop. This program […]
Backyard Composting Mentorship Program- How to apply and what assistance you will receive
Backyard Composting Mentorship Program- How to apply and what assistance you will receive
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Are you interested in being part of a composting mentorship program? Join Stewart Martin of Providence Gardenworks for an information session about the free backyard composting mentorship program. This informational session will explain in detail how to apply for the program, and the assistance and equipment those who are selected will receive. Each participant in […]
Storytime
Storytime
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join 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 […]
Creative Play
Creative Play
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Creative Play is an open play for toddlers and their caregivers. Each week we get out a fun toy or plaything for collaborative play. Depending on the day/week you might see the blocks, sensory table, bug measuring, wind tunnel, rigamajig or more! No registration is necessary.
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
Force and Fraud Film Club
Force and Fraud Film Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
"There I shall rest secure from force and fraud" Join our artists in residence for a weekly moving screening followed by discussion.
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14 events,
Weekly Summer Reading Challenge
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop by Fox Point Library anytime on Mondays for the weekly summer reading challenge! Complete the weekly challenge for a prize! Kids of all ages are welcome!
All Abilities Arts & Crafts for Adults
All Abilities Arts & Crafts for Adults
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - MakerSpace, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
This program is designed for adults with developmental disabilities. All abilities are welcome! There are limited spots available. Registration is required. Please register through Eventbrite for each date you plan to attend. Adults with developmental disabilities should be escorted by a direct support professional or guardian. Librarians can not be held responsible for any program […]
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This seven—week session will run on Mondays from July 8th—August 19th, not including Monday holidays.
Providence Talks Playgroup
Providence Talks Playgroup
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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 […]
Summer Reading Story Tinme
Summer Reading Story Tinme
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Join us for a Story Time Every Monday this summer July 8th-August 25th 11:00-12:00am
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
Venue: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Ave, Providence
On MONDAYS, come see us at Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue, for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street Tuesdays WEDNESDAYS: […]
Art Adventures
Art Adventures
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Learn about Different Artists and try your hand at using different materials and making your own art.
Imagination Takes Flight with Cathren Housley
Imagination Takes Flight with Cathren Housley
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Cathren Housley will be back for 3 additional sessions! Join her at Smith Hill Library on Mondays, July 22, July 29, and August 5 from 2-3:30 pm. Join Cathren Housley at Smith Hill Library for Imagination Takes Flight, a large scale painting project for youth!
Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)
Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this three-week series on July 15, 22, and 29, come learn and practice different ways to print on fabric, including using a vinyl cutter and heat press to print a design. At the end of the month, use your printed fabric to make your own pillow with a sewing machine. If you miss a […]
Video Game Club
Video Game Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Let’s laugh and play with friends! Come and join the Video Game Community Club for a fun hour of video games and be the champion of games. For tweens & teens ages 10+. For more info, contact Benny at bnguyen@clpvd.org.
Move It Mondays!
Move It Mondays!
Venue: Washington Park Library - Outside, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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!
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Investing for Retirement Seminar
Investing for Retirement Seminar
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
This seminar will focus on how to invest to achieve retirement goals. In retirement it’s essential to allocate funds to address various lifestyle objectives having to do with growing and preserving funds, leveraging savings for reliable income, and making certain that remaining funds transfer to heirs quickly and tax efficiently. Historical and current stock market […]
Breathe Providence DIY Home Air Filter Event / Construya un Filtro de Aire Personal para el Hogar
Breathe Providence DIY Home Air Filter Event / Construya un Filtro de Aire Personal para el Hogar
Venue: South Providence Library - Main Level, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Join the Breathe Providence and South Providence's Health Equity Zone team on July 23rd to build a DIY home air purifier, and gather with community members and researchers for a conversation on air pollution. Attendees will make and take home a simple device called a Corsi-Rosenthal box, which has been proven to significantly reduce harmful […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Summer ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an in-person assessment […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Summer ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
ESOL classes at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON at Rochambeau Library A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an […]
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
The Aunt Dimity Cozy Mystery Book Club
The Aunt Dimity Cozy Mystery Book Club
Venue: Fox Point Library - Main Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Join us as we discuss, Aunt Dimity and the Widow's Curse by Nancy Atherton.
We All Live Here Together – A Nature Art Workshop with Creature Conserve
We All Live Here Together – A Nature Art Workshop with Creature Conserve
Venue: South Providence Library - Adult Computer Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Come join us for a nature-based art workshop - learn about and be inspired by Rhode Island ecology, then craft something to be included in the project's gallery show! Free and open to all ages.
NATIONAL ICE CREAM
NATIONAL ICE CREAM
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
NATIONAL ICE CREAM Enjoy your ice cream while you read a book, color a picture, solve a crossword puzzle or put together a puzzle. DO NOT MISS IT
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
Venue: Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Get your game on, Play Scrabble with us! Compete with other Teens and Adults Great way to make enemies;) Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
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Low Tech Wednesdays
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
Knowing Africa – A three-part discussion series
Knowing Africa – A three-part discussion series
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Adult Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Join presenter AbuBakar Bamijoko for a three-part series of discussions about Africa. Topics will include education, food, and culture. About the presenter: Abu Lo left the US as Forrest Logan and traveled to Africa and came back AbuBakar Bamijoko. Bamijoko is an educator and broadcaster who, by happenstance and profession, has taught and administered at […]
Bwana Iguana
Bwana Iguana
Come to an interactive presentation of reptiles and amphibians. Contact Jennifer with questions or to register: (401) 272-4140 / jromans@clpvd.org
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
At a new time starting May 8: 10- 11 am Chair Yoga makes yoga truly accessible for Every Body! In a Chair Yoga class you'll get all of the physical and mental health benefits of other types of yoga, but the poses are modified and done in a chair or standing with a chair for […]
Latin Modern Dance
Latin Modern Dance
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Other, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Have fun practicing Latin rhythms: salsa, bachata and merengue, with the Columbian and international professional dancer Adriana Londono. Diviértete practicando ritmos latinos: salsa, bachata y merengue, con la bailarina profesional Colombiana e internacional Adriana Londoño. Registration / registracion 401-467-2700 x 1608
Art Workshop
Art Workshop
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Art Workshop Art can help you develop your creativity, critical thinking skills, and social interactions. All are welcome!!
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop
Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this workshop for adults, we will press and dry flowers in minutes with our microwave flower press! We will have a selection of plants & flowers to choose from. You are encouraged to bring your own specimens to press as well. Then we will decorate a canvas with the pressed flowers. Space is limited. […]
Button Making! (Ages 4+)
Button Making! (Ages 4+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Have you ever wanted to create your own buttons, but weren’t sure how? You can learn at the library by trying out the button making machines!
Summer ESOL classes
Summer ESOL classes
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Community Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Starting in July 15th to August 21st we are opening a new beginners class at Mount Pleasant Library on Mondays & Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:30am. All the interested ones are required to fill out an interest form […]
Wii Wednesday!
Wii Wednesday!
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us for some Wii fun! Every other Wednesday after school come play Wii games with us. Challenge your library friends to some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Just Dance and more! Open to ages 8 and up. Any questions? Reach out to Ms. Kaia.
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Youth Makerspace: 3D Design a Model Space
Youth Makerspace: 3D Design a Model Space
Venue: Washington Park Library - MakerSpace, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Attention young makers! Join us in July for a special series on 3D design and create a model space together. Participants will learn about using Tinkercad to 3D design things for the 3D printer. They will start by making a sample project of their own. Then, they can design a miniature version of something that […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Summer ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence
ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an in-person assessment […]
Work Opportunities Unlimited Meeting
Work Opportunities Unlimited Meeting
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
Washington Park Board Game Club
Washington Park Board Game Club
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
Game Night! (All Ages)
Game Night! (All Ages)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Get ready for fun and games at our Game Night! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a casual player, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. Dive into one of our many popular board games, such as Connect 4, Battleship, and Trouble, or bring your own to share with the group!
An Evening of Spoken Word
An Evening of Spoken Word
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Come to the second open-mic night hosted by the Aesop Writing Society at Rochambeau Library! There are a limited number of 3 minute spots available. If available, individual performers may occupy up to 2 spots. Sign up at the door and present your poetry or music, or join us to show your love and support! […]
ABC at KNIGHT. Special Guest: Ana Quezada
ABC at KNIGHT. Special Guest: Ana Quezada
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Adult Reading Area, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Exploring the impact Art and Books have had on our community's most influential individuals- join us for Conversations at Knight! A gathering and conversation with community leaders and influential people who make a difference in our lives.
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Wanskuck Library - MakerSpace, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
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 […]
Upcycling Arts & Crafts
Upcycling Arts & Crafts
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
In this program, we will learn how to turn everyday trash into art! This program is perfect for children 5+ and their adults. Registration is encouraged, but not required. While supplies last. Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info.
SENSORY FRIENDLY PROGRAM
SENSORY FRIENDLY PROGRAM
Venue: South Providence Library - Community Room, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
SENSORY FRIENDLY PROGRAM Don't bully. Don't alienate them. But, invite them to play together.
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Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure
Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Learn all about reptiles and amphibians in this exciting and educational interactive program! Open to all ages. The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional funding from United Way of Rhode Island - […]
Virtual Model Building – Calvary kits in 1/35
Virtual Model Building – Calvary kits in 1/35
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Online, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Mr. Alan, of Smith Hill Library, looks at several 1/35 model kits of mounted troops from Zvezda, Dragon, and Master Box. https://youtu.be/vJglDMFv59I
Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park
Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park
Venue: Davis Park Community Garden, corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Oakland Avenue, Providence
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 […]
THE Readmobile @ Fargnoli Park
THE Readmobile @ Fargnoli Park
Venue: FRIDAYS: Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street, Providence
On FRIDAY, come see us at FRIDAYS aty Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street WEDNESDAYS: […]
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Studio, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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 […]
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
Brick Club
Brick Club
Venue: Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
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
We All Live Here Together
We All Live Here Together
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join us for a very special program! Learn about your local ecologies and have an opportunity for art and writing on wildlife and conservation in Rhode Island. Open to Rhode Island creatives of all ages! This workshop include time for participants to craft, as well as informational print-outs about Rhode Island ecology to inspire participants. […]
Summer Reading Obstacle Course & Games
Summer Reading Obstacle Course & Games
Venue: Olneyville Library - Outside, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Stop on in for some Games, Challenges and outdoor fun! Every Friday: 2:00-4:30pm For more details email: agarcia@clpvd.org or call (401)421-4084x4302
Collage Drop-In
Collage Drop-In
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Cafe, 708 Hope Street, Providence
We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!
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A Short Film on the Lippitt Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment Project
A Short Film on the Lippitt Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment Project
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Rochambeau's Summer Artists in Residence Melanie Hicken and Christopher Ransom will show their film on displacement, An Exercise in Preparation for the Film 'What's Wrong with the World,' which explores […]
PVD Banned Books Club
PVD Banned Books Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
In 2023 over 4,000 unique titles have been either banned or challenged across the country. These book bans tend to target subjects concerning Race and LGBTQ+ topics. However, those challenging the books are stating they're harmful to children, offensive, vulgar and even pornographic. PVD Banned Books Club wants to know what's really going on- are […]
American Conversations
American Conversations
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
I am premiering a local/national political show in which I interview local RI residents and politicians to discuss important American issues. I’m looking for public space to interview guests.
Storytime
Storytime
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join 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 […]
Creative Play
Creative Play
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Creative Play is an open play for toddlers and their caregivers. Each week we get out a fun toy or plaything for collaborative play. Depending on the day/week you might see the blocks, sensory table, bug measuring, wind tunnel, rigamajig or more! No registration is necessary.
Mad Science: Don’t Try This At Home (All Ages)
Mad Science: Don’t Try This At Home (All Ages)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join us for this interactive science show facilitated by Mad Science! Mad Science often encourages children to try some of their show experiments at home, but not with this show. […]
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
Force and Fraud Film Club
Force and Fraud Film Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
"There I shall rest secure from force and fraud" Join our artists in residence for a weekly moving screening followed by discussion.
Tomaquag Museum: A Day in the Life
Tomaquag Museum: A Day in the Life
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Main Level, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Step into the past and join us for Tomaquag Museum’s exciting Day in the Life program! Calling all families and children (and everyone else too!) to dive into a journey […]
Switch It Up
Switch It Up
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Teen Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Zelda: Breath of the Wild… Play these games and more on the library’s Nintendo Switch! We have multiple handsets and adapters so you can challenge your […]
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Weekly Summer Reading Challenge
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop by Fox Point Library anytime on Mondays for the weekly summer reading challenge! Complete the weekly challenge for a prize! Kids of all ages are welcome!
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This seven—week session will run on Mondays from July 8th—August 19th, not […]
Summer Reading Story Tinme
Summer Reading Story Tinme
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Join us for a Story Time Every Monday this summer July 8th-August 25th 11:00-12:00am
Providence Talks Playgroup
Providence Talks Playgroup
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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 […]
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
Venue: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Ave, Providence
On MONDAYS, come see us at Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue, for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: […]
Booked for Lunch Club
Booked for Lunch Club
Venue: Wanskuck Library - Adult Area, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
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 […]
Imagination Takes Flight with Cathren Housley
Imagination Takes Flight with Cathren Housley
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Cathren Housley will be back for 3 additional sessions! Join her at Smith Hill Library on Mondays, July 22, July 29, and August 5 from 2-3:30 pm. Join Cathren Housley […]
Art Adventures
Art Adventures
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Learn about Different Artists and try your hand at using different materials and making your own art.
Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)
Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this three-week series on July 15, 22, and 29, come learn and practice different ways to print on fabric, including using a vinyl cutter and heat press to print a design. At the end of the month, use your printed fabric to make your own pillow with a sewing machine. If you miss a […]
Video Game Club
Video Game Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Let’s laugh and play with friends! Come and join the Video Game Community Club for a fun hour of video games and be the champion of games. For tweens & teens […]
Move It Mondays!
Move It Mondays!
Venue: Washington Park Library - Outside, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
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!
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Summer ESOL Classes
Summer ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
ESOL classes at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON at Rochambeau Library A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Summer ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an in-person assessment […]
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
Creative Writing Workshop (for teens)
Creative Writing Workshop (for teens)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Teen Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Learn the art of the short story. In this 4 part workshop participants will learn essential elements of crafting a compelling short story including character development, dialogue, structure, and plot. This four session workshop will highlight: Show vs Tell Story Arc Creating Engaging Content Tag Lines in Dialogue Editing your own work and more! Students […]
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Computer Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS "Science is a system of observations and experiments used to gain knowledge about how the universe works".
Nature Club
Nature Club
Venue: Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Tuesday at the Wanskuck chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of a nature-oriented book.
Building Club
Building Club
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
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.
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
Venue: Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Get your game on, Play Scrabble with us! Compete with other Teens and Adults Great way to make enemies;) Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales!
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales!
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
CRAFTERNOONS! Tardes Artesenales! Stop in and make a craft w/ Ms. Toni/ Visítanos y haz una manualidad con la Sra. Toni. Every Tuesday/ Cada Martes 3:00-4:00pm Par mas informacion habla con Toni /For more information please call Toni (401)421-4084 x4302
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Low Tech Wednesdays
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
Providence Area Board Game Designers Meeting
Providence Area Board Game Designers Meeting
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
This is the inaugural meeting of the Providence Area Board Game Designers! Our plan is to meet at least once a month to discuss game design and playtest each other's games. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you – and your games! The first two meetings are on July 31 and August 28.
Latin Modern Dance
Latin Modern Dance
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Other, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Have fun practicing Latin rhythms: salsa, bachata and merengue, with the Columbian and international professional dancer Adriana Londono. Diviértete practicando ritmos latinos: salsa, bachata y merengue, con la bailarina profesional Colombiana e internacional Adriana Londoño. Registration / registracion 401-467-2700 x 1608
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
At a new time starting May 8: 10- 11 am Chair Yoga makes yoga truly accessible for Every Body! In a Chair Yoga class you'll get all of the physical and mental health benefits of other types of yoga, but the poses are modified and done in a chair or standing with a chair for […]
Spanish Book Club
Spanish Book Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
The Book of the Month is "La muerte de Artemio Cruz" by Carlos Fuentes. Leeremos el libro “La muerte de Artemio Cruz”, escrito por: Carlos Fuentes. Estás charlas o pláticas […]
Button Making! (Ages 4+)
Button Making! (Ages 4+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Have you ever wanted to create your own buttons, but weren’t sure how? You can learn at the library by trying out the button making machines!
Creative Writing Workshop (for teens)
Creative Writing Workshop (for teens)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Teen Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Learn the art of the short story. In this 4 part workshop participants will learn essential elements of crafting a compelling short story including character development, dialogue, structure, and plot. This four session workshop will highlight: Show vs Tell Story Arc Creating Engaging Content Tag Lines in Dialogue Editing your own work and more! Students […]
Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop
Flower Pressing & Decoupage Workshop
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this workshop for adults, we will press and dry flowers in minutes with our microwave flower press! We will have a selection of plants & flowers to choose from. You are encouraged to bring your own specimens to press as well. Then we will decorate a canvas with the pressed flowers. Space is limited. […]
Summer ESOL classes
Summer ESOL classes
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Community Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Starting in July 15th to August 21st we are opening a new beginners class at Mount Pleasant Library on Mondays & Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:30am. All the interested ones are required to fill out an interest form […]
Book Chat
Book Chat
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Adult Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
This is not a traditional book club where everyone reads the same book. Instead you come prepared to share your thoughts about books you've read in the past month with other avid readers. A great way to hear about books and authors you haven't encountered.
Wii Wednesday!
Wii Wednesday!
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us for some Wii fun! Every other Wednesday after school come play Wii games with us. Challenge your library friends to some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Just Dance and […]
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Youth Makerspace: 3D Design a Model Space
Youth Makerspace: 3D Design a Model Space
Venue: Washington Park Library - MakerSpace, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Attention young makers! Join us in July for a special series on 3D design and create a model space together. Participants will learn about using Tinkercad to 3D design things for the 3D printer. They will start by making a sample project of their own. Then, they can design a miniature version of something that […]
Needle Crafts Meetup
Needle Crafts Meetup
Venue: Rochambeau Library - MakerSpace, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch.... You get the idea. Bring your handiwork with you and join with others for monthly stitching and conversation! This is not a class but you're sure to learn from one another and find additional topics of conversation and common interests. Meets on the first Thursday of the month […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Summer ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an in-person assessment […]
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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.
Creative Writing Workshop (for teens)
Creative Writing Workshop (for teens)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Teen Room, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Learn the art of the short story. In this 4 part workshop participants will learn essential elements of crafting a compelling short story including character development, dialogue, structure, and plot. This four session workshop will highlight: Show vs Tell Story Arc Creating Engaging Content Tag Lines in Dialogue Editing your own work and more! Students […]
Rotary Club of Metro Providence meeting
Rotary Club of Metro Providence meeting
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Our service meets twice a month for an hour. We discuss club business, such as upcoming activities, such as our food packaging event, putting together 10,000 meals at the Nuestro Mundo Charter School. During the second half of the meeting, we often have speakers from community groups. Alternatively, we might have an in-meeting event, such […]
Upcycling Arts & Crafts
Upcycling Arts & Crafts
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
In this program, we will learn how to turn everyday trash into art! This program is perfect for children 5+ and their adults. Registration is encouraged, but not required. While supplies last. Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info.
Washington Park Board Game Club
Washington Park Board Game Club
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
MANGA Club
MANGA Club
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Conference Room, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Let's discuss your favorite manga stories. For ages 10+. No registration required. For more info, contact Benny at 467-2625 or email: bnguyen@clpvd.org.
Tropicana Danny Visit
Tropicana Danny Visit
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Tropicana Danny will be at Fox Point Library to check-in on everyone's summer reading and to dance!
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Book Chat
Book Chat
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Share 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 […]
THE Readmobile @ Fargnoli Park
THE Readmobile @ Fargnoli Park
Venue: FRIDAYS: Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street, Providence
On FRIDAY, come see us at FRIDAYS aty Fargnoli Park, 945 Smith Street for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Weather permitting. MONDAYS: Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue TUESDAYS: Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street WEDNESDAYS: […]
Collage Drop-In
Collage Drop-In
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Cafe, 708 Hope Street, Providence
We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!
Summer Reading Obstacle Course & Games
Summer Reading Obstacle Course & Games
Venue: Olneyville Library - Outside, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Stop on in for some Games, Challenges and outdoor fun! Every Friday: 2:00-4:30pm For more details email: agarcia@clpvd.org or call (401)421-4084x4302
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
Canva for Your Business (Drop-In Canva Help)
Canva for Your Business (Drop-In Canva Help)
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Entrepreneurship Center, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Drop-In Canva Help (Ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and artists). Canva skills taught at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). No registration needed.
Watercolor Painting- Summer Landscape (Ages 10-18)
Watercolor Painting- Summer Landscape (Ages 10-18)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Learn 4 different watercolor painting techniques and use them to recreate a summer landscape! Bring home your own 9"x12" masterpiece. Ages 10-18. Registration is required. Click on the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watercolor-painting-for-teens-summer-landscape-tickets-947080291647?aff=oddtdtcreator About the teacher Narragansett local Aileen Quinn was born an artist. She graduated from the Butera School of Art in Boston where […]
Afternoon Movie
Afternoon Movie
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us for a FREE afternoon movie! Rated PG. Snacks provided too! Recommended for children ages 8 and up.
Model Building Workshop
Model Building Workshop
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Kids and Teens! Join us as we build plastic model soldiers, airplanes, cars, tanks and more! Registration recommended, as supplies are limited! Únase a nosotros mientras construimos soldados modelo de plástico, ¡aviones, autos, tanques y más!
Virtual Model Building – Harrier Jet: Tamiya vs Monogram
Virtual Model Building – Harrier Jet: Tamiya vs Monogram
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Online, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Mr. Alan, of Smith Hill Library, compares the Tamiya Harrier in 1/48 scale with the Monogram version. Tamiya's dates from the 1970s, and Monogram's is from the 1980s. https://youtu.be/VEWLzLjLVVo
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Storytime
Storytime
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join 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 […]
Creative Play
Creative Play
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Creative Play is an open play for toddlers and their caregivers. Each week we get out a fun toy or plaything for collaborative play. Depending on the day/week you might see the blocks, sensory table, bug measuring, wind tunnel, rigamajig or more! No registration is necessary.
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)