Beer Naming Contest!
We are partnering with The Guild Brewing Co. for their Pints with Purpose Program from November 13-27. As a kick-off we get to name our own beer, available for sale throughout the program. We'll also be having some FUN events at the Guild in Pawtucket. All proceeds go to CLPVD.
CLICK here to HELP US NAME OUR BEER!
All locations closed Saturday, October 12-Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day weekend.
Get ready to VOTE for the upcoming elections: registration and info!
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Fall Beginner ESOL Classes
Fall Beginner ESOL Classes
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
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 six—week session will run on Mondays from September 16th to October 28th, not including Monday holidays.
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 new authors and titles! There is no prep for Booked for Lunch Club, come as you are on the last Monday of each month (unless […]
Back to School and the Library Raffle!
Back to School and the Library Raffle!
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Main Level, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Come and get to know YOUR library staff! School age children & teens can participate in meeting the Knight staff for a chance to win a back to school gift basket. How do you enter... well, it’s very simple. Just interview any staff member and ask: 1) What is their name? 2) What do they […]
Youth Makerspace: Sewing Explorations
Youth Makerspace: Sewing Explorations
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Each week in September and October, youth makerspace will focus on different sewing crafts and techniques such as creating a custom felt stuffed animal, embroidery and applique. Recommended for ages 8+. Perler fuse bead crafts will also be available as an alternative project.
Movie Matinee!
Movie Matinee!
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Join us on the last Monday of the month for a free themed flick at the library. This movie will have you feeling all the emotions: joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, anxiety and more. For school age children and teens. Registration is required. For more info, email Melissa at mrivera@clpvd.org.
Hispanic Craft
Hispanic Craft
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Hispanic Craft Everyone is included in this celebration, no matter where you come from or who you are. Don't miss it!
Art Works!
Art Works!
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Children and teens, hear stories about different artists and try your hand at all different styles of art! Mondays at 4 pm.
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!
20 events,
Writing Close to Home: Four-Week Poetry Course
Writing Close to Home: Four-Week Poetry Course
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this 4-week poetry course for adults taught by Rosalynde Vas Dias, we’ll look at how poets manage the material that is closest to them. Classes take place every Tuesday night, 6pm-7:30pm, October 1st - October 22nd at Mt. Pleasant Library. Please sign up only if you plan on attending all four classes. Register through […]
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood Pressure Screening
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Maureen Natale, RN, MSN will host a free blood pressure clinic at the library. The clinic will include blood pressure screening, educational information about blood pressure management, and nurses will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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 […]
Gear Up in Engineering: Lego Robotics for Youth!
Gear Up in Engineering: Lego Robotics for Youth!
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Learn to build moving contraptions with LEGO Technic beams, axles, pegs and gears! Led by the high school robotics team from ALARM Robotics, this fun, hands-on activity series will guide kids in building contraptions and automatons to make different kinds of moving objects. Each Tuesday from October 1-22, the workshop will focus on a different […]
Latin Heritage Month Dance Series with Brandon Contreras
Latin Heritage Month Dance Series with Brandon Contreras
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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!).
Rochambeau ESOL Classes
Rochambeau ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Beginner ESOL FREE & IN PERSON at Rochambeau Library Registration is required. To register or for more information, call (401) 467-2700 x1608.
Fall Intermediate ESOL Classes
Fall Intermediate ESOL Classes
Venue: South Providence Library - Community Room, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, 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, an Epilog laser cutter, and heat presses for fabric and mugs. If you completed one of our tufting workshops, you're welcome to use our tufting […]
Advanced ESOL
Advanced ESOL
Venue: Fox Point Library, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Advanced ESOL at Fox Point Library Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Starting October 1st-December 5th. For more information, contact Zoila Bernal, 401-467-2700 x1608.
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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.
Squeegee Art Workshop for Adults
Squeegee Art Workshop for Adults
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this one-off workshop for adults, create colorful art with an uncommon painting tool! All materials are provided, including multiple canvases to squirt, scrape and swipe your way to gorgeous abstract art. Please register through Eventbrite to reserve a spot.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fall Beginner ESOL Classes
Fall Beginner ESOL Classes
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
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!
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.
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
Create with the Maker Cart
Create with the Maker Cart
Venue: Fox Point Library - Children’s Area, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Pop in on Wednesday evenings to explore our Maker Cart and make whatever you would like! Children of all ages are welcome.
Back to School and the Library Raffle!
Back to School and the Library Raffle!
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Main Level, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Come and get to know YOUR library staff! School age children & teens can participate in meeting the Knight staff for a chance to win a back to school gift basket. How do you enter... well, it’s very simple. Just interview any staff member and ask: 1) What is their name? 2) What do they […]
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Programa de Defensores y Consejeria en Salud Mental Entre Companeros with Project LETS
Programa de Defensores y Consejeria en Salud Mental Entre Companeros with Project LETS
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Calling All Providence Teens: Project LETS and Nine Neighborhood Fund present Peer Mental Health Advocate & Counseling Program Building Community While Supporting Others....and Ourselves! Join our 8 week training program to learn about mental health & build peer support skills. Open to all high school-aged youth who live or go to school in 02908 & […]
After School Clubs!
After School Clubs!
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Join us Tuesday and Thursday for our after school club activities! Tuesday - Lego Club. Build and play with Legos. Thursday - Maker Cart. Use our supplies to create something right out of your own imagination.
Notary Service
Notary Service
Venue: Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Are you in need of a reliable notary service? The Washington Park Library will offer notary services on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm walk-in only. For more information call 401- 781-3136 or email arocchio@clpvd.org Are you in need of a reliable notary service? What you need to bring: A valid form of government issued photo […]
Knitting Club
Knitting Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Stop by the library on Thursday evenings for knitting club. We will be finger knitting, regular knitting, crocheting, or possibly beading. The choice is yours. This club is for kids approximately 5+ and no registration is needed.
Knitting Circle
Knitting Circle
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 2, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Come knit and crochet with us! Materials provided, and all experience levels are welcome.
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 […]
Fall Intermediate ESOL Classes
Fall Intermediate ESOL Classes
Venue: South Providence Library - Community Room, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
Advanced ESOL
Advanced ESOL
Venue: Fox Point Library, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Advanced ESOL at Fox Point Library Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Starting October 1st-December 5th. For more information, contact Zoila Bernal, 401-467-2700 x1608.
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.
Read and Rap
Read and Rap
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Read poetry, listen to music, and write your own poem, song, or rap. Writings will go in the Read and Rap book. For children and teens
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Virtual Model Building – Japanese Army Field Kitchen by Fine Molds
Virtual Model Building – Japanese Army Field Kitchen by Fine Molds
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Online, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Mr. Alan looks at the new kit of the Imperial Japanese Army Field Kitchen by Fine Molds in 1/35 scale. This kit includes the field kitchen unit and the Type 97 Movable Boiler. The boiler is a horse-drawn unit that can be made in traveling or deployed position. It comes with a crew of three, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Come to the library to make friendship bracelets! Beads and string will be provided! You can make bracelets for yourself or a loved one! Or, you could exchange bracelets right here at the library! Ages 7+ welcome! Contact Christina for more info: ckuy@clpvd.org
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!
After School Movie
After School Movie
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us for a FREE after-school movie! Rated PG. Snacks provided too! Recommended for children ages 8 and up.
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 […]
OUR HERITAGE
OUR HERITAGE
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Short bilingual stories from PROVIDENCE COLLEGE students who want to share their Hispanic heritage and encourage other children; to always move forward and never give up. Chidren from 8 to 13 years old. Bilingual.
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No Storytime Saturday’s in October 2024
No Storytime Saturday’s in October 2024
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Saturday Story time's are taking a break! We will be back in November.
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.
Mini Makerz Art Studio (Ages 4 – 7)
Mini Makerz Art Studio (Ages 4 – 7)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
At Mini Makerz, children (ages 4 - 7 years old) engage in art making through material exploration, play, and storytelling. This program is FREE for children who attend preschool or public/charter elementary schools in Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, or Central Falls! Space is limited and registration is required. To register please click here. Programming supported by: […]
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Celebration! / ¡Celebración de la herencia hispana y latino!
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Celebration! / ¡Celebración de la herencia hispana y latino!
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Main Level, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture! Experience music, exciting performances by Mariana Paes, a flamenco dancer from Rhode Island, and traditional foods, and test your luck and have fun with Lotería! ¡Únase a nosotros para una celebración inolvidable de la cultura hispana y latino! ¡Disfrute de la música, las emocionantes […]
Tween Club
Tween Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Tweens ages 9-13 join us for a fun new club at Rochambeau! We will meet the first and third Saturday of every month. No registration required. First Saturdays we will have snack tastings and ratings and third Saturdays we will be doing craft activities!
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Fall Beginner ESOL Classes
Fall Beginner ESOL Classes
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
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 six—week session will run on Mondays from September 16th to October 28th, not including Monday holidays.
Storytime! ¡Tiempo de cuentos!
Storytime! ¡Tiempo de cuentos!
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Storytime! ¡Tiempo de cuentos! Every Monday / Cada Lunes 11:00am-12:00pm at Olneyville Library/ Biblioteca de Olneyville Par mas informacion habla con Toni/ For more information please call Toni (401)421-4084x 4302
Youth Makerspace: Sewing Explorations
Youth Makerspace: Sewing Explorations
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Each week in September and October, youth makerspace will focus on different sewing crafts and techniques such as creating a custom felt stuffed animal, embroidery and applique. Recommended for ages 8+. Perler fuse bead crafts will also be available as an alternative project.
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!
Art Works!
Art Works!
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Children and teens, hear stories about different artists and try your hand at all different styles of art! Mondays at 4 pm.
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 […]
Community Vaccine Clinic
Community Vaccine Clinic
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Main Level, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
The Hope Clinic is setting up the mobile vaccine clinic at the Knight Memorial Library every Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Adults (18+) No pre-registration is required! First come, first served Bringing previous vaccine records is recommended, but not required!
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 […]
Clínica Comunitaria de Vacunación
Clínica Comunitaria de Vacunación
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Adult Area, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
La Clínica Esperanza está ofreciendo Vacunas o productos de inmunización gratis. Lugar de vacunación en la Biblioteca Knight Memorial Library todos los lunes de 5:00 pm a 7:30 pm. Lo que necesita saber: Gratis y abierto al público Para adultos (18+) No se necesita registrar! por orden de llegada Se recomienda traer registro de vacunas […]
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Gear Up in Engineering: Lego Robotics for Youth!
Gear Up in Engineering: Lego Robotics for Youth!
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Learn to build moving contraptions with LEGO Technic beams, axles, pegs and gears! Led by the high school robotics team from ALARM Robotics, this fun, hands-on activity series will guide kids in building contraptions and automatons to make different kinds of moving objects. Each Tuesday from October 1-22, the workshop will focus on a different […]
Writing Close to Home: Four-Week Poetry Course
Writing Close to Home: Four-Week Poetry Course
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this 4-week poetry course for adults taught by Rosalynde Vas Dias, we’ll look at how poets manage the material that is closest to them. Classes take place every Tuesday night, 6pm-7:30pm, October 1st - October 22nd at Mt. Pleasant Library. Please sign up only if you plan on attending all four classes. Register through […]
Classical High School Entrance Exam Information and Study Session
Classical High School Entrance Exam Information and Study Session
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 1, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Are You Taking the Classical High School Entrance Exam? Do you want to learn more about the test and improve your score? Come to an Information and Study Session at Washington Park Library! Learn about Online Resources where you can find study materials and practice tests Review what will be on the different sections of […]
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 […]
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
Rochambeau ESOL Classes
Rochambeau ESOL Classes
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Beginner ESOL FREE & IN PERSON at Rochambeau Library Registration is required. To register or for more information, call (401) 467-2700 x1608.
Advanced ESOL
Advanced ESOL
Venue: Fox Point Library, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Advanced ESOL at Fox Point Library Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Starting October 1st-December 5th. For more information, contact Zoila Bernal, 401-467-2700 x1608.
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, 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, an Epilog laser cutter, and heat presses for fabric and mugs. If you completed one of our tufting workshops, you're welcome to use our tufting […]
Fall Intermediate ESOL Classes
Fall Intermediate ESOL Classes
Venue: South Providence Library - Community Room, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
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 […]
Squeegee Art Workshop for Adults
Squeegee Art Workshop for Adults
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this one-off workshop for adults, create colorful art with an uncommon painting tool! All materials are provided, including multiple canvases to squirt, scrape and swipe your way to gorgeous abstract art. Please register through Eventbrite to reserve a spot.
Canceled 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 […]
Aging and Memory Loss – A presentation by Butler Hospital
Aging and Memory Loss – A presentation by Butler Hospital
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Community Room, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Aging and Memory Loss: What's normal, what's not, and how to make a difference Join Outreach Coordinator, Lulu Malko, for a presentation on Alzheimer's disease and exciting new research opportunities at Butler Hospital's Memory and Aging Program. Hear about what can be normal in memory loss as we age, what you can do to maintain […]
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 […]
Design for the Moon
Design for the Moon
Venue: Wanskuck Library - MakerSpace, 233 Veazie Street, Providence
Using 3D printers and clay, youth will design creatures and objects for a moonscape. Recommended for ages 8+
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.
Mask Decorating! (All Ages)
Mask Decorating! (All Ages)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Drop by for a fun activity where you can decorate your very own mask! We’ve got paints, colorful feathers, and a variety of shiny embellishments to glue onto your mask. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Fall Beginner ESOL Classes
Fall Beginner ESOL Classes
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
Comedy Club
Comedy Club
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Need a laugh? Come to the library's comedy club and learn all the different styles of comedy. Practice jokes, improv, and more. The final week we will have a comedy show.
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Garden Shed Mural Painting with Agonza
Garden Shed Mural Painting with Agonza
Venue: Washington Park Library - Outside, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join 15 Minute Field Trips and mural artist Agonza to help paint our new garden shed with a beautiful monarch butterfly design! We will be priming the shed on Thursday October 10th, and designing and painting our butterflies on Friday October 11th. Open to school-age kids and teens!
Travel Destinations with Roger
Travel Destinations with Roger
Venue: Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Thursdays October 3: Paris October 10: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 17: Sicily October 24: Hawaii, the Big Island
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 […]
Classical High School Entrance Exam Information and Study Session
Classical High School Entrance Exam Information and Study Session
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 1, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Are You Taking the Classical High School Entrance Exam? Do you want to learn more about the test and improve your score? Come to an Information and Study Session at Washington Park Library! Learn about Online Resources where you can find study materials and practice tests Review what will be on the different sections of […]
Youth Makerspace Open Studio
Youth Makerspace Open Studio
Venue: Washington Park Library - MakerSpace, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Explore our Makerspace technologies such as the 3D Printer, sublimation printing, sewing and more! Recommended for ages 8+
Sensory-Friendly Indoor Games and Activities
Sensory-Friendly Indoor Games and Activities
Venue: South Providence Library - Community Room, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Children with special needs are welcome! They are invited to play, explore and do activities that stimulates and use their senses. The program is aimed at those on the autisim […]
Notary Service
Notary Service
Venue: Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Are you in need of a reliable notary service? The Washington Park Library will offer notary services on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm walk-in only. For more information call 401- 781-3136 or email arocchio@clpvd.org Are you in need of a reliable notary service? What you need to bring: A valid form of government issued photo […]
Fall Tree Luminaries! (Ages 7+)
Fall Tree Luminaries! (Ages 7+)
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
Celebrate autumn by making fall tree luminaries using mason jars, tissue paper, and modge podge.
Knitting Club
Knitting Club
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Stop by the library on Thursday evenings for knitting club. We will be finger knitting, regular knitting, crocheting, or possibly beading. The choice is yours. This club is for kids approximately 5+ and no registration is needed.
Advanced ESOL
Advanced ESOL
Venue: Fox Point Library, 90 Ives Street, Providence
Advanced ESOL at Fox Point Library Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Starting October 1st-December 5th. For more information, contact Zoila Bernal, 401-467-2700 x1608.
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Garden Shed Mural Painting with Agonza
Garden Shed Mural Painting with Agonza
Venue: Washington Park Library - Outside, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join 15 Minute Field Trips and mural artist Agonza to help paint our new garden shed with a beautiful monarch butterfly design! We will be priming the shed on Thursday October 10th, and designing and painting our butterflies on Friday October 11th. Open to school-age kids and teens!
Pronk! After School Family Kickback featuring Young Fellaz Brass Band
Pronk! After School Family Kickback featuring Young Fellaz Brass Band
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Main Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Come join us for music and merriment with Pronk! 2024 After School Family Kickback Event. Music will be provided by the Young Fellaz Brass Band.
Horror Movie Trivia Night
Horror Movie Trivia Night
Venue: South Providence Library - Windowed Youth Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Are you a horror movie expert? Put your spooky knowledge to the test at our Horror Movie Trivia Night. Join us for a night of fun as you and your team work together to answer questions about classic and modern horror films. Intended for teens, but all are welcome. Teams will compete for a Halloween-themed […]
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!
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!
Kids Coloring Club (KCC)
Kids Coloring Club (KCC)
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Want to release some stress this summer, join us in our Kids Coloring Club (KCC). We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by and color your stress away. For school age children.
After School Movie
After School Movie
Venue: Washington Park Library - Children’s Area, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join us for a FREE after-school 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!
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No Storytime Saturday’s in October 2024
No Storytime Saturday’s in October 2024
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1, 708 Hope Street, Providence
Saturday Story time's are taking a break! We will be back in November.
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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Storytime! ¡Tiempo de cuentos!
Storytime! ¡Tiempo de cuentos!
Venue: Olneyville Library - Children's Area, 1 Olneyville Square, Providence
Storytime! ¡Tiempo de cuentos! Every Monday / Cada Lunes 11:00am-12:00pm at Olneyville Library/ Biblioteca de Olneyville Par mas informacion habla con Toni/ For more information please call Toni (401)421-4084x 4302
Art Works!
Art Works!
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Children and teens, hear stories about different artists and try your hand at all different styles of art! Mondays at 4 pm.
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 […]
Clínica Comunitaria de Vacunación
Clínica Comunitaria de Vacunación
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Adult Area, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
La Clínica Esperanza está ofreciendo Vacunas o productos de inmunización gratis. Lugar de vacunación en la Biblioteca Knight Memorial Library todos los lunes de 5:00 pm a 7:30 pm. Lo que necesita saber: Gratis y abierto al público Para adultos (18+) No se necesita registrar! por orden de llegada Se recomienda traer registro de vacunas […]
Community Vaccine Clinic
Community Vaccine Clinic
Venue: Knight Memorial Library - Main Level, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
The Hope Clinic is setting up the mobile vaccine clinic at the Knight Memorial Library every Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Adults (18+) No pre-registration is required! First come, first served Bringing previous vaccine records is recommended, but not required!
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Writing Close to Home: Four-Week Poetry Course
Writing Close to Home: Four-Week Poetry Course
Venue: Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Avenue, Providence
In this 4-week poetry course for adults taught by Rosalynde Vas Dias, we’ll look at how poets manage the material that is closest to them. Classes take place every Tuesday night, 6pm-7:30pm, October 1st - October 22nd at Mt. Pleasant Library. Please sign up only if you plan on attending all four classes. Register through […]
Gear Up in Engineering: Lego Robotics for Youth!
Gear Up in Engineering: Lego Robotics for Youth!
Venue: South Providence Library - Children's Area, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence
Learn to build moving contraptions with LEGO Technic beams, axles, pegs and gears! Led by the high school robotics team from ALARM Robotics, this fun, hands-on activity series will guide […]
Classical High School Entrance Exam Information and Study Session
Classical High School Entrance Exam Information and Study Session
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 1, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Are You Taking the Classical High School Entrance Exam? Do you want to learn more about the test and improve your score? Come to an Information and Study Session at Washington Park Library! Learn about Online Resources where you can find study materials and practice tests Review what will be on the different sections of […]
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 […]