Get ready to VOTE for the upcoming elections: registration and info!
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
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
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Venue: Rochambeau Library - Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence
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!).
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.
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
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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!
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.
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
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 […]
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.
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 & […]
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.
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 3, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join Sam as we learn and play chess! For ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Check out Sam's Tips and Tricks on our YouTube page!
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.
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
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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!
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
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.
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 […]
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!
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.
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.
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: […]
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.
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 […]
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Venue: Smith Hill Library - Children's Area, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Youth: run you own presidential campaign. Create a platform, participate in a convention, give a speech, make signs, and debate your opponents. Special guests: State Representative David Morales will moderate […]
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
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.
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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
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.
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+
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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+
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 spectrum, but no one is ever turned away.
Venue: Washington Park Library - Main Area 3, 1316 Broad Street, Providence
Join Sam as we learn and play chess! For ages 8+. All experience levels welcome. Check out Sam's Tips and Tricks on our YouTube page!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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!