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Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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 […]

American Conversations

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.

Event Series Creative Play

Creative Play

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)

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. Don't Try This at Home has some experiments that are too dangerous for children to do or require exotic chemicals that are hard to find […]

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PVD Banned Books Club

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 […]

Tomaquag Museum: A Day in the Life

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 of discovery into Indigenous identities. Imagine exploring how Indigenous peoples lived their daily lives before modern times through fun and interactive experiences. From daily routines […]

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A Short Film on the Lippitt Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment Project

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 the history of the Lippitt Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment Project. During the project, which took place between 1959 and 1971, roughly 650 units in Lippitt Hill […]

Event Series Switch It Up

Switch It Up

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 […]