Get ready to VOTE for the upcoming elections: registration and info!
Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
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 […]
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.
Join Ms. Karen and her ukulele for a musical experience right after Ms. Toni's Story Time!!
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 […]
Thursdays October 5: Iceland October 12: Costa Rica October 26: New York City Monday October 30: South Africa
Homework help is available for children of all ages in the teen area. Registration is required. For more info, contact Melissa at 401-467-2625 or email mrivera@clpvd.org.
No experience is needed. For tweens & teens ages 10+ welcome. All are encouraged to bring their own cards to play. For more info, contact Benny at bnguyen@clpvd.org.
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!
Kids! Learn about different artists and try your hand at a variety of artistic styles. This program is in-person, with virtual options available.
An afternoon delight with Michelle, crocheting and creating everything from blankets and scarves to hats and sweaters. If you're looking for fun, crochet may be the perfect activity for you!
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 […]
In this four-part workshop (October 2, 16, 23, and 30), learn different weaving techniques such as plain weave and tapestry. Materials provided: no experience necessary. Space is limited, so please register at khaines@clpvd.org or speak with Kristen at the library.
20-30-Something Book Club: Mexican Gothic by Siliva Moreno-Garcia
Social group for knitters, crocheters, and fiber crafters of all sorts! Any experience level welcome, but no formal instruction provided. Bring your own supplies, or use those provided by the library. No sign-up necessary - just show up and join us any Monday evening! For more info, contact mtpleasantknittingclub@gmail.com.
Come carve a pumpkin at the library! All supplies will be provided and pumpkins will be available on a first come, first served basis. Come in costume so you can join in the post-decorating parade through the library! Weather permitting, we will meet out front on the patio. In the case of rain, event will […]
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 […]
Join others from the Rochambeau Community on weekly meanders around the neighborhood, chatting about houses, garden, trees, books etc. Meets in front of the Library Tuesdays at 9:30 am. We walk for about an hour in good weather, half an hour in the winter.
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, Brother digital sewing machines, sublimation printing, 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 class […]
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 […]
Join us for storytime at the Wanskuck 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. This storytime begins at 10:15 am and the exact length of this will depend on the age and attention span […]
Join us for a special sensory-friendly storytime designed for children of all abilities! All participants will have access to fidget toys, visuals, and other supports throughout the session. This eight-week session will run on Tuesdays from October 24th through December 19th. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Sponsored by The Autism […]
A FREE 10-week program for children ages 0-5 and their parents & caregivers. Sing, dance, play instruments, and have fun! Join Ms. Karen and her ukulele for a musical experience for children and their grown-ups on Tuesday mornings from September 19 to November 28 (***not including November 21). Un programa GRATIS de 10 semanas para […]
A bilingual program for kids of all ages and their families! Come enjoy stories, songs, and games in English and Spanish with Ms. Kaia. ¡Un programa bilingüe para niños de todas las edades y sus familias! Vengan a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, y juegos en español e inglés con Ms. Kaia.
Join us for our annual Halloween Party with a vampire puppet show, lots of treats, and a surprise or two! Costumes encouraged!
Homework help is available for children of all ages in the teen area. Registration is required. For more info, contact Melissa at 401-467-2625 or email mrivera@clpvd.org.
It's HALLOWEEN!! Calling all ghouls, ghosts, werewolves and more... come in costume for candy or treats! *While supplies last*
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.
RULE stands for Respect, Understanding, Leadership, and Empathy. Join Ms. Denise and Friend of the Library, Ms. Nella for this inclusive youth empowerment program.
COME AND JOIN US DRESSED IN YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! SING HALLO-SCREAM KARAOKE LISTEN TO SPOOKY STORIES GRABSOME GOODIES:)
Attention young makers! Come work with our teen leaders and learn about using different tools for creative projects, including vinyl cutting, sewing, 3D design, laser cutting, coding robots, and more. (recommended for ages 10+)
A weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) program for school-age kids! Join us every Tuesday for a different project, challenge, or experiment to have fun and learn something new.
Join Wild Lives for a nature stroll around Swan Point Cemetery! Each week on Tuesdays from 4pm-5pm this group will meet in the Swan Point Cemetery parking lot and proceed to wander around and view animals, catch frogs, spot owls, and more! This event is for animal lovers of all ages. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes […]
Stop by the library to decorate your own Halloween mask and pick up some candy!
Kids! Join performing and visual artist Cathren Housley as she leads youth in writing a play, and creating all the props and costumes. The final session will be a performance! This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode […]
Cultural Society for Entrepreneurship, Bilingualism, Resources and Inspirations presents the prototype of the AAPI History Museum. You will meet the artist, researcher, sculptor, and the Principal Investigator of this project at this event. You will get to ask questions about this project and anything that you want to know about the making of the AAPI […]
The seniors will participate in different activities and games that will help them exercise their mental and memory skills, fine motor skills and cognitive stimulation, improving their quality of life. Writing, narration, and creative illustrations will also be included.Â
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 […]
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.
Each month we read and discuss a collection of short stories. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:30pm. Join us! WHAT WE'RE READING November - Tenth of December by George Saunders December - Skeleton Crew by Stephen King January - Zero-Sum by Joyce Carol Oates Copies of the current selection are […]
Homework help is available for children of all ages in the teen area. Registration is required. For more info, contact Melissa at 401-467-2625 or email mrivera@clpvd.org.
Kids! Get help with your homework in English or Spanish! Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español.
Attention young makers! Come work with our teen leaders and learn about using different tools for creative projects, including vinyl cutting, sewing, 3D design, laser cutting, coding robots, and more. (recommended for ages 10+)
Join us for some Wii fun! Every 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.
Have you ever seen a dream fly? With art, anything is possible. Join artist Cathren Housley for this eye opening and empowering workshop. This workshop series is made possible by the RI State Council on the Arts.
Kids! 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.
Join us for Paint the Afternoon! The library supplies paint, brushes, canvases, all you need to bring is your creativity! Ages 12+, no registration required.
It's alcohol ink art time. Alcohol inks are relatively easy to use and with no need for prior art knowledge. Beginners can create beautiful designs. Working with alcohol inks is highly therapeutic and fun. Give it a try with us! Space is limited. Reserve your spot through Eventbrite.
Do you like scary stories? Do you like writing them? In this four-week course for adults, writers of all levels are invited to get in touch with their dark side. During the course, there will be a variety of horror reading assignments in various sub-genres of horror. Writers will be encouraged to delve into what […]
In this four-week course for adults taught by Marissa Gallerani, we’ll review the fundamentals of memoir writing! We’ve all got stories to tell – whether from our own lives our our family’s. But getting them down on pen and paper can be the hardest part. In this four-week course, we’ll review the fundamentals of memoir […]
Have fun constructing a beautiful creation by using our leftover craft supplies! We will have masks, feathers, sticker jewelry, paint, and more!
Adults are welcome to experiment with this fun method of abstract painting during open studio hours! Please reserve your spot through Eventbrite. Learn to create dazzling abstract art with acrylic pouring! Acrylic paint pouring is thought to have been created by Mexican artist David Siqueiros in the 1930s. Many artists throughout history, from Jackson Pollock […]
Join Ms. Karen and her ukulele for a musical experience for children (ages 0-5) and their grown-ups!
Sing, dance, play instruments, and have fun!
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.
School-age children are invited to join us for a fun-filled hour of either exploring with arts, learning art techniques, crafts, and more! Registration is required. For more info, contact Melissa at (401) 467-2625 or email mrivera@clpvd.org.
Update - We will starting September 11th! Mondays & Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:00 PM Stop by for one-on-one help with reading, basic math & more! No registration is necessary and first come first served. For more info, email rocyouth@clpvd.org.
Homework help is available for children of all ages in the teen area. Registration is required. For more info, contact Melissa at 401-467-2625 or email mrivera@clpvd.org.
Attention young makers! Come work with our teen leaders and learn about using different tools for creative projects, including vinyl cutting, sewing, 3D design, coding robots, and more. (recommended for ages 10+)
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
Hey kids! Come, discuss, and debate various topics happening at school, in your neighborhood, across RI, and around the country and world.
Every Thursday, 5:30-6:30 pm, The purpose of this group is to give you the tools to manage your mental/physical health and find support. It will also give you the opportunity to learn a better way of expressing yourself.
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 […]
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, email or call Amy Rosa, arosa@clpvd.org or 401-781-3136
Do you like scary stories? Do you like writing them? In this three-week course for adults, writers of all levels are invited to get in touch with their dark side. During the course, there will be a variety of horror reading assignments in various sub-genres of horror. Writers will be encouraged to delve into what […]
All are invited to attend The Artists Loop on Thursday, November 2, at 6pm to enjoy an exciting exhibit and to listen to artist, Eran Fraenkel, speak about how music has influenced his absolutely fascinating and detailed style of artwork; fourteen pieces are currently on display at Wanskuck Library. The Artists Loop is a program […]
Discover the secrets to creating stunning photographs in this four-week class for adults taught by Cindy Miranda. Join us for a captivating journey into phone and camera photography with local artist and photographer Cindy Miranda. Discover the secrets to creating stunning visuals and bring your creativity to life behind the lens. Let's make magic together! […]
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. Please […]
Join us for our monthly Coloring Club for Relaxation this evening and discover the stress-relieving benefits of coloring! Ms. Amy will provide soothing music and show you how to make your own coloring sheet if you don't have one. Any coloring implements can be used: markers, crayons, colored pencils, highlighters-- get creative! Drop-in anytime in […]
Drop by the library and create your own monster as part of our Collaborative Community Art Project. Supplies are available on Fridays and Saturdays and no registration is necessary.
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 […]
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 […]
Kids! Get help with your homework in English or Spanish! Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español.
Where does your clothing come from? Learn about sustainable fashion and design your own hoodie! Use recycled fabrics and transform your style into a wearable fashion statement. Attend free designer classes from 3-5pm on Fridays, November 3, 10, 17, December 1 & 8. Call 401-274-4145, 4701 or email dbrophy@clpvd.org to reserve a spot. Please plan […]
Drop in for a cup of coffee from our Keurig (or bring your own!) and relax while you color!
Come and be creative in building with LEGOs or play UNO, Connect 4, Sorry, and many more. For all ages. Siblings welcome.
Homework help is available for children of all ages in the teen area. Registration is required. For more info, contact Melissa at 401-467-2625 or email mrivera@clpvd.org.
Join us for a FREE after-school movie! Rated PG. Snacks provided too! Open to children ages 8 and up.
Join us every Friday afternoon for beginners sewing. Children and teens will learn how to make pillows and more from the one and only Bob Frances’ Alan. For school ages 8 and up. For more info, contact Melissa at (401) 467-2625 or email: mrivera@clpvd.org.
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!
Kids and teens! Come learn about photography from Providence College students. This two-part workshop will cover topics such as: camera operation, focusing, rule of thirds, color balance, and much more!
Mr. Alan provides a sneak peek at the new Copper State Models kit of the Ansaldo-Lancia 1ZM armored car. This version is the German Pz.SP.Wg. 1ZM (i) variant. However, you can build Italian and Spanish Civil War variants as well. https://youtu.be/lmWKa0wL3N0
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.
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 […]
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: […]
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
Drop by the library and create your own monster as part of our Collaborative Community Art Project. Supplies are available on Fridays and Saturdays and no registration is necessary.
Join our annual celebration of comics culture, art, storytelling imagination and our favorite characters! Activities for the whole family include: character mini golf, robot races, art activities, tarot readings, green screen, music, special performances and more! Costumes encouraged!! This year's theme is ROBOT MAYHEM! Special guests include Big Nazo and the Providence Drum Troupe! Performing […]
Join us every Saturday at 1pm in the studio for our tween and teen D&D club! Feel free to bring your own character, make one with us, or use a premade one! Each week we will either continue in our campaign or have D&D related craft or activity. No experience needed and no registration required. […]