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Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
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 […]
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.
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!
LEARN: • The requirements to naturalization • The N-400 application for Naturalization • The 100 Civic/History questions required • How to pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam • The written and […]
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 […]
In person ESL classes return to Community Libraries of Providence this Winter 2024 Starting in January we will have FREE & In Person English classes at Olneyville Library on Tuesdays […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for sensory-friendly storytime designed for children of all abilities! It involves stories, songs, movement, and therapeutic play. All participants will have access to fidget toys, visuals, and other […]
Join us after story time for an hour of outdoor play in our garden space. We will have toys, bubbles, and music makers. In case of rain we will […]
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 […]
Every festival year we search for films produced in countries where Spanish is the primary language or the lingua franca. This year we travel to Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, and more! Multi-national / In Spanish or Embera Katío w/subtitles / 74 mins / Ages 8+
If you love a story, come join us at Fox Point Library. You will meet new characters in folktales and fairytales! Find out what happens when... A magic porridge pot won't stop making porridge A greedy Monkey won't share bananas with Turtle After storytime, we invite you to make different art creations! If you had […]
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Everyone encounters an obstacle now and then. How you overcome them and what you learned along the way is...SOLVING & EVOLVING! Multi-national / In English or w/subtitles / 75 mins / All Ages
RULE stands for Respect, Understanding, Leadership, and Empathy. Join Ms. Denise and Friend of the Library, Ms. Nella for this inclusive youth empowerment program.
Join us Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for our after school club activities! Tuesday - Lego Club. Build and play with Legos. Wednesday - Coloring Club. Enjoy a relaxing activity on our low-tech day. Thursday - Maker Cart. Use our supplies to create something right out of your own imagination.
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, 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.
Kids! Hear stories about different kinds of buildings and use of all the library’s different building supplies (Legos, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, and more) to make your own structures.
Create your own stickers using the library's Cricut precision cutting machine. Learn the basics of vinyl cutting on the Cricut machine and Silhouette Studio. For ages 12+. Registration appreciated. Register here.
Buried within the woods of Alberta sits a haven for LGBTQIA2S+ teens. SUMMER QAMP invites audiences into the innocence and joy of a summer away with friends, while never losing sight of the bravery of these young protagonists whose very existence is challenged in their normal lives. Canada / 2023 / In English / 80 […]
In person ESL classes return to Community Libraries of Providence this Winter 2024 Starting in January we will have FREE & In Person English classes at South Providence Library on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00pm For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608 or email: zbernal@clpvd.org Registration is now closed. If you want to enroll and be placed […]
While climate change is front-page news, in our own back pages many are grieving. Or mutely frightened. Or numb. Or outraged. Or isolated and feeling hopeless. Others may be oddly […]
Keith Stokes presents "Gilded Age in Color" at Mount Pleasant Library. This presentation is timed with the HBO series Gilded Age, which has been largely filmed in Newport, and also a major exhibit in 2024 that will interpret the Gilded Age Era through the experiences of the African heritage community. The presentation will include images […]
Get some practice with a sewing machine with this fun guided project: drawstring bags! All materials will be provided, and beginners are welcome. Space is limited, so please register with Garrett at glocke@clpvd.org.
Please join us for a new monthly arts & crafts program for adults! Every third Tuesday, we'll be hanging out and attempting to make our DIY dreams a reality, with a little help from TikTok tutorials and materials provided by the library. Registration is not strictly required, but it helps us know how much stuff […]
Death Café serves our community as a doorway into the shared exploration of our love of life + respect for death. Death Café is free + open to anyone who […]
Join the conversation every month to talk about books featuring authors and characters from marginalized groups. We meet virtually on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. Copies of the latest book are on display and available to check out from the Mount Pleasant Library. Register for the upcoming discussion through Eventbrite to get […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Animation IS magic. Giving inanimate materials the illusion of having life can be extraordinary. Puppets, clay cats, and baking flour are just a few to come to life this year! Multi-national / In English or w/subtitles / 72 mins / All Ages
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 […]
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 […]
Join us after story time for an hour of outdoor play in our garden space. We will have toys, bubbles, and music makers. In case of rain we will have creative play indoors.
If you love a story, come join us at Fox Point Library. You will meet new characters in folktales and fairytales! Find out what happens when... Peter goes out to the meadow in the forest - alone! Pinocchio, the puppet, runs away from his owner, Geppetto After storytime, we invite you to make different art […]
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 support. This class is ideal for older people and those […]
Join this free language development and school readiness program for parents/caregivers and their children ages 0 to 3 1/2 years. This playgroup meets for ten weeks and includes playtime, stories, music, and free books. For more information and to sign up, call or email Patricia Castillo at (401) 660-5589 or pcastillo@federalhillhouse.org. Participe en este programa gratis del desarrollo […]
Stories of people with a passion so strong they live, practice, or focus more effort towards their goal than anything else they know. Seeing their stories might get YOU inspired! Multi-national / In English or w/subtitles/ 80 mins / Ages 8+
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.
A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night. Ireland / 2020 / Two versions: In English or in Spanish w/ English subtitles / 93 mins […]
If you love a story, come join us at Fox Point Library. You will meet new characters in folktales and fairytales! LonPoPo: Do you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood? This is a similar Chinese fable. Find out who is knocking on the door when the mother leaves the house to visit the […]
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 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for our after school club activities! Tuesday - Lego Club. Build and play with Legos. Wednesday - Coloring Club. Enjoy a relaxing activity on our low-tech day. Thursday - Maker Cart. Use our supplies to create something right out of your own imagination.
Homework Help and tutoring in English & Spanish by college students - Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:30PM. Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español miércoles y jueves 15:00-17:30.
Pop in on Wednesday evenings to explore our Maker Cart and make whatever you would like! Children of all ages are welcome.
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.
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+)
An honest and thought-provoking dramatic film about historical trauma that asks the big question—why do we keep history alive? Israeli teens embark on a trip to Poland to learn more about the Holocaust but discover more about themselves. Israel / 2023 / In Hebrew w/subtitles / 94 mins / Ages 13+ for profanity, drinking, sexual […]
VITA PROGRAM Indigenous Empowerment is back in the library and services individuals on their taxes. Wednesdays from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on the following days: February 7, 14, 21, and 28 March 6, 13, 20, and 27 April 3 and 10 **Please call us at (401) 421- 4084 email: kveronneau@clpvd.org […]
Dumpling making!! Celebrate Chinese New Year! Wednesday, February 21st, 5:30-7:30 pm Bring on an auspicious New Year by making dumplings with the community, Stop on in and learn to make dumplings, cook and enjoy the results:) All materials provided, all ages welcome.
Join us to discuss the current state of housing in Smith Hill. How can Providence College and the community collaborate to address this issue? Sponsored by: DID Lab, PC-Smith Hill Annex, Smith Hill Partners Initiative, Smith Hill Library
Join us for an evening of jazz with an emphasis on black composers and performers with the acoustic duo Two for the Rhode. With local musicians James Seaberry (guitar) and Peter Bodner (basses). Don't forget your dancing shoes! Sponsored by the Providence Federation of Musicians in honor of Black History Month. Black History Month
Join us for an informative workshop to master the art of bookkeeping using Quickbooks. Whether you're a business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, this event is perfect for you! Learn how to track your business finances, create professional invoices, and manage expenses with ease. Get hands-on training from experienced professionals and gain the skills you […]
The Book of the Month is Like Water for Chocolate, by Laura Esquivel. Our program is for adults and will run for six weeks. Leeremos el libro “ Como Agua Para Chocolate”, escrito por: Laura Esquivel. Estás charlas o pláticas son para adultos y gratis por seis semanas.
Have fun constructing a beautiful creation by using our leftover craft supplies! We will have masks, feathers, sticker jewelry, paint, and more!
Join us for an 8-week session with Group Facilitator Lawrence Miller, LICSW, Psychotherapist. The death of a loved one is often one of the most stressful experiences in life. Grief affects everyone in their own way. For some people, connecting with others and sharing their stories helps process their loss. Join us. Have a safe […]
Get some practice using a Brother sewing machine, including threading the machine, loading a bobbin, and doing a variety of practice stitches on fabric. Space is limited, so please register by emailing ssok@clpvd.org.
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 […]
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
In person ESL classes return to Community Libraries of Providence this Winter 2024 Starting in January we will have FREE & In Person English classes at Olneyville Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00pm For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608 or email: zbernal@clpvd.org Registration is now closed. If you want to enroll and be […]
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 […]
Please join us on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 for storytime! We will read 2-3 books and sing some songs! Children and their caregivers welcome.
We meet monthly at Lillian Feinstein Senior Center to create something new.
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.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Has your child attended a kid's film festival before? If not, this is a great way to start, especially for the youngest ones. Multi-national / In English or non-dialogue / 65 mins / All Ages
Every festival year we search for films produced in countries where Spanish is the primary language or the lingua franca. This year we travel to Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, and more! Multi-national / In Spanish or Embera Katío w/subtitles / 74 mins / Ages 8+
An Ecological Concern: AIR – A Breath on the Line Community Art Program We invite you to participate in a creative experience that encourages children and their families to create art from air! Children’s art will be featured in project to celebrate Earth Day! This event is open to everyone, no registration required. Wednesday, March […]
Buried within the woods of Alberta sits a haven for LGBTQIA2S+ teens. SUMMER QAMP invites audiences into the innocence and joy of a summer away with friends, while never losing sight of the bravery of these young protagonists whose very existence is challenged in their normal lives. Canada / 2023 / In English / 80 […]
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 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for our after school club activities! Tuesday - Lego Club. Build and play with Legos. Wednesday - Coloring Club. Enjoy a relaxing activity on our low-tech day. Thursday - Maker Cart. Use our supplies to create something right out of your own imagination.
Homework Help and tutoring in English & Spanish by college students - Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:30PM. Ayuda con las tareas en ingles y español miércoles y jueves 15:00-17:30.
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+)
A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night. Ireland / 2020 / Two versions: In English or in Spanish w/ English subtitles / 93 mins […]
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
Do you dig jazz? Do you wanna chat about this uniquely African American art form? We’ll chat history and listen to favorite selections and dive into all things jazz. ** BONUS JUST ADDED LIVE PERFORMANCE by ANTHONY ALBA & FRIENDS** call or email: (401)421-4084x4301 or kveronneau@clpvd.org
In person ESL classes return to Community Libraries of Providence this Winter 2024 Starting in January we will have FREE & In Person English classes at Knight Memorial Library on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608 or email: zbernal@clpvd.org Registration is now closed. If you want to enroll and be placed […]
Come knit with us! Every Thursday night at 5:30pm, join our lovely instructor Simone for knitting, conversation and fun! Materials provided. All experience levels welcome! For more information, call 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.
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 […]
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!
The title says it all! We live in a world with other people. How do we feel like we fit in... or not? These films are of people (and chickens) trying to figure it all out. Multi-national / In English or w/subtitles / 81 mins / Ages 8+
12-year-old Max is an entrepreneur at heart. Forced to relocate from Montreal to the countryside a new business idea is hatched. Does it take a village to create a chicken farm or does the farm create a village? The answer is a little scrambled! Canada / 2023 / In French w/subtitles/ 89 mins / Ages […]
Coloring & Cocoa for adults in our café area! Come hang out and de-stress every Friday!
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 […]
Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
Join us each Friday for open studio sewing. Sewing machines and all supplies are provided!
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.
Come and be creative in building with LEGOs or play UNO, Connect 4, Sorry, and many more. For all ages. Siblings welcome.
What’s old is new again. One of Chaplin’s most acclaimed works that can make a child (or the child in us) laugh with abandon while truly empathizing with the everyday person trying to put a roof over their heads and food on their plate. USA / 1936 / No dialogue / 86 mins / All […]
Join us for a FREE after-school movie! Rated PG. Snacks provided too! Open to children ages 8 and up.
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!
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at the vintage Boeing Vertol V-107-II helicopter kit by Tamiya. This kit dates from the early 1970s and is in 1/100th scale. https://youtu.be/N13OmrYVgeE
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 […]
It is up to Ernest, a cranky old bear, and the creative whims of his mouse friend Celestine to bring music and joy back to the land of bears. When a mysterious, masked outlaw appears will alliances be formed? Anything is “bearable” if you have a good friend! France / 2022 / In English / […]
Miserable after her family moves to a small town, teenage aspiring journalist Itsy befriends Calvin, her strange, space-obsessed neighbor who believes his parents were abducted by aliens, and joins him on his journey to find them. USA / 2023 / In English and space alien / 87 mins / Ages 10+ for crass humor, bullying
Attention Mount Pleasant Families! Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? Then we invite you to sign them up for our theater club! In our club, children will have the opportunity to develop their creativity, strengthen their self-confidence and work collaboratively while having fun with our most exciting theatrical games. We will play with musical instruments, create our own masks and puppets, and all in a safe and welcoming environment. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Registration is open and classes start Saturday, February 17 at Mount Pleasant Community Library. ¡Atención familias de Mount Pleasant! ¿Están buscando […]
Eleven-year-old Ama is a top student and aspiring swimmer who thinks of herself unequivocally as Dutch, but her parents are Senegalese asylum seekers. After her mother and brother are arrested Ama is forced to reevaluate who she is with the help of a.... porcupine?! Netherlands / 2022 / In Dutch w/subtitles / 93 mins / […]
A deadbeat dad returns home when hearing of the death of the woman he abandoned, only to be confronted by a small, scrappy, scowling girl. Dad is a grifter/trickster, and daughter is as well. What could possibly go wrong? UK / 2023 / In English / 84 mins / Ages 10+ for profanity, death of […]