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.
Stop by to help anytime between 9:30am-4pm - Refreshments provided! Rakes, shovels, brooms, plastic gloves and paper bags for leaves are inside the library! Youth may check in with Miss Sammi after school to enjoy an Earth Day activity :)
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 […]
This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This eight—week session will run on Mondays from March 11th—April 29th.
Stop by Fox Point Library to enjoy the outdoors by decorating our patio with sidewalk chalk creations! Also, take some time to browse our books related to Earth Day! (Indoor craft will be provided in the event of rain)
Attention young makers! Come learn about using different tools for creative projects, including vinyl cutting, sewing, 3D design, laser cutting, coding robots, and more. (recommended for ages 10+)
Please join artist Cathren Housley for a 10 week drawing program for youth! Come when school gets out! This program is in-person with a virtual option. Grab and Go Bags are available for those who can only participate virtually!
On our planet, dark cool-loving microbes survive well in cracks and crevices of metal-rich rocks. Could the same be true for Mars, if not today, then long ago? Join Dr. Dawn Cardace, geology professor at URI, to learn all about astrobiology and imagine what life beyond Earth could look like! Free sandwiches will be provided […]
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!
Attention Knight Memorial 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, April 13th at Knight Memorial Library. For more information, contact Christina Kuy at ckuy@clpvd.org or […]
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 […]
Qigong with Marcus Gardner from the West Side Tai Chi Club. Qigong is a system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation that is said to be helpful for health, spirituality, and martial arts training. No registration is required. All welcome! Monday, April 22 and 29, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Serie de cuatro talleres donde aprenderás lo básico de la caligrafía de texto, mas conocida como letra gótica para ganar un "dinerito extra" aplicando este hermoso arte en invitaciones, diseños, etc. o simplemente para impresionar a sus amistades.
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 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 of the […]
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 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 of […]
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 supports throughout the program. This eight—week session will run on Tuesdays from March 12th—April 30th.
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.
Come help us write our community newspaper! Join our after school youth in writing about your favorite books, what's happening in your neighborhood, and our collective dreams for the future. Writing not your thing? All good newspapers need a comics section! This activity is aimed at school aged participants, but younger children can join with […]
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
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.
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+)
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.
Anime Club is moving to Tuesdays! Join us to watch anime, discuss your favorites, and discover new shows. Recommended for ages 10+. For more information, please contact Kaia at 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.
This seminar will focus on how to invest to achieve retirement goals. In retirement it’s essential to allocate funds to address various lifestyle objectives having to do with growing and preserving funds, leveraging savings for reliable income, and making certain that remaining funds transfer to heirs quickly and tax efficiently. Historical and current stock market […]
Hand sew an adorable mini frog plushie with us! Upstairs in the café across from circulation
Join Cindie of Sacred Flame for a magical CANDLE-MAKING workshop at Knight Memorial Library On Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Immerse yourself in the art of crafting intention candles, where each creation is infused with positive energy and purpose. We'll explore the enchanting world of crystals and botanicals, incorporating them […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
These are meeting times for clients and tenants of the former Smith Hill Community Development Corp. Please call the library at 401-272-4140 if you have questions.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Join URI- NASA Space Grant Consortium for the program: Life on Earth...and Maybe Mars? Wednesday, April 24 at 4 pm for kids 6+ Dawn Cardace, Ph.D from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Rhode Island will be hosting the program. There will be fun activities, food, and possibly even some swag! To register […]
Join Councilwoman Althea Graves as she discusses topics and concerns that impact the neighborhood.
Come to an open-mic speakeasy hosted by the Aesop Writing Society at Rochambeau Library! There are a limited number of 3 minute spots available. If available, individual performers may occupy up to 2 spots. Sign up at the door and present your poetry or join us to show your love and support! Refreshments will be […]
In this four-week course for adults taught by Jeneane Lunn, you'll learn how to create 3D drawings of buildings and still life objects. This class is an introduction to using perspective to create three dimensional drawings of buildings and still life objects. We will cover one and two point perspective, perspective of circles and visual […]
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
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.
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.
Join Roger Belisle, who has 40 years experience as a travel agent, to learn tips for how to get there, places to explore and this to do at the following destinations: Thursdays, 2- 3:30 pm April 4: Venice April 11: Washington, D.C. April 18: Vietnam April 25: Maldives
Please join us as we welcome the Queen of Bones (aka Emily) for 4, 15-minute tarot reading sessions. Registration is required because space is limited, so please contact the library to claim your spot. * You MUST contact the library, by phone, to register for this event * Emily is a disabled astrologer, intuitive tarot […]
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.
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.
Young chefs are invited to help prepare a healthy, delicious snack or drink. We'll learn recipes that do not even require an oven. For teens in 6th grade and up. Registration is required. For more information, contact Melissa at mrivera@clpvd.org or call 401-467-2625.
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+)
SENSORY - FRIENDLY INDOOR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES Children with special needs are welcome! They are invited to play explore and do activities that stimulates and use their sesnses. The program is aimed at those on the autism spectrum, but no one is ever turned away.
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
The Culture Symposium focuses on cultural and community connections expressed though storytelling and the arts that have historically shaped and formed the essence of our neighborhoods; our Library(ies) will provide a welcoming space for community discourse with the intent of highlighting the value of our culturally diverse people in order to educate, empower, and strengthen […]
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, call 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.
Join us for this all-ages event and test your luck at Lotería! Lotería is a traditional bingo-like game hailing from Mexico. We will be playing the "Millennial" version. We will provide light refreshments and award small prizes to the top three players! Please register here.
Explore the impact Art and Books have had on our communities’ most influential individuals, join us for Conversations at Knight! April's special guest is Juan Pichardo.
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!
School getting you stressed? Join 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.
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!
Drop-In Canva Help (Ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and artists). Canva skills taught at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). No registration needed.
Join us each Friday for open studio sewing. Sewing machines and all supplies are provided!
Join us for a FREE after-school movie! Rated PG. Snacks provided too! Open to children ages 8 and 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 […]
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 Panzer IV F1/F2/G model kit from Italeri. He looks at the Revell/Italeri version of the kit called Panzer Tank "Mark IV Special" from the 1970s. He shows two finished models of an F1 and an F2. https://youtu.be/mfSvbsgCJco
Jazz Appreciation Night Friday April 26th 4:30-5:30pm Do you dig jazz? We’ll chat history and listen to favorite selections and dive into all things jazz! Lite drinks and snacks provided! ** BONUS JUST ADDED LIVE PERFORMANCE by Antony ALBA & FRIENDS** email or phone: kveronneau @clpvd.org (401)421-4084x4301
This class is taught by Marcus Gardner of the West Side Tai Chi Club. Tai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches which promote serenity through movements connecting the mind and body. All ages and abilities are welcome! No registration needed. February 3 & 17 April 6, 13 & 27 May 4, 11 […]
Bilingual story writing contest participants are invited to celebrate Dia de los Ninos Awards ceremony at Knight Memorial Library. For more information, contact Carolina Briones at cbriones@clpvd.org.
Come with your children, enjoy and participate in: Making my Own Book, celebrating 100 years of Knight Memorial Library; Bomba workshop with Lydia Perez y Yoruba 3; presentation of theatrical games with John and Yessica from Festum Teatro; award ceremony for the winners of the creative writing contest, “Bilingual Young Authors 2024”; and refreshments.
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.
Are your Spidey senses tingling? They should be because your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is revisiting Mt. Pleasant Community Library! Spider-Man will bring some of his favorite picture books and a coloring craft to the library for a swinging good time! This program is for all ages and does not require registration. Children are encouraged to […]
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
Attention Knight Memorial 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, April 13th at Knight Memorial Library. For more information, contact Christina Kuy at ckuy@clpvd.org or […]