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Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
Ever wonder what mindfulness meditation is all about? Would you like more calm, peacefulness and joy in your life? Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation class will help you become more aware and present in your life, and will help you establish/deepen a meditation practice! The class will take place March 4, 11, 25 & April 1, 8 […]
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.
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 […]
“Life in Lava Caves on Earth and (maybe!) Mars” Have you ever visited a cave? Did you know caves exist on other planets too!? Caves on Mars could be the perfect place for life to hide! Join URI's Jess Peluso for this awesome event. Registration recommended for kids ages 6+, contact Ms. Sammi.
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!
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+)
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!
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!
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 […]
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
Come meet E for All Program Manager, Julia Krasnow, and get all your questions answered about our upcoming accelerator. Already know you want to apply? Head to https://eforall.org/programs/rhode-island-summer-2024-accelerator/ There will be a brief presentation followed by Q+A. We look forward to meeting you! Hablamos español
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.
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.
Creating Your Vision: Photography Workshops for Youth provides a unique opportunity for students to learn more about a wide range of photographic topics and how to use photography to enhance your artful life. Using polaroid-style cameras, participants in the program explore creative, insightful ways to photograph their world around them with 1:1 instruction. Prints are […]
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.
They're back for another evening of jazz! Join us for an evening of jazz with the acoustic duo Two for the Rhode. The concert features local musicians James Seaberry (guitar), Peter Bodner (bass) and their talented friends. Don't forget your dancing shoes! Sponsored by the Providence Federation of Musicians.
All are welcome! TEA PARTY is a perfect reason to get together, have a great conversation, meet new people, and learn something new. THIS MONTH'S THEME: STRESS
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Pop in on Wednesday evenings to explore our Maker Cart and make whatever you would like! Children of all ages are welcome.
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.
If your credit report shows a history of debt problems or contains errors, consider using these guidelines to “clean it up.” Stop by for a little financial advice!
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.
Handmade Jewelery Mother’s Day Craft Workshop Taller de joyería para el día de las madres All materials provided , Todos los materiales proporcionados Wednesday, May 1st Miércoles 1 de Mayo 3:30-5:30pm Par mas informacion habla con Toni, For more information please call Toni (401)421-4084 x4302
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 a CD release concert for Enigmatica's 5th CD, "The Road Less Traveled." The CD features the music of Bach, the Beatles, Rhiannon Giddens, Astor Piazzolla, Benjamin Britten, and members of the group. Enigmatica is a New England-based mandolin ensemble directed by Marilynn Mair. Part chamber orchestra and part plucked-string double-quartet, Enigmatica performs […]
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.
Student Rosie Hernandez will be working with Ken Norman on her puppet project work. Rosie is a student at the Met High School on Dexter Street.
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch.... You get the idea. Bring your handiwork with you and join with others for monthly stitching and conversation! This is a brand new leaderless group but you're sure to learn from one another and find additional topics of conversation and common interests. Meets on the first Thursday of […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
This program is to create a gift for our dear mothers in the family. We invite you to join our talented CAROLINA BRIONES to learn and create your own jewelry. Ages 16 and up, men and women are very welcome!!!!
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.
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 […]
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. We […]
Dance instructor Brandon Contreras specializes in bachata and Kizomba and he will have you moving to the music in no time! He likes to teach using traditional style bachata music but also showcases more current versions of the genre to bridge the generations, from teens to seniors. The Bachata dance style comes from the Dominican […]
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!
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 […]
Coloring & Cocoa for adults in our café area! Come hang out and de-stress every Friday!
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 in the teen area to make friendship bracelets! All materials will be provided. You can make a bracelet for yourself or for someone special in your life. You could also exchange bracelets with people in the library! This program is suitable for children over eight! Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info!
Join us in reading and discussing The Lost Library Book by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, the 2024 Annual Kids Reading Across Rhode Island Book! Participants will receive a free copy of the book (while copies last), meetings happen in the children's room or outside (weather permitting) 3:30pm Fridays in May.
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!
Join artist Cathren Housley to learn how to make shadow puppets and let your imagination take flight! Recommended for ages 8+. This workshop series is made possible by the RI State Council on the Arts.
Mr. Alan, of Smith Hill Library, looks at the T-60 light tank kit by Russian model company, Zvezda. This kit dates from the early 1990s. It does not have the detail and accuracy of current Zvezda kits. However, that is part of its charm. https://youtu.be/Sy74uswTycw
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 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 […]
Join FFK for book readings and heartwarming tales written and illustrated by university students. No registration required. 2-3pm NOT 6-7pm https://www.fictionforkids.org/
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 […]