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Community Libraries of Providence is creating our new strategic plan that will guide us for the next 5 years.
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Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
Public meeting on Public Street Waterfront Access Project
This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This six—week session will run on Mondays from May 13th—June 24th, not including Monday holidays.
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.
Kids! Let your ideas fly with artist Cathren Housley as we create vibrant art pieces to soar around the library! This program is open to kids of all ages. We will be painting with acrylic paint. This youth workshop series is made possible by the RI State Council on the Arts.
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 six—week session will run on Tuesdays from May 14th—June 25th, not including Tuesday holidays.
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.
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.
Are you looking for your family's roots? Gather with other genealogy buffs and beginners to make use of the Library's new subscription to Ancestry.com Library Edition. There will be a staff member available to help you navigate the website and offer guidance on how to build your family tree. Bring your own laptop or use […]
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.
Join us for Rest and Renew yoga classes with Danielle Cavallacci, RYT! This is a beginner friendly class ages 15+. Bring your own yoga mat and towel. Space is limited so register today! Visit the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rest-and-renew-yoga-tickets-840923694407
Join park ranger, Sparkly Bryant as she discusses how Roger William's struggles in early colonial New England led to his establishing a place where all could worship as their conscience dictated without interference from the government.
Why buy greeting cards when you can make them yourself! Donna will provide templates for three different designs which you can paint or color in. Add your own flourishes to make them uniquely yours. Two sessions: May 14 & June 4 Come to one or come to both! Registration is required- adults only please! Only […]
Author Rahsaan Mahadeo will speak about his book, “Funk the Clock: Transgressing Time While Young, Perceptive, and Black.” Please RSVP below. Rahsaan Mahadeo is an outgoing Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Providence College and incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at the University of Minnesota. […]
Please join us on the first Monday of each month for our Friends Group meeting! Dues are a one-time contribution of $5 (or more if you like!).
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 a new time starting May 8: 10- 11 am 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 […]
Join us for yoga storytime! We will read a book about yoga and focus on play-based yoga movement. Please email amaziarz@clpvd.org to register (limited space available). Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome.
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 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.
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.
We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:30pm. Copies of the current selection are available at Mt. Pleasant Library. New members are always welcome!
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 […]
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 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, 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.
What is 5NP? Nada Protocol (5NP) has been used for almost 50 years in various health and community settings. It originally was developed as part of a community response to treat opiate addiction, but has been found useful for helping folks to regulate sleep, digestion, tension, feelings of anxiety or depression, and can support those […]
Welcome to The Great Traveling Owl Prowl, an exciting new program for kids and families from Wild Lives and the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD). Every Wednesday in June from 5-6:00 pm meet at Roger Williams Park Natural History Museum parking lot. This program encourages Providence residents to explore and learn more about nearby nature […]
Bring Your Own Project and drop in for a little after-hours embroidery (/fiber art) circle! Hand embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, crochet, quilting, whatever you like best! Beginners welcome, sharing of materials is encouraged but not required, light refreshments provided but feel free to bring a snack to share if you feel like it.
On Wednesday, June 5, and 12, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 pm Join us at the Knight Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. For a guided sound meditation designed for adults. Remember to bring your own yoga mat for the meditation practice. For more information or to register, please contact Natalie […]
Join us for Slow Pattern Drawing! Artist Linda Park says: “Each week I will propose a pattern that I have designed for participants as a starting point. Then we will explore ways to vary the pattern as each participant feels inspired. By the end of the session, I hope everyone will walk out of the […]
Don't miss our third annual community cookout hosted outdoors at Mount Pleasant Library! There will be grilled hotdogs, chips, drinks and music by multi-talented artist & DJ Justin Case. IT'S ALL FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP below so that we purchase enough food for everyone. The rain date is Wednesday, June 12th […]
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
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 not a class but you're sure to learn from one another and find additional topics of conversation and common interests. Meets on the first Thursday of the month […]
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, an Epilog 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 […]
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.
Are you a beginner or looking to up your game? Ready to become a Scrabble shark? This free six-week course teaches you the secrets of tournament Scrabble players: how to limit clunky racks, spot high-scoring plays, and find more bingos. Learn the most powerful words to add to your arsenal and maximize your existing vocabulary. Teens […]
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.
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+)
Taught via zoom by Younhee Shin of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project Registration suggested: email rocadults@gmail.com
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
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 […]
Brain Waves RI will be be holding an interactive workshop on the brain for teens and adults ages 13+. Learn about: Brain structure Memory Bipolar Disorder Cognitive flexibility Common myths about the brain Engage in cognitive flexibility activities and learn how much our brains are capable of adapting to new rules! And hold a real […]
Part of our outdoor event series. All events will be held on the front patio. In the case of rain, events will move indoors. Providence Drum Troupe is ready for an exciting and lit show on June 6 at Rochambeau! Demonstrating that living in harmony is not an antiquated notion, the Troupe will entertain us […]
Join 15 Minute Field Trips for a spring repotting party! Bring your seedlings (or houseplants in need of a refresh) and learn how to repot them with supplies provided from our new lending shed. Meet neighbors, exchange gardening knowledge, and discover the gardening tools and resources we have available for you to use.
This Program has been rescheduled for a later date. 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 […]
This class is FULL. In this four-week course for adults taught by Jeneane Lunn, we will learn to paint with soft pastels outside in the library garden! Enjoy being outdoors learning to paint in the methods of the impressionists with pastels in the Mt. Pleasant Library garden. If the weather is bad, we will paint […]
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!
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 and learn sewing basics from how to make your very own pillow and other personalized fun items with the one and only Alan Gianfrancesco. For teens in grades 6 and up. For more information, call 401-467-2625 or email Christina Kuy at ckuy@clpvd.org or Melissa Rivera at mrivera@clpvd.org.
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.
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 from Smith Hill Library shows you the vintage Italeri M4A1 Sherman tank. This version has a cast hull and a 76mm gun. https://youtu.be/R9q_KaSFt08
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 Lauren McTigue for one or all sessions of this transformative 4-part series unravelling the mysteries of hormonal health. You will gain valuable insights and learn practical steps to take to enhance well-being and achieve lasting health through knowledge and power. Lauren McTigue is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of Half of Us Collective. […]
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 our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
Bring a plant you no longer want and leave with a new one! Don't have a plant to swap? Give a suggested $1 donation to the library and take home a new plant. Plants can be dropped off at the library in advance of the event, beginning Monday, June 3rd. Rain or shine event!
Adults are invited to participate in one of our introductory tufting workshops happening now through August! In this one-day workshop, you will learn the basics of using a tufting machine and complete a small rug. The workshop requires four hours to complete. Registration through Eventbrite is required. Please register for only one workshop. This program […]
Join us to celebrate and uplift inclusive and representative books, curriculum, and teaching practices in public schools, public libraries, and beyond.