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Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
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.
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 […]
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!
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 […]
A doula is a person trained to provide advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort. An end of life doula, or death doula, accompanies a person as they are preparing to die, through death itself and after death. Learn about how the role of an End of Life Doula can be a wonderful addition to […]
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 six—week session will run on Tuesdays from May 14th—June 25th, not including Tuesday holidays.
This special story time will feature books, songs, dancing, and bubbles! After the story time, your child will be able to participate in a craft or activity that aids in the development of fine motor skills and foster creativity! This program is suitable for toddlers ages 1-4 and their grownups, but children of all ages […]
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.
Each session of Doodle Art Lab we will be introduced to a new, easy doodle anyone can draw, no experience necessary! Follow along with the group or create your own doodles using a variety of art supplies provided by the library. Ages 12+. No registration needed.
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+)
Knight Memorial will have a Teen Sweet Sugar Scrub Workshop on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, AT 3:30 PM Teens ages 12 and up. Make your own sugar body scrub with Priscila from GOODS BY BLCK ROSE. In this hands-on workshop, you will create a Sugar Scrub all on your own. The ingredients used in this […]
Families, join the Roger Williams Park Zoomobile for an interactive presentation with at least 3 animals and animal interviews. The zoomobile carries a message of compassion for all living things. Space is limited! Please register by contacting Jennifer at (401) 272-4140 / jromans@clpvd.org Free water filter distributinon will also be occuring for 02908 […]
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.
Mad Science will join us for their Fire and Ice show! This fun science show is open to kids of all ages! Please register by emailing Abby at amaziarz@clpvd.org (space is limited)
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
Learn how we became the Community Libraries of Providence! Author and founder of CLPVD will discuss her new book, The Libraries a True Rhode Island Story.
Are you interested in composting? Join Stewart Martin of Providence Gardenworks for an informational session to the free backyard composting mentorship program. The City of Providence’s Sustainability Department and the United States Department of Agriculture recently awarded a Backyard Composting Mentorship Grant, aimed at increasing food scrap diversion in the city and in the process […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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.
This 2-part series, brought to you by Wingate Residences, is geared towards family caregivers and caretakers of loved ones with dementia as well as those who want to learn more. Please RSVP to Maggie at mkuriakose@wingateliving.com. RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Part 1 Normal Forgetfulness vs. Dementia One of the biggest concerns […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Park Ranger Sparkle Bryant discusses Roger Williams, a true revolutionary. Roger Williams took a big leap of faith when he left England to come to the New World for a fresh start. Eventually banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony for having new and dangerous opinions against the government, Williams founded Providence, where he put his revolutionary […]
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 […]
Are you an artist, either as a hobby or professionally? Would some stimulus, inspiration and incentive to be more productive, and more creative help? Or a chance to share and discuss your art with other artists? Art Motivation Group meets monthly. Each member brings a new piece of their own art to share with the […]
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
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 […]
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.
Pre-school aged crafts the second Thursday of the month, every month! Supplies are limited depending on craft. No registration required!
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.
Listen to the ambient sounds of Jeremy Ferris and Jason Calhoun as you read, browse, or just hang out.
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+)
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
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.
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 […]
Author Linda Kushner will speak about her book, "The Fight That Saved Libraries: A True Rhode Island Story." "It's great that the story of Linda Kushner, and the community leaders who came together to save Providence's community libraries, is being told. I've witnessed and been a part of many advocacy efforts over the years-but this […]
THE MAD BID by Madame Ulrich, newly translated by Rebecca Maxfield, a play reading. Meet the most popular man in Paris: he’s hot, he’s rich, he’s stylish, and he doesn’t exist. “He” is Angélique, in disguise to court Madame Argante, who has refused to let her son Éraste and Angélique get married. It’s go time: […]
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!
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 […]
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!
We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!
Calling all "Blockheads" Meet other teens and create your own space Speed builds, contests and more!!! Build & talk all things LEGO Monthly Meet up 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month 2:00-3:30pm LEGO, LEGO, LEGO
Are you overloaded by daily stimuli? Saying yes to too many things? Do you sometimes wish to pause and simply be? Mindful Movement is an experiential blend of principles of Alexander Technique, reiki, elastic stretch and playful movement to evoke joy and wonder. Our time together will encompass a guided body mapping lie down, further individual interior […]
Join us each Friday for open studio sewing. Sewing machines and all supplies are provided!
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 us for a FREE after-school movie! Rated PG. Snacks provided too! Open to children ages 8 and up.
Olneyville's Basketball Hoop Party June 14th 3:30-5:30 Food Fun & Games Learn some moves Enter our Slam Dunk & H O R S E contest Win Raffle Prizes Food sponsored by Olneyville NY System All Ages
Smith Hill Library's Mr. Alan works on the 1997 Shanghai Dragon kit of the Schwerer Panzerspahwagen "Infanteriewagen" armored train car. This is a heavy armored rail car used by German forces during WW2. https://youtu.be/C-WqtYAVzT8
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 […]
Welcome to the Maker Marketplace: Summer 2024! WHAT IS THE MAKER MARKETPLACE? The Maker Marketplace, is a maker-centered marketplace for the whole family. It’s an opportunity for the community to support local businesses by buying hand-crafted goods, purchasing refreshments from food trucks. This is also a great opportunity for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists to discover […]
Explore the world of fossils and rocks through hands-on activities at four rotating stations. Participants can identify fossils, create “fossils” by pressing shells and bones into clay, tell stories using colored chalk and paint inspirational messages on rocks for public places or personal keepsakes. We have limited spaces available, so register below to secure your […]
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
The United Youth Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the City of Providence's Mayor's Coalition on Behavioral Health. The subcommittee consists of Providence teenagers ages 12-17+ that either attend Providence Public middle or high schools or live in Providence. Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each month from 2-3:30pm. We like to set up the […]
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 […]