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Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
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 six—week session will run on Mondays from May 13th—June 24th, not including Monday holidays.
You can now access Ancestry.com at Fox Point Library, and Donna Woodworth can help! Donna is not only our clerk, she is also an amateur genealogist who is certified in Genealogy. The Genealogy Club meets on the third Monday of every month from 1:00-3:00PM. Meetings begin with announcements and the topics of the month. After […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 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 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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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+)
Come to Fox Point Library for cupcake decorating! We will be frosting and decorating cupcakes made by Briggs' Sweet Treats! Children of all ages are welcome. Please email amaziarz@clpvd.org to register.
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.
Get your game on, Play Scrabble with us! Compete with other Teens and Adults Great way to make enemies;) Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
KICK OFF SUMMER PARTY All are welcome!!!!!!!!!! Come enjoy the party, and get an idea of how much fun your summer at the library will be: making new friends, working, having fun and learning something new!!
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 us as we discuss Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe. Order your copy now.
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 […]
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 to get the Zoom […]
Oil Infusion Series with Priscilla from Goods By Blckrose On May 14 and June 18 , 2024, at 7:00-8:00 pm. Registration is required please contact Natalie Velez-Millan at nvelez-millan@clpvd.org or 401-467-2625 x1614. A beginner’s guide to herbal oil infusions, focusing on supporting the skin and hair. With basic steps and best practices for optimal results […]
Oil Infusion Series with Priscilla from Goods By Blckrose On May 14 and June 18 , 2024, at 7:00-8:00 pm. Registration is required please contact Natalie Velez-Millan at nvelez-millan@clpvd.org or 401-467-2625 x1614. A beginner’s guide to herbal oil infusions, focusing on supporting the skin and hair. With basic steps and best practices for optimal results […]
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 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 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.
Sankofa World Market (WEHDC’s farmer’s market) is a weekly celebration of food, community and culture. Shoppers at Sankofa World Market can use their SNAP/EBT and WIC to purchase fresh produce. Every Wednesday from June 19th - November 1st from 2:00pm-6:00pm
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.
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.
Pop in on Wednesday evenings to explore our Maker Cart and make whatever you would like! Children of all ages are welcome.
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 […]
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 […]
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
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.
We meet monthly at Lillian Feinstein Senior Center to create something new.
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.
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+)
Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!
We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 4:15pm at Mt. Pleasant Library. Join us!
Charla informativa con la Dr. Julia Shinnick sobre incontenencia urinaria. Este evento es una gran oportunidad para aprender y hacer preguntas en un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo.
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 […]
Drop in on the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm for our newest book group led by Jack, one of Rochambeau Library's multi-talented staff members. Below is a list of books to be read and discussed. September House / Carissa Orlando Into the drowning deep / Mira Grant Invisible cities / Italo Calvino […]
Join us for a summer reading kickoff celebration! We will have snacks, activities, and games outside the library (weather permitting), as well as summer reading challenge booklets and some free books to get you started. The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with […]
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 […]
Part of our outdoor event series. All events will be held on the front patio. In the case of rain, events will move indoors. Gained in Translation is a group of top notch musicians whose multi language, genre-hopping musical repertoire will take you from the subtle beauty of bossa-nova to the sheer exuberance of Russian […]
Have you ever wanted to create your own buttons, but weren’t sure how? You can learn at the library by trying out the button making machines!
Death is universal but how different communities + cultures deal with it is unique. Join us for a rare conversation. Community Libraries of Providence — Death Café — a doorway into shared exploration. WHAT IS A DEATH CAFÉ? It’s a guided group discussion forum where people come together to talk openly + candidly about the […]
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 […]
Drop-In Canva Help (Ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and artists). Canva skills taught at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). No registration needed.
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!
Sign up for summer reading - pick up your starter kit, a book & ice cream! Set up your Beanstack account to earn prizes for books read and challenges completed. Starter kit supplies and books available while supplies last. Ice cream provided by the Friends of Wanskuck Library.
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 several models of the Polish Air Force PZL 23 Karas, including the Bulgarian PZL 43 "Seagull" variant. This scout and light attack bomber was state-of-the-art in the 1930s. https://youtu.be/toSCRn1HyrY
Jazz Appreciation Night Friday June 21st 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
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.)
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 […]
Stop by the library to pick up your summer reading booklet and have some cotton candy! We'll be outside on the patio (weather permitting). In the event of rain we will move indoors to the children's room.