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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.
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 […]
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 […]
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour Official Summary via Goodreads: When Sara Foster runs away from home at sixteen, she leaves behind not only the losses that have shattered her world but the girl she once was, capable of trust and intimacy. Years later, in Los Angeles, she is a sought-after bartender, renowned as much 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 […]
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 […]
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 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.
Let's set this year's summer reading ablaze! A Mad Scientist from Mad Science of Southern MA and RI will be at the library to perform a fiery and icy show! Here is a quick blurb from their website: "This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and […]
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.
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.
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
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
Get your summer reading started at our kickoff party! Join us for snacks, art activities, and summer reading sign-ups all evening! Creative Wanderings Art Studio will be joining our celebration from 5 to 6 pm (art materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis). Children of all ages and their families are welcome!
TEA PARTY (Theme for this month: Summer food) Tea Party is a perfect reason to get together, have a good conversation, meet new people and learn something new.
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 […]
Join our volunteer instructor, Cate, to learn about using a sewing machine. This workshop will be part lecture and part demonstration, and participants will have the chance to practice threading the machine and sew a simple pin cushion. Register by emailing Garrett at glocke@clpvd.org.
Author Martin Podskoch will talk about his new travel book, The Rhode Island 39 Club, that encourages people to visit all 39 towns and villages in the RI. The idea for the RI 39 Club began after Podskoch read about Dr. Arthur Peach of Vermont who in 1954 suggested the idea of an informal group, the Vermont 251 Club, to veer off the […]
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 […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 26th at 10 AM for a special storytime with RISCPA! This program is geared towards children 3 - 5 years old and focuses on humane education. Topics discussed include kindness and empathy towards animals and how you can help homeless pets in your community! A special shelter pet will join […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
This summer, hold your spot in a book with your very own pressed flower bookmark! This program is perfect for children of all ages. All materials will be provided. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info!
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.
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.
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.
Get Free Screenings & Free Information. Diabetes, Women's health, E-forAll, Health Insurance, Neighborhood Health Plan, Pace, RIPIN, RIte Smiles Dental Program, mobile vaccine clinic from Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC), Butler Hospital, and more information
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.
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+)
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 […]
Do you have a plan to help maximize your retirement income and avoid outliving your savings? Join us for a special presentation while we discuss the following important topics for those in or nearing retirement: The Secure Act 2.0 — what is it and how might it impact your retirement savings plan Why today’s current […]
Today, political and social debates rage across American society. How do they compare to the political discourse of the early Colonial settlers of Rhode Island? Join park Ranger Andrew Schnetzer as we discuss some parallels between today's discourse and the lives of Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, and others. "Your blood has been on your own […]
The Friends of Fox Point Library Book Group meet monthly. May's selection is, Ulysses by James Joyce. For more information Email: jsabourin@clpvd.org
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.
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.
Stop by to make sure your summer reading is logged in Beanstack so you can earn raffle tickets before the weekly drawings on Fridays!
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 […]
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!
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 class […]
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.
Exploring the impact Art and Books have had on our communities’ most influential individuals - join us for Conversations at Knight!
On June 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Knight Memorial Library Please join Priscila from Goods By BLCK Rose in this hands-on workshop. You will create a healing and moisturizing herbal salve from an herbal-infused oil. Choose your herbal flower and essential oil to craft your perfect salve. Every participant will make 1oz of […]
Get ready for fun and games at our Game Night! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a casual player, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. Dive into one of our many popular board games, such as Connect 4, Battleship, and Trouble, or bring your own to share with the group!
Part of our outdoor event series. All events will be held on the front patio. In the case of rain, events will move indoors. This “Concert and Community Jam Session”, which begins at 6pm, will be led by the Hope Tunnel and attendees are encouraged but not required to bring their own instruments and join in […]
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 […]
Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
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
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!
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 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 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 painting and decal options available for a Panzer 38(t) tank. By looking at various reference books, he shows you which German Panzer units used this tank. There is quite a variety in how the numbers and unit emblems were applied by each. He uses the vintage Italeri […]
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 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 […]
Park Ranger Sparkle Bryant will introduce kids to Roger Williams and his life’s work to gain religious freedom. Using a giant floor map, students follow Roger Williams’ travels across the landscape of Southeastern New England. Although the program is mainly history-based, it incorporates science, natural history, language arts, and geography! No registration is required.
In 2023 over 4,000 unique titles have been either banned or challenged across the country. These book bans tend to target subjects concerning Race and LGBTQ+ topics. However, those challenging the books are stating they're harmful to children, offensive, vulgar and even pornographic. PVD Banned Books Club wants to know what's really going on- are […]
Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
"There I shall rest secure from force and fraud" Join our artists in residence for a weekly moving screening followed by discussion.
Come rebind books with us! You can either bring your own paperback, or use one that we can provide for you (but choices could be limited).
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 […]