We are partnering with The Guild Brewing Co. for their Pints with Purpose Program from November 13-27. As a kick-off we get to name our own beer, available for sale throughout the program. We'll also be having some FUN events at the Guild in Pawtucket. All proceeds go to CLPVD.
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Rochambeau Library closing at 5:30pm today, Tuesday.
Get ready to VOTE for the upcoming elections: registration and info!
Computers are off all day long, lighting is dimmed, we ask caregivers to keep phones away.
Storytime! ¡Tiempo de cuentos! Every Monday / Cada Lunes 11:00am-12:00pm at Olneyville Library/ Biblioteca de Olneyville Par mas informacion habla con Toni/ For more information please call Toni (401)421-4084x 4302
Children and teens, hear stories about different artists and try your hand at all different styles of art! Mondays at 4 pm.
Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 Do you have a child who's into nature? Join us every Monday at the Rochambeau chapter of Wild Lives' Nature Club, where children of all ages are invited to share their observations and stories from the natural world, learn new ways to observe and understand nature, and join a reading of […]
The Hope Clinic is setting up the mobile vaccine clinic at the Knight Memorial Library every Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Adults (18+) No pre-registration is required! First come, first served Bringing previous vaccine records is recommended, but not required!
La Clínica Esperanza está ofreciendo Vacunas o productos de inmunización gratis. Lugar de vacunación en la Biblioteca Knight Memorial Library todos los lunes de 5:00 pm a 7:30 pm. Lo que necesita saber: Gratis y abierto al público Para adultos (18+) No se necesita registrar! por orden de llegada Se recomienda traer registro de vacunas […]
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 […]
Starting October 1st, join us every Tuesday morning in October for Story Time. These story times will include all things fall and all things spooky! Don’t worry, it won’t be too spooky! This program is perfect for toddlers ages 1-4 and their adults. Registration is not required. Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info!
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 seven—week session will run on Tuesdays from September 17th to October 29th.
***Now starting at 10:30 am!*** 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. […]
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
Are You Taking the Classical High School Entrance Exam? Do you want to learn more about the test and improve your score? Come to an Information and Study Session at Washington Park Library! Learn about Online Resources where you can find study materials and practice tests Review what will be on the different sections of […]
Calling All Providence Teens: Project LETS and Nine Neighborhood Fund present Peer Mental Health Advocate & Counseling Program Building Community While Supporting Others....and Ourselves! Join our 8 week training program to learn about mental health & build peer support skills. Open to all high school-aged youth who live or go to school in 02908 & […]
Come by Knight Memorial Library on Tuesday afternoons in October to create your own paper mache mask or paint some Fall & Halloween décor! Open to youth of all ages.
Join us Tuesday and Thursday for our after school club activities! Tuesday - Lego Club. Build and play with Legos. Thursday - Maker Cart. Use our supplies to create something right out of your own imagination.
Youth: run you own presidential campaign. Create a platform, participate in a convention, give a speech, make signs, and debate your opponents. Special guests: State Representative David Morales will moderate the youth debate on Tuesday, October 15. Councilwoman Althea Graves will join us on Tuesday, October 22 to discuss organizing a campaign and being a […]
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
Learn to build moving contraptions with LEGO Technic beams, axles, pegs and gears! Led by the high school robotics team from ALARM Robotics, this fun, hands-on activity series will guide kids in building contraptions and automatons to make different kinds of moving objects. Each Tuesday from October 1-22, the workshop will focus on a different […]
Advanced ESOL at Fox Point Library Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Starting October 1st-December 5th. For more information, contact Zoila Bernal, 401-467-2700 x1608.
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
Beginner ESOL FREE & IN PERSON at Rochambeau Library Registration is required. To register or for more information, call (401) 467-2700 x1608.
In this 4-week poetry course for adults taught by Rosalynde Vas Dias, we’ll look at how poets manage the material that is closest to them. Classes take place every Tuesday night, 6pm-7:30pm, October 1st - October 22nd at Mt. Pleasant Library. Please sign up only if you plan on attending all four classes. Register through […]
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 […]
Using 3D printers and clay, youth will design creatures and objects for a moonscape. Recommended for ages 8+
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
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 […]
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 […]
Share a bit about what you’ve been reading over the past month and hear about what others are reading, too. It’s a great way to learn about books you haven’t encountered and gives you a chance to express your thoughts on your own reading. Come prepared to speak briefly about 2 or 3 titles you’ve […]
Share a bit about what you've been reading over the past month and hear about what others are reading, too. It's a great way to learn about books you haven't encountered and gives you a chance to express your thoughts on your own reading. Come prepared to speak briefly about 2 or 3 titles you've […]
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 - October 30th, 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.
Have questions about caring for your pets or interested in adoption or fostering? Stop by the library for a casual, 1-on-1 chat with a staff member from the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL)! They’ll be here to offer expert advice on small animal care, but you’re welcome to ask questions about any kind of pet. […]
Pop in on Wednesday evenings to explore our Maker Cart and make whatever you would like! Children of all ages are welcome.
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.
Need a laugh? Come to the library's comedy club and learn all the different styles of comedy. Practice jokes, improv, and more. The final week we will have a comedy show.
Questions about the college process? Should I go? Can I afford it? Join us for two bilingual discussions about the process with the authors of Buenfits and Goodfits Wednesday,October 16th 4:00-5:30pm (Building a college list) Wednesday, October 23st 5:00-6:30pm (Financial Aid) 40 free books for attendees *one per family, first come first serve Register now […]
Transform a blank canvas tote bag into a spooktastic Trick or Treat Bag! This program is perfect for Trick or Treaters of all ages! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Contact ckuy@clpvd.org for more info.
We are hosting a 3-week workshop where we will be making our own mini-me dolls using various art materials, including clay, wire, fabric, and acrylic paint! These workshops are hosted on Wednesday nights from 5-7pm, starting October 16. To RSVP, email ljohnson@clpvd.org. We hope to see you there!
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
WE GOT IT, NOW LET'S BUILD IT TOGETHER!!! We got the LEGO Millenium Falcon Set #75192 ALL 7,541 pieces of it. Join us twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays for snacks and building. This is for ages 13+ event. Call Mr. Kevin at the Olneyville Library (401)421-4084 or email kveronneau@clpvd.org
In this one-off workshop for adults, create colorful art with an uncommon painting tool! All materials are provided, including multiple canvases to squirt, scrape and swipe your way to gorgeous abstract art. Please register through Eventbrite to reserve a spot.
Comic Book Storytime is an enchanting, interactive program for Pre-K to 1st-grade children. There will be a superhero to tell stories, providing kids with a unique and memorable experience! This magical trip down the realm of comics leaves your child with a love for reading and an early taste of storytelling that they might keep […]
September 19: Emergence of Our Library Branches – Guest speaker Patricia Raub October 17: Saving the Branches and founding the Community Library System – Guest speaker Linda J. Kushner Image: Council President Peter Mancini cuts the ribbon, opening Wanskuck Library as part of Providence Community Library, 2009. November 14: Early Providence in Pictures – Guest […]
This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.
Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are welcome at this storytime, where we will enjoy rhymes, stories, and movement. This seven-week session will run on Thursdays from October 3rd to November 14th.
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. Sensory Friendly Storytime is recommended for children ages 0-5, but all are welcome. This five-week session will run from November 12th […]
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.
We meet monthly at Lillian Feinstein Senior Center to create something new.
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.
Thursdays October 3: Paris October 10: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 17: Sicily October 24: Hawaii, the Big Island
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.
Calling All Providence Teens: Project LETS and Nine Neighborhood Fund present Peer Mental Health Advocate & Counseling Program Building Community While Supporting Others….and Ourselves! Join our 8 week training program to learn about mental health & build peer support skills. Open to all high school-aged youth who live or go to school in 02908 & […]
At Middle Makerz, students in grades 6-8 engage in art making through material exploration. Projects such as sewing, weaving, manga drawing, and more will be explored! Snacks will be available at 3pm while the program is being set up. Space is limited and registration is appreciated. To register please click the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middle-makerz-tickets-1025647177317?aff=oddtdtcreator Programming […]
Calling All Providence Teens: Project LETS and Nine Neighborhood Fund present Peer Mental Health Advocate & Counseling Program Building Community While Supporting Others....and Ourselves! Join our 8 week training program to learn about mental health & build peer support skills. Open to all high school-aged youth who live or go to school in 02908 & […]
Join us Tuesday and Thursday for our after school club activities! Tuesday - Lego Club. Build and play with Legos. Thursday - Maker Cart. Use our supplies to create something right out of your own imagination.
Explore our Makerspace technologies such as the 3D Printer, sublimation printing, sewing and more! Recommended for ages 8+
Read poetry, listen to music, and write your own poem, song, or rap. Writings will go in the Read and Rap book. For children and teens
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.
Are You Taking the Classical High School Entrance Exam? Do you want to learn more about the test and improve your score? Come to an Information and Study Session at Washington Park Library! Learn about Online Resources where you can find study materials and practice tests Review what will be on the different sections of […]
The Providence Area Board Game Designers meet at least once a month to discuss game design and playtest each other’s games. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you – and your games! For more information, please join our group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003283844824231
In person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Fall 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Registration required. For more information call (401) 467-2700 x1608
Advanced ESOL at Fox Point Library Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Starting October 1st-December 5th. For more information, contact Zoila Bernal, 401-467-2700 x1608.
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 […]
Are your Spidey senses tingling? They should be because your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is coming to Washington Park Library for a special Storytime with Spidey! This program is for all ages and does not require registration. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero clothing.
Come knit and crochet with us! Materials provided, and all experience levels are welcome.
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 […]
In this four-week course for adults taught by Jeneane Lunn, we will be painting still life in pastel. Classes take place every Thursday night, 6pm-7:30pm, October 17th - November 14th at Mt. Pleasant Library. There will be a break on October 31st for Halloween. Register through Eventbrite to sign up for the entire course. Please sign […]
Celebrate autumn by making fall tree luminaries using mason jars, tissue paper, and modge podge.
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 […]
Stop by the library on Thursday evenings for knitting club. We will be finger knitting, regular knitting, crocheting, or possibly beading. The choice is yours. This club is for kids approximately 5+ and no registration is needed.
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 in need of a reliable notary service? The Washington Park Library will offer notary services on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm walk-in only. For more information call 401- 781-3136 or email arocchio@clpvd.org Are you in need of a reliable notary service? What you need to bring: A valid form of government issued photo […]
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!
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!
Come to the library to make friendship bracelets! Beads and string will be provided! You can make bracelets for yourself or a loved one! Or, you could exchange bracelets right […]
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! Recommended for children ages 8 and up.
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 […]
Short bilingual stories from PROVIDENCE COLLEGE students who want to share their Hispanic heritage and encourage other children; to always move forward and never give up. Chidren from 8 to 13 years old. Bilingual.
Calling all young witches and wizards! Step into our Children's Potion Lab and create your very own magical potions! Mix colorful ingredients to brew up sparkling potions and bubbling elixirs. You’ll even learn some special “magic” tricks using simple science to create color-changing potions and fizzing reactions. Whether you're brewing up werewolf tears or unicorn […]
Mr. Alan paints the Bronco Models kit of the WW II Allied Female Soldier Set, using Tamiya acrylic paints along with Model Master enamels. https://youtu.be/-TE98AUj2JI
Join us and meet Tropicana Danny, born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, was a former security guard at Providence Place Mall and gained fame for his viral dance videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. He transitioned his focus towards promoting non-violence and education to the children of Rhode Island. Tropicana Danny has visited over […]
Join us at Smith Hill Library for Halloween crafts every Friday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM! Children of all ages and families welcome! October 18: Monster Paper Luminaries This week, we will be using paper, markers, tape, electric tea lights, and jars to make monster paper luminaries. Feel free to bring your craft home or […]
Don't miss this seasonal fundraiser organized by the Friends of Mt. Pleasant Library! All proceeds benefit the Mt. Pleasant Library and allow us to offer a compelling lineup of programs […]
Saturday Story time's are taking a break! We will be back in November.
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.) This program is recommended for ages 5+ and no […]