Events

Ever wonder what mindfulness meditation is all about? Would you like more calm, peacefulness and joy in your life? Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation class will help you become more aware and present in your life, and will help you establish/deepen a meditation practice! The class will  take place March 4, 11, 25 & April 1, 8 […]

This storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This eight—week session will run on Mondays from March 11th—April 29th.    

Join us for a free playgroup focused on language development and school readiness. Providence Talks Groups are designed for parents and their children ages 1 to 3.5 years old. The group of eight weeks includes fun activities, story time, playtime, music, activities and free books. For more information, and to sign up for this playgroup […]

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.

Please join artist Cathren Housley for a 10 week drawing program for youth! Come when school gets out! This program is in-person with a virtual option.  Grab and Go Bags are available for those who can only participate virtually!  

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+)

Meet Dr. Dawn Cardace (in town for the ABSCI CONFERENCE) This awesome astrobiologist wants to come and hang with you!!! Stop on in, we'll be... Science Crafts Chat about S.T.E.M. Free Lunch Monday April 15th at 3:30 Questions or more information ? Call (401)421-4084 or email: kveronneau@clpvd.org

Join us in the Teen Area to build popsicle bridges with Wheeler's FTC Robotics Team #636 Occam's Razor Clams! This is your chance to flex your engineering skills!  The team who can build the bridge that can hold the most weight wins! This program is best suited for participants ages 8-14!

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!

Attention Knight Memorial Families!  Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? Then we invite you to sign them up for our theater club!  In our club, children will have the opportunity to develop their creativity, strengthen their self-confidence and work collaboratively while having fun with our most exciting theatrical games.  We will play with musical instruments, create our own masks and puppets, and all in a safe and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Registration is open and classes start Saturday, April 13th at Knight Memorial Library.  For more information, contact Christina Kuy at ckuy@clpvd.org or […]

Qigong with Marcus Gardner from the West Side Tai Chi Club. Qigong is a system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation that is said to be helpful for health, spirituality, and martial arts training. No registration is required. All welcome! Monday, April  22 and 29, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Serie de cuatro talleres donde aprenderás lo básico de la caligrafía de texto, mas conocida como letra gótica para ganar un "dinerito extra" aplicando este hermoso arte en invitaciones, diseños, etc. o simplemente para impresionar a sus amistades.

Me & You & Them is a Providence-based consensual non-monogamy peer support program. We gather every Monday night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm to support one another as we navigate our lives and our relationships. This is a non-hierarchical group, founded to provide a space to share our experiences with one another. All those who practice […]

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 eight—week session will run on Tuesdays from March 12th—April 30th.      

Join 8th grade students from the Wheeler School in STEAM workshops. You may participate in as many or as few of the following activities as you like. Story Boarding: Create an ending to a story given to you, or a story you want to create! Mixing Colors: Learn about color theory while having fun with […]

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.

Join us for a half hour of wiggles and giggles featuring Baby Zumba videos, freeze dance, and instruments! For ages 0-7 years Tuesday’s at 11 AM - Community Room

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

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.

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+)

Stop on by and hang with the Black Nerd Book Club as they read, discuss and play all things COMICS!!! Tuesday April 16th 4:00-5:00pm All Ages Lite snacks provided Call or email kveronneau@clpvd.org (401)421-4084 x4301

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.

Anime Club is moving to Tuesdays! Join us to watch anime, discuss your favorites, and discover new shows. Recommended for ages 10+. For more information, please contact Kaia at 401-781-3136 or email kheimer-bumstead@clpvd.org.

The Fox Point Library True Crime Book Group meets the third Tuesday of every month. This month's selection is, Shadow Man: An Elusive Psycho Killer and the Birth of FBI profiling. Order your copy now!

Join us for a seed starting workshop with Rhody Grows Hope!  Rhody Grows Hope is a container gardening program that repurposes various types of recyclables as gardening space to grow food.

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 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 through Eventbrite to get […]

Dealers/Preview: $20 to enter Wednesday, April 17, 10 am - 1 pm Friends of Rochambeau Member Hours: Join at the door! Wednesday, April 17, 3- 7 pm Open to 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 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 […]

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 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.

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.

Kick your spring break off by coming to the library for a Bob ross Paint day.  Together we will follow a Bob ross paint tutorial!  All materials will be provided! Registration is required.  Contact Christina to register: ckuy@clpd.org.

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.

Dealers/Preview: $20 to enter Wednesday, April 17, 10 am - 1 pm Friends of Rochambeau Member Hours: Join at the door! Wednesday, April 17, 3- 7 pm Open to the […]

Pop in on Wednesday evenings to explore our Maker Cart and make whatever you would like! Children of all ages are welcome.

Chicks will be hatching at the library this spring! On April 17th, educators from Casey Farm will set up an incubator with eggs in the children's area, and give a hands-on presentation about eggs and the life cycle of chickens. After 21 days, the chicks will hatch at the library and spend a few days […]

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 the artists from our spring exhibition -- Sara Monteiro, Habibah Jones Quddus and Rafael Medina -- in conversation with Dhana Whiteing.  Artist talk and reception to follow. Their works are on exhibit at Mt. Pleasant Library through May 31st.

The Book of the Month is "La muerte de Artemio Cruz" by Carlos Fuentes. Leeremos el libro “La muerte de Artemio Cruz”, escrito por: Carlos Fuentes. Estás charlas o pláticas son para adultos y gratiS.

  Contact Luis- lcontreras@clpvd.org to register.

In this four-week course for adults taught by Jeneane Lunn, you'll learn how to create 3D drawings of buildings and still life objects. This class is an introduction to using perspective to create three dimensional drawings of buildings and still life objects. We will cover one and two point perspective, perspective of circles and visual […]

This is a closed meeting of the Work Opportunities Unlimited program.

Join us for a free playgroup focused on language development and school readiness. Providence Talks Groups are designed for parents and their children ages 1 to 3.5 years old. The group of eight weeks includes fun activities, story time, playtime, music, activities and free books. For more information, and to sign up for this playgroup […]

Dealers/Preview: $20 to enter Wednesday, April 17, 10 am - 1 pm Friends of Rochambeau Member Hours: Join at the door! Wednesday, April 17, 3- 7 pm Open to the […]

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.

We meet monthly at Lillian Feinstein Senior Center to create something new.

Join Roger Belisle, who has 40 years experience as a travel agent, to learn tips for how to get there, places to explore and this to do at the following destinations: Thursdays, 2- 3:30 pm April 4: Venice April 11: Washington, D.C. April 18: Vietnam April 25: Maldives

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.

Join Melissa from 15 Minute Fields Trips for six after school workshops all on Gardening 101! Learn the basics on topics like regrowing food scraps, mini greenhouses, saving seeds, sharing seeds, composting and storing herbs! Open to all ages! Lots of fun art activities and raffle prizes each week. SIX 90 MINUTE WORKSHOPS from March […]

We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 4:15pm at Mt. Pleasant Library. Join us!

SENSORY - FRIENDLY INDOOR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES Children with special needs are welcome! They are invited to play explore and do activities that stimulates and use their sesnses. The program is aimed at those on the autism spectrum, but no one is ever turned away.  

Join us every Thursday for our board game club with Mr. Sochan! Open to all ages and experience levels!

Este jueves 18 de abril se realizará la prueba de entrada para los interesados en las clases de inglés en persona en las Bibliotecas Comunitarias de Providence esta primavera. Llama o manda un correo electrónico a Zoila Bernal al 401-467-2700 x1608 zbernal@clpvd.org This Thursday April 18th, the entrance test for those interested in the in […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for an interactive workshop where we will be discussing reasons for buying local and how to incorporate it into your diet in a budget-friendly way. Learn how to purchase, prepare, store, and dispose of local foods. Cooking demonstration and taste test included! Registration is required. Learn more and save your spot by clicking […]

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 […]

Coloring & Cocoa for adults in our café area! Come hang out and de-stress every Friday!

Dealers/Preview: $20 to enter Wednesday, April 17, 10 am - 1 pm Friends of Rochambeau Member Hours: Join at the door! Wednesday, April 17, 3- 7 pm Open to the […]

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

Stop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!

Come join our volunteer sewing instructor, Mr. Alan, to get some practice with a sewing machine and learn to do sewing projects, including pillows and more! (This program is for youth ages 9 and older.) Please email amaziarz@clpvd.org if you'd like to reserve a spot!

Join us each Friday for open studio sewing. Sewing machines and all supplies are provided!

Join us in the teen are to make friendship bracelets!  Beads and string will be provided, just bring your creativity!  Everyone is welcome to keep the bracelets they make, or they can exchange bracelets right here in the library!

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 Melissa from 15 Minute Fields Trips for six after school workshops all on Gardening 101! Learn the basics on topics like regrowing food scraps, mini greenhouses, saving seeds, sharing seeds, composting and storing herbs! Open to all ages! Lots of fun art activities and raffle prizes each week. SIX 90 MINUTE WORKSHOPS from March […]

Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at the F6F-3 naval fighter plane in 1/72 scale. This is the Eduard Weekend Edition kit of this famous Grumman airplane. https://youtu.be/kQ-2e--G0OM

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 […]

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 […]

Dealers/Preview: $20 to enter Wednesday, April 17, 10 am - 1 pm Friends of Rochambeau Member Hours: Join at the door! Wednesday, April 17, 3- 7 pm Open to the […]

Invitation for the entire community to celebrate EARTH DAY. We will clean the surroundings of the library, plant new plants and seeds. To end the event we will celebrate with a breakfast for everyone. Do not miss it!

Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating a robotic game using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology! You will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys, and once you have programmed the robot, you will play Go Karts with them! This program is for kids ages 5 - 12. Space is limited and registration is […]

Join our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)

Information Sessions.

Attention Knight Memorial Families!  Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? Then we invite you to sign them up for our theater club!  In our club, children will have the opportunity to develop their creativity, strengthen their self-confidence and work collaboratively while having fun with our most exciting theatrical games.  We will play with musical instruments, create our own masks and puppets, and all in a safe and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Registration is open and classes start Saturday, April 13th at Knight Memorial Library.  For more information, contact Christina Kuy at ckuy@clpvd.org or […]

Attention Mount Pleasant Families, are you looking for a fun and educational activity? Then we invite you to sign up for our interactive Mindfulness Skill workshop, facilitated by a volunteer who practices Reiki, Medical Qigong and Guided Meditations. In this workshop you and/or your child can learn about: Energy flow in the body Breath work […]

Attention Mount Pleasant Families, are you looking for a fun and educational activity? Then we invite you to sign up for our interactive Mindfulness Skill workshop, facilitated by a volunteer who practices Reiki, Medical Qigong and Guided Meditations. In this workshop you and/or your child can learn about: Energy flow in the body Breath work […]