At CLPVD, our Adult Programs aim to bridge gaps and enrich the lives of our community members, and we don't mean just with books and book clubs (though we have those, too!). Life is difficult to get through alone, so we provide free and responsive programming to help with any number of challenges, whether we're hosting meetings with local elected officials or signing you up for Citizenship, GED, Spanish or ESOL classes. We also love to bring in local experts to assist with home heating costs or taxes, provide healthcare screenings, vaccinations, or application renewals, or guide and support you as you start your own business. Furthermore, we believe that kids shouldn't be the only ones having fun, which is why we love to give everyone a chance to explore new interests and hobbies, ranging from creative writing, improv, urban gardening and beekeeping, sewing, knitting, and other fiber arts, learning a language, trying a new form of exercise, or playing games with peers. Please come by any of our locations to be a part of something cool!
Adult Featured Events
Mad Science: Don’t Try This At Home (All Ages)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us for this interactive science show facilitated by Mad Science! Mad Science often encourages children to try some of their show experiments at home, but not with this show. […]
PVD Banned Books Club
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesIn 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 […]
Martial Arts for Kids (Ages 5+)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin our volunteer martial arts instructor to learn some defensive moves! (Participants typically remove their shoes, so please wear comfortable socks.)
Tomaquag Museum: A Day in the Life
Mt. Pleasant Library - Main Level 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesStep into the past and join us for Tomaquag Museum’s exciting Day in the Life program! Calling all families and children (and everyone else too!) to dive into a journey […]
A Short Film on the Lippitt Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment Project
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesRochambeau's Summer Artists in Residence Melanie Hicken and Christopher Ransom will show their film on displacement, An Exercise in Preparation for the Film 'What's Wrong with the World,' which explores […]
Force and Fraud Film Club
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States"There I shall rest secure from force and fraud" Join our artists in residence for a weekly moving screening followed by discussion.
Booked for Lunch Club
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 […]
Makerspace Open Studio for Adults
Rochambeau Library - Studio 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesDo 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 […]
Summer ESOL classes
Mt. Pleasant Library - Community Room 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesIn person ESOL classes continues at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON Starting in July 15th to August 21st we are opening a new beginners […]
20-30-Something Book Club: Happy Place
Rochambeau Library - Study Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesHappy Place by Emily Henry "A couple who broke up months ago make a pact to pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends […]
Pollinator Meadow Volunteers at Davis Park
Davis Park Community Garden corner of Chalkstone Avenue and Oakland Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesAre 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 […]
Summer ESOL Classes
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesESOL classes at Community Libraries of Providence this Summer 2024 FREE & IN PERSON at Rochambeau Library A new beginners ESOL class will meet this summer at Rochambeau Library, July 16- August 22 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm. Please fill out an interest form and come to South Providence Library at 5:30pm for an […]