We have a wide variety of programs and resources for families!
Family Featured Events
Storytime
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Creative Play
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCreative 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.
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. Don't Try This at Home has some experiments that are too dangerous for children to do or require exotic chemicals that are hard to find […]
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 of discovery into Indigenous identities. Imagine exploring how Indigenous peoples lived their daily lives before modern times through fun and interactive experiences. From daily routines […]
Family Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesThis storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for children and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This seven—week session will run on Mondays from July 8th—August 19th, not including Monday holidays.
Imagination Takes Flight with Cathren Housley
Smith Hill Library - Children's Area 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCathren Housley will be back for 3 additional sessions! Join her at Smith Hill Library on Mondays, July 22, July 29, and August 5 from 2-3:30 pm. Join Cathren Housley […]
Bilingual Storytime – Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States***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. […]
Sensory Friendly Storytime! (Ages 0—5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Outdoor Play
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Cradles to Crayons Story Time!
Knight Memorial Library - Auditorium Room 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesThis 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 […]