If you are a parent, guardian, or caretaker of little ones, we're here to help you out during those early years by providing a safe place for babies and toddlers to explore, free books and DVDs to broaden their horizons, and programs to help ensure that you're all prepared for their next steps in life. Many of our locations are equipped with a collection of learning games, toys, and puzzles, and our Youth Services staff work hard to run early enrichment programs like story times, craft times, group play times, and sessions focused on kindergarten readiness, which help children hone their fine motor skills and learn social skills like emotional regulation and sharing.
Preschool Featured Events
Preschool Storytime! (Ages 3—5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin in on the fun with stories, songs, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills in your preschoolers. This six-week session will run from May 23 to […]
Wanskuck Storytime
Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us every Tuesday morning at the Wanskuck Library for storytime! Every week we read a different book together, and then work on an age-appropriate craft for kids to bring home! Come […]
Library Play & Learn
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesLibrary Play & Learn is a open play group for children 9 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Each week on Wednesday morning we will bring out a […]
Pre-K Storytime
Knight Memorial Library - Children's Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesFamilies with preschoolers are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, & a simple craft. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Wednesday, May 31 from 10 -11:00 am
Story Time with Ms. Toni!
Olneyville Library - Community Room 1 Olneyville Square, Providence, RI, United StatesA FREE program for children ages 2-5 and their parents & caregivers. Come and listen to fun stories, learn and sing along some bilingual songs and connect with other parents and caregivers! […]
Me & U-Kulele: Music and Movement Class (Ages 0-5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin Ms. Karen and her ukulele for a musical experience for children (ages 0-5) and their grown-ups!
Sing, dance, play instruments, and have fun!
Storytime with the RISPCA (Ages 3 – 5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, June 3rd at 11 AM for a special storytime with RISCPA! This program is geared towards children 3 - 5 years old and focuses on humane […]
Toddler Time! (Ages 18 months—3 years)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesThis storytime features stories, songs, and fingerplay for toddlers and their parents/caregivers! Open playtime will occur after storytime! This five-week session will run from May 15 to June 26, not […]
Preschool Storytime! (Ages 3—5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 1 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin in on the fun with stories, songs, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills in your preschoolers. This six-week session will run from May 23 to […]
Wanskuck Storytime
Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us every Tuesday morning at the Wanskuck Library for storytime! Every week we read a different book together, and then work on an age-appropriate craft for kids to bring home! Come […]
Me & U-Kulele: Music and Movement Class (Ages 0-5)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin Ms. Karen and her ukulele for a musical experience for children (ages 0-5) and their grown-ups!
Sing, dance, play instruments, and have fun!