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
Arts & Crafts
Fox Point Library - Children’s Area 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI, United StatesStop in on Friday afternoons for arts & crafts! Coloring, structured/themed crafts, and grab-n-go crafts offered. Children of all ages are welcome!
Ramadan Storytime
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin our guest reader for stories and a craft to celebrate Ramadan! No registration is required and all ages are welcome.
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 […]
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 eight—week session will run on Mondays from March 11th—April 29th. […]
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 […]
Music and Movement
Rochambeau Library - Community Room 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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
Bilingual Storytime – Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United StatesA 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 […]
After School Clubs!
Rochambeau Library - Children's Area 1 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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 […]