Teen
CLPVD supports teens in their personal, professional, and academic goals.
Each library offers a vibrant collection of both physical and digital materials including audiobooks, graphic novels, manga, TV shows, music, magazines, video games, and take home kits. There are also resources to assist with test prep, research tasks, college preparedness, and career development.
Several locations have dedicated teen spaces in their buildings, and many provide volunteer opportunities or internships through community partners. Teens can enjoy a wide variety of programs as well that involve art, games, technology, study sessions, support groups, and much more!
Reach out to your librarian to learn more!
Teen Featured Events
More than Art
Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesSchool-age children are invited to join us for a fun-filled hour of either exploring with arts, learning art techniques, crafts, and more! Registration is required. For more info, contact Melissa at […]
Debate Club
Smith Hill Library - Community Room 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United StatesHey kids! Come, discuss, and debate various topics happening at school, in your neighborhood, across RI, and around the country and world.
The Artists Loop with Pnina Pressburger presents Rachel Brask: Overcoming Grief & Developing the Art Business
Wanskuck Library 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United StatesRachel Brask is a contemporary abstract expressionist painter of rainy days. Brask's reimagined oil landscapes express the abstracted calm, chaos and contemplation of rainy days. She's exhibited in solo, invitational, […]
Knitting Circle
Washington Park Library - Main Area 2 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCome 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, email or […]
Chess Club
Washington Park Library - Outside 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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!
Coffee & Coloring
South Providence Library - Adult Area 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesDrop in for a cup of coffee from our Keurig (or bring your own!) and relax while you color!
Switch It Up
Mt. Pleasant Library - Teen Room 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesMario Kart, Smash Bros, Zelda: Breath of the Wild… Play these games and more on the library’s Nintendo Switch! We have multiple handsets and adapters so you can challenge your friends. Ages 10 and up. No registration is required.
Model Building Workshop
Smith Hill Library - Community Room 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin 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, […]
Virtual Model Building – T-80U (SMT 1989) by Dragon
Smith Hill Library - Online 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United StatesMr. Alan from Smith Hill Library looks at the vintage T-80U (SMT 1989) by Dragon Models. This kit dates from 1992, shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union. https://youtu.be/7yD2iA8NEYA
Martial Arts for Kids (Grades K+)
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.)
Saturday September 30 Outdoor Celebration!
Rochambeau Library 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United States12- 1 pm Outdoor Classroom Party Celebrate the opening of our new outdoor classroom behind the Library! Light refreshments. 3-4 Gained in Translation Concert Gained in Translation plays pop and […]
Chess Club
Rochambeau Library - Studio 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesThe Chess Club is open to teens and adults. There is no instructor, just a group of people getting together to play and learn from each other. It meets at two different times. No registration- just drop in on either day, or both! If you'd like to receive weekly reminders or a notice if we […]