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
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE Readmobile @ Camden Avenue Park
Camden Avenue Park 64 Camden Ave, Providence, United StatesOn MONDAYS, come see us at Camden Avenue Park, 64 Camden Avenue, for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: […]
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 […]
Youth Makerspace: Custom Pillow Printing and Sewing! (3-week series)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Children’s Area 2 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesIn this three-week series on July 15, 22, and 29, come learn and practice different ways to print on fabric, including using a vinyl cutter and heat press to print […]
Move It Mondays!
Washington Park Library - Outside 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United StatesDue to the ever changing weather, we are MOVING our Monday program from Pickleball to MOVE IT MONDAYS! Some weeks, it may still be pickleball, others it may be indoor dancing, yoga, jumping jacks, who knows?!? Join us every week to find out what's in store for you!
Creative Writing Workshop (for teens)
Mt. Pleasant Library - Teen Room 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesLearn the art of the short story. In this 4 part workshop participants will learn essential elements of crafting a compelling short story including character development, dialogue, structure, and plot. […]
THE Readmobile @ Bucklin Park
Bucklin Park 109 Bucklin Street, ProvidenceOn TUESDAYS, come see us at Bucklin Park, 109 Bucklin Street, for books, games & fun activities! Readmobile in Providence neighborhoods full summer schedule. July 8 - August 23: Monday […]
Summer Crafternoons
Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday afternoons this summer for arts and crafts! We will provide materials and a general weekly theme (paper crafts, beads and string, painting, etc.) ¡Visítanos los martes […]