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
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.)
Mindfulness Skills Workshop
Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesAttention Mount Pleasant Families, are you looking for a fun and educational activity? Then we invite you to sign up for our interactive Mindfulness Skill workshop, facilitated by a volunteer […]
Mindfulness Skills Workshop
Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesAttention Mount Pleasant Families, are you looking for a fun and educational activity? Then we invite you to sign up for our interactive Mindfulness Skill workshop, facilitated by a volunteer […]
Earth Day 2024
Wanskuck Library - Outside 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United StatesStop by to help anytime between 9:30am-4pm - Refreshments provided! Rakes, shovels, brooms, plastic gloves and paper bags for leaves are inside the library! Youth may check in with Miss […]
Youth Makerspace Studio
Wanskuck Library - MakerSpace 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United StatesAttention young makers! Come learn about using different tools for creative projects, including vinyl cutting, sewing, 3D design, laser cutting, coding robots, and more. (recommended for ages 10+)
The Start of Art: Drawing for Kids
Smith Hill Library - Children's Area 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United StatesPlease join artist Cathren Housley for a 10 week drawing program for youth! Come when school gets out! This program is in-person with a virtual option.  Grab and Go Bags are […]
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!
Newspaper
Wanskuck Library - Children’s Area 1 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCome help us write our community newspaper! Join our after school youth in writing about your favorite books, what's happening in your neighborhood, and our collective dreams for the future. […]
Youth Makerspace Studio
Knight Memorial Library - Teen Area 1 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, United StatesAttention young makers! Come work with our teen leaders and learn about using different tools for creative projects, including vinyl cutting, sewing, 3D design, laser cutting, coding robots, and more. […]
Building Club
Smith Hill Library - Children's Area 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI, United StatesKids! Hear stories about different kinds of buildings and use of all the library’s different building supplies (Legos, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, and more) to make your own structures.
Anime Club
Washington Park Library - Children’s Area 1316 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United StatesAnime Club is moving to Tuesdays! Join us to watch anime, discuss your favorites, and discover new shows. Recommended for ages 10+. For more information, please contact Kaia at 401-781-3136 […]
Mini Frog Plushies (Hand Sewing)
Rochambeau Library - Cafe 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesHand sew an adorable mini frog plushie with us! Upstairs in the café across from circulation