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In 2023 over 4,000 unique titles have been either banned or challenged across the country. These book bans tend to target subjects concerning Race and LGBTQ+ topics. However, those challenging the books are stating they're harmful to children, offensive, vulgar and even pornographic. PVD Banned Books Club wants to know what's really going on- are […]
Rochambeau'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 the history of the Lippitt Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment Project. During the project, which took place between 1959 and 1971, roughly 650 units in Lippitt Hill […]
"There I shall rest secure from force and fraud" Join our artists in residence for a weekly moving screening followed by discussion.
At a new time starting May 8: 10- 11 am Chair Yoga makes yoga truly accessible for Every Body! In a Chair Yoga class you'll get all of the physical and mental health benefits of other types of yoga, but the poses are modified and done in a chair or standing with a chair for […]
This is the inaugural meeting of the Providence Area Board Game Designers! Our plan is to meet at least once a month to discuss game design and playtest each other's games. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you – and your games! The first two meetings are on July 31 and August 28.
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch.... You get the idea. Bring your handiwork with you and join with others for monthly stitching and conversation! This is not a class but you're sure to learn from one another and find additional topics of conversation and common interests. Meets on the first Thursday of the month […]
Share a bit about what you've been reading over the past month and hear about what others are reading, too. It's a great way to learn about books you haven't encountered and gives you a chance to express your thoughts on your own reading. Come prepared to speak briefly about 2 or 3 titles you've […]
We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!
Are you looking for your family's roots? Gather with other genealogy buffs and beginners to make use of the Library's new subscription to Ancestry.com Library Edition. There will be a staff member available to help you navigate the website and offer guidance on how to build your family tree. Bring your own laptop or use […]
At a new time starting May 8: 10- 11 am Chair Yoga makes yoga truly accessible for Every Body! In a Chair Yoga class you'll get all of the physical and mental health benefits of other types of yoga, but the poses are modified and done in a chair or standing with a chair for […]
Drop in on the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm for our newest book group led by Jack, one of Rochambeau Library's multi-talented staff members. Below is a list of books to be read and discussed. September House / Carissa Orlando Into the drowning deep / Mira Grant Invisible cities / Italo Calvino […]
We'll provide the stuff, you bring the creativity! This is a fun, relaxing way to start your summer weekends, every Friday through August from 2- 4 pm. If you have any magazines, photos, comics, wrapping paper, string, scraps of fabrics- anything you can glue onto paper- bring it along. Coffee and conversation, too!
