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We will be CLOSED on New Year’s Day, Friday January 1st, 2021

Learn a few basic camera pointers and spend time practicing your photography skills in this 3-week series! Children ages 7+ may use a camera phone, iPad, tablet, or a standard camera. Each week we will start with some tips on photography and then give a prompt in which children must try to capture with their camera over the course of the week until we share with each other at the following meeting. Those who register for this virtual event will receive the Zoom link prior to the event. 

Grab some paper and your drawing tool of choice (pencil, pen, markers, crayons, or paints, etc.) and connect with other kids who like to draw. Miss Harriet will draw with you and we’ll share and talk about our ideas. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting.

Kids 6-12 years old can register here.

Questions about computers, eReaders, apps, managing mobile devices, digital security or personal privacy? Join librarian Jason for East Providence Public Library’s Virtual Tech Help! Registration is required, and all sessions will be 30 mins in duration and conducted over Zoom. To reserve your space, please email Jason at jcerrato@eplib.org, register online at the Library Tech Help webpage. Upon confirmation, the library will email you a Zoom link with a day/ time. See you there!

Stuck on a level in the game you’re playing? Want to talk about and get updates on the latest news in the gaming world? Join us for this 3-week series with Dan, lifelong video gamer, who will be discussing everything in the gaming industry and offering help to those with questions! Feel free to play while in the meeting or just tune in to chat or ask questions. Those who register for this virtual series will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.

East Providence teens in grades 9-12 who would like to earn community service hours are invited to help us make a mural of New Year’s wishes for 2021 that will be displayed at Weaver Library! Kits will be provided for you to pick up at the library and include one poster board, one sheet of card stock, a packet of cut snowflakes, a glue stick, and a package of markers.You can also use any of your own art supplies. The only things you must include in your creation are some of the snowflakes we provide in the kit and your written wish for 2021! Each student who creates a piece to contribute will earn two service hours once their submission is approved. Kits will be available to pick up at Weaver Library from December 23rd, 2020- January 7th, 2021 while supplies last.

This event is open to those who have picked up a mural kit at Weaver Library. You do not need to come to the Zoom meeting if you want to work on your kit independently, but those who attend will earn an additional service hour for joining us and working on your project during the meeting. Please register below – space is limited. All submissions are due at Weaver Library by Monday, January 11th, 2021.

Create a fun winter scene using stickers! Call Weaver Library (434-2453) on Monday, January 4th to schedule a time to pick up this craft kit. Make it on your own or join our ZOOM meeting on Thursday, January 7th at 4:00 pm to make it along with Miss Sharon and other kids! (The ZOOM information will be included with the craft.) You will need crayons and glue.

No registration required but supplies are limited. First come, first served.

Join us for this virtual 2-week series to reflect on the future and create a vision for 2021. A vision board is a tool to clarify and maintain focus on what truly matters to you. During week 1, you’ll use guiding questions to think about your goals for various aspects of life and decide what type of board you’ll make. In week 2, you’ll photographs, images, quotes, and more, you’ll create a collage that represents your ideas and dreams for the future. The display then serves as a visual reminder to motivate you to work toward your goals. Register by completing the form below. Those registered will receive the Zoom link by email prior to the program.

Kids ages 7+ are invited to join us for this virtual 2-week program to think about their dreams and goals for the future. During our first meeting, you’ll answer some questions to start thinking about what is important to you and what kind of board you’ll make.  In week 2, you’ll assemble a collage of images and words representing your goals. The process of creating the display inspires kids to focus on what they want to accomplish and a visual to stay on track. Register by completing the form below. Those who register will receive a Zoom link prior to the program.

Learn a few basic camera pointers and spend time practicing your photography skills in this 3-week series! Children ages 7+ may use a camera phone, iPad, tablet, or a standard camera. Each week we will start with some tips on photography and then give a prompt in which children must try to capture with their camera over the course of the week until we share with each other at the following meeting. Those who register for this virtual event will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.

Join Miss Pam to listen to a story, sing together, and do a lot of silly dancing.  This week we will also be using rhythm sticks. If you do not have rhythm sticks at home, you can use spoons, paper towel rolls, unsharpened pencils, or anything similar.

Register below, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the program.

Rhode Island is home to many furry mammals also known as furbearers. Join the RIDEM Wildlife Outreach Team for an interactive virtual program to learn about them! Furbearers are often misunderstood and feared, but they are important members of the ecosystem. You’ll learn about some of the exciting research being done right here in RI to find out more about these secretive critters, and how to safely coexist with them.

This FREE program is intended for families with upper elementary to middle school aged children.

Registration required:  Click here.

Do you love to cook and share culinary experiences? Looking for a way to talk technique, swap recipes and discuss ingredients? If so, Fuller is planning a virtual cook-at-home club for you!  Participants will join our Zoom meeting and prepare their own individual recipe based on that meeting’s theme and connect with other home cooks. Before the club officially begins, we invite you to this preliminary information session to find out more about the club’s format and ask questions. Those registered will receive the Zoom link by email prior to the program. Register by completing the form below.

Questions about computers, eReaders, apps, managing mobile devices, digital security or personal privacy? Join librarian Jason for East Providence Public Library’s Virtual Tech Help! Registration is required, and all sessions will be 30 mins in duration and conducted over Zoom. To reserve your space, please email Jason at jcerrato@eplib.org, or register online at the Library Tech Help webpage. Upon confirmation, the library will email you a Zoom link with a day/ time. See you there!

Stuck on a level in the game you’re playing? Want to talk about and get updates on the latest news in the gaming world? Join us for this 3-week series with Dan, lifelong video gamer, who will be discussing everything in the gaming industry and offering help to those with questions! Feel free to play while in the meeting or just tune in to chat or ask questions. Those who register for this virtual series will receive the Zoom link prior to the event. 

East Providence is proud to collaborate with Warwick and Barrington Public Libraries to present…

Irresistible Beats and Melodies: A Film Series about Popular Music

Join professor, author, DJ, and filmmaker Dr. Tom Shaker for a film series about pop, Latin Boogaloo, and rock ’n’ roll in the 1960s and beyond. Watch a film at home, and then discuss it online on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

On January 13, join the conversation about Echo in the Canyon (https://www.kanopy.com/product/echo-canyon-1). Celebrate the explosion of popular music that came out of LA in the 1960s as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound.

On January 20, talk about We Like It Like That: The Story of Latin Boogaloo (https://www.kanopy.com/product/we-it). Discover Latin boogaloo, the funky and colorful expression of 1960s New York City Latino soul, from its origins to its recent resurgence.

On January 27, chat about Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (https://www.kanopy.com/product/rumble). Explore the music of pioneering Native American musicians Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Jesse Ed Davis, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, and more.

Watch the films on Kanopy (https://www.kanopy.com/) with your East Providence Public Library card. If you don’t have a library card, call 401-434-2453 to find out how to get a card online or in-person.

Register to receive a Zoom link to the discussion on the day of the event. Registration will close two days before each session. All registrations will go to Warwick Public Library (please see below).

Below are the three film titles followed by a link. Click on the links to register for the discussion.

JAN 13     Echo in the Canyon (https://warwicklibrary.org/adult/events/14017/irresistible-beats-and-melodies-film-series-about-popular-music)

JAN 20     We Like It Like That: The Story of Latin Boogaloo (https://warwicklibrary.org/adult/events/14018/irresistible-beats-and-melodies-film-series-story-latin-boogaloo)

JAN 27     Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (https://warwicklibrary.org/adult/events/14019/irresistible-beats-and-melodies-film-series-indians-who-rocked-world).

Irresistible Beats and Melodies: A Film Series about Popular Music is free and open to all and is brought to you by East Providence Public Library, the Friends of Barrington Public Library, and Warwick Public Library.

Create a colorful stained glass picture (made with tissue paper) to hang in your window! Pick up this craft kit any time at Weaver Library starting Monday, January 11th. Make it on your own or join our ZOOM meeting on Thursday, January 14th at 3:30 pm to make it along with Miss Sharon and other kids! (The ZOOM information will be included with the craft.) Children will need scissors for this craft, and parents or guardians will have to assist children with the sticky contact paper.

No registration required but supplies are limited. First come, first served.

Join us for this virtual 2-week series to reflect on the future and create a vision for 2021. A vision board is a tool to clarify and maintain focus on what truly matters to you. During week 1, you’ll use guiding questions to think about your goals for various aspects of life and decide what type of board you’ll make. In week 2, you’ll photographs, images, quotes, and more, you’ll create a collage that represents your ideas and dreams for the future. The display then serves as a visual reminder to motivate you to work toward your goals. Register by completing the form below. Those registered will receive the Zoom link by email prior to the program.

Kids ages 7+ are invited to join us for this virtual 2-week program to think about their dreams and goals for the future. During our first meeting, you’ll answer some questions to start thinking about what is important to you and what kind of board you’ll make.  In week 2, you’ll assemble a collage of images and words representing your goals. The process of creating the display inspires kids to focus on what they want to accomplish and a visual to stay on track. Register by completing the form below. Those who register will receive a Zoom link prior to the program.

We will be CLOSED for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 18th

Join Miss Pam to listen to a story, sing together, and do a lot of silly dancing.  This week we will be using rhythm sticks.  If you do not have rhythm sticks at home, you can use spoons, paper towel rolls, unsharpened pencils, or something similar.

Register below, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the program.

Grab some paper and your drawing tool of choice (pencil, pen, markers, crayons, or paints, etc.) and connect with other kids who like to draw. Miss Harriet will draw with you and we’ll share and talk about our ideas. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting.

Kids 6-12 years old can register here.

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Amy Rutledge, Mindful Meditation teacher who studied at the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science in Manhattan, will teach this 30 minute virtual meditation class. She will use different techniques such as mindfulness, loving-kindness, creative visualizations, and affirmations to cultivate self love, self worth, confidence, compassion, focus, concentration, stress, anxiety relief, and help with navigating difficult emotions and change. This class is 30 minutes with an intro, guided practice, then time for Q&A.  Those who register will receive the Zoom link prior to the event. 

Enjoy the beauty of winter by taking a closer look at snowflakes. This virtual 2-part series for adults/teens will offer a step by step instruction to draw snowflakes, patterns to cut paper snowflakes, as well as other snow inspired art projects. Participants will receive the link to the Zoom meeting by email prior to the program. Register by completing the form below.

Make a pretty winter wreath for hanging! Pick up this craft kit any time at Weaver Library starting Tuesday, January 19^th.  Make it on your own or join our ZOOM meeting on Thursday, January 21st at 3:30 pm to make it along with Miss Sharon and other kids! (The ZOOM information will be included with the craft.) You will need crayons and glue.

No registration required but supplies are limited. First come, first served.

Quick breads are a fun and easy way to learn about baking. During this 3-week series, we’ll discover what a quick bread is, learn tips, and practice techniques for baking muffins, biscuits and more. Join us virtually from your own kitchen to bake along with other kids. Ages 7+. Participants will receive ingredient lists and a Zoom link prior to the program. To register, please complete the form below.

Join us on Zoom, Friday January 22nd at 6:30  for a virtual craft and conversation session

Pick up your grab and go craft kit at Weaver Library.

Schedule a pick up time by calling 434-2453 after you register.

Supplies are limited, and will be available to pick up starting on January 14th.

If you wish to provide your own supplies and still join the fun you can email mperry@eplib.org for the Zoom link.

We know here at the library how much our patrons enjoy seeing others and taking part in so many different conversations. Here is your opportunity to see some staff members and fellow patrons in the community to say hi, chat, and enjoy each other’s company! Every Monday in December we will meet to informally see each other over Zoom while rotating mornings and afternoons. Those who register will receive the Zoom link prior to each week’s chat.

Learn a few basic camera pointers and spend time practicing your photography skills in this 3-week series! Children ages 7+ may use a camera phone, iPad, tablet, or a standard camera. Each week we will start with some tips on photography and then give a prompt in which children must try to capture with their camera over the course of the week until we share with each other at the following meeting. Those who register for this virtual event will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.

Join us as we explore a new kind of book club at East Providence Public Library! We will be reading Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton and discussing it virtually via Zoom. Call us at 434-2453 to make an appointment for a contact free pickup at Weaver Library or download the title from eZone. Registration is required and the Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the discussion.

Sorry, this program is full. Please call 401-434-2453 to be placed on the waitlist,

Join Miss Pam to listen to a story, sing together, and do a lot of silly dancing.  This week we will be using rhythm sticks.  If you do not have rhythm sticks at home, you can use spoons, paper towel rolls, unsharpened pencils, or something similar.

Register below, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the program.

Join us as we explore a new kind of book club at East Providence Public Library! We will be reading Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton and discussing it virtually via Zoom. Call us at 434-2453 to make an appointment for contact free pickup at Weaver Library or download the title from eZone. Registration is required and the Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the discussion.

Sorry, this program is full. Please call 401-434-2453 to be placed on the waitlist,

Do you love to cook and share culinary experiences? Looking for a way to talk technique, swap recipes and discuss ingredients? If so, Fuller is planning a virtual cook-at-home club for you!  Participants will join our Zoom meeting and prepare their own individual recipe based on a theme while connecting with other home cooks. The theme will be determined at our January 12 information session. Those registered will receive the Zoom link by email prior to the program. Register by completing the form below.

Questions about computers, eReaders, apps, managing mobile devices, digital security or personal privacy? Join librarian Jason for East Providence Public Library’s Virtual Tech Help! Registration is required, and all sessions will be 30 mins in duration and conducted over Zoom. To reserve your space, please email Jason at jcerrato@eplib.org, or register online at the Library Tech Help webpage. Upon confirmation, the library will email you a Zoom link with a day/ time. See you there!

Kids ages 6+ will create lovely textile decorations by wrapping cut cardboard shapes and sticks in colorful yarn. Gather your own yarn, cardboard and craft sticks, or pick up a supply kit from Fuller. Register for this 2-week series by completing the form below. Participants will receive an email with the Zoom link as well as notification when when supply kits are ready for pick up at Fuller.

East Providence is proud to collaborate with Warwick and Barrington Public Libraries to present…

Irresistible Beats and Melodies: A Film Series about Popular Music

Join professor, author, DJ, and filmmaker Dr. Tom Shaker for a film series about pop, Latin Boogaloo, and rock ’n’ roll in the 1960s and beyond. Watch a film at home, and then discuss it online on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

On January 13, join the conversation about Echo in the Canyon (https://www.kanopy.com/product/echo-canyon-1). Celebrate the explosion of popular music that came out of LA in the 1960s as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound.

On January 20, talk about We Like It Like That: The Story of Latin Boogaloo (https://www.kanopy.com/product/we-it). Discover Latin boogaloo, the funky and colorful expression of 1960s New York City Latino soul, from its origins to its recent resurgence.

On January 27, chat about Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (https://www.kanopy.com/product/rumble). Explore the music of pioneering Native American musicians Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Jesse Ed Davis, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, and more.

Watch the films on Kanopy (https://www.kanopy.com/) with your East Providence Public Library card. If you don’t have a library card, call 401-434-2453 to find out how to get a card online or in-person.

Register to receive a Zoom link to the discussion on the day of the event. Registration will close two days before each session. All registrations will go to Warwick Public Library (please see below).

Below are the three film titles followed by a link. Click on the links to register for the discussion.

JAN 13     Echo in the Canyon (https://warwicklibrary.org/adult/events/14017/irresistible-beats-and-melodies-film-series-about-popular-music)

JAN 20     We Like It Like That: The Story of Latin Boogaloo (https://warwicklibrary.org/adult/events/14018/irresistible-beats-and-melodies-film-series-story-latin-boogaloo)

JAN 27     Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (https://warwicklibrary.org/adult/events/14019/irresistible-beats-and-melodies-film-series-indians-who-rocked-world).

Irresistible Beats and Melodies: A Film Series about Popular Music is free and open to all and is brought to you by East Providence Public Library, the Friends of Barrington Public Library, and Warwick Public Library.

Enjoy the beauty of winter by taking a closer look at snowflakes. This virtual 2-part series for adults/teens will offer a step by step instruction to draw snowflakes, patterns to cut paper snowflakes, as well as other snow inspired art projects. Participants will receive the link to the Zoom meeting by email prior to the program. Register by completing the form below.

This cute bear wants to hang in your room and keep you company! Pick up this craft kit any time at Weaver Library starting Monday, January 25^th.    Make it on your own or join our ZOOM meeting on Thursday, January 28^th at 3:30 pm to make it along with Miss Sharon and other kids! (The ZOOM information will be included with the craft.) You will need markers or crayons and glue.

No registration required but supplies are limited. First come, first served.

Quick breads are a fun and easy way to learn about baking. During this 3-week series, we’ll discover what a quick bread is, learn tips, and practice techniques for baking muffins, biscuits and more. Join us virtually from your own kitchen to bake along with other kids. Ages 7+. Participants will receive ingredient lists and a Zoom link prior to the program. To register, please complete the form below.