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Curious about how an embroidery machine works? Come see ours in action! In this demonstration we’ll be embroidering small designs to show how the machine works.

No registration required. To receive a reminder email, complete the form below. 

Naomi Zeltzer, a Family Navigator for the EP Health Equity Zone, will be teaching a 4 week jazz dance/movement class at Weaver library for kids ages 2+ of all genders and skill levels. No dance experience needed or expected, just come ready to move around and have some fun!Naomi trained for 10 years at Centerstage Dance Academy (now located in Riverside) where she danced competitively in several styles and also taught classes to kids ages 2-12. She continued to expand her dance training throughout college and was a leading member and choreographer of a student-run dance group. She is excited to share her love of dance with you all!

We have two sessions: 10:30am and 11:00am

Win a game, win a book! Wednesday, March 1, 11am.                                 

Please register below!   

    (After filling out the form, click on the submit box. Then scroll down the page once again. You should see the message “Thanks for registering!” This is your confirmation that you have registered successfully. To enter another name, go back to the calendar and click on the event again.)

East Providence Library Board of Trustees will meet on March 1, 2023 at the Riverside Branch Library

Join Miss Sharon for some songs, rhymes, dancing, and a story!

Thursdays, 10:30am. No registration required.

Listen to a St. Patrick’s Day tale or two and make a leprechaun! (Involves painting. Dress accordingly!)

For ages 3+. No registration required. 

Thursday, March 2, 4pm.

Come join Ms. Steph every Thursday for songs, rhymes and stories! For ages 2-6.

Special Guest reader, Paddington Bear on 3/30!

Register to attend our informal baby and toddler playgroup at Fuller. Relax and connect with other families. Siblings are welcome as well. We may venture outside for fresh air, sidewalk chalk and outdoor fun, weather permitting.

Registration is required by completing the form below.

Sorry, this program is full. Please email fullercreativelearning@gmail.com or call 401-228-3903 to be placed on the waiting list.

Learn the basics of hand sewing and work on a new project each week!  (Ages 7+)

Register by completing the form below.

Friday Night Thunderbolts: Why High School Football Matters to America’s Future.

John Gillooly, national award-winning sportswriter, set out to discover why high school football is important to the future of America. Mr. Gillooly spent the 2018 football season with a diverse Rhode Island team where he learned his answer. The essence of this story is how such a diverse group of teenage football players responded to the triumphs, heartbreaks and life lessons that high school football offers.

Come sing and move with your little one and hear a story! For birth-18 months.

Sing! Dance! Listen to a story! Join us Tuesday mornings at Weaver at 10:30am.

Curious about how a 3D printer works? Come by and see! In this demonstration, we will print small items to show you how the printer works. No registration required, drop by any time between 1-2pm.

Registration NOT required. To receive a reminder email, please fill out the form below.

Looking for something cool to do after school! Come to the NEW Page Turners Kids Club! Join us every Tuesday afternoon at Weaver from 3:30-4:30 for fun activities. Some include Legos, Storytime, crafts on a rotating basis, plus an extra program/ performer each month. For grades K-5.

3/7 BUILD: Lego and Squigz and Joinks.

3/14 CREATE: Pi Day Crafts. Make 3.14 into art with beads, markers, and paper projects!

3/21 EXPLORE: Math Fun. Hands-on math games using magnets, tangram puzzles, dice, and more.

3/28 PLAY: Classic Word Games. in groups and with your friends and family. Charades, Scrabble, Bananagrams and more!

Work on your project while talking with others.

While this is not an instructed class there are plenty of people willing to teach if you want to learn.

We meet every Tuesday, year round, with the exceptions of holidays.

Drop in anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm

Join us Tuesdays at Weaver Library for drop-in community service opportunities. We will always have bookmarks ready to be made, but other service activities may also be available. This recurring drop in program runs from 5:30-7:30pm, and while you do not need to register, please plan to stay for at least one full hour on the days you attend. If you have any questions, contact Danielle Skeldon, Teen Services Librarian, at dskeldon@eplib.org or by calling 401-434-2453.

Take part in a year long quilt making process! Every month Sharon, our resident sewing expert, will walk you through creating one section of Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard’s Underground Railroad quilt. Come December, you will have a full quilt!

There will be two sessions of this program, one on the first Tuesday of every month and the other on the third Tuesday of every month. We ask that you do your best to stick to whichever session you register for throughout the year.

This is a year long program that began in January. Please contact us if you have any questions. 

fullercreativelearning@gmail.com

Naomi Zeltzer, a Family Navigator for the EP Health Equity Zone, will be teaching a 4 week jazz dance/movement class at Weaver library for kids ages 2+ of all genders and skill levels. No dance experience needed or expected, just come ready to move around and have some fun!Naomi trained for 10 years at Centerstage Dance Academy (now located in Riverside) where she danced competitively in several styles and also taught classes to kids ages 2-12. She continued to expand her dance training throughout college and was a leading member and choreographer of a student-run dance group. She is excited to share her love of dance with you all!

We have two sessions: 10:30am and 11:00am

Come see Fuller’s bedazzle machine in action as we demonstrate the process from start to finish.

No registration required. To receive a reminder email, complete the form below.  

Join Miss Sharon for some songs, rhymes, dancing, and a story!

Thursdays, 10:30am. No registration required.

Come join Ms. Steph every Thursday for songs, rhymes and stories! For ages 2-6.

Special Guest reader, Paddington Bear on 3/30!

Register to attend our informal baby and toddler playgroup at Fuller. Relax and connect with other families. Siblings are welcome as well. We may venture outside for fresh air, sidewalk chalk and outdoor fun, weather permitting.

Registration is required by completing the form below.

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March is Youth Art Month! This year we are happy to announce the return of our Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Weaver Library! March 3-31 we will be showcasing the work of a variety of EP students in grades K-12.

Open gallery hours are Friday March 10, 17 & 24 from 2-5pm, but if the room is not being used you are free to pop in anytime during regular hours to take a peek. This exhibit would not be possible without our amazing local art teachers and of course all the hard work of our incredible EP students.

Join us for a month long celebration of youth art!

Drop by Fuller Monday mornings for fun activities and socializing. Children can explore a variety of centers such as: sensory exploration, numbers, letters, fine motor, pretend play and more. Ages 3-5.

No registration required. 

Learn the basics of hand sewing and work on a new project each week!  (Ages 7+)

Register by completing the form below.

Kids in grades 6-12 join us once a month for an evening of role playing games, board games, and more! We will meet at Riverside Branch from 4-7pm on the second Monday of each month starting 1/9/23. Have a game you love to play? Bring it along and share it with us. You do not need to register, just drop in!

Daniel the Cocker Spaniel is back!  Kids are invited to read to our furry friend Danny in the Children’s Room at Weaver on Monday, March 13rh, 5-7pm.

Listening to kids read is one of Danny’s favorite activities! Parents, bring your child for stress-free reading practice.

Studies have found that reading aloud to dogs improved children’s attitudes toward books and increased their confidence. Dogs, relaxed and nonjudgmental, seem to help even struggling readers enjoy a book.

Drop-ins encouraged. Beginner readers welcome!

Come join us as Mary King, Cathy Clasper-Torch, and Dan Lanier take us on a musical journey celebrating the ‘Irish in America‘!

Irish immigrants captured the heart of the nation with their mix of Irish jigs, ballads, folk songs, storytelling and humor. Their music was influenced from their travels throughout New England, the Midwest, Appalachia and the West. Their Celtic traditions were infused with new styles and instruments creating a new voice to their culture, along with the old. Get your green on, warm up your voices and enjoy the warmth, spirit and hilarity of the ‘Irish in America’. (Mary King often teaches a beginning Irish jig before the start of each program).

Come sing and move with your little one and hear a story! For birth-18 months.

Sing! Dance! Listen to a story! Join us Tuesday mornings at Weaver at 10:30am.

Looking for something cool to do after school! Come to the NEW Page Turners Kids Club! Join us every Tuesday afternoon at Weaver from 3:30-4:30 for fun activities. Some include Legos, Storytime, crafts on a rotating basis, plus an extra program/ performer each month. For grades K-5.

3/7 BUILD: Lego and Squigz and Joinks.

3/14 CREATE: Pi Day Crafts. Make 3.14 into art with beads, markers, and paper projects!

3/21 EXPLORE: Math Fun. Hands-on math games using magnets, tangram puzzles, dice, and more.

3/28 PLAY: Classic Word Games. in groups and with your friends and family. Charades, Scrabble, Bananagrams and more!

Work on your project while talking with others.

While this is not an instructed class there are plenty of people willing to teach if you want to learn.

We meet every Tuesday, year round, with the exceptions of holidays.

Drop in anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm

* This program has been cancelled for this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience.*

Join us Tuesdays at Weaver Library for drop-in community service opportunities. We will always have bookmarks ready to be made, but other service activities may also be available. This recurring drop in program runs from 5:30-7:30pm, and while you do not need to register, please plan to stay for at least one full hour on the days you attend. If you have any questions, contact Danielle Skeldon, Teen Services Librarian, at dskeldon@eplib.org or by calling 401-434-2453.

Join us to make art out of river stones! This program is geared for adults with developmental disabilities but all abilities are welcome.

Register by completing the form below.

Naomi Zeltzer, a Family Navigator for the EP Health Equity Zone, will be teaching a 4 week jazz dance/movement class at Weaver library for kids ages 2+ of all genders and skill levels. No dance experience needed or expected, just come ready to move around and have some fun!Naomi trained for 10 years at Centerstage Dance Academy (now located in Riverside) where she danced competitively in several styles and also taught classes to kids ages 2-12. She continued to expand her dance training throughout college and was a leading member and choreographer of a student-run dance group. She is excited to share her love of dance with you all!

We have two sessions: 10:30am and 11:00am

We have two sessions: 10:30am and 11:00am. Registration in NOT required, but each session is limited to 25 children and their grown-ups. Admission is on a first-come basis Naomi Zeltzer, a Family Navigator for the EP Health Equity Zone, will be teaching a 4 week jazz dance/movement class at Weaver library for kids ages 2+ of all genders and skill levels. No dance experience needed or expected, just come ready to move around and have some fun!

Naomi trained for 10 years at Centerstage Dance Academy (now located in Riverside) where she danced competitively in several styles and also taught classes to kids ages 2-12. She continued to expand her dance training throughout college and was a leading member and choreographer of a student-run dance group. She is excited to share her love of dance with you all!

Join us in watching the comedy “9 to 5”

March 15 at 1pm at Weaver Library.

Curious about how a 3D printer works? Come by and see! In this demonstration, we will print small 3D printed shamrocks that you will be able to take home with you.

Registration NOT required. To receive a reminder email, please fill out the form below.

Join us March 15 to make flowers out of Cupcake liners.

Registration begins March 2 at 9am

Register here

Adult Craft: Cupcake Liner Flowers

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Join Miss Sharon for some songs, rhymes, dancing, and a story!

Thursdays, 10:30am. No registration required.

Reader’s Theater is a form of drama where kids use short scripts or an adapted picture book, along with props and costumes, to practice and put on a play. Kids will improve reading skills and interact with stories in a creative new way! No memorization needed.

Join Ms. Steph* March 16th, 3:30pm at Weaver Library. Ages 7+

This month, Snow White needs computer help!

*Ms. Steph holds a BA in Creative Writing and an MA in Theatre Education. She is certified K-12 in Massachusetts.

Play with our huge collection of LEGOs, or try out our Squigz and Joinks kits. Build with your friends 3 different ways for 3 times the fun!

Thursday, March 16, 4pm. For kids of all ages. No registration required.

Come join Ms. Steph every Thursday for songs, rhymes and stories! For ages 2-6.

Special Guest reader, Paddington Bear on 3/30!

Register to attend our informal baby and toddler playgroup at Fuller. Relax and connect with other families. Siblings are welcome as well. We may venture outside for fresh air, sidewalk chalk and outdoor fun, weather permitting.

Registration is required by completing the form below.

Oops! We could not locate your form.

March is Youth Art Month! This year we are happy to announce the return of our Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Weaver Library! March 3-31 we will be showcasing the work of a variety of EP students in grades K-12.

Open gallery hours are Friday March 10, 17 & 24 from 2-5pm, but if the room is not being used you are free to pop in anytime during regular hours to take a peek. This exhibit would not be possible without our amazing local art teachers and of course all the hard work of our incredible EP students.

Join us for a month long celebration of youth art!

Drop by Fuller Monday mornings for fun activities and socializing. Children can explore a variety of centers such as: sensory exploration, numbers, letters, fine motor, pretend play and more. Ages 3-5.

No registration required. 

Create your own personalized items using a cutting machine and a variety of accessories!

This after school program is drop-in.

If you have any questions, contact Danielle Skeldon, Teen Services Librarian, at dskeldon@eplib.org or by calling 401-434-2453.

Learn the basics of hand sewing and work on a new project each week!  (Ages 7+)

Register by completing the form below.

Come sing and move with your little one and hear a story! For birth-18 months.

Sing! Dance! Listen to a story! Join us Tuesday mornings at Weaver at 10:30am.

Looking for something cool to do after school! Come to the NEW Page Turners Kids Club! Join us every Tuesday afternoon at Weaver from 3:30-4:30 for fun activities. Some include Legos, Storytime, crafts on a rotating basis, plus an extra program/ performer each month. For grades K-5.

3/7 BUILD: Lego and Squigz and Joinks.

3/14 CREATE: Pi Day Crafts. Make 3.14 into art with beads, markers, and paper projects!

3/21 EXPLORE: Math Fun. Hands-on math games using magnets, tangram puzzles, dice, and more.

3/28 PLAY: Classic Word Games. in groups and with your friends and family. Charades, Scrabble, Bananagrams and more!

Work on your project while talking with others.

While this is not an instructed class there are plenty of people willing to teach if you want to learn.

We meet every Tuesday, year round, with the exceptions of holidays.

Drop in anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm

Join us Tuesdays at Weaver Library for drop-in community service opportunities. We will always have bookmarks ready to be made, but other service activities may also be available. This recurring drop in program runs from 5:30-7:30pm, and while you do not need to register, please plan to stay for at least one full hour on the days you attend. If you have any questions, contact Danielle Skeldon, Teen Services Librarian, at dskeldon@eplib.org or by calling 401-434-2453.

Follow along with a step by step video tutorial to create a masterpiece with acrylic paint!

Registration required 

Sorry, this program is full. Please email fullercreativelearning@gmail.com or call 401-228-3903 to be placed on the waiting list.

Take part in a year long quilt making process! Every month Sharon, our resident sewing expert, will walk you through creating one section of Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard’s Underground Railroad quilt. Come December, you will have a full quilt!

There will be two sessions of this program, one on the first Tuesday of every month and the other on the third Tuesday of every month. We ask that you do your best to stick to whichever session you register for throughout the year.

This is a year long program that began in January. Please contact us if you have any questions. 

fullercreativelearning@gmail.com

What’s better than painting and coffee? Follow our painting tutorial to practice your skills while making some new friends!

This program is now FULL. Please contact us at fullercreativelearning@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.

Naomi Zeltzer, a Family Navigator for the EP Health Equity Zone, will be teaching a 4 week jazz dance/movement class at Weaver library for kids ages 2+ of all genders and skill levels. No dance experience needed or expected, just come ready to move around and have some fun!Naomi trained for 10 years at Centerstage Dance Academy (now located in Riverside) where she danced competitively in several styles and also taught classes to kids ages 2-12. She continued to expand her dance training throughout college and was a leading member and choreographer of a student-run dance group. She is excited to share her love of dance with you all!

We have two sessions: 10:30am and 11:00am

We have two sessions: 10:30am and 11:00am. Registration in NOT required, but each session is limited to 25 children and their grown-ups. Admission is on a first-come basis Naomi Zeltzer, a Family Navigator for the EP Health Equity Zone, will be teaching a 4 week jazz dance/movement class at Weaver library for kids ages 2+ of all genders and skill levels. No dance experience needed or expected, just come ready to move around and have some fun!

Naomi trained for 10 years at Centerstage Dance Academy (now located in Riverside) where she danced competitively in several styles and also taught classes to kids ages 2-12. She continued to expand her dance training throughout college and was a leading member and choreographer of a student-run dance group. She is excited to share her love of dance with you all!

Come see Fuller’s new hydroponic gardens! Explore the magic of gardening without any soil. (Ages 5+)

Registration not required. To receive a REMINDER email prior to the event, please fill out the form below.

Join Miss Sharon for some songs, rhymes, dancing, and a story!

Thursdays, 10:30am. No registration required.

Come join Ms. Steph every Thursday for songs, rhymes and stories! For ages 2-6.

Special Guest reader, Paddington Bear on 3/30!

Register to attend our informal baby and toddler playgroup at Fuller. Relax and connect with other families. Siblings are welcome as well. We may venture outside for fresh air, sidewalk chalk and outdoor fun, weather permitting.

Registration is required by completing the form below.

Oops! We could not locate your form.

March is Youth Art Month! This year we are happy to announce the return of our Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Weaver Library! March 3-31 we will be showcasing the work of a variety of EP students in grades K-12.

Open gallery hours are Friday March 10, 17 & 24 from 2-5pm, but if the room is not being used you are free to pop in anytime during regular hours to take a peek. This exhibit would not be possible without our amazing local art teachers and of course all the hard work of our incredible EP students.

Join us for a month long celebration of youth art!

We will be reading Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez and discussing it virtually via Zoom.
Stop by to pick up a copy or download the title from eZone. Registration is required.

Come sing and move with your little one and hear a story! For birth-18 months.

Sing! Dance! Listen to a story! Join us Tuesday mornings at Weaver at 10:30am.

Looking for something cool to do after school! Come to the NEW Page Turners Kids Club! Join us every Tuesday afternoon at Weaver from 3:30-4:30 for fun activities. Some include Legos, Storytime, crafts on a rotating basis, plus an extra program/ performer each month. For grades K-5.

3/7 BUILD: Lego and Squigz and Joinks.

3/14 CREATE: Pi Day Crafts. Make 3.14 into art with beads, markers, and paper projects!

3/21 EXPLORE: Math Fun. Hands-on math games using magnets, tangram puzzles, dice, and more.

3/28 PLAY: Classic Word Games. in groups and with your friends and family. Charades, Scrabble, Bananagrams and more!

Work on your project while talking with others.

While this is not an instructed class there are plenty of people willing to teach if you want to learn.

We meet every Tuesday, year round, with the exceptions of holidays.

Drop in anytime between 5:30pm and 7:30pm

Join us Tuesdays starting January 3 at Weaver Library for drop-in community service opportunities. We will always have bookmarks ready to be made, but other service activities may also be available. This recurring drop in program runs from 5:30-7:30pm, and while you do not need to register, please plan to stay for at least one full hour on the days you attend. If you have any questions, contact Danielle Skeldon, Teen Services Librarian, at dskeldon@eplib.org or by calling 401-434-2453.

Participants will learn tips and techniques of organizing thoughts to quiet the chaos. This workshop will begin with a presentation which inspires emotional wellness and the importance of self care. Then join in as we roll up our sleeves for the hands-on scrapbook style portion of the workshop. Enjoy using a variety of supplies as you set up your own notebook journal that encourages organizing thoughts, To Do lists & capturing day dreams.

This program will be a welcoming and relaxing opportunity to recharge, perhaps giggle a little and leave the stresses of the day at the door.

Registration required by completing the form below.

Join Miss Sharon for some songs, rhymes, dancing, and a story!

Thursdays, 10:30am. No registration required.

Watch short kids videos, animated books and more! For ages 2+.

Come join Ms. Steph every Thursday for songs, rhymes and stories! For ages 2-6.

Special Guest reader, Paddington Bear on 3/30!