There are some things you just DON’T take to the beach. Read all about why a piano is one of them in our featured StoryWalk® story for July: ‘If You Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t!’ by Elise Parsley.
The goal of the StoryWalk® is to increase children’s interest in books and reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for all ages, and reconnecting children and adults to nature.
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.
Work with teams to use our Tinker Lab kit to tinker with and create gadgets and robots out of various materials. Ages 7+. All materials provided.
The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
This program is currently full. Please email fullercreativelearning@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23RD AT 6:30PM.
East Providence doesn’t want the community to have to choose between great events, so with The New Providence Big Band having a new date you can attend:
East Providence Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks – Pierce Memorial Field
Join 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.
There are some things you just DON’T take to the beach. Read all about why a piano is one of them in our featured StoryWalk® story for July: ‘If You Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t!’ by Elise Parsley.
The goal of the StoryWalk® is to increase children’s interest in books and reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for all ages, and reconnecting children and adults to nature.
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.
Each week we will explore a different activity. Express yourself through manga stylings with the creation of graphic art, cosplay, and a variety of arts and crafts. Come to one or come to all!
Oh, and there will be snacks.
There is no need to register, but space is limited to 20 attendees on a drop-in basis.
This program is intended for ages 9-13 and will be held in the Program Room.
Pumpernickel Puppets presents a lively adaption of Beatrix Potter’s well-loved tale. Join adventurous, and naughty Peter Rabbit, who against his mother’s wishes ventures into Mr. McGregor’s garden for a taste of his favorite vegetable treats. This colorful and fun production is presented with large hand puppets and live voices and sound effects.
In this workshop, learn to press flowers to create a beautiful mixed media journal to take home. In addition, there will be an introduction for floral arranging by making bouquets to be donated by What Cheer Flower Farm. All materials provided.
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.
Work with teams to use our Tinker Lab kit to tinker with and create gadgets and robots out of various materials. Ages 7+. All materials provided.
The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
This program is currently full. Please email fullercreativelearning@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist.
The East Providence Public Library is proud to present our annual outdoor summer concert series on the Weaver Library lawn!
In this concert, three separate bands from the Governor’s Own 88th Army will perform. FlexWinds (the woodwind group), Coyote Brass (funky brass band), and Down Range Rhythm (rock band) will all be playing! All groups will play a mixture of patriotic and popular music.
Food Truck: Mike’s City Dogs
This event is free and open to all. Bring your own lawn chair.
Learn how to paint a picture from start to finish with a professional artist, and take home your masterpiece! Rebecca Killian of Mermaid Masterpieces will show you how!
For children ages 7+. Thursday, July 13, 2 pm. Registration required.
This program is full. Please call the library at 401-433-4877 to be placed on the wait list. Thank you.
Join 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.
There are some things you just DON’T take to the beach. Read all about why a piano is one of them in our featured StoryWalk® story for July: ‘If You Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t!’ by Elise Parsley.
The goal of the StoryWalk® is to increase children’s interest in books and reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for all ages, and reconnecting children and adults to nature.
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.
Future Spielberg’s take to the “green screen” to create postcards, commercials, and mini-movies. They could find themselves walking on the moon, riding a roller coaster, or giving a book report in the setting of their favorite book. We provide the green screen, camera, and props, and participants provide the creativity! Ages 7+
Each week we will explore a different activity. Express yourself through manga stylings with the creation of graphic art, cosplay, and a variety of arts and crafts. Come to one or come to all!
Oh, and there will be snacks.
There is no need to register, but space is limited to 20 attendees on a drop-in basis.
This program is intended for ages 9-13 and will be held in the Program Room.
Raptors include hawks, falcons and owls, and this presentation, which incorporates 5 live birds of prey, all native to New England, gives an overview of these different categories.
The program explains predation, the birds’ place at the top of the food web, their different hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world.
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.
Work with teams to use our Tinker Lab kit to tinker with and create gadgets and robots out of various materials. Ages 7+. All materials provided.
The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
This program is currently full. Please email fullercreativelearning@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist.
The East Providence Public Library is proud to present our annual outdoor summer concert series on the Weaver Library lawn!
Rhode Island’s hometown Cajun band, Magnolia, has been a favorite in New England since 1989! They’ve long favored the traditional dancehall style of driving two-steps and smooth waltzes with soulful French vocals, learning from some of Louisiana’s fines musicians. The dance floor is always full when Magnolia’s in town!
Alan Bradbury on accordion, Michelle Kaminsky and Chris Ash on fiddles, Maggie Moniz on guitar, Martin Grosswendt on bass, and Richie Moniz on triangle, and Jack Ezikovich on drums.
Food Truck: Spanglish Food Truck
This event is free and open to all. Bring your own lawn chair.
Speed Stacking is a fun, fast-paced game where players stack specially designed cups in specific sequences and patterns. Come learn all about this exciting game and practice racing the clock to improve your time!
For children ages 8+. Thursday, July 20, 2 pm. Registration required.
Please register below!
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Join 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.
There are some things you just DON’T take to the beach. Read all about why a piano is one of them in our featured StoryWalk® story for July: ‘If You Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t!’ by Elise Parsley.
The goal of the StoryWalk® is to increase children’s interest in books and reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for all ages, and reconnecting children and adults to nature.
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.
In this program, participants will modify Dash robots with balloons, skewers, plastic straws, and more as they prepare for battle! Participants work together in teams, controlling their “battlebot” until the last balloon is popped! Ages 7+
Each week we will explore a different activity. Express yourself through manga stylings with the creation of graphic art, cosplay, and a variety of arts and crafts. Come to one or come to all!
Oh, and there will be snacks.
There is no need to register, but space is limited to 20 attendees on a drop-in basis.
This program is intended for ages 9-13 and will be held in the Program Room.
Henry the Juggler (AKA Henry Lappen) is wanted! He is wanted by audiences everywhere for his zany attempts to defy the laws of gravity. He juggles any number of balls, clubs, rings, members of the audience (?!) He balances strange items on the tip of his nose. Everything is accomplished wordlessly as Henry uses body language (and road signs!) to express himself. Caution: Henry is known to use innocent bystanders in his act.
Henry the Juggler is a professional. He has been seen by tens of thousands up and down the East Coast – at theaters, schools, libraries and festivals. He has been performing for almost 40 years. He studied physical comedy at California’s Del’Arte School and continues his development with classes in tango and yoga. He is an active member of the International Jugglers’ Association.
Join us for a showing of this spectacular 1.5 hour film! SUSTAINABLE is a film about our land, the people who work it, and what must be done to sustain it for future generations.
This event is free and open to all. Registration not required, but to receive a reminder email prior to the event simply fill out the form below.
Mr. Albert will give a short talk about his art & book, show a selection of his artworks (posters), and conduct a Hands-On collage workshop where all participants will be able to create their own collage using the same materials he uses to create his serious artworks. All participants will receive a free signed poster.
This program is limited to 50 children with no registration necessary.
Mr. Albert will give a short talk about his art & book, show a selection of his artworks (posters), and conduct a Hands-On collage workshop where all participants will be able to create their own collage using the same materials he uses to create his serious artworks. All participants will receive a free signed poster.
This program is limited to 50 children 10-14 with no registration necessary.
The East Providence Public Library is proud to present our annual outdoor summer concert series on the Weaver Library lawn!
Navy Band Northeast’s Woodwind Quintet performances are appreciated by audiences of all ages. The quintet performs a wide range of musical styles encompassing traditional and modern brass literature, from Dixieland jazz to patriotic marches. Quintet performances include public concerts and educational clinics, as well as military ceremonies and receptions.
Food Truck: Dinolicious
This event is free and open to all. Bring your own lawn chair.
Interested in learning how to use a sewing machine? Having trouble setting yours up? Drop by Fuller between 6-7pm to have all your questions answered! Allison will demonstrate how to set up one of Fuller’s public sewing machines so you can use it whenever you’d like (or bring your own).
Registration NOT required, but to receive a reminder email please fill out the form below.
Join 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.
There are some things you just DON’T take to the beach. Read all about why a piano is one of them in our featured StoryWalk® story for July: ‘If You Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t!’ by Elise Parsley.
The goal of the StoryWalk® is to increase children’s interest in books and reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for all ages, and reconnecting children and adults to nature.
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.
Each week we will explore a different activity. Express yourself through manga stylings with the creation of graphic art, cosplay, and a variety of arts and crafts. Come to one or come to all!
Oh, and there will be snacks.
There is no need to register, but space is limited to 20 attendees on a drop-in basis.
This program is intended for ages 9-13 and will be held in the Program Room.
