OCTOBER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN @ EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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CRAZY 8s MATH CLUB @WEAVER LIBRARY
Tuesdays, September 13 ??? November 1, 3:30-4:30
For kids in grades K-2
Crazy 8s is an 8 week math club that helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities.?? With Crazy 8s kids will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play games like Toilet Paper Olympics.
REGISTER:?? Call 434-2453.?? Limited to 16.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP?? @WEAVER LIBRARY
Bring in a clean, gently-used children???s costume any day through October 6.?? Receive a ticket for each costume.?? Come back on Saturday, Oct. 8, 3:00-4:30 or Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:00-noon to redeem your ticket for a different costume.
BABYSITTING CLASS?? @RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
Saturday, October 8, 10:00-2:00 CCRI Pediatric Nursing Students present a day of hands-on babysitting training.?? Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for children, toddlers, and infants.??
Certificate awarded upon completion.?? Bring your lunch.
REGISTER:?? 401-433-4877.?? Limited to 25.
HALLOWEEN MAGIC SHOW?? @WEAVER LIBRARY
Saturday, October 15, 3:00pm
For families with children ages 3+
Magician Greg McAdams and his dog Axel will perform 40 minutes of magic and comedy with audience participation and safety messages.
WEEKLY STORYTIMES?? – September 14 through December 1, 2016
Registration is not required.?? Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities.
Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Riverside Library
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 ??? 6 @ Weaver Library
Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth ??? 36 months @ Weaver Library
Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 ??? 6 @ Weaver Library
HALLOWEEN MOVIE ???Toy Story of Terror??? and more! on the big screen?? @RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
(2013, rated G, 22 min., Animation/Short/Adventure)
Friday, October 28, 3:00-4:30pm This movie will be shown with another short Halloween classic, plus snacks and a Halloween-themed activity!??
All ages welcome.?? No registration required.?? Costumes welcome, but not required.
YOUNG MINDS IN MOTION @RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
Wednesdays, October 5-26, 4:00-5:30
For kids ages 8-12
Four weeks of hands-on activities and experimentation involving many different science concepts.
Week 1:?? Power of the wind
Week 2:?? Motion Commotion
Week 3:?? Rockets to the Rescue
Week 4:?? Marshmallow Catapults
REGISTER:?? Call 433-4877.?? Limited to 15.
READING BUDDIES
The library matches volunteers, ages 13-adult, with elementary school children to read together for one hour each week at the library.?? For more information, call or stop into the Weaver Library (434-2453).
$$$ READ DOWN YOUR FINES $$$
Kids 16 and younger can ???pay??? their overdue fines by reading in the library.?? Just tell a librarian before you start reading, and when you finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading.
LOOKING FOR A TUTOR?
Check out our website to interact with a live tutor.?? ???LIVE HOMEWORK HELP??? tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today???s lesson.??
Math, Science, Social Studies, and English ??? all levels including AP.??
LIVE HOMEWORK HELP tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm.
WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence, RI?????? 401-434-2453
Monday ??? Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1:00-5:00
RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY, 475 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside, RI?? 401-433-4877
Monday ??? Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5
For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.