AUGUST 2017 ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN @ EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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BUILD FORTS WITH RIMOSA (RI Museum of Science and Art)
Tuesday, August 1, 2:00, ages 5+ @ WEAVER LIBRARY
Explore building techniques and architecture while you build forts using dowels, connectors and cloth.
REGISTER:?? Call 401-434-2453.
SOLAR ECLIPSE CRAFTS ??? All participants will receive free eclipse viewing glasses.
Wednesday, August 2, 11:00, all ages?? @RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
Learn about the solar eclipse through this sun and moon craft.
Tuesday, August 8, 2:00, ages 5+?? @WEAVER LIBRARY
Sunshine Weaving
Use yarn to weave your sun and add ribbons for the sun???s rays.
MUSIC WITH MISS KATIE FAIRHEAD
Thursday, August 3, 10:00 for toddlers and preschoolers @WEAVER LIBRARY
Let???s wiggle, giggle, shake and shout!?? Join Miss Katie for an interactive music performance.?? Kids will get to join the fun by helping sing and write songs; keep rhythm by playing percussion; and, last but not least, dancing.
LEGOs IN THE LIBRARY
Use the library???s giant collection of LEGOs to build your own unique creation.
@WEAVER LIBRARY
Mondays, July 10 ??? August 7, 6:00-7:30
Use our giant collection of LEGOs to build your own unique creation.?? All ages welcome.
READ TO THE DOGS
Reading aloud to therapy dogs can help children who struggle with reading.
@WEAVER LIBRARY
- Read to Daniel the Cocker Spaniel?? @WEAVER
Monday, August 26, 5:30-7:30
Call 435-2453 to schedule a 15 minute session.
@RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
- Read to Kya the Pomeranian @RIVERSIDE
Tuesdays, July 11 – August 1, 6:00-7:00
Call 433-4877 to schedule a 10 minute session.
BIG NAZO ???Lunch Invention Workshop??? @WEAVER LIBRARY
Tuesday, August 8, 10:00 (for kids entering grades 2-6)??
Create weird and wacky foam-fabricated lunches for serving up stories and skits, but NOT for eating!?? Make one that looks delicious or gross and take it to go.
REGISTER:?? Call 401-434-2453.
OCEAN DIORAMA CRAFT
Wednesday, August 9, 11:00, ages 5+ @RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
Share your view of the sea world with your very own diorama.
REGISTER:?? Call 401-433-4877.
FAMILY MOVIES
Wednesday, August 16, 11:00 ??? LEGO Batman Movie @RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
(rated PG, 2017, 104 min.)
SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY
Monday, August 21, 1:30-3:30 ON THE LAWN AT THE WEAVER LIBRARY
Live music, a cupcake truck, activities for kids and free viewing glasses for the first 300 people to arrive.?? Fun for adults and kids!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Thursday, August 24, 3:00, ON THE LAWN AT THE WEAVER LIBRARY
Free ice cream cones for kids and adults.?? Stick around and shop our Farmers Market.
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 18 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.?? ???Tutor.com??? 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.??
Tutor.com 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
RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY, 475 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside, RI?? 401-433-4877
Monday ??? Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5
FULLER CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER, 260 Dover Ave., East Providence, RI?? 401-228-3903
For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.