East Providence Public Library announces their January StoryWalk® on the lawn at Weaver Library:
Our January StoryWalk® is: A Thousand White Butterflies by Jessica Betancourt-Perez & Karen Lyn Williams. This picture book is about Isabella, a little girl who has recently come to the United States from Colombia. Isabella is feeling sad because her first day of school has been canceled due to a snowstorm, but when Isabella notices a girl playing outside she makes a new friend, despite the language barrier. This story is mostly in English with some Spanish words sprinkled throughout.
Our StoryWalk® is a self-guided reading adventure that is available every day for all ages. Pages of a picture book are displayed in frames on a trail around the perimeter of the lawn at Weaver Library. 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. To date, StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries, including Bermuda, Canada, England, Germany, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea.
WINTER STORYTIMES & PLAYGROUPS AT EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
STORYTIMES
Storytimes begin the week of January 16 and will run through April 27.
Join us for stories, songs, dancing, playing, and an activity or craft.
Baby Time at Weaver Library – Tuesdays, January 17 – April 25, 9:30-10:00
This storytime, for babies through 18 months, will include songs and rhymes, one very short book, and a play time at the end. There will also be time for caregivers to connect and talk about their experiences and challenges of this age group.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime at Weaver Library – Tuesdays, January 17 – April 25, 10:30-11:00
This storytime, geared for toddlers and preschoolers, will include lots of songs and rhymes, music and movement, a couple stories, with play time or an activity at the end.
Baby/Toddler Storytime at Riverside Library – Thursdays, January 19 – April 27, 10:30-11:00
This storytime, geared for babies and toddlers, will include lots of songs and rhymes, music and movement, a short story, with play time at the end.
Evening Family Storytime at Weaver Library – Thursdays, January 19 – April 27, 6:30-7:00
This storytime, geared for kids ages 2-6, will include lots of songs and rhymes, music and movement, two – three stories, with a simple craft or an activity at the end. And once a month there will be a special character guest. January’s guest will be Magic School Bus’ Miss Frizzle on January 26.
Storytimes will not meet during school vacation weeks: February 20-24 and April 10-14.
PLAYGROUPS at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Preschool Learning Activities – Mondays, January 9 – April 24, 10:30-11:15
Drop by Fuller Monday mornings for themed learning activities. Children can explore a variety of centers such as: sensory exploration, numbers, letters, fine motor, pretend play and more.
Baby/Toddler Playgroup – Fridays, January 6 – April 24, 9:30-11:00
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 required.
For more information, please go to our Calendar of Events at
East Providence Public Library – Official Website of the East Providence Public Library