FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, 3-5pm at Weaver Library
Ages 7-10
This low pressure drop-in program offers one-on-one time for school age kids to practice reading with adults. Volunteers from the community – recruited and trained by youth services librarians – will be ready to listen to your child read for at least 20 minutes, with the option for more time if there are no other children waiting. If all volunteers are busy when your child arrives, there will be games available to play.
Behind the Curtain: Dance
Wednesday, Nov 4, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
Ages 7-12
Join staff from East End Theatre & Performing Arts for a highly interactive session where kids will learn basic terminology associated with musical theatre, learn a dance along with a song, and work collaboratively to create a short combination. No registration required.
Creative Wanderings Mobile Art Studio
Wednesdays, Nov 6, 13, and 20, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Sign up for this 3-week series where each week kids will work on a different unique project that they can take home.
Paper Airplanes
Thursday, Nov 7, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 5+
Learn how to make paper airplanes and see how far yours can go!
Board Game Swap
Saturday, Nov 9, 1-4pm at Weaver Library
All ages
Bring good condition board games and card games to swap, earn tickets based on the value of your games, exchange tickets for new-to-you games to bring home, and enjoy! Any games leftover at 4pm will be donated.
Green Screen Demo
Tuesday, Nov 12, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 6+
See how our Green Screen works and use it to make incredible photos and videos by inputting various backgrounds behind you.
Science Stations
Thursday, Nov 14, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 5+
Sign up to participate in some fun experiments during this hour of Science!
Sensory Storytime
Thursday, Nov 14, 6:30pm at Weaver Library
Our newest storytime on the second Thursday of every month! Enjoy a storytime designed for those with sensory processing differences. While all ages are welcome, the program is designed at a preschool level of understanding and ability.
Art “Round Robin” w/ Noa
Monday, Nov 18, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
Ages 7-12
Come join local art teacher Noa in this monthly program where kids will rotate to different stations to create art projects including drawing, painting, animation, printmaking, collage, sculpture, and more! Registration required.
Virtual Reality Experience
Tuesdays, Nov 19 & 26, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Here’s your chance to come use Fuller’s own Virtual Reality headsets!
Experience tutorials that show you how to navigate a virtual world and play multiple games.
DIY Thank You Cards
Thursday, Nov 21, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 5+
Come and create some beautiful collage/scrapbooking style Thank You cards for your loved ones!
Social/Emotional Crafternoon
Monday, Nov 25, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
Ages 4-7
Join us for this monthly program as we read a few stories and make a craft related to our emotions. No registration required.
Corn Casserole Cooking Class
Wednesday, Nov 27, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 8+
Register for this simple yet delicious corn casserole cooking class! Kids will learn the recipe and help participate in making it from scratch (and of course get to try it at the end!).
Family & Friends Photo Day at Weaver Library
Saturday, Nov 30, 9-5pm & Wednesday, Dec 4, 5-8pm
All ages
No registration required. Come get photos done for free, and choose from different holiday/winter backdrops. Bring props or use ours! Digital images will be emailed. Pets welcome 1-5pm on Saturday, Nov. 30 but must be on leash or in a carrier.
TODDLER/PRESCHOOL FUN:
Preschool Development Activities
Mondays, 10:30am at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 3-5
Drop by on 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. No registration required.
Baby Storytime
Tuesdays until Nov 19, 10am at Weaver Library
Newborn to walking, older siblings welcome
Join us for songs, books, and bounces aimed at our littlest friends!
Enjoy bonding time with your small ones and time to chat with other new and experienced parents.
Evening Family Storytime
Tuesdays until Nov 19, 6:30-7pm at Weaver Library
Ages 2-6, siblings welcome
Join us for stories, songs, dancing, playing, and an activity or craft!
Toddler/Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays until Nov 20, 10am at Weaver Library
Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and socialize!
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Thursdays until Nov 21, 10:30am at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 0-3, siblings welcome
Songs, stories, and playtime!
Baby/Toddler Playgroup
Fridays until Nov 22, 9:30-11am at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 0-3, siblings welcome
Connect with other families while your child develops imagination and social/emotional skills at our informal baby and toddler playgroup!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at East Providence Public Library! The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills. The challenge is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and six years. Registration is open! For every 100 books you read with your child, visit the library for a special prize. For more information, call the library at 401-434-2453 or visit our website at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org.
November StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages – on the lawn at Weaver Library Our November picture book is We All Play by Julie Flett. StoryWalk® is a self-guided reading adventure that is available everyday 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.
For more information, please go to our Calendar of Events at