JANUARY KIDS’ ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES
Behind the Curtain: Create Your Own Character
Monday, Jan 6, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
Ages 7-12
Through activities and discussions, we’ll explore how characters are
made. You’ll get to design your own with the chance to perform as them.
DIY Snowman w/ Kathleen Marshall
Tuesdays, Jan 7, 14, and 21, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Register for this hands-on 3-week series with Kathleen Marshall to use
papier-mâché, paint, and other materials to construct a snowman from
scratch!
Reading Buddies
Tuesdays starting Jan 7, 4-6pm at Weaver Library
Ages 5-10
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.
After School Cooking Series
Wednesdays, Jan 8, 15, and 22, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Register for this 3-week cooking series where kids will take part in
making a new recipe each week (and get to try it at the end, of course).
Art Surprise
Thursday, Jan 9, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 7+
Join us to make a surprise art project! Registration required.
Sensory Storytime
Thursday, Jan 9, 6:30pm at Weaver Library
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.
Building Bonanza
Monday, Jan 13, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
All ages
Get creative and build with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles, Squigz,
and more!
Riverside Chess Club
Thursdays starting Jan 23, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 6+
Learn how to play or improve your skills! Registration required.
Crafternoon
Monday, Jan 27, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
All ages
Join us for this monthly program as we make crafts inspired by books.
Virtual Reality Experience
Tuesday, Jan 28, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Use our VR headsets to navigate a virtual world and play multiple games.
Giving Back to East Providence
Wednesday, Jan 29, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 6+
Kids may sign up to come make a baked good for a local department in
East Providence to show appreciation!
BABY/TODDLER/PRESCHOOL FUN:
Preschool Development Activities
Mondays starting Jan 6, 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 starting Jan 7, 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 starting Jan 7, 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 starting Jan 8, 10am at Weaver Library
Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and
socialize!
Baby/Toddler Playgroup
Fridays starting Jan 10, 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!
Bollywood for Littles
Wednesday, Jan 15, 10am at Weaver Library
Ages 18 months – 5 years
Register to let your little ones experience Bollywood music and dance in
this fun class!
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Thursdays starting Jan 23, 10:30am at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 0-3, siblings welcome
Songs, stories, and playtime!
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.
January StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages – on the lawn at Weaver Library
Our January picture book is A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin.
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
https://www.eastprovidencelibrary.org