FEBRUARY KIDS’ ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, Feb 1, all day at Weaver Library & Riverside Branch Library
All ages
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by completing a craft
inspired by My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss available in the library
children’s rooms.
Behind the Curtain: Acting
Monday, Feb 3, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
Ages 7-12
Play theatre games with a focus on acting skills, rehearse a monologue,
and participate in a mock audition to prepare you for the real thing!
Stop Motion Animation
Tuesdays, Feb 4, 11, and 18, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Register for this 3-week series and use our Google Pixel tablets to
create your own videos using various props.
Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, 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 educational games available
to play.
Riverside Chess Club
Thursdays, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 6+
Learn how to play or improve your skills! Registration required.
Building Bonanza
Monday, Feb 10, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
All ages
Get creative and build with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles, Squigz,
and more!
Garden Cleanup
Wednesday, Feb 5, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
All ages
Join us to learn about the process of cleaning up a garden between
growing seasons as we work on the community garden at Fuller.
Sewing Machine 101
Wednesdays, Feb 12 or 19, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Register for one of two sessions to learn the basics of a sewing
machine! There are five spots available per session.
Sensory Storytime
Thursday, Feb 13, 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.
Wacky Science Show w/ Magician Mike Bent
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2pm at Weaver Library
Ages 5+
Get ready for an award-winning show that teaches that science can be
exciting and fun! 130 seats available – tickets will be given out
starting at 1pm.
Animal Bingo
Thursday, Feb 20, 6:30pm at Weaver Library
All ages
Come play fun animal versions of Bingo and win prizes including books!
Crafternoon
Monday, Feb 24, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
All ages
Join us for this monthly program as we make crafts inspired by books.
Virtual Reality Experience
Tuesday, Feb 25, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Register to use our VR headsets to navigate a virtual world and play
multiple games.
Digital Art
Wednesday, Feb 26, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Use Google Pixel tablets and Google Chromebooks to create digital art!
Registration required since space is limited.
BABY/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, 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, 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, 10am at Weaver Library
Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and
socialize!
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 10:30am at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 0-3, siblings welcome
Songs, stories, and playtime!
Baby/Toddler Playgroup
Fridays, 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!
Japanese Stories, Songs, & Craft w/ Chiho Desmond
Wednesday, Feb 5, 10am at Weaver Library
Ages 0-6
Join us for a special storytime celebrating Japanese culture including
stories, songs, and a craft.
Neighborhood Forest Sapling Giveaway
Sign up before March 15 for a FREE SAPLING from Neighborhood Forest! You
can get one tree per child in grades K-12. Learn more and sign up at
https://tinyurl.com/58c5nbrn.
February StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages – on the lawn at Weaver Library
Our February picture book is One, Two, Grandma Loves You by Shelly
Becker. 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/