March 29, 2024

July Children's Activities at EP Libraries

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Petting Zoo on the lawn @Weaver Library
Thursday, July 6, 3:00
Warm & Fuzzy Animal Adventures bring us a petting a zoo with small animals including bunnies, ferrets, ducks, and chickens.

Craft @Riverside Branch Library
Wednesday, July 5, 11:00 – Make a Marble Run – All ages

Animal World Experience @Weaver Library
Tuesday, July 11, 2:00 (ages 4+)
From lizard lounges to millipede mansions, learn about a variety of different shelters animals build.

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.
@Riverside Branch Library
Wednesday, July 12, 11:00-12:00 – 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
Mondays, July 28 & 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.

Comic Book Creation Show @Weaver Library
Tuesday, July 18, 2:00 (ages 4+)
Comic book artist and improve pro Eric Fulford will provide on the spot illustrations, constant comedy, and a never-before heard story that the audience will help create!

St. Andrew’s Children’s Theatre presents Hoot @Riverside Branch Library
Wednesday, July 19, 11:00
The performance is based on the book about kids who try to save a colony of owls from a construction site. Kids in the audience will be invited to participate in certain scenes.

Big Nazo “Lunch Invention Workshop” @Weaver Library
Tuesday August 8, 10:00  (for kids entering grades 3-6)
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.

Storytime @ Weaver Library

Thursdays, June 29 - July 20, 10:00 (ages 2-6)
Storytimes include stories, songs, music and dancing. Registration is not required.

Improv With Jess @Weaver Library
Tuesday, July 25, 2:00 (ages 6+)
Intro to improve comedy and acting for kids who want to get on stage or just try something new and fun.
Regsiter: Call 401-434-2453.

Family Movies
Saturday, July 22, 2:00 - Hubble @Weaver Library
(rated G, 2011, 44 min.) Film from the 2009 mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
*All attendees will receive solar eclipse viewing glasses.
Thursday, July 27, 5:45 - Beauty and the Beast @Riverside Branch Library
(rated PG, 2017, 129 min.)

Paintng Class @Riverside Branch Library
Wednesday, July 26, 11:00 (ages 5+)
Artist Rebecca Killian, of Mermaid Masterpieces, will teach kids to paint a specific painting on canvas using step-by-step instructions.

Toe Jam Puppet Band on the lawn @Weaver Library
Thursday, July 27, 3:00 for the whole family
Active music and dancing with a unique combination of original songs, puppet storytelling and plain old good fun!

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.

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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

www.eastprovidencelibrary.org
For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.

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