Weaver Library Events

1) A Talk with Tim Gray: Founder and President of the World War II Foundation
Monday, June 20th at 7:00pm

Documentary filmmaker Tim Gray will talk about his Emmy award-winning documentaries and the World War II Foundation located in South Kingston, R.I.

The non-profit WWII Foundation honors the legacy of the veterans and survivors of one of history’s most important time periods by producing educational documentary films (31 to date) with several more in post-production). The documentaries air on television networks around the world via American Public Television. Each of our films range from 60 to 90 minutes in length. We make these documentaries available for free to educators, students and the public. The goal is to preserve these important stories for current and future generations.

Among the Foundation’s other initiatives is the building of an overseas monument recognizing American leadership on D-Day and the World War II Foundation Global Education Center and Museum in Rhode Island, where over 4,500 artifacts, 700 books, and a movie theatre help tell the story of World War II to thousands of students each year. This event is free and open to the public. Limited seating available, first come, first served, and we will cap this event at 70 seats.

Join us at The Fuller Creative Learning Center on Tuesdays, June 7th and 14th from 6:00-7:00pm to watch Tim Gray's short films leading up to his talk at Weaver!

Weaver Library - 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

2) George and Stan Play the American Songbook
Monday, June 27th at 7:00pm

See a performance of classic tunes from the American Songbook and a few original songs by crooner George Leonard and jazz pianist Stan Holtzman.

Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee George Leonard performed throughout southern New England in the 1960s with his band Georgie Porgie & the Cry Babies, and he had a five-year run as Elvis Sinatra at the Manhattan jazz club Detour during the 1990s.

Stan Holtzman has been a professional musician playing in clubs since he was 16. He performed with the Aristocats and the Brown University Swing Club and appears, often with a trio, at the Hope Club and University Club in Providence.

This event is free and open to the public. Limited seating available, first come, first served, and we will cap this event at 70 seats.

Weaver Library - 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914