August Teen Programs at East Providence Public Libraries

(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)


Community Service: (For Teens grades 9-12)
(No registration required. Please plan to arrive on time and stay for the full session.)

Tuesday, August 6 @ Weaver Library, 5:30-7:30pm.
This event is open to East Providence teens entering grades 9-12 to earn community service time for high school or other organizational requirements. Participants will be making coiled market baskets with recycled and repurposed materials to give away at the Weaver Library Farmers Market.


Indian Henna Workshop @ Riverside
All students will learn to draw in the henna style on paper, then work with henna cones. Participants should wear an old shirt and short sleeves as the henna can stain clothing. Registration required by visiting www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-433-4877.
Monday, August 5, 2pm.



Mural Painting Workshop @ Weaver
Learn how to design a mural on a large surface and then paint it as a group. The finished piece will be displayed at the library. Presented by artist Rebecca Killian of Mermaid Masterpieces. Registration required by visiting www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-434-2453.
Wednesday, August 7, 12:30-4:30pm. *Please note that this program has extended hours.
For kids and teens ages 12+.




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Volunteer To Be A Reading Buddy @ Weaver Library
The library will match you with an elementary school child to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call the Weaver Library at 401-434-2453 or ask about it in the Children’s room.



Read Down Your Fines @ Weaver and Riverside
Youth 16 and under can reduce their overdue fines by reading in the library. Tell a librarian when you start reading. 30 minutes of reading = $1 waived.


Weaver Memorial Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-2453
Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5; Sunday 1-5 (September through May)

Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877
Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5

Fuller Creative Learning Center, 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-228-3903
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-5. Tuesday & Thursday 12-8.