January Kids Activities at East Providence Libraries

Tech Demos at Fuller Creative Learning Center Grades 3+ (adults too!) Wednesday, Jan. 3, 3:45pm - 3D Printer Pens Tuesday, Jan. 23, 4pm - 3D Printer Demo Tuesday, Jan. 30, 4pm - Smart TV Demo

Parent-Child DIY Aprons
Wednesdays, Jan. 3, 17, and 31, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Grades 3+ In this bi-weekly class, you and your child will make your own aprons! Registration required.

Polar Bear Crafternoon
Monday, Jan. 8, 3:45pm at Weaver Library All ages In this monthly program, use recycled materials to create original art. Look for new materials each month! This month: What can you use to make a Polar Bear?

VR Experience
Tuesday, Jan. 2 and 9, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Grades 3+ Learn how to use VR headsets and experience the virtual world!

Afterschool Cooking Class
Wednesdays, Jan. 10 and 24, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Grades 2+ Learn how to make quesadillas or a yummy taco pasta bake! Registration required.

Kids Chess Club
Thursdays, Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, 4-5pm at Riverside Branch Library Grades 1+ Learn how to play or improve your skills! Registration required.

Hand Sewing Basics
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Grades 2+ Learn basic sewing techniques and how to thread a needle. Registration required.

Curtain Call Readers’ Theatre
Monday, Jan. 22, 3:45pm at Weaver Library Grades 2-5 We'll use simple scripts, or an adapted picture book, along with props and costumes, to practice and put on a short play. No memorization needed. This month: Cinderella.

LEGO Lab: Tallest Tower
Monday, Jan. 29, 3:45pm at Weaver Library All ages We supply the LEGOs, and you bring the CREATIVITY! Build what you want or follow the monthly theme. This January: Can you build the tallest tower?

Preschool/Toddler Fun:

Rhythm Room
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 10am at Weaver Library Ages 2-5 Join us for a fun, interactive percussion workshop! All instruments provided.

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Thursdays Jan. 11-Apr. 26 except school vacation weeks (2/20-2/23 & 4/15-4/19), 10:30am at Riverside Branch Library Ages 0-3, siblings welcome Songs, stories, and playtime!

Baby/Toddler Playgroup
Fridays Jan. 12-Apr. 26 except school vacation weeks (2/20-2/23 & 4/15-4/19), 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!

Evening Family Storytime
Tuesdays Jan. 16-Apr. 23 except school vacation weeks (2/20-2/23 & 4/15-4/19), 6:30-7pm at Weaver Library Ages 2-6 Join us for stories, songs, dancing, playing, and an activity or craft!

Storytime
Wednesdays Jan. 17-Apr. 24 except school vacation weeks (2/20-2/23 &
4/15-4/19) starting Jan. 11, 10am at Weaver Library Ages 0-18 months Join us for stories, songs, dancing, playing, and an activity or craft!

Preschool Development Activities
Mondays starting Jan. 22, 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.

January StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages - on the lawn at Weaver Library Our January picture book is: No Two Alike by Keith Baker 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.