October Kids Activities at East Providence Libraries

Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, 3-5pm at Weaver Library
Ages 7-10
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 games available to play.

Sensory Storytime
Thursday, Oct 10, 6:30pm at Weaver Library Our newest storytime on the second Thursday of every month! 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.

Kids Halloween Costume Swap
October 1-31, open hours at Weaver Library Back for another Halloween season! Come to the Weaver Library Children's Room during our normal business hours with a gently used costume and leave with something new-to-you. All children's sizes accepted.

Spooky Science
Tuesdays, Oct 1, 22, and 29, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 7+ Sign up for this Spooky Science series where kids will take part in fun Halloween-themed experiments.

Pumpkin Painting
Wednesday, Oct 2, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 5+ Get creative and paint a colorful pumpkin to take home! Registration required.

DIY Autumn Lanterns
Thursday, Oct 3, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library Ages 6+ Register to make a beautiful Autumn lantern to brighten up your space!

Behind the Curtain: Set Design
Wednesday, Oct 9, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 7-12 In this month's edition of Behind the Curtain we explore set design.
Participants will be given materials to create their own set models inspired by the Descendants franchise. No registration required.

Halloween Masks
Thursday, Oct 10, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library Ages 6+ Make your very own monstrous or heroic mask!

Family Game Day
Saturday, Oct 12, 11am-1pm on the Weaver Library Lawn All ages In collaboration with RIDE and Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island, join us for some outdoor fun on the Weaver Library lawn. There will be yard games, an inflatable obstacle course, a food truck, community resources, book giveaways (including Decodable books), and more!

Movement w/ EPHEZ
Tuesday, Oct 15, 5-6pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Adults 18+ with children ages 4-7 Sarah, Rhode to Equity Coordinator at EPHEZ, will lead this class packed with inclusive movement and fun activities for all levels. Adults must register. Families may register a max of 2 children per 1 adult.

DIY Dog Treats
Wednesday, Oct 16, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 7+ Register to join us in making a healthy treat and a puppy latte for that special fur baby in your family.

Magic Potions
Thursday, Oct 17, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library Ages 6+ Sign up to create your very own magic potion bottle, just in time for Halloween!

Car Seat Safety & Touch-a-Fire Truck w/ EPHEZ Thursday, October 17, 5-7pm at Weaver Library All ages The East Providence Health Equity Zone is hosting a car seat safety event with help from the East Providence Police Department and Lifespan's 4 Safety Program. Parents/caregivers have the opportunity to get their car seat checked by the police department to ensure the safety of their children. Information and resources about car seat safety will be provided. The East Providence Fire Department will also be on site with their fire trucks as this will be a touch-a-truck event as well.

Art “Round Robin” w/ Noa
Monday, Oct 21, 3:45pm at Weaver Library Ages 7-12 Come join local art teacher Noa in this monthly program where kids will rotate to different stations to create art projects including drawing, painting, animation, printmaking, collage, sculpture, and more!
Registration required.

Nightlight Ghosts
Wednesday, Oct 23, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 6+ Sign up to use air dry clay to mold your own ghostly nightlight.

Graveyard Brownies
Thursday, Oct 24, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library Ages 6+ Register to turn ordinary brownies into a haunted graveyard!

Pumpkin Stroll
Thursday, Oct 24, 5:30-7:30pm on Weaver Library Lawn All ages Join us for a pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, food truck, and more! Gift card prizes will be given for the contests. Free pumpkins will be available at the library after October 14 with a limit of 1 free pumpkin per family.

Social/Emotional Crafternoon
Monday, Oct 28, 3:45pm at Weaver Library Ages 4-7 Join us for this monthly program as we read a few stories and make a craft related to our emotions. No registration required.

Costume Help 101
Wednesday, Oct 30, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center All ages People of all ages can bring in their Halloween costume for extra sewing help or even costume ideas!

Toddler/Preschool Fun:

Kindermotion & Dance Storytime
Wednesday, Oct 2, 10am at Weaver Library Embark on a delightful journey with Kindermotion & Dance of New England at our special library event! Join us for an enchanting fusion of storytelling and dance, tailor-made for toddlers and preschoolers.
Guided by skilled instructors, little ones will immerse themselves in captivating tales using movement, props, and boundless imagination. From tiptoeing through forest paths to soaring over the moon, every step is a magical adventure!

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 until Nov 19, 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 until Nov 19, 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 until Nov 20, 10am at Weaver Library Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and socialize!

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Thursdays until Nov 21, 10:30am at Riverside Branch Library Ages 0-3, siblings welcome Songs, stories, and playtime!

Baby/Toddler Playgroup
Fridays until Nov 22, 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!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at East Providence Public Library! The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills. The challenge is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and six years. Registration is open! For every 100 books you read with your child, visit the library for a special prize. For more information, call the library at 401-434-2453 or visit our website at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org. 

October StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages - on the lawn at Weaver Library To highlight the upcoming presidential election, our October picture book is Sofia Valez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty. 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.