October Teen Programs @ East Providence Public Libraries

(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)

Knitting Group @ Weaver
This 4-week session is open to beginner and intermediate knitters who want to learn how to knit, get help tackling a new knitting skill, or just work on projects together with other knitters! For kids and adults ages 10+. Registration required by calling 401-434-2453.
Thursdays, Oct. 11 – Nov. 1, 3:00-4:30pm

DIY Sugar Skull Masks @ Riverside
Create and decorate your own sugar skull mask. Makes a great last minute costume or festive room decoration! For kids ages 10+. Registration required by calling 401-433-4877.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3:00-4:00pm

Teen Blogging @ Fuller Creative Learning Center
This 4-week series will teach the fundamentals of blogging including content, website design and advertising to help get your blog up and running. For kids and teens ages 12+. Registration required by calling 401-228-3903.
Thursdays, Oct. 18 – Nov. 8, 3:30-4:30pm

Rock Painting @ Riverside
Paint rocks and hide them to spread kindness and bring a smile to someone’s face.
All supplies will be provided. Free and open to all ages. No registration required.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30am – 12:00pm.


New Teen Community Service Opportunity!
Teen Intercultural Conversation Night @ Weaver
This new event is open to East Providence Teens in grades 9-12. Earn community service hours by engaging in English conversation with English language learners ages 14-19. There will be activities and conversation starters to facilitate a fun learning experience for all participants!
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30pm


Teen Community Service Night @ Weaver
This monthly event will allow East Providence teens in grades 9-12 to earn community service hours for meeting with the Teen Librarian to discuss which programs/materials/services you would like to see provided by the library. We may also work on other service activities. Snacks will be provided!
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 5:30-7:30pm


Additional Community Service Opportunities for East Providence students to earn community service time for high school or other organization-related requirements:

Friday, 10/19 2:30-4:30pm @ Riverside
Saturday, 10/20 1:00-3:00pm @ Riverside
Saturday, 10/27 2:30-4:30pm @ Weaver
Monday, 10/29 5:30-7:30pm @ Riverside
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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 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.