March 28, 2024

April Children's Activities at EP Public Libraries

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April School Vacation Week

Monday, April 17

  • Read to Daniel the Cocker Spaniel – 1:00-3:00, all age readers @Riverside Branch Library
    Children can practice their reading skills while enjoying the company of a very special dog! Call 401-433-4877 to register for a 10 minute session with Daniel.
  • Recycled Creations – 2:00-3:00, all ages @Weaver Library
    Choose from a variety of recycled materials to create your own unique creation.

Tuesday, April 18

  • LED Light Clouds – 2:00-3:30, ages 10+ @Riverside Branch Library
    An illuminated, floating cloud decoration. Register: Call 401-433-4877.

Wednesday, April 19

  • Legos at the Library – 11:00-12:00, all ages @Riverside Branch Library
    Explore the endless possibilities of building with Legos.
  • Family Movie Night – 6:00, all ages @Weaver Library
    Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Animation/Family/Fantasy (1991, rated G, 84 min.)

Thursday, April 20

  • Project Chick – 10:00-11:00, grades K+ @Weaver Library
    Meet chickens from RI’s own Casey Farm at this hands-on presentation about Dominique chickens and eggs. Participants will be able to hold a chick. Following this program, the farm educator will set up an incubator and a clutch of eggs in the Children’s Room. Approximately twenty-one days later, the eggs will hatch at the library. 

DIY CRAFTS @Riverside 
April 4, 3:00-4:00 – Design Bookmarks
For kids AGES 10 & up. Use colored pencils and sharpies to personalize your own bookmark! No registration required.
April 18, 2:00-3:30 – LED Light Clouds
An illuminated, floating cloud decoration. Register: Call 401-433-4877.

FAMILY MOVIES @Riverside 
Nine Lives - Thursday, April 6, 6:00 – Comedy/Family/Fantasy (2016, 97 min.)

CRAZY 8s Math Club @Weaver 
Tuesdays, March 21 – May 9, 3:30-4:30, for kids in grades K-2
Crazy 8s is an 8 week math club that helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities. With Crazy 8s, kids will build a glow-in-the-dark city, buy prizes with funny money, and have a beach ball party. Register: Call 401-434-2453. Limited to 16.

Book Bingo @Riverside 
Wednesday, April 12, 3:30-4:30 – All ages
Win books and other fun prizes!

Babysitting Class @Riverside 
Saturday, April 22, 10:00-2:00, ages 10-18
Learn how to respond to emergencies, make decisions under pressure, communicate with parents to learn household rules, recognize safety and hygiene issues, manage children, and feed, diaper, and care for infants. Bring your lunch. Register: Call 401-433-4877.

Drone Club @Fuller Creative Learning Center
Mondays, April 24 – May 22, 3:30-4:30 for grades 4+
Test drive a variety of drones and have fun trying out stunts and flips, taking aerial photos and more. All levels welcome. Register: Call 401-228-3903 or fullercreativelearning@gmail.com.

Money Smart Week Activities @Weaver 
Thursday, April 27 & Friday, April 28, 9:00-5:00, all ages
Drop-in to the Children’s Room to have some fun while helping your kids learn about money. Use a cash register to check out shoppers at our “library market,” match coins to $ amounts, and more.

Weekly Storytimes - January 18 – May 11, 2017
Registration is not required. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Storytimes will not meet during April school vacation week, April 17-21.
Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside Library
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Library
Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver Library
Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver Library

Reading Buddies
The library matches volunteers, ages 13-adult, with elementary school children to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call or stop into the Weaver Library (434-2453).

$$$ Read Down Your Fines $$$
Kids 18 and younger can “pay” their overdue fines by reading in the library. Just tell a librarian before you start reading, and when you finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading.

Looking For A Tutor?
Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. “Tutor.com” tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP. Tutor.com tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm.

Weaver Memorial Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence, RI 401-434-2453
Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1:00-5:00

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

Fuller Creative Learning Center
, 260 Dover Ave., East Providence, RI 401-228-3903

www.eastprovidencelibrary.org
For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.

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