August 2021 Activities for Children @ East Providence Public Libraries

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Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages (0-100+)
June 21 - August 27, 2021
It’s not too late to earn prizes for reading and attending library programs! Ask for more information at any of our three locations.

Baby/Toddler Storytimes at Rose Larisa Park in Riverside
Tuesdays, August 3 & 10, 10:30
Songs, rhymes, and a story.
Weather permitting. Bring a blanket.

RISPCA Storytime on the lawn at Weaver Library
Tuesday, August 5, 10:00
RISPCA will present this humane education storytime with Miss Pam. Join us for a story, songs & dancing, and a visit with a live animal from the RISPCA shelter. Kids will learn the importance of being kind and compassionate toward animals. Bring a blanket.

Bird House Craft on the lawn at Weaver Library
Tuesday, August 3, 2:00-3:00, ages 6-12
Use a kit to make and paint your own bird house. All materials provided.
Register on our Events Calendar. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors and masks will be required.

PBS presents Elinor Wonders Why on the lawn at Weaver Library
Wednesday, August 4, 10:00-12:00, ages 4-7
We will watch and discuss the Elinor show, and explore related activities.
Register on our Events Calendar. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors and masks will be required.
Bring a blanket.

Farm Fresh RI “Cook & Book” on the lawn at Weaver Library
Wednesday, August 11, 11:00, ages 6-9
We’ll listen to the book How Did That Get in My Lunchbox? by Chris Butterworth, and then make a “Rainbow Rollup” snack using healthy foods.
Register on our Events Calendar. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors and masks will be required.
Bring a blanket.

Tot Spot Sensory Play Room on the lawn at Weaver Library
Monday, August 16, 10:00-11:30 for babies - age 4
Bring your little ones for some sensory water play.
Registration required on our Events Calendar.

Becoming Muhammad Ali on the lawn at Weaver Library
Tuesday, August 17, 2:00, for ages 7-12
Living Literature actors will perform scenes from the 2021 Kids Reading Across RI book: Becoming Muhammad Ali by Kwame Alexander & James Patterson. We will also share some of Muhammad Ali’s favorite poems, discuss the book and performance, and make origami butterflies.
Free book to the first 15 registrants.
Register on our Events Calendar.
Bring a blanket.

Recorded Storytimes On Youtube
Check out the library's YouTube channel for recorded storytimes.

Book Bundles
Not sure which books to choose for your child? Try a Book Bundle. Each Book Bundle has five hand-selected books on a topic, plus activities and songs to go with it. Our themes include: trucks, snow, colors, dinosaurs, fire fighters, unicorns, and many more. Geared for ages 2-7.

“Build It” STEM Backpack Kits
The Weaver Library is now lending “Build It” STEM Backpack Kits geared toward elementary age students. Each kit contains two books, matched with a toy, focused on a certain aspect of engineering: chain reaction machines, robotics, circuits, building, and more. Patrons may borrow a kit for three weeks at a time. Check them out at Weaver Library.