August Kids Activities at East Providence Libraries

Programs For All Ages

All Ages Summer Reading Challenge
August 1-August 24 at Weaver Library, Riverside Library, and Fuller Creative Learning Center This summer, the East Providence Public Library challenges you—kids, teens, AND adults—to read and earn points to win prizes! You can also attend library programs to earn points, and this summer is absolutely packed with outdoor concerts, magic shows, animals, circus acts, video game tournaments, crafts, and more. Make sure to join us and read the summer away, starting with our Medieval Block Party in June and ending with our Space Block Party in August! For more information about the summer challenge, library programs, or anything library related, check out our website at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org  or give us a call at 401-434-2453.

Summer Finale: Space Block Party
Monday, Aug 19, 4-7pm on Weaver Library Lawn All ages Enjoy an inflatable obstacle course, food trucks, Big Nazo puppets, DJ, kids activities, and more! Costumes encouraged.

Programs For Babies to Kindergarteners

Family Evening Storytime
Tuesday, Aug 6, 6:30pm on Weaver Library Lawn
Ages 2-6, siblings welcome. Join us for stories, songs, dancing, playing, and an activity or craft!

Fiddle N’Fun
Wednesday, Aug 7, 10am at Weaver Library
Ages 0-5, siblings welcome. Enjoy a fun and interactive music show!

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Thursday, Aug 8, 10:30am at Crescent Park (Riverside Branch Library if inclement weather)
Ages 0-3, siblings welcome. Songs, stories, and playtime!

Programs For Elementary Ages And Up

Paws for a Minute w/ RI PBS
Thursday, Aug 1, 2pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 7-11. Watch videos and learn about animals at the zoo with RI PBS educators! Registration required.

Smokey the Bear’s Birthday Party
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2pm at Weaver Library
Ages 6+. Celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday with ice cream, games, and more!

Green Screen Effects
Thursday, Aug 8, 2pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 7+. Use tablets and green screens to create your own effects! Registration required.

Kids Reading Across Rhode Island Book Discussion
Thursday, Aug 8, 6:30pm at Weaver Library
Ages 8-12. Discuss the story, have snacks, and make a Franken-book by combining parts of old books!

Taking Care of Your Pets w/ RISPCA
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2pm at Weaver Library
Ages 6-11. Learn about pet responsibility from RISPCA and meet some animal friends! Registration required.

Summer Steam Weeks At Fuller Creative Learning Center
Children ages 8+ may register for no more than 2 of the themed learning weeks and must commit to a MINIMUM of 4 of the 5 days each week. If you wish to attend more weeks, you will be placed on a waiting list.

Music w/ Rhythm Room’s Rick Morin
Monday-Friday, Aug 5-Aug 9, 9:30-11:30am at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 8+. The Rhythm Room Enrichment Program explores world music as it relates to today’s pop culture combining discussion, demonstration, and participation. In this hands-on experience, students will be exposed to the art of drums, percussion, and rhythm. Kids will learn new skills,
channel their creativity, and work in teams while making music!

August StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages - on the lawn at Weaver Library
Our August picture book is Bird Watch by Christie Matheson. 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/