February Kids Activities at East Providence Public Libraries

Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, Feb 1, all day at Weaver Library & Riverside Branch Library All ages Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by completing a craft inspired by My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss available in the library children’s rooms.

Behind the Curtain: Acting
Monday, Feb 3, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
Ages 7-12 Play theatre games with a focus on acting skills, rehearse a monologue, and participate in a mock audition to prepare you for the real thing!

Stop Motion Animation
Tuesdays, Feb 4, 11, and 18, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 7+ Register for this 3-week series and use our Google Pixel tablets to create your own videos using various props.

Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, 4-6pm at Weaver Library
Ages 5-10 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 educational games available to play.

Riverside Chess Club
Thursdays, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library Ages 6+ Learn how to play or improve your skills! Registration required.

Building Bonanza
Monday, Feb 10, 3:45pm at Weaver Library All ages Get creative and build with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles, Squigz, and more!

Garden Cleanup
Wednesday, Feb 5, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center All ages Join us to learn about the process of cleaning up a garden between growing seasons as we work on the community garden at Fuller.

Sewing Machine 101
Wednesdays, Feb 12 or 19, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 7+ Register for one of two sessions to learn the basics of a sewing machine! There are five spots available per session.

Sensory Storytime
Thursday, Feb 13, 6:30pm at Weaver Library 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.

Wacky Science Show w/ Magician Mike Bent Tuesday, Feb 18, 2pm at Weaver Library Ages 5+ Get ready for an award-winning show that teaches that science can be exciting and fun! 130 seats available - tickets will be given out starting at 1pm.

Animal Bingo
Thursday, Feb 20, 6:30pm at Weaver Library All ages Come play fun animal versions of Bingo and win prizes including books!

Crafternoon
Monday, Feb 24, 3:45pm at Weaver Library All ages Join us for this monthly program as we make crafts inspired by books.

Virtual Reality Experience
Tuesday, Feb 25, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 7+ Register to use our VR headsets to navigate a virtual world and play multiple games.

Digital Art
Wednesday, Feb 26, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center Ages 7+ Use Google Pixel tablets and Google Chromebooks to create digital art!
Registration required since space is limited.

Baby/Toddler/Preschool Fun:
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, 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, 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, 10am at Weaver Library
Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and socialize!

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

Baby/Toddler Playgroup
Fridays, 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!

Japanese Stories, Songs, & Craft w/ Chiho Desmond Wednesday, Feb 5, 10am at Weaver Library
Ages 0-6 Join us for a special storytime celebrating Japanese culture including stories, songs, and a craft.

Neighborhood Forest Sapling Giveaway
Sign up before March 15 for a FREE SAPLING from Neighborhood Forest! You can get one tree per child in grades K-12. Learn more and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/58c5nbrn.

February StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages - on the lawn at Weaver Library Our February picture book is One, Two, Grandma Loves You by Shelly Becker. 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/