Summer Kids Activities at East Providence Public Libraries

All Ages Summer Learning Challenge
Monday, June 15 - Saturday, August 22 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, complete activities, and earn points to win prizes! You can also attend library programs to earn points, and this summer is absolutely packed with outdoor concerts, science experiments, technology, animals, book clubs, movies, music, and more. Make sure to join us and learn at the library this summer! 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.

Rhode Island Statewide Scavenger Hunt
Monday, June 22 - Saturday, August 22 at Weaver Library and Riverside Library
For children of all ages
Join the Rhode Island Statewide Scavenger Hunt this summer to celebrate this summer’s theme, Plant a Seed, Read. Pick up a passport at any participating library, then spend June 22 through August 22 visiting libraries across the state. At each stop, look for our summer mascots, the Good Egg or Bad Seed, and get your passport stamped. Every visit to a library brings an unexpected adventure AND brings you closer to prizes! More info on the scavenger hunt and how you can win prizes here: https://olis.ri.gov/scavengerhunt 


ALL AGES PROGRAMS:

Family Film Matinees at Riverside Branch Library
Wednesday, July 8, 1pm: Cars
Wednesday, August 12, 1pm: Monsters, Inc.
Families of all ages
Bring a beverage and a snack and join us for some fun family films. No registration is required, but space is limited.

250th Celebration Party
Wednesday, July 1, 4-7pm on the Weaver Library Lawn
All ages
Join us on the lawn to celebrate the last 250 years of our country. Music, food trucks, and fun for all ages!

Big Blue Blocks
Tuesday, July 7, 2pm at Weaver Library
Families of all ages
Come play with Big Blue Blocks and see what kinds of creations you can make! No registration required, but space is limited.

Dave Marchetti’s Animal Experiences
Tuesday, July 28, 2pm at Weaver Library
Families of all ages
Learn about a variety of unique and thought-provoking reptiles in this entertaining and educational show. Plus, get the chance to touch or hold the animals at the end! Space is limited.

Learn With Laughter and Try the Tricks with Étienne
Tuesday, August 11, 2pm at Weaver Library
Families of all ages
Join Étienne on a fast-paced circus adventure! Featuring juggling, zany balances, and a full cast of audience volunteers, plus the chance for YOU to try your hand at juggling and balance tricks.

Toe Jam Puppet Band
Saturday, August 15, 2pm on the Weaver Library Lawn
All ages
Join us for our summer finale featuring TOE JAM PUPPET BAND, a rockin' band for kids and their grownups based in New England. Enjoy music, dancing, and tons of BIG family fun!


PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AGES AND UP

Inclusive Play Time
Saturdays July 25 and August 8, 10am at Weaver Library
A special playtime with sensory toys aimed at those with autism or other sensory processing differences.

STEAM Weeks at Fuller
Monday-Friday, 9:30-11:30am at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Registration required.
Ages 7+
July 13-17: CURTAIN CALL THEATRE CAMP
July 20-24: TECH WEEK featuring two days with MobileQuest
July 27-31: ART WEEK with fiber artist and textile designer Paula Becker
August 3-7: CULINARY WEEK with RI Food Bank plus a day with guest chef Steve Costa from Rosa’s Tavern
August 11-14: SCIENCE WEEK featuring a day with Mad Science

Mad Science: Up, Up, and Away!
Tuesday, July 14, 2pm at Weaver Library
Families ages 5+
This interactive show introduces children to the principles of air and pressure and how they affect the world all around us. Children are amazed as a soda bottle is crushed before their very eyes, a hot air balloon rises high above their heads, and a giant vortex generator sends out bursts of air. Volunteers from the audience will even get to ride on a cushion of air!

Bollywood Color Workshop
Wednesday, July 15, 3pm on the Weaver Library Lawn
Families ages 3+
Come learn about Holi (which was celebrated this year on March 4) and throw colored powder in celebration. Participants are encouraged to wear white clothes so the colors can pop! The colored powder is completely machine washable, like sidewalk chalk. Please be prepared to leave after the event, as we don't want to track the colors into the library. Registration required.

Glenn Costello Presents Competitive Cup Stacking
Thursday, July 16, 2pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 8+
SportStacking has been termed a “track meet for your hands at warp speed.” It’s an exciting sport where students up stack and down stack 12 specially designed cups called Speed Stacks in predetermined sequences as fast as they can. Stackers race against the clock, compete in relays and often combine sport stacking with fitness challenges that exercise both the body and mind. Registration required.

RISPCA Storytime & Craft With Live Animal Ambassador
Monday, July 20, 2pm at Weaver Library
Ages 5-10
Enjoy a storytime and craft while learning about pet responsibility and empathy with a live animal ambassador.

Pumpernickel Puppets Presents: Sir George and the Dragon
Tuesday, July 21, 2pm at Weaver Library
Ages 3+
Enjoy a puppet show of 'Sir George and the Dragon' and then the chance to meet and interact with the puppets after! Pumpernickel Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects, and fast-paced scripts that not only entertain, but also stimulate children's imagination and creativity. A demonstration period follows every performance giving the audience some insight into what happens behind the scenes.

Curtain Call Theatre Camp
Monday-Friday, August 3-7, 2-4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 7-13
Be part of a theatrical production in this week-long program where you get to decide the show! Please make sure you can attend the entire week. Registration required.

Magician Mike Bent Presents: Ready, Set, Grow!
Tuesday, August 4, 2pm at Weaver Library
Ages 5+
Award-winning magician Mike Bent brings his “Ready, Set, GROW!” to the library! Using hilarious comedy, amazing magic tricks, music, sound effects and riveting storytelling, this show will help even the most reluctant readers cultivate fun associations with books, and inspire kids to read all summer long.

Rescue and Rehabilitation with The Wildlife Clinic of RI
Thursday, August 13, 2pm, Riverside Branch Library
Ages 6-12
This program gives kids an opportunity to learn all about the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island. They will start with a short presentation about who they are, what wildlife rehabilitation is, how animals are rescued and transported to the clinic, and what happens when wildlife patients arrive. Then, they will move on to some hands-on activities including one where they will get to examine a domestic pigeon that serves as an education ambassador. Registration required.


PROGRAMS FOR BABIES TO KINDERGARTENERS:

Baby Storytime
Mondays from July 13-August 3, 9:30am 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.

Outside Toddler/Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays from July 1-August 12, 10am on the Weaver Library Lawn (or inside if inclement weather)
Ages 1-5
Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and socialize! Siblings are welcome. Bring a blanket!

Storytime at the Park
Thursdays from July 2-August 13, 10:30am at Crescent Park (or Riverside Branch Library if inclement weather)
All ages
Come enjoy a special storytime outside at the park! Bring your own blanket.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime
Wednesday, July 29, 6:30pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 1-5
Wear pajamas and bring your stuffed animal for a story, then let your stuffie friend sleep over at the library to have a grand adventure documented with photos!

Summer StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages - on the lawn at Weaver Library
July: Pie is for Sharing by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard
August: The Truth About Dragons by Julie Leung
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/