October 2018 -- Fall News Update
We're Excited to Kick Off the Fall in a New Temporary Space!
Our Baby Steps & Cradle to Crayons Story Times have officially kicked off in our new temporary children's program location at Grace Episcopal Church at (300 Westminster Street) throughout our renovation. PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW regarding accessing this space through the rear of building. We want to thank everyone at Grace Episcopal Church for their awesome hospitality!
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Baby Steps: Story Time for Infants
Tuesdays & Fridays*, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm  
(for ages Birth to 18 months) 
Stories, songs, rhythm and rhyme all designed for you and your wee-one.

Cradle to Crayons  
Register for a Tuesday OR Friday* session  
(for ages 1 to 3 years old) 
Tuesday Session 1: 9:30 - 10:30 am 
Tuesday Session 2: 10:30 - 11:30 am 
Friday* Session 1: 9:30 am 
Friday* Session 2: 10:30 am 

Combining time for play and socialization with a story time that includes movement, songs, finger plays and wonderful children's literature.

PLEASE NOTE:  Please access all sessions through the CHAPEL STREET door. If you are in front of the church at 300 Westminster Street, proceed to the rear of the building by going around the corner to the rear door on Chapel Street. PPL staff will unlock the door at the start of each session so please be on time. All sessions are held on the 2nd floor and strollers must be left on the ground  level. 
These sessions are not handicapped accessible. 
FAMILY LEARNING SUNDAYS ARE BACK!
    
Beginning in October, we will be kicking off our 2018-19 schedule of Family Learning Sunday....which run on the first Sunday of each month through May. These interactive workshops are free and for children ages 5 - 10 and their families.

During our renovation, this year's programs will be held at the Grace Episcopal Church Pavillion , 300 Westminster Street. Call 455-8025 or email akilkenny@provlib.org to register or with questions.


FAMILY LEARNING SUNDAY PROGRAM  
    
Dave Marchetti -- Animal Experiences

Grace Episcopal Church Pavillion
300 Westminster St. entrance

Popular library presenter Dave Marchetti is back! Come learn about and experience live animals. Animals will be available for petting.


YOUTH PROGRAMS
    
PPL's PVD Young Makers space is at RIMOSA during our renovation

Seiji Wear & Gear
Thursdays, beginning Sept. 27, 3 - 5 pm
Learn the ways of the sage, Seiji, FabNewport’s mastermind maker and Chief Technologist. Learn how to design and fabricate clothing, accessories, and more. Brand, market, and sell your creations. Machines available: laser cutter, vinyl cutter, 3D printer. *Registration required.  Email akilkenny@provlib.org to register.
(For high school students.)

Open Studio & Training
Fridays, beginning Sept. 28, 1 - 5 pm
What is a makerspace and how can we use maker-centered thinking to transform our lives? Get coached up on cutting edge tools and technologies. Understand the potential to create. Participate in our weekly a prompt in collaboration with the minds at RIMOSA, or work on your dream project.  *Registration required.  Email akilkenny@provlib.org to register.
(For middle school students, high school students, and adults.)


RIMOSA is at 763 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
FAMILY SERVICES
    
Children's Library collection
still available!

The Library is open during our big renovation and there is a collection available for children and teens to peruse and check out. Any materials that we don't have on site, we will gladly put on hold.