December 2021 -- A Warm Welcome Awaits!
Come see us during Holiday break!

As the weather turns colder, our warm and welcoming Children's Room has lots of space to settle in with a good book. Read on to find out about our storytimes, a Family Paint Party, Winter Break Maker bags, and more!

Our hours and holiday closures are listed below. If you can't make it into the Library, you can browse the catalog for items to borrow with your library card. We hope to see you soon!

Here are our hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed: 8:30 am - 7 pm
Thurs, Fri: 10 am - 5 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 4 pm

Please Note:
Masks are required for all library visitors ages 2 and up. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.

Happy Holidays to All,
Miss Anne & Miss Bonnie
Family Paint Event at PPL

Wednesday, December 29 -- 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Get ready to create something wonderful! Join us for a Family Paint Event! Participants will work with art teacher, Sue Greco, to create a winter watercolor painting. Registration is required and seats are limited. Please use this link to register: Family Painting Party.

This event is sponsored by The Bubblah, an online creative magazine dedicated to children, and is in partnership with Providence Promise.
Grab 'N' Go Maker Bags are Back!
This month's theme is Paper Inspirations.
Winter Break Maker Bags - Available December 15 while supplies last. The bag will include materials and instructions. The activities are designed for ages 5 and up but younger children can do them too, with adult assistance.
Calling All Budding Performers!

"A PLAY IN A DAY (in the USA)": a Creative Workshop for all ages, with Playwright/Performer/Director Elizabeth Keiser and the Manton Avenue Project

Saturday, January 22 -- 12 - 2:30 | PPL Auditorium

Join us to create and perform a PLAY IN A DAY in PPL's beautiful new Auditorium!
12 to 2 pm -- Participants meet with Workshop Director Elizabeth Keiser and young playwrights from the Manton Avenue Project in a movement-driven workshop focused on community building and the theme "Places in Providence."
2 to 2:30 pm: TIME FOR THE SHOW! Family and friends join to watch the finished play performed by the participants.

Please register here
Bonnie's Corner...

OUR LATEST BOOK LIST!!
Here are some great new titles for all ages to read over Winter Break!
Coming in January...

STEAM Club | Young Artists Workshops | Family Maker Night

Interested? Watch your email for more information or email childrensinfo@provlib.org
IF YOU COULD SEE US NOW!!
We can't wait for you to come and see us now that our upper floors and stacks are open! In the meantime, enjoy this fun tour of our newly renovated spaces. We hope to see you in the Library real soon!!

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