Community Libraries of Providence will be Closed
Thursday, November 24 - Saturday, November 26
All locations will close at 5:30p.m. today
We have been thrilled to see so many people returning to our libraries in person over the last year. We enjoy being busy! We are grateful to serve you, our patrons, supporters and neighbors.
We wish you a Happy, Healthy & Safe
Thanksgiving Holiday!
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Seasonal Crafts & Maker Workshops | |
Make your own one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments, candles, gifts and wrapping paper at our workshops! | |
Create Your Own Wrapping Paper!
Thursdays, December 1, 8 & 15, 6:00 PM - 7:30PM
Wanskuck Library
Carve your own linoleum stamp to create an original pattern to be used as wrapping paper. Materials provided. For this workshop, it is best you can attend at least 2/3 sessions so you have time to carve a stamp and print!
Register at khaines@clpvd.org
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Maker Workshop for Adults: Design a Laser-Cut Ornament with Inkscape
Tuesday, December 6, 6:00PM to 7:30PM
South Providence Library
Learn how to use the software Inkscape to design a customized ornament that can be cut out of wood on a laser cutter. You can pick up finished item later in the week. Space is limited, register with Garrett at glocke@clpvd.org
Candle Making Workshop
Monday, December 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rochambeau Library
Make a candle for yourself or as a gift! Pre-registration is required: skennedy@clpvd.org
Jewelry Making
Monday, December 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rochambeau Library
Make jewelry for yourself or for a gift! Drop-in.
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More events being added! Ask in your library or check the calendar for new additions. | |
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Friends of Smith Hill Annual Holiday Bazaar
Wednesday, December 7, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Smith Hill Library
Holiday Celebration
Thursday, December 15, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Washington Park Library
Reduce, Reuse, Re-WRAP: Wrapping Party and Paper Swap
Wednesday, December 14, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Rochambeau Library
Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 21, 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Mount Pleasant Library
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Community Potluck & Cultural Celebration
Thursday, December 8, 6pm
Wanskuck Library
Bring your favorite dish and story to share (not required). This is a family friendly event with activities for kids and their caregivers. Special guests will share culturally rich food stories. Raffles and prizes will be awarded! Sponsored by the Friends of Wanskuck Library.
Register free on Eventbrite
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Seasonal Storytimes with a Free Plant! | |
Winter music performances for you | |
Jug Band Night
Tuesday, November 29, 6:00PM -7:45PM
Fox Point Library
Enjoy a night of jug band music with Fox Point's own, Jack Moore.
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Bargains galore! Shop everything from stocking stuffers to rare 1st editions at our Friends' sales and support local businesses at our last Maker Marketplace of the year. | |
Flea Market & Booksale
Wednesday, December 7, 3:00PM -5:30PM
Knight Memorial Library
Shop local at the library! First Wednesday of every month on the front lawn.
Friends of Rochambeau "Special Books" Sale
Dealer preview: December 7, 10AM-2PM
Sale to public: December 7, 2PM -7PM; Dec 8 10AM-7PM; Dec 9, 1PM-5PM
Rochambeau Library
Antiquarian and higher-priced books: art, architecture, graphic design, 1st editions, vintage children's, signed books, graphic novels, ghost themed collection. Priced $4 - $7.
Friends Basement Thrift Store Winter Sale
Saturday, December 10, 9:30PM-2PM
Mount Pleasant Library
Winter clothes, new jewelry, games, puzzles, toys, decorations
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Following the success of our popular I read banned books shirts - which are still available - we now offer CLPVD logo shirts and sweatshirts, tote bags, and even a shirt for your doggy companion! Check out our expanded online store and show off your library pride. All items ordered by December 2 will ship on December 9 and should arrive by December 22. | |
If You Miss Us...Our Digital Resources Never Close | |
Use your library card to check out eBooks from Ocean State Libraries. Head over to Hoopla to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows on your computer, tablet, phone or TV! Visit Kanopy for a huge selection of films, which includes free unlimited streaming from Kanopy Kids and The Great Courses lecture collections - no play credit required.
Catch up with our latest videos on the CLPVD YouTube Channel.
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