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Letter from the Assistant Director
Dear East Providence Library Community,
Happy 2025! I hope the year has started off well for all of you. I’m excited to share that, in 2025, Weaver Library will undergo an interior redesign that will include new seating for patrons and new service desks to enhance the staff’s ability to provide the best customer service to our wonderful patrons. If you have visited Weaver Library in the past few weeks, you probably noticed that some of our adult bookshelves have been relocated, and that staff has been tirelessly working to shift and reshelve the collection of over 36,000(!) books. The result of this project will be an increase in our well-used quiet study area. Our patrons have been asking for this for awhile, and we are so happy to be able to make it a reality this year. Stay tuned for future updates about the redesign.
I am also happy to announce that, starting today, our newsletter will be transitioning from a weekly format to a monthly delivery schedule, allowing us to bring you updates for a whole month at the end of the previous month. We hope this will help you to better plan your schedule to attend as many of our programs as you can, and to make the best use of the library in general.
I hope to see you at the library!
Pam Schwieger
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Come work with us!
Applications Close February 3rd
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Knit and Crochet Group
Weaver Library
Tuesdays from 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Drop in anytime, all skill levels and ages welcome.
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Technology Help
Weaver Library
Do you need help using the computer or a device? Schedule a one-on-one appointment to help you learn how to use the computer, set up an email account, download Libby, or ask any other computer or device question. Appointments will last up to 1 hour.
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Genealogy Working Group
Weaver Library
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10AM
Join us as you search your family history. All skill levels welcome!
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Antique Appraisal and Auctioneering 101
Weaver Library
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6PM
Join Tyler, wristwatch specialist at Jones & Horan Horological Auctions, to learn all about the auctioning and appraisal world!
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Weaver Library Book Club
Weaver Library
We will be reading The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez for the month of February.
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One, Two, Grandma Loves You
The StoryWalk® Project is a way for families to get outside and be active while engaging with literacy.
Follow the StoryWalk® posts around the Weaver Library lawn to get moving and get reading!
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Baby Storytime
Weaver Library
Tuesdays at 10AM
Join us for songs, books, and bounces aimed at our littlest friends!
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Family Evening Storytime
Weaver Library
Tuesdays at 6:30PM
Join us for bedtime stories, songs, rhymes, and an activity or craft!
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Toddler/Preschool Storytime
Weaver Library
Wednesdays at 10AM
Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and socialize!
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My Many Colored Days Craft
Weaver Library
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9AM
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library day by completing a craft inspired by My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss.
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Japanese Stories, Songs & Craft with Chiho Desmond
Weaver Library
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10AM
Join us for a special storytime with RI local Chiho Desmond from Ohisama. Chiho will be leading a Japanese culture experience including stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 0-6.
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Building Bonanza
Weaver Library
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:45PM
Join us for an assembling amusement, a building bash, and a construction craze! You can choose to create whatever your heart desires from a variety of options including LEGOs and DUPLOs, Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles, Squigz, gears, and more. All ages.
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Sensory Storytime
Weaver Library
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30PM
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.
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Wacky Science Show
Weaver Library
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2PM
Get ready for an award-winning show that teaches that science can be exciting and fun! Ages 5+. 130 seats available - tickets will be given out starting at 1pm.
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Animal Bingo
Weaver Library
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30PM
Come play fun animal versions of bingo and win prizes including books! All ages.
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Crafternoon
Weaver Library
Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:45PM
Enjoy crafting with our craft supplies while listening to a related picture book. Ages 5-10.
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Virtual Reality Headset Demo
Fuller Creative Learning Center
See firsthand how our VR headsets work. Registration required.
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Life Skills Training w/ EPPC
Fuller Creative Learning Center
This is a seven session program that helps adults 18+ strengthen communication with youth and each other to prevent poor decision making. This series will meet every Tuesday in February and March EXCEPT for Tuesday, February 18th. Registration required.
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Sweetheart Candy Conversion Hearts Workshop
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Get creative this Valentine's season with the Sweetheart Candy Conversion Hearts class where you'll paint wooden hearts inspired by the iconic candy and learn a playful lettering font to design your own personalized messages. Registration required.
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Upcycled Sweatshirts
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Thursdays in February at 6PM
Sharon, Friend of the Library and lifelong sewer, will help you transform a sweatshirt into a beautiful quilted jacket! Registration required.
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Positive Pens Writing Group
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6PM
Do you enjoy writing but are not sure how to begin? Positive Pens is a writing group that offers a time for you to write a memoir, short story, or maybe even that novel you have lingering in the back of your mind.
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Coffee & Paint
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30AM
Enjoy coffee and friendship as you follow a step-by-step tutorial to create a painting! Registration required.
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Meatless Meals: Tofu 101
Fuller Creative Learning Center
John, lifelong library patron and vegan cook who has taught nearly two dozen cooking classes at Fuller, returns to teach you about tofu. Registration required.
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All Abilities Art: Oil Pastels
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:30AM
Learn how to create a winter-themed art piece using oil pastels! All materials will be provided. This program is geared for adults with developmental disabilities but all abilities are welcome. Registration required.
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Rosa's Tavern Cooking Demo
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6PM
Steve, owner and head chef at Rosa’s Tavern, will demonstrate his modern twist on Portuguese and Italian cuisine. Registration required.
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Adult Paint Night
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6PM
Join us to participate in this painting class led by a video tutorial using watercolor paints! Registration required.
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Open Sewing Help
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Monday, February 3, 2025 at 3PM
Bring your ongoing and unfinished sewing projects for some help from lifelong sewers, Sharon and Allison!
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Preschool Development Activities
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Mondays at 10:30AM
Drop by for fun activities and socializing. Children can explore a variety of centers such as sensory exploration, numbers, letters, fine motor, pretend play, and more. Ages 3-5.
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Stop Motion Animation
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Tuesday, February 4, 11, and 18 at 4PM
In this three week series, kids will work in teams and use Google Pixel tablets to create their own movie. Ages 7+. Registration required.
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Garden Cleanup
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:45PM
Here's your chance to get your hands dirty, help the community, and work in the garden! Ages 6+.
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Sewing Machine 101
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Learn the basics of a sewing machine! Ages 7+. Registration required.
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Surprise! You Made It.
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30PM
Come create with us! Each month you will get a chance to learn how to make something great! What will it be? Well, THAT’s the surprise! This month's clue: This messy craft requires a lot of heart! Ages 11-14. Registration required.
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Virtual Reality Headset Demo
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4PM
See firsthand how our VR headsets work. Ages 7+. Registration required.
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Digital Art Workshop
Fuller Creative Learning Center
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:45PM
Use Fuller's Google Pixel tablets and Google Chromebooks to create digital art! Through using different programs, kids will be able to make as many masterpieces as they'd like. Ages 7+. Registration required.
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Technology Help
Riverside Library
Do you need help using the computer or a device? Schedule a one-on-one appointment to help you learn how to use the computer, set up an email account, download Libby, or ask any other computer or device question. Appointments will last up to 1 hour.
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Moon Wall Hanging Craft
Riverside Branch
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6PM
Create a moon wall hanging with macrame string and beads. Space is limited to the first 15 people.
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Riverside Chess Club
Riverside Library
Learn how to play or improve your skills! This is a six week program with instructor Christian Morris. Please plan on attending most sessions. Ages 6+. Registration required.
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Baby/Toddler Storytime
Riverside Branch
Thursdays at 10:30AM
Songs, stories and playtime! Age 0-3. Siblings welcome!
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Baby/Toddler Playgroup
Riverside Library
Fridays at 9:30AM
Bring your child to play at our informal play group so that you can connect with other families while your child develops imagination and social/emotional skills. Ages 0-3.
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In 1968, a gas explosion resulted in significant damage to multiple homes on Vincent Avenue in Kent Heights. Investigations launched by both the city and state led to speculation that a gas leak from a broken feeder line was the probable cause. | | | | |
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Weaver Library
41 Grove Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
401-434-2453
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverside Branch Library
475 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI 02915
401-433-4877
Monday & Wednesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday & Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Fuller Creative Learning Center
260 Dover Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
401-228-3903
Monday & Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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