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We're hiring a full time Branch Librarian. We are looking for a welcoming person to manage, lead, plan and coordinate the services and activities of the Riverside Branch Library.

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The Year in Review!

The numbers are in. East Providence Public Library users saved over $3,200,000 by borrowing materials rather than buying. Thank you to all who visited, borrowed our materials, and enjoyed our programs in 2024. We look forward to what 2025 will bring.

Weaver Library

Adult Activities

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.

Thursday, January 23

3pm

Thursday, January 30

3pm

Knit and Crochet Group

Weaver Library

Tuesdays from 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Drop in anytime, all skill levels and ages welcome.

Weaver Library Book Club

Weaver Library

We will be reading The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson for the month of January.

Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 pm

Virtual

Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 11 am

In Person

Teen Activities

Children's Activities

January StoryWalk®

A Big Bed for Little Snow


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!

Baby Storytime

Weaver Library

Tuesdays at 10 am

Join us for songs, books, and bounces aimed at our littlest friends!

Family Evening Storytime

Weaver Library

Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

Join us for bedtime stories, songs, rhymes, and an activity or craft!

Toddler/Preschool Storytime

Weaver Library

Wednesdays at 10 am

Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and socialize!

Crafternoon

Weaver Library

Monday, January 27 at 3:45 pm

Enjoy crafting with our craft supplies while listening to a related picture book.

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Adult Activities

Charity Sewing

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Tuesdays at 1pm

Join us to make quilts, bibs, and more for local hospitals and charities!

As featured on WPRI's Street Stories!

Meatless Meals: Burgers

Fuller Creative Learning Center

John, longtime vegan cook, will be showing you how to make a meatless burger from scratch! Registration required.

Tuesday, January 21 at 6pm
Monday, January 27 at 3pm

All Abilities Art: Card Making

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30am

Make one or more cards to either keep or give to someone! This program is geared for adults with developmental disabilities but all abilities are welcome. Registration required.

Positive Pens Writing Group

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Tuesday, January 28 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, a short story, or maybe even that novel you have lingering in the back of your mind.

Kanopy Documentary Screening - Vinyl Nation

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Wednesday, January 29 at 10:30am

In the midst of a digital music era, this documentary captures the unexpected revival of vinyl records, celebrating the passion of collectors, record store owners, and musicians.

Rosa's Tavern Cooking Demo

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Thursday, January 30 at 6pm

Steve, owner and head chef at Rosa’s Tavern, will demonstrate his modern twist on Portuguese and Italian cuisine with his famous crab cakes. Registration required.

Teen Activities

Children's Activities

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.

DIY Snowman w/ Kathleen Marshall

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Tuesdays at 4pm

Over three weeks, children will work with paper mache, paint, and other various materials to build and construct a snowman from scratch!

Virtual Reality Headset Demo

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Tuesday, January 28 at 4pm

See firsthand how our VR headsets work. Ages 7+. Registration required.

Giving Back to East Providence

Fuller Creative Learning Center

Wednesday, January 29 at 3:45pm

Learn a recipe and help make something special for our fellow community members. Ages 6+. Registration required.

Riverside Library

Adult Activities

Movie Night

Riverside Library

Wednesday, January 22 at 6pm

Join us at Riverside Library to watch "When Harry Met Sally." Bring your own snacks and drinks.

Children's Activities

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.

Thursday, January 23 at 4pm
Thursday, January 30 at 4pm

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.

East

Providence

Looking Back

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St. Mary Academy-Bay View, in Riverside, suffered a huge loss in February of 1948 when their original wooden buildings burned in a massive fire. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the disaster.

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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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