AUGUST KIDS‘ ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES
All Ages Summer Learning Challenge
Monday, June 16 – Saturday, August 23 at Weaver Library, Riverside Library, and Fuller Creative Learning Center
This summer, the East Providence Public Library challenges you—kids, teens, AND adults—to read, complete activities, and earn points to win prizes! You can also attend library programs to earn points, and this summer is absolutely packed with outdoor concerts, science experiments, animals, book clubs, coding workshops, movies, music, dancing, and more. Make sure to join us and learn at the library this summer! For more information about the summer challenge, library programs, or anything library related, check out our website at eastprovidencelibrary.org or give us a call at 401-434-2453.
Reading Across Rhode Island Book Chat & Craft: Thank You, Omu!
Monday, August 4, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
Ages 5-9
Discuss the story and make a Franken-book by combining parts of old books!
Code Cadets: Intro to Coding with MobileQuest
Tuesday, August 5, 2pm at Weaver Library
Tuesday, August 12, 11am at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Thursday, August 14, 2pm at Riverside Branch Library
Coding is the language of the present and the future! In this program, participants will be introduced to drag and drop coding using Dash Robots. Each participant will have their own robot and tablet to maximize learning! They will learn how to build sequences and loops, and will see their work come to life through the robot’s every action. Registration required. This event was funded by the Learn365RI Math Matters Grant, a state funded program.
Make Your Own Video Game with Rhode Island Computer Museum
Monday, August 18, 11am at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Have you ever wondered how the designers of your favorite video games work their magic? Put down your controllers and join us as we dive into Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform developed by MIT that allows kids to make stories, games, and animations! Discover how to set the scene with fantastic backdrops, sound effects, and dialogue! And, learn how to make your 2D character move by creating a polished walk cycle! You will learn the basics of character development and create a video game sample to share with your friends and family. Come “crack the code” of video games, and unleash your creativity! Registration required. This event was funded by the Learn365RI Math Matters Grant, a state funded program.
Bollywood for Kids
Thursday, August 21, 2pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 5-8
Experience Bollywood music and dance in this fun class! Registration required.
PROGRAMS FOR BABIES TO PRESCHOOLERS:
Family Evening Storytime
Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-7pm on the Weaver Library Lawn
Ages 2-6, siblings welcome
Join us for stories, songs, dancing, playing, and an activity or craft! Bring a blanket.
Baby Storytime
Wednesday, August 6, 9:30am at Weaver Library
Newborn to walking, older siblings welcome
Join us for songs, books, and bounces aimed at our littlest friends! Enjoy bonding time with your small ones and time to chat with other new and experienced parents.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, August 6, 10am on the Weaver Library Lawn
Ages 1-5
Join us for stories, songs, and dancing, then time to play and socialize! Siblings are welcome. Bring a blanket.
Storytime at the Park
Thursday, August 7, 10:30am at Crescent Park (or Riverside Branch Library if inclement weather)
All ages
Come enjoy a special storytime outside at the park! Bring your own blanket.
Bollywood for Littles
Wednesday, August 13, 10am on Weaver Library Lawn
Ages 1-4
Register to let your little ones experience Bollywood music and dance in this fun class!
August StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages – on the lawn at Weaver Library
Our August picture book is We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom. StoryWalk® is a self-guided reading adventure that is available everyday for all ages. Pages of a picture book are displayed in frames on a trail around the perimeter of the lawn at Weaver Library. The goal of the StoryWalk® is to increase children’s interest in books and reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for all ages, and reconnecting children and adults to nature.
For more information, please go to our Calendar of Events at https://www.eastprovidencelibrary.org/