POLAR EXPRESS PROGRAMS
Wednesday, Dec 1-Tuesday, Dec 23, all three locations (see details below)
Have your train ticket punched at three stops on the EPPL Polar Express and get a prize!
Discover the Nutcracker Ballet
Monday, Dec 1, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
Ages 5+
Register to join Ocean State Ballet for a magical Nutcracker experience! Enjoy a short performance featuring Clara, Nutcracker Prince, Sugar Plum Fairy, and other beloved characters. Afterward, stay for an interactive lecture demonstration where children can learn steps from the ballet and try dancing as their favorite characters.
Holiday Perler Beads
Wednesday, Dec 3, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 8+
Register to come fuse beads together to make your own fun holiday creations!
Winter Craft Corner
Thursdays Dec 4, 11, and 18, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 7+
Dec 4: Ornaments
Dec 11:Gnomes
Dec 18: Gingerbread Men
Registration is required.
Santa Visit
Wednesday, Dec 10, 4-6pm at Weaver Library
All ages
Bring your kids to visit and take photos with Santa, and to make a holiday craft.
Pajama Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Monday, Dec 15, 6:30pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 0-6
Join us for a special reading of Clement-Clarke Moore’s “The Night Before Christmas.” Mrs. Claus will be with us to share some milk and cookies!
Polar Express Movie Showing
Tuesday, Dec 23, 5:30pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
All ages
Relax and watch The Polar Express movie with other families! Popcorn will be provided.
Family & Friends Photo Day at Weaver Library
Wednesday, Dec 3, 5-8pm at Weaver Library
All ages
No registration required. Come get photos done for free, and choose from different holiday/winter backdrops. Bring props or use ours! Digital images will be emailed.
Bird Friendly Ornaments with Kent Heights Neighborhood Association
Wednesday, Dec 10, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 5+
Register to make a bird friendly ornament for the Christmas tree in Kent Heights Park!
Time Capsule Tree Ornaments
Wednesday, Dec 17, 3:45pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 8+
Register to decorate a clear ornament and fill it with some items to turn it into a time capsule.
3D Printer Ornaments
Tuesday, Dec 23, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 7+
Register to see our new 3D printer make some ornaments! Those in attendance will be able to learn all about our printer and take an ornament home with them.
Snowflake Scavenger Hunt
Monday, Dec 29-Wednesday, Dec 31, open hours at Riverside Branch Library
All ages
Can you find all the snowflakes? Find them all and win a prize!
Holiday Ho-Ho-Hocus Pocus Magic Show with Mike Bent
Monday, Dec 29, 2pm at Weaver Library
Families with children ages 5+
Join us for a winter wonderland of amazing magic, hilarious comedy, music, puppets, and snowy surprises! Children (and adults) of all ages will love this show!
Sensory Storytime
Monday, Dec 29, 3:45pm at Weaver Library
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.
Frozen Film Sing-Along
Tuesday, Dec 30, 10:30am at Weaver Library
Families with children ages 5+
Join us for movie refreshments and a fun time singing along to Frozen!
Diamond Art Magnets
Tuesday, Dec 30, 4pm at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 8+
Register to express your creativity and relax while designing a cute and fun piece of diamond artwork!
Kids Chess Club Returns!
Thursday, Jan 8, 4pm at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 7+
Registration opens on December 15.
BABY/TODDLER/PRESCHOOL FUN:
Preschool Development Activities
Monday, Dec 1, 10:30am at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Ages 3-5
Drop by for themed learning activities. Children can explore a variety of centers such as sensory exploration, numbers, letters, fine motor, pretend play and more. No registration required.
Fiddle N’Fun
Wednesday, Dec 3, 10am at Weaver Library
Ages 1-5
Register to join us for a fun, interactive musical show led by Mr. Joel.
Baby/Toddler Playgroup
Friday, Dec 5, 9:30-11am at Riverside Branch Library
Ages 0-3, siblings welcome
Connect with other families while your child develops imagination and social/emotional skills at our informal baby and toddler playgroup!
December StoryWalkⓇ
All day, every day, all ages – on the lawn at Weaver Library
Our December picture book is An Anishinaabe Christmas by Wab Kinew. 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