Virtual Author Events: bringing you nationally known authors The Plainville Public Library is committed to bringing engaging and thought-provoking virtual author events to the Plainville community. All are welcome to enjoy a wide range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Register below. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc. Brought […]
Taxonomies of the Ordinary Open Door Gallery September 8, 2025–December 1, 2025 Higgins Education Wing In this two-person exhibition, artists Bo Kim and Hayle Lovstedt explore themes of perception, relationship, and vulnerability in artwork that is interconnected yet aesthetically different. Bo Kim’s paintings of ornithological specimens merge the precision of a scientist with the sensitivity […]
Dear Pawtucket Residents, The City is pleased to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. This year’s theme is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” and we began the month commemorating the countries of Central America. All this week, we held ceremonial flag raisings honoring Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras, […]
Declines in science scores should prompt big change in schools New approaches are needed to engage students and spark learning by Christine Cunningham On visits to Chelsea Public Schools, I’ve observed 6-year-olds enthusiastically discussing what materials to use to design a scoop that removes trash from water. They draw on observations from testing paper, foam, and plastic […]
Night at the Zoo September 27th from 6:30-10 pm $40 per person CITY SPIRITS and The Friends of Capron Park Zoo and are proud to present a “Night at the Zoo”! Does it get any better than raising funds for the Zoo while getting to enjoy a fun Fall night out? We’ll have CASH BARS selling […]
The New Frontier in Sustainable Building? Shashwat Mishra 3D‑printed homes, like these at Wolf Ranch in Texas, use less material and create less waste and are fast gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional building. Credit: Wolf Ranch. Dear EarthTalk: How do 3D-printed houses stack up against conventional ones with regard to sustainability, both […]
ANDREW GN Experience a dazzling retrospective of the fashion, art and design mastery of Singaporean designer Andrew Gn.Andrew Gn, named a “pioneer among foreign-born, Paris-based designers” by Vogue, is one of Singapore’s most prolific creative forces. Over the course of 25 years, he has produced more than 80 collections and 10,000 elegant ensembles. Andrew Gn Making […]
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY HOLD “A TASTE OF FALL” RAFFLE The Friends of the East Providence Public Library announce that tickets are now on sale for their “Taste of Fall” raffle which will continue through the Fall Book Sale at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, from October 2 to 5, 2025. More than $750 […]
