Children ages 3 1/2 - 5 .
Stories, movement activities and a related craft.
Registration is required.
Please visit the children's room or call 401 - 949-3630.
Children ages 3 1/2 - 5 .
Stories, movement activities and a related craft.
Registration is required.
Please visit the children's room or call 401 - 949-3630.
Quiet study
Local artist Bill Gallagher will be offering a 6-week introductory drawing class. A $10.00 materials fee is required for all registrants. Registrants will receive a graphite pencil and a Cason drawing pad. Space is limited. Please register at the front desk and provide materials fee at time of registration.
Local artist Bill Gallagher will be offering a 6-week introductory drawing class. A $10.00 materials fee is required for all registrants. Registrants will receive a graphite pencil and a Cason drawing pad. Space is limited. Please register at the front desk and provide materials fee at time of registration.
Pretend play with a differet theme every week.
Ages 2-5.
Drop in program anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Registration is not required.
Pretend play with a differet theme every week.
Ages 2-5.
Drop in program anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Registration is not required.
***UPDATE: This event has been cancelled***
Join us for breakfast treats and book recommendations with friends. There is no assigned reading. Open to anyone entering grades 6-12. Please register.
***UPDATE: This event has been cancelled***
Join us for breakfast treats and book recommendations with friends. There is no assigned reading. Open to anyone entering grades 6-12. Please register.
Story time for ages 1-2½. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a book share.
Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children's Room 401-949-3630.
Story time for ages 1-2½. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a book share.
Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children's Room 401-949-3630.
Play the fantasy-inspired trading card game at the library. We’ll have decks of cards available, or you can bring your own. We usually play Standard or Commander. Beginners welcome! Grades 6-12. Please register.
Play the fantasy-inspired trading card game at the library. We’ll have decks of cards available, or you can bring your own. We usually play Standard or Commander. Beginners welcome! Grades 6-12. Please register.
Create your own blackout poetry using upcycled book pages! Kits will be available in the YA section on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. No registration required.
Create your own blackout poetry using upcycled book pages! Kits will be available in the YA section on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. No registration required.
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Create a finger puppet monster!
This program is currently full. Please contact Patricia for more information.
This program is currently full. Please contact Patricia for more information.
Earn an hour of community service by creating fun Halloween cards for hospitalized kids. All materials will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Earn an hour of community service by creating fun Halloween cards for hospitalized kids. All materials will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Soprano Vanessa Naghdi performs songs that inspired her career in classical music. Accompanied by Smithfield resident and pianist Pamela McClain.
Soprano Vanessa Naghdi performs songs that inspired her career in classical music. Accompanied by Smithfield resident and pianist Pamela McClain.
Monthly book club for grades 3-5. We will focus on a different American Girl book each month, and sessions will include discussion, a related craft, and a snack. Please visit the Children's Room or call 401-949-3630 to register.
Monthly book club for grades 3-5. We will focus on a different American Girl book each month, and sessions will include discussion, a related craft, and a snack. Please visit the Children's Room or call 401-949-3630 to register.
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Enjoy painting your own pumpkin at the library!
Children's program.
Enjoy painting your own pumpkin at the library!
Children's program.
This program is currently full. Please contact Patricia for more information.
This program is currently full. Please contact Patricia for more information.
Relax after school with hot chocolate, tea, and a mindful craft: doodling on small pumpkins! All materials will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please register.
Relax after school with hot chocolate, tea, and a mindful craft: doodling on small pumpkins! All materials will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please register.
We will be watching Hotel Transylvania
We will be watching Hotel Transylvania
This group is currently full. Please contact Patricia for more information.
This group is currently full. Please contact Patricia for more information.
Story time for ages 1-2½. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a book share.
Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children's Room 401-949-3630.
Story time for ages 1-2½. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a book share.
Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children's Room 401-949-3630.
Have you wondered how to turn a bunch of cellophane wrapped flowers into a beautiful arrangement? Join us for a demonstration and hands-on workshop where you will learn to manipulate flowers and make your own fall centerpiece.
Space is limited and registration is required. A materials fee of $10.00 per person will be due at registration to reserve your spot. Registration closes October 13.
Have you wondered how to turn a bunch of cellophane wrapped flowers into a beautiful arrangement? Join us for a demonstration and hands-on workshop where you will learn to manipulate flowers and make your own fall centerpiece.
Space is limited and registration is required. A materials fee of $10.00 per person will be due at registration to reserve your spot. Registration closes October 13.
Children in grades K-5 may sign up to read with a therapy dog for a 15 minute session. Reading will take place in the Children's Room.
Children in grades K-5 may sign up to read with a therapy dog for a 15 minute session. Reading will take place in the Children's Room.
Earn volunteer hours by sharing your time and opinions with the YA librarian! All participants will earn 1 hour of community service. Please register.
Earn volunteer hours by sharing your time and opinions with the YA librarian! All participants will earn 1 hour of community service. Please register.
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Story time for ages 1-2½. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a book share.
Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children's Room 401-949-3630.
Story time for ages 1-2½. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a book share.
Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children's Room 401-949-3630.
Join us for a film screening and snacks!
Join us for a film screening and snacks!
Are you too old for the children’s programs, but not old enough for the teen programs? The Middles is the place for you on the fourth Monday of the month! Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to join us for a special visit with an avian ambassador (a real, live bird!) from the Audubon Society. Please register.
Are you too old for the children’s programs, but not old enough for the teen programs? The Middles is the place for you on the fourth Monday of the month! Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to join us for a special visit with an avian ambassador (a real, live bird!) from the Audubon Society. Please register.
Join us via Zoom for our virtual book club, the Home Sweet Home Book Club. Each month, a book will be selected that is also available as an ebook in Hoopla, our streaming media service that provides access to ebooks with no hold or wait times. Visit hoopladigital.com to get started. Copies of the book will also be available in the library for checkout.
Join us via Zoom for our virtual book club, the Home Sweet Home Book Club. Each month, a book will be selected that is also available as an ebook in Hoopla, our streaming media service that provides access to ebooks with no hold or wait times. Visit hoopladigital.com to get started. Copies of the book will also be available in the library for checkout.
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Story time for ages 1-2½. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a book share.
Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children's Room 401-949-3630.
Story time for ages 1-2½. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and a book share.
Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children's Room 401-949-3630.
Presented by Chief Anthony J. Silva, ret.; Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
Impaired driving is 100% preventable! Did you Rhode Island has been designated as a medium risk state due to our high percentage (45%) of alcohol involved crashes that result in deaths to the vehicle occupants? It’s important to know the facts and dangers of driving impaired. This engaging and eye-opening presentation covers the facts and dangers of impaired driving. The presentation will also cover the impact of recent Cannibis legalization. Please register.
Presented by Chief Anthony J. Silva, ret.; Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
Impaired driving is 100% preventable! Did you Rhode Island has been designated as a medium risk state due to our high percentage (45%) of alcohol involved crashes that result in deaths to the vehicle occupants? It’s important to know the facts and dangers of driving impaired. This engaging and eye-opening presentation covers the facts and dangers of impaired driving. The presentation will also cover the impact of recent Cannibis legalization. Please register.
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Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Play the fantasy-inspired trading card game at the library. We’ll have decks of cards available, or you can bring your own. We usually play Standard or Commander. Beginners welcome! Grades 6-12. Please register.
Play the fantasy-inspired trading card game at the library. We’ll have decks of cards available, or you can bring your own. We usually play Standard or Commander. Beginners welcome! Grades 6-12. Please register.
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Earn an hour of community service by creating uplifting cards for hospitalized kids. All materials will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Earn an hour of community service by creating uplifting cards for hospitalized kids. All materials will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Earn volunteer hours by sharing your time and opinions with the YA librarian! All participants will earn 1 hour of community service. Please register.
Earn volunteer hours by sharing your time and opinions with the YA librarian! All participants will earn 1 hour of community service. Please register.
Monthly book club for grades 3-5. We will focus on a different American Girl book each month, and sessions will include discussion, a related craft, and a snack. Please visit the Children's Room or call 401-949-3630 to register.
Monthly book club for grades 3-5. We will focus on a different American Girl book each month, and sessions will include discussion, a related craft, and a snack. Please visit the Children's Room or call 401-949-3630 to register.
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
Relax after school with hot chocolate, tea, and a mindful craft: autumn-inspired collage art using colorful scrapbook paper! All materials will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please register.
Relax after school with hot chocolate, tea, and a mindful craft: autumn-inspired collage art using colorful scrapbook paper! All materials will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please register.
