Libraries & Museums
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Join renowned New England paranormalist and Old Slater Mill interpreter Carl L. Johnson for a guided, after-dark investigation of the historic 1793 Old Slater Mill factory, with a stop in the 1810 Wilkinson Mill waterwheel bay, and in the 1758 …
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2/12/20
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Spring Trad Arts Class registrations have begun!
Classes being offered: Chair Caning / Steve Emma 6 sessions, April 8 – May 13 (Wed. evenings), 6:30 – 8:30 PM Master craftsman Steve …
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1/28/20
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Bring your Valentine to hear the perfect songs to celebrate the holiday, from the classics to the little known and from the romantic to the humorous. In a fusion of jazz and folk, Doc Wood will provide the vocals and guitar rhythms, with Joe Parillo …
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1/27/20
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One Night Only!
Join tour narrator, labor historian and activist Joey Defrancesco for an hour long labor history tour through Old Slater Mill.
Friday, April 3
Doors at 7:00 p.m.
Tour begins at 7:30 p.m.
Old Slater …
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1/22/20
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Join a discussion of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. Led by Rev. Timoth Sylvia of Rumford's Newman Congregational Church, the Racial Justice Book Discussion group meets at 7pm on the fourth …
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1/18/20
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Getting psyched for March Madness? It’s been nearly 50 years since the Providence College basketball team came within a whisker of the 1973 NCAA Finals. Had PC's dominant center not been injured in the semifinal game, they likely would’ve met up …
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1/18/20
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Hands in Harmony, a local non-profit that helps all people reach their potential using proven music therapy interventions, wants you to hear the amazing Aphasia Clefs! As stroke survivors, most of the choir members struggle with speech. Working with …
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1/18/20
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January's meeting will feature a fun game of ROSE JEOPARDY! Nancy Gaiewski will be our game host as we compete in teams in this rose themed game.
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1/3/20
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Just what does the “public” in public library mean? And what do libraries have to do with social issues like homelessness, mental illness, and the opioid crisis? Come for an afternoon screening of Emilio Estevez’s new film The Public and stay …
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12/23/19
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Many people have heard of or tried low-carb diets, but many also find them hard to maintain. Psychologist David Weed will explain how to do this successfully by developing effective strategies. Low-carb eating works well for people who are …
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12/23/19
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(Pawtucket, RI) With the return of the 4:35 sunset comes the annual Knitting Weekend and Fiber Market at Old Slater Mill -- an opportunity to turn your eye from the winter’s monotone pallet …
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12/20/19
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East Providence, R.I. (December 18, 2019) – In an effort to stimulate new ideas for equipping ourselves and our community to act justly and dismantle systems of injustice, Weaver Library and …
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12/18/19
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All in one convenient and very historic location: 30 fiber producers, farmers, dyers, spinners, and vendors from all over New England convene at the 1793 Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket RI over two days for the annual Knitting Weekend FIBER MARKET.
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12/17/19
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Join a discussion of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein, the first selection in a new discussion series at the Weaver Library. Led by Rev. Timoth Sylvia, Senior Minister of Rumford's …
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12/16/19
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Join artist and teacher Amy Kinney, author of Unraveling My Purple Sweater, who has turned her lifelong struggle with mental illness into a book of art to share with others. Hear the stories behind the images in her book, have the opportunity to ask …
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12/16/19
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Spend an evening with America's premier Robin Williams tribute artist Roger Kabler and you may feel that you are in the presence of one of the funniest and most beloved comedians in history. To Kabler, Robin Williams was not only a comic genius and …
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12/16/19
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Marie Mechtaly is a Certified Professional Co-active Coach. Her coaching method is a “whole person approach” that merges values with inspired action.
On January 11th, 2020, Marie Mechtaly will facilitate an interactive and experiential …
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11/30/19
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WJAR NBC 10 Health Check Reporter and Weekend Anchor Barbara Morse, who was recently inducted into the Silver Circle of the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, kicks off Weaver Library’s month-long …
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11/30/19
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Join us for a talk on income taxes at the first Providence-Metro Bogleheads Chapter Meeting of 2020! New members are always welcome. Light refreshments.
The Providence-Metro chapter welcomes members at all stages of investment, from very …
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11/30/19
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Representatives from the League of Women Voters of RI will help you to register to vote or update your voter information in no time at all. They will be available 3-5pm.
Anyone who is over 16, a citizen of the United States, and a resident …
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11/29/19
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Join renowned New England paranormalist and Old Slater Mill interpreter Carl L. Johnson for a guided, after-dark investigation of the historic 1793 Old Slater Mill factory, the 1810 Wilkinson Mill waterwheel bay, and the 1758 Sylvanus Brown House.
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10/30/19
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The East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) and the East Providence Public Library invite you to join us in promoting healthy lifestyles in our community. Learn about alternative pain treatments and receive FREE Chair Massage and Stretch …
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10/19/19
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Living Literature, a group of Rhode Island based actors who take literature from the page to the stage, offers “A Holiday Sampler,” a 45-minute readers theater style presentation of stories, poems, and essays celebrating the spirit and practice …
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10/17/19
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Criminals possess an arsenal of tools to steal identities and make lives miserable. Today, all it takes is one misclick to get hacked, and recovery can be long and painful. Library Director Michael Carlozzi will present strategies to help keep you …
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10/17/19
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Brendan Doherty (former Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police ) and Joe Broadmeadow (Retired Captain from East Providence Police) will discuss their new book, It’s Just the Way It Was: Inside the War on the New England Mob and Other …
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10/17/19
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