April Children's Activities at EP Public Libraries

April School Vacation Week
Monday, April 20
10:30am Keith Munslow Family Show @ CD Release Celebration @Weaver
An award-winning performer who combines rock, solid funky piano playing, soulful singing, hilarious stories, and lightning fast cartooning. Fun for the whole family!
Arrive early. Space is limited.

Tuesday, April 21
2:00pm Hampstead Stage Performs Pinocchio @Weaver
For families with children ages 4+.
Arrive early. Space is limited.

Wednesday, April 22
2:30-3:30pm BINGO for prizes! @RIVERSIDE
6:00pm Family Movie @WEAVER
Beauty and the Beast will be shown on the BIG screen. (1991, rated G, 92 min.)
Bring your own movie snacks.

Thursday, April 23
2:00PM Project Chick @Weaver
For families with children in grades K and older.
Meet chickens from RI’s own Casey Farm. A hands-on presentation about Dominique chickens and eggs. Participants will be able to hold a chicken.
Following this program, the farm educator will set up an incubator and a clutch of eggs in the Children’s Room. Approximately twenty-one days later, the eggs will hatch at the library.
Arrive early. Space is limited.


Weekly Storytimes - January 20 through May 16, 2014
Registration is not required. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities. Storytimes will not meet during February (Feb. 17-21) and April (Apr. 20-25) school vacation weeks.
Tuesdays, 1:30pm, ages 3 - 6 @ Riverside
Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver
Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver
Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver
Saturdays, 10:00am, ages 2 - 6 @ Weaver

Minecraft
Monday, April 20, 3-4:30 for grades 5+ @ Weaver
Tuesday, May 19, 3-4:30 for grades 2-5 @Weaver
Registration is required for MINECRAFT programs. Please call 401-434-2453 to register.
MInecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Players can build whatever their minds can imagine in this open-world game unlike any other. The concept is similar to LEGOs, only the amount of blocks is limitless.

Recycled Craft @Weaver
Tuesdays, April 28, 3:45-4:45pm
Grades 1-5
Use recycled materials to create interesting and unique crafts.
Registration is not required.

LEGOs at the Library
Tuesday, April 14, 3:45-4:45 @Weaver
Wednesday, March 25, 3:45-4:45 @ Riverside
Grades K-5
LEGO fans can build alongside other kids who love LEGOs. Come explore the open-ended possibilities of creating with LEGOs.

Bird Feeder Craft
Wednesday, April 15, Drop-in 3:00-4:30pm @Riverside
Make a bird feeder for all our hungry birds. **No peanut butter involved.

Writing Workshop for ages 10+
Mondays, April 27, 3:30-4:30pm @Weaver
Fun creative writing exercises, free books, snacks, and activities to spark your creativity.
No registration required.

Movie For Ages 10+
Thursday, April 9, 6:00pm @Riverside
Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb (2014, 98 min., rated PG) will be shown on the big screen. Snacks provided.

Libraries & Hours:
Weaver Memorial Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence, RI 401-434-2453
Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1:00-5:00
Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside, RI 401-433-4877
Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5
www.eastprovidencelibrary.org

For more information, contact the location where the activity is being held, or the main Youth Services Department at 434-2453.