September Activities for Children @ East Providence Public Libraries

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Buster The Teaching Bus @Weaver Library
Wednesday, September 7, 10:30-11:00
Meet Buster, the winking, blinking, talking and driving robotic school bus. Learn about traffic and pedestrian safety as well as bike and bus safety.
Geared for children ages 4+.

Crazy 8s Math Club @Weaver Library
Tuesdays, September 13 – November 1, 3:30-4:30
For kids in grades K-2
Crazy 8s is an 8 week math club that helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities. With Crazy 8s kids will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play games like Toilet Paper Olympics.
Register: Call 434-2453. Limited to 16.

Costume Swap @Weaver Library
Bring in a clean, gently-used children’s costume anytime in September. Receive a ticket for each costume. Come back on Saturday, Oct. 8, 3:00-4:30 or Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:00-noon to redeem your ticket for a different costume.

Beginner Knitting Class @Riverside Branch Library
Tuesdays, September 20 – October 25, 3:00-4:00
Grades 6 and up
This 6-week class will teach you everything you need to know to start knitting. You will learn how to make and complete a simple pair of fingerless gloves as a first project. Yarn and needles will be provided, but you can bring your own if you wish.
Register: Call 433-4877.
Limited to 10.

Weekly Storytimes - September 14 through December 1, 2016
Registration is not required. Half hour storytimes include stories, songs, crafts, and other activities.
Wednesdays, 9:30am, ages birth - 36 months @ Riverside Library
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, ages 2 – 6 @ Weaver Library
Thursdays, 9:30am, ages birth – 36 months @ Weaver Library
Thursdays, 10:30am, ages 3 – 6 @ Weaver Library

All Ages Craft @Riverside Branch Library
Wednesdays, Drop-in between 3:00-4:30pm
Sept. 21 – Leaf Bugs – Create bugs & creatures using leaves, sticks and other things found in nature.

Movies For All Ages On The Big Screen
Thursdays, 6:00pm @Riverside Branch Library
All movies are rated PG. Snacks are provided.
September 22 – Emma’s Chance – drama/family/sport (2016, 93 min.)
November 17 – The Jungle Book – adventure/drama/family (2016, 106 min.)

Young Minds In Motion @Riverside Branch Library
Wednesdays, October 5-26, 4:00-5:30
For kids ages 8-12
Four weeks of hands-on activities and experimentation involving many different science concepts.
Week 1: Power of the wind
Week 2: Motion Commotion
Week 3: Rockets to the Rescue
Week 4: Marshmallow Catapults
Register: Call 433-4877. Limited to 15.

Reading Buddies
The library matches volunteers, ages 13-adult, with elementary school children to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call or stop into the Weaver Library (434-2453).

$$$ Read Down Your Fines $$$
Kids 16 and younger can “pay” their overdue fines by reading in the library. Just tell a librarian before you start reading, and when you finish reading, and we will waive $1 for every 30 minutes of reading.

Looking For A Tutor?
Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. “Live Homework Help” tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson.
Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – all levels including AP.
Live Homework Help tutors are available every day from 2:00pm-10:00pm.

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 401-434-2453.