March 29, 2024

April Teen Programs at EP Public Libraries

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(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)

Intermediate Knitting @ Riverside:
Thursdays, April 11 – May 16, 5:30-7pm.
This 6-week class is open to beginner and intermediate knitters. We will cover pattern reading, troubleshooting, and yarn recycling techniques. For kids and adults ages 10+. Registration required by visiting www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-433-4877.

Bee Houses @ Riverside:
Tuesday, April 16, 2-3:30pm.
Celebrate Earth Day by creating a miniature habitat for bees using a variety of recycled materials! For kids and teens ages 10+. Registration required by visiting www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-433-4877.

Mandala Pop Sockets @ Weaver:
Thursday, April 18, 2-3:30pm.
Using acrylic paints and markers you can create and paint a mandala (or another design of your choice) onto a pop socket for your phone or other small device. For kids and teens ages 10+. Registration required by visiting www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-434-2453.

Community Service:
(No registration required. Please plan to arrive on time and stay for the full session.)
Teen Intercultural Conversation Night @ Weaver
Tuesday, April 16, 5:30-7:30pm
Have fun and get to know more people at the library! Participate in English conversation with other teens. High school students from East Providence can earn community service hours. English language learners (ages 14-19) welcome!
Teen Community Service Night @ Weaver
Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-7:30pm
This monthly event will allow East Providence teens in grades 9-12 to earn community service hours for meeting with the Teen Librarian to discuss which programs/materials/services you would like to see provided by the library. We may also work on other service activities. Snacks will be provided!

Additional Community Service Opportunities for East Providence students to earn community service time for high school or other organization-related requirements:
@ Weaver
Thursday, April 25, 2:30-3:30pm
@ Riverside
Friday, April 5, 2:30-4:30pm
Saturday, April 6, 10:30am – 12:30pm.
Monday, April 8, 5:30-7:30pm

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Volunteer To Be A Reading Buddy @ Weaver Library
The library will match you with an elementary school child to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call the Weaver Library at 434-2453 or ask about it in the Children’s room.

Read Down Your Fines @ Weaver and Riverside
Youth 16 and under can reduce their overdue fines by reading in the library. Tell a librarian when you start reading. 30 minutes of reading = $1 waived.


Weaver Memorial Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-434-2453. Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5; Sunday 1-5 (September through May)

Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 401-433-4877. Monday – Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5

Fuller Creative Learning Center, 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI 401-228-3903. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-5. Tuesday & Thursday 12-8.

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