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Drag Queen Story Time with Miss LaDiva Jonz
Saturday, December 14 12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Graduate Providence, 11 Dorrance Street
PCL is happy to team with the Graduate Providence Hotel (formerly the Biltmore) to provide a stunning, sparkling storytime experience, featuring Miss LaDiva Jonz, in the heart of downtown Providence. More details to come!
Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a simple idea: establish a day that encourages people to do good by making donations to their favorite causes. The day that was chosen was the first Tuesday that follows Thanksgiving, which this year falls on December 3.
Buy Nothing Day takes place annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving. On that day, you're invited to give rather than spend by donating new or gently-used winter gear at donation sites to help out our neighbors in need.
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Do you have what it takes to write your own novel? November is definitely the month to find out! Join like-minded writers at these local workshops, all of which will help you get from "Page One" to "The End."
NaNoWriMo Young Writers Meet-Up
Saturdays, November 9,16 and 23 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Mount Pleasant Library
Fox Point Annual Party
Tuesday, October 29 5:00PM - 7:30PM
Fox Point Library
Fox Point Library's new Community Mural project is ready for a first viewing! The mural, which is painted on the wall surrounding the courtyard of the Fox Point Library, is a joint project of Providence Community Library's Fox Point location and PVD Young Makers. Library users and local community members have contributed to the mural, which was designed by Fall River artist, Marina Katayeva.
Conversations About Race
Saturday, November 9, 10:00AM - 11:30PM
Rochambeau Library
Navajo Code Talkers Savenger Hunt
Monday-Friday November 18-22 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Knight Memorial Library
Vision Board Workshop
Thursday, November 14, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Washington Park Library
A vision board is a tool on which you display images that represent whatever you want to be, do, or have in your life. Let the staff at Washington Park help you design one and get some clarity for your visions and goals!
It's that spooky time of the year again! PCL staff have done their usual outstanding job of putting together an entertaining and creative choice of scary story times, crafts and seasonal Halloween parties!
Use this guide to make sure that the kids in your life don't miss out on any of the Halloween fun! Simply click on the title for more details.
Annual Halloween Party & Afterschool Movie
Friday, October 25 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Washington Park Library
The BIG Fall Book Sale
October 21- 26
Rochambeau Library
This is a BIG sale - 20,000 books, sorted by volunteers, priced to take home. $1 - children's books are 50 cents. Proceeds benefit programs and acquisitions at Rochambeau Library/Providence Community Library.
Neighborhood Comics Fest
Saturday, November 2, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Mount Pleasant Library
Not going to Comic Con on November 2? Then drop into Mount Pleasant Library for the third annual Neighborhood Comics Fest, a free, family event! There will be lots to see and do as local artists, librarians, and educators host creative, hands-on sessions; fun activity booths; and a comic book giveaway. Feel free to dress in costume as your favorite character!
