Upcoming Children's Programs
Pajama Story Time
09/22/2022 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – This story time is for children ages 3 to 8. Come to the library dressed in your pajamas. Bring your favorite stuffed animal. There will be stories, songs and a special craft. Please register below for this program.
Playdough Fun
09/17/2022 @ 10:30 pm – 11:15 pm – Come to the library to explore the benefits of playing with playdough. Playdough is fun for all ages, but this program will be for children ages 8 and under and their caregiver. There will lots of playdough and fun tools to use. Please register below for this program.
Family Story Time
09/03/2022 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am – Come to the library on a Saturday morning for a special story time. This story time will be geared towards toddlers and/or preschoolers and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs and a craft. Please register below for this program.
Intro to BLOXEL
07/27/2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Intro to BLOXEL Monday . July, 12 ou July 19 at 630pm Have you ever wanted to create a video game? A game where you created the heroes and the evil beasts and bosses that you can choose or even create. Bloxel EDU is the program that will make game designers. The innovative […]
Space War Robotics: Snapology
08/10/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Robotics inspired by Star Wars® and space travel – how cool! Come on an adventure, building and programming functional robots using LEGO® bricks in this super-fun program. Learn about space, space travel and, of course, Star Wars®! Learning is enhanced through the use of laptops in this class. This program is for elementary school aged […]
Tree Pop-Up Museum: 15 Minute Field Trips
08/09/2022 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Explore the “museum”, identify trees and learn their role in mitigating climate change. Make leaf rubbings and leaf drawings. And, play the “tree products” challenge game. This program will be put on by: 15 Minute Field Trips. This program is for elementary school aged children. Please register below for this program.
Snapology Scientists: Ecosystems & Biodiversity
08/04/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – In this program, you will learn the basics of biology by exploring how biologists use ecosystems to help them classify plant, animal, and microbe species; how different plant and animal species have different lifecycles; and how the unique parts of a plant are necessary for the plant to live, grow, thrive, and create new plants. […]
Jr. Scientists: All About Animals
08/03/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Do you know what mammal is the largest on Earth? Or how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? In this program, you will analyze the differences between vertebrate and invertebrate, construct their way through the butterfly and frog life cycle, build reptiles, and examine the differences and similarities between insects and arachnids using Kid K’NEX® pieces. […]
Letterboxes
07/14/2022 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Letterboxing is typically an outdoor activity where participants follow clues in order to locate a hidden mystery box. Letterboxers hide small weatherproof boxes in publically accessible places, such as parks. In this program, you will make your own letterbox to either hide or use any way you like. This program is for children ages 8 […]
Audubon: Life Cycles: Rescheduled
08/23/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Please note this program needed to be rescheduled. New Date: August 23rd You will investigate the life cycles of various animals, from insects to marine life, through the use of biofacts and hands-on learning activities. This program is put on by the Audubon Society of RI and will feature a live animal. This program is […]
Audubon: Owls Of Rhode Island
07/26/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – You will learn about the owls that live in Rhode Island and their habitat, diet, senses and functions. This program is put on by the Audubon Society of RI and will feature a live animal. This program is for preschool children and older and their families. Please register below for this program.
“Grab and Go” Adventure Bag
07/15/2022 @ 10:00 am – These bags will contain things for an outdoor adventure. You will even find some binoculars in your bag. 🙂 These bags are best for children ages 3 to 10. These bags will be available when the library opens at 10a.m. You do not need to register for “grab and go” bags. There will be plenty, […]
“Grab and Go” Camp Picture Frame
07/29/2022 @ 10:00 am – These frames might be a little tricky to make, but will be worth it! You will need glue for this project. This craft is best for children ages 3 to 10 These bags will be available when the library opens at 10a.m. You do not need to register for “grab and go” bags. There will […]
Awe Learning Tablets
06/17/2022 @ All Day – Two learning tablets are now available to check out with your library card. The tablets are pre-loaded with various learning games that do not need the internet to operate. The “Early Literacy” tablet is for ages 2 to 8. The “After School” tablet is for ages 6 to 12. If interested, please ask for the tablet […]
Summer Story Time: Preschool Story Time
07/06/2022 – 08/10/2022 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am – This story time will be held on Wednesday mornings for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old beginning on Wednesday, July 6th and ending on August 10th. There will age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. A parent/caregiver must participate in this program. Registration is required. Please register below. This session will run […]
Intro to BLOXEL
07/19/2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Intro to BLOXEL Monday . July, 12 ou July 19 at 630pm Have you ever wanted to create a video game? A game where you created the heroes and the evil beasts and bosses that you can choose or even create. Bloxel EDU is the program that will make game designers. The innovative […]
Intro to BLOXEL
07/12/2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Intro to BLOXEL Monday . July, 12 ou July 19 at 630pm Have you ever wanted to create a video game? A game where you created the heroes and the evil beasts and bosses that you can choose or even create. Bloxel EDU is the program that will make game designers. The innovative […]
Bubble Bot and littleBits
07/26/2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Bubble Bot and littleBits Monday, July 26th at 6:30 pm Why make bubbles just from a small plastic hoop when you can create a bubble-blowing Robo bud? Using household objects and a few of our favorite Bits, you can create big, beautiful bubbles as if by magic. We will mix up a bubble solution and […]
Preschool Story Time: Starting on May 11th and ending on June 29th
05/11/2022 – 06/29/2022 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am – Preschool Story Time (for children ages 2 ½ to 5 years old) This story time will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. There will be age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. A parent/caregiver must participate in this program. Please register below for this program. This story time session […]
Tiny Tots Story Time: Starting on May 8th and ending on June 28th
05/10/2022 – 06/28/2022 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am – Tiny-Tots Story Time (children 1 to 2 ½ years old) This story time will be held on Tuesdays mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We will read books, sing songs and do finger plays. Exploratory social play will follow the story time. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Please note this session is […]
Kindergarten Countdown
06/09/2022 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm – Children attending kindergarten in the fall of 2022 can join us for this special series of story times. We will be getting ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and activities. Our June meeting will be our last meeting before the upcoming school year. Please contact Ms. Carol at childrens@myespl.org for more information. Please register below […]
Arts and Crafts Club
06/13/2022 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – We met once a month to do a special project. Each month the project will be different. This program is for children in 4th through 6th grade. Our meeting in June will be the last one before the start of summer. We will start back up in the fall. Please register for this program.
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