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February 2021 The Reporter 29 East ProvidEncE Public librariEs
www.eastprovidencelibrary.org Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5
Weaver MeMOriaL LiBrarY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453 riverSiDe BraNcH LiBrarY 475 Bullocks Point Ave, 401-433-4877 FULLer creaTive LearNiNg CENTER, 260 Dover Ave. 401-228-3903
February Children's Activities
American Red Cross presents “Prepare with Pedro”
Tuesday, February 9, 3:30 - 4:05
For kids in grades K-2. The Red Cross presents this interactive program that teaches kids how to Be Prepared and to Take Action in the event of a home fire. Register at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org.
Tuesday, February 23, 3:30-4:30
For kids in grades 3-5. Kids will learn how to be prepared for a home fire, including: what to do; how to assemble a “Go Bag;” and how to create a family escape plan. Kids will also practice a breathing exercise to cope with anxiety.
Storytimes
Toddler/Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays, 10:00-10:30 on zoom Join Miss Pam for a story, songs, and some silly dancing. Register each week on the library’s online calendar.
Recorded Storytimes On Youtube
Check out the library’s YouTube channel for recorded storytimes.
Take & Make Crafts
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 on Zoom
February 4 - Valentine Bouquet
February 11 - Crabby Valentine
February 18 - Bird Treat Heart
February 25 - Snowmen Friends
Geared for ages 10 & younger. Craft kits can be picked up at Weaver Library anytime during the week of the scheduled craft (first come, first served). If the library is open for “Library Takeout” only, please call from your car when you arrive, and a kit will be put in the foyer for you to pick up.
Basic crafting tools will be needed. Make your craft by yourself, or join us on zoom to make the craft with other kids. The zoom link will be given out with the craft. Younger children might need adult assistance.
Let’s Draw Together
Tuesdays, February 2 & 16, 3:30-4:30
For children ages 6-12. Grab some paper and your drawing tool of choice, and connect with other kids who like to draw. Miss Harriet will draw with your, and we’ll talk about our ideas. Register at www.eastprovidencelibrary.org.
Book Bundles
Not sure which books to choose for your child? Try a Book Bundle. Each Book Bundle has five hand-selected books on a topic, plus activities and songs to go with it. Our current themes are: winter, snow, Valentine’s Day, dinosaurs, fire fighters, and many more.
While the library is open for “Library Take Out” only, please call us at 401-434-2453 (Weaver Library) or 401-433-4877 (Riverside Library). We can let you know which Book Bundles are available and schedule a time for you to pick one up.
The Weaver Library is now lending “Build It” STEM Backpack Kits geared toward elementary age students. Each kit contains two books, matched with a toy, focused on a certain aspect of engineering: chain reaction machines, robotics, circuits, building, and more. Patrons may borrow a kit for three weeks at a time.
February Virtual Events at the Fuller Creative Learning Center
The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues its schedule of programs and workshops. The schedule for February includes:
Adults/Young Adults
• Community Chat - Mons, February 1, 8, 22 (times vary) • Portuguese Soup Demo - Tuesday, February 2 6:00pm • Adult Paint Along - Thursday, February 4 6:00-7:00pm • Valentine’s Day Paper Quilling - Tues. Feb 9 1:00-2:00pm • Chinese New Year (Fried Rice Demo) - Feb 11 5:00-6:00pm • Road Trip with Ted Reinstein - Tues, Feb 16 7:00-8:00pm • Happy Heart Cooking w/Kathi M - Feb 18 & 25 6:00-7:00pm
Children/Teenagers
• Yarn Wrapping (age 6+) - Wed February 3 3:30-4:15pm • DIY Baking Quick Breads - Fri, February 5 3:30-4:30pm • Photography (ages 7+) - Feb 8 & 17 3:30-4:30pm • DIY Valentine’s Day Cards - Wed, Feb 10 3:30-4:30pm • Children’s Chinese New Year - Fri, Feb 12 3:30-4:30pm • Acrylic Painting for Kids (ages 7+) - Feb 19 & 26 3:30-4:15pm • DIY Video Game Class (ages 7+) - Wed, Feb 24 3:30-4:30pm
More information on these events can be found on the East Providence Library website or our Facebook page. You may also contact the Fuller Creative Center at fullercreativelearning@gmail. com for more information or to register.
As an extension of the East Providence Public Library, the Fuller Creative Learning Center focuses on hands-on learning programs and workshops for all ages. Join us at the Center located on 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI for one of these beneficial experiences!
Youth Services Coordinator "Visits" Sacred Heart School
Youth services coordinator, Pam Schwieger, visited Sharon Chalmers grade 2 Class at Sacred Heart School. In past years, Sacred Heart classes would walk over to Weaver Library for a tour or to listen to a story in person. Since the pandemic has taken away that luxury, “Miss Pam” joined this class virtually. She read them a winter story and talked about upcoming virtual library programs. And then they all got up to dance to the Stand Up Sit Down song. We are looking forward to a time when we can, once again, meet in person, but until that trimester comes, we’ll have fun through the screen.
