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Thursday June 20, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Warwick Senior Citizens Art Class Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Artwork by the Warwick Senior Citizens art class will be on display in the meeting room. 
    Location: Central Library
 
lib_bookflipping 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Book Discussion Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maryanne Berry   943-9080 x.122   maryanne_berry@cranstonlibrary.org
   

The Book Discussion title is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.  Death is the narrator in this riveting novel about a girl who saves books from the Nazis.
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Summer Concert Series Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: John Bucci   781-2450   hall@cranstonlibrary.org
    The "What's Happenin' Band"  will open the 2013 Summer Concert Series at the Hall Library.  The band will perform many famous pieces by critically acclaimed composers and musicians.  The quintet includes;  Alex Chapman on drums, Alex Tremblay on bass, Sam Parker on piano and Leland Baker and Ben Marcoux on tenor sax.  Bring a chair and enjoy the free music on the beautiful grounds of the Hall Library.
    Location: William Hall Library
Friday June 21, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Warwick Senior Citizens Art Class Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Artwork by the Warwick Senior Citizens art class will be on display in the meeting room. 
    Location: Central Library
 
holiday_ghost 3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Bored Games Presents The Atlantic Paranormal Society Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
   

Teens! End the school year and come join us to kick off the summer with "Beneath the Surface: Ghost Hunting" with the Atlantic Paranormal Society home team.  Listen to ghostly stories, view and hear paranormal evidence, and see whether you are a believer or not. Open to teens entering grades 5-12 as of September. Just drop by, no sign up required.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Beneath the Surface of the Ocean Party Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Teen Summer Events premiere with a Beneath the Surface of the Ocean Party. So dress for the beach: shorts, tank tops and sandals. Chill with refreshments and get in on the fun activitiesand the excitement of winning prizes as we celebrate summer. This program is open to those in grades 5 to 12. Sign up for our Teen Summer Reading Program for your chance to earn rewards, enter weekly drawingsand be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing for an Ipad! Registration begins June 17th.
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids, teens and families are invited to learn about our new and improved summer reading programs. Stop in to learn how the program works and sign up to
read and win prizes! No registration is required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Saturday June 22, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Warwick Senior Citizens Art Class Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Artwork by the Warwick Senior Citizens art class will be on display in the meeting room. 
    Location: Central Library
Monday June 24, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Warwick Senior Citizens Art Class Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Artwork by the Warwick Senior Citizens art class will be on display in the meeting room. 
    Location: Central Library
Monday June 24, 2013 -  Saturday June 29, 2013 Go To Top
misc_questionmark_blue 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM What's Happening at Auburn? Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    Want to know about the FREE children's and teen programs this summer at the Auburn Branch? Come visit us during the week of June 24th to find out what exciting summer programs we will be hosting in July and August.  Sign up for the summer reading program at any time during this week as well. Information about programs will be available to you from 10:00 am - 5:00pm each day.
    Location: Auburn Branch
Monday June 24, 2013 Go To Top
misc_balloons 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   401-943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids and families are invited to learn about our new and improved summer reading program. Stop in to learn how the program works and sign up to read and win prizes! The Dig Into Reading summer reading program is for children up to grade 5. No registration is required. Get a free balloon creation from Ron Sargent when you sign up for the reading program between 1:30 and 3:30 pm.
    Location: Central Library
 
rec_knitting 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Knit & Crochet Crafters Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Karen McGrath   401-781-6116   auburn@cranstonlibrary.org
    Do you like to knit or crochet?  Do you need some help with a knitting or crocheting project that has you stumped?  Knitters and crocheters of all levels of experience are invited to join our knit and crochet circle led by experienced knitter Barbara Baedeker.    Work on a project, get help with something new or knit for a charity cause.
    Location: Auburn Branch
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lib_bookpurple 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   401-943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids and families are invited to learn about our new and improved summer reading program. Stop in to learn how the program works and sign up to read and win prizes! The Dig Into Reading summer reading program is for children up to grade 5. No registration is required.
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday June 25, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Warwick Senior Citizens Art Class Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Artwork by the Warwick Senior Citizens art class will be on display in the meeting room. 
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 11:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids, teens and families are invited to learn about our new and improved summer reading programs. Stop in to learn how the program works and sign up to read and win prizes! No registration in required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Wednesday June 26, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Warwick Senior Citizens Art Class Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Artwork by the Warwick Senior Citizens art class will be on display in the meeting room. 
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080   
     A drop-in program for children from birth through 2 1/2 years old and their adult care-givers. Books, puzzles, musical instruments and toys are available for use with your child. Ten minutes of rhymes and a story at 11:00 am. No registration necessary, just drop in!
    Location: Central Library
 
nat_summertime 2:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Children and teens are invited to find out about our new and improved Summer Reading Program.
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_none 2:30 PM The Great Baldini Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    All ages are invited to join the Great Baldini and his assistant Skinny, on a magical journey as they dig into reading. As the audience chants Skinny's name, the magic begins to happen. Everyone will discover that reading can be fun and entertaining.
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
z_cust_mphplchildsrp 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Family story time: Dig into a story! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    Dig into a story! Join us on June 25th, July 17th, and August 7th for family story time at Auburn! Parents, caregivers, and children will enjoy stories, activities, and treats! Registration is not required. Open to children 5 and younger.  Siblings are welcome.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Sign up for the summer reading program, get goodies and enter to win a prize!
AAA's “Otto the Auto” will also be here talking about pedestrian & bike safety.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_bingo 5:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Summer Reading Kickoff/Garden Bingo Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   401-943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids and families are invited to learn about our new and improved summer reading program. Stop in to learn how the program works and sign up to read and win prizes! The Dig Into Reading summer reading program is for children up to grade 5. No registration is required.  Play a round of Garden Bingo before or after you sign up.
    Location: Central Library
Thursday June 27, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Warwick Senior Citizens Art Class Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Artwork by the Warwick Senior Citizens art class will be on display in the meeting room. 
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 9:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Computer Basics: Internet and Web Searching Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact:    401-943-9080x6   tech@cranstonlibrary.org
    Learn how to access the internet, navigate to a web site, and use a search engine to find information. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required. 
    Location: Central Library
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misc_none 9:45 AM  -  11:00 AM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books! We do 20 minutes of rhymes, finger plays, songs and books and then the toys come out for social time for parents and babies. For children birth through 2 1/2. No registration required.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Mutt-i-grees in the library: Animal advocates Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden78@verizon.net
   



Children in grades 4+ are invited to learn about Animal Advocates, people who work tirelessly to help those who cannot speak for themselves. Meet Mark Stoutzenberger, owner/operator of Outbound Hounds, and co-founder of Handsome Dan's Rescue. Mark will bring a few of his dogs and tell us about his important work with animals, including training and helping those neglected and/or abused.

Mutt-i-grees in the Library is an exciting initiative that fosters social and emotional development and builds on children's affinity for Mutt-i-grees or shelter animals.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Summer Concert Series Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: John Bucci   781-2450   hall@cranstonlibrary.org
    The 2013 Summer Concert Series continues with Dave Maher's PM Music.  Dave is a local favorite who's played with several bands throughout the state.  He'll bring his special brand of showmanship, fun and music to the Hall Library.  Bring a chair and snacks and enjoy this jazz trio on the beautiful grounds of the Hall Library.  This series is sponsored in part by Mayor Fung and Parks and Recreation.
    Location: William Hall Library
Saturday June 29, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_quill 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 1 - 2. Registration is required and begins on June 15th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Mutt-i-grees in the Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden78@verizon.net
    Children of all ages are invited to join us for a day of doggie fun!

Read to Abby, a certified Therapy dog. Bring your stuffed animal to the "Doggie Clinic" and give them a checkup. Make a Mutt-i-gree puppet or ears. Call to sign up for a reserved spot to read to Abby!

Mutt-i-grees in the Library is an exciting initiative that fosters social and emotional development and builds on children's affinity for Mutt-i-grees or shelter animals. [Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
 
lib_bookpurple 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   401-943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids and families are invited to learn about our new and improved summer reading program. Stop in to learn how the program works and sign up to read and win prizes! No registration is required.
    Location: Central Library
 
lib_book_quill 10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 1 - 2. Registration is required and begins on June 15th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Monday July 1, 2013 -  Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Beneath the Surface: Blind Date with a Book Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Teens! Go "beneath the surface" and discover a great book without seeing its cover! Check out a specially covered book from the teen section and receive a sweet treat! Each book will include a survey that asks you how you like the book.  Turn in the survey for an extra chance at the grand prize raffle this summer! This program will run from July 1st through August 9th.
    Location: Central Library
Monday July 1, 2013 -  Saturday July 6, 2013 Go To Top
trans_dump_truck_1.GIF 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Dig up some fun! Trucks! Drop by program Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly drop by program filled with fun and surprises with a new theme each week! Visit the table at the entrance of the children's room each week from July 1st through July 29th for crafts, activities, and books to borrow. The theme for the week of July 1st will be trucks!
    Location: Auburn Branch
Monday July 1, 2013 -  Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_questionmark_blue 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Beneath the surface: Blind Date with a book! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    Teens! Go "beneath the surface" and discover a great book without seeing its cover! Check out a specially covered book from the teen section and receive a sweet treat! Each book will include a survey that asks you how you like the book.  Turn in the survey for an extra chance at the grand prize raffle this summer! This program will run from July 1st through August 9th.
    Location: Auburn Branch
Monday July 1, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM Magician: Malik Haddadi Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    A fun-filled comedy magic show all about the Library. Malik's long career in magic started at the library many years ago. Now you can come enjoy some laughs and magical moments with Malik. The show features 45 minutes of magic and comedy. A program for ages 4 and up. Free tickets may be picked up at the Youth Services Desk 1/2 hour ahead of time in the Childrens' Room.

Malik Haddadi
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_kidsreading1 1:30 PM  -  2:15 PM Storytime for 4s and 5s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to an independent program of stories, songs and a craft.  Registration is required as space is limited.


 
[Registration required]
    Location: Knightsville Branch
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misc_none 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Rhode Island Teen Book Award Readers Sign-up Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Become a reader of the 2014 Rhode Island Teen Book Award nominees. You can help to choose the next RITBA winner. How? Just commit to reading three of the books nominated for the award this year. Readers will receive candy  and a free book as a reward for becoming a RITBA reader. Join the "Beneath the Surface" Teen Summer Reading Program to earn an additonal entry into the Grand prize Drawing for an Ipad for each RITBA book you read and rate.
This program is open those entering grades 7 through grade 12. Registration begins June 17th.
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday July 2, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM Preschool Story Hour Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    An independent story based program for children ages 4 and 5 years old. Stories, a craft, fingerplays and sometimes a short film. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
rec_scissors&glue 12:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft: Silly Pompom Critters Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Stop by and make a fun craft!  Kids of all ages and their families are invited.  No registration necessary.  All materials provided.
 

 
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_teens 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Teen Underground Cafe Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   943-9080 X121   llindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Go beneath the surface to discover the secrets of a great summer at the Teen Underground Cafe! Socialize with your friends and chill out with food and a delicious Coolatta, courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts. Enjoy a Divergent Party! You do not have  to read the book to enjoy this exciting event.  But, you just might want to read it after this thrilling experience. In this story, society is divided into five factions.  On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives.Which one would you choose?  Remember one choice can transform you! The book becomes a movie in 2014. If you like Hunger Games, then Divergent is for you.The Teen Cafe is open to those entering grades 5 to 9. Older teens may volunteer for the program and earn service credits.
    Location: Central Library
Wednesday July 3, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080   
     A drop-in program for children from birth through 2 1/2 years old and their adult care-givers. Books, puzzles, musical instruments and toys are available for use with your child. Ten minutes of rhymes and a story at 11:00 am. No registration necessary, just drop in!
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_kidsreading 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Ready! Set! Grow! storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Ready, Set, Grow! is a story program for 3-5 year olds featuring books, music and crafts about dinosaurs, pirates, dirt, gardening, bugs, earth-moving machines and more. Please register.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Talespinners Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly story program for children entering Grade 1 and up.
Hear some stories and have a snack.  Registration is required and begins on June 17th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Thursday July 4, 2013 Go To Top
office_closedsign.GIF Library Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Osbon   401-943-9080   aosbon@cranstonlibrary.org
    All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed for the holiday.
Friday July 5, 2013 -  Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s and 3s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Two and three year olds and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes and a craft during this five week session. Please register for this program. Registration begins Monday June 17, 2013. (Please note that the library is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. You may register via email on those days. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you may register via email, by phone or in person.)

[Registration required]
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Friday July 5, 2013 -  Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Create-a-Craft Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a drop in craft between 11 am and 4 pm. Stop by before you head to the beach, or spend the day on a scorching Friday! We supply the materials, you supply the creativity. No registration required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Friday July 5, 2013 Go To Top
office_pencil 3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Bored Games Presents Create a Comic Book Hero with Eric Fulford Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
   

Teens! Do you love comic books and graphic novels? Are the margins of your school notebooks full of doodles? Then this workshop is for you! Learn how to design and illustrate a comic book cover from the ground up! Eric Fulford will guide you through the process and provide tips and techniques as you create a professional illustration, layer by layer. 
Open to teens entering grades 5-12 as of September. Just drop by, no sign up required.
    Location: Auburn Branch
Saturday July 6, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_quill 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 3 - 5. Registration is required and begins on June 22nd.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
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lib_book_quill 10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 3 - 5. Registration is required and begins on June 22nd.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Monday July 8, 2013 -  Friday July 12, 2013 Go To Top
nat_flower01 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Dig up some fun! Gardens! Drop by program Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly drop by program filled with fun and surprises with a new theme each week! Visit the table at the entrance of the children's room each week from July 1st through July 29th for crafts, activities, and books to borrow. The theme for the week of July 8th will be gardens!
    Location: Auburn Branch
Monday July 8, 2013 Go To Top
misc_kidsreading1 1:30 PM  -  2:15 PM Storytime for 4s and 5s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to an independent program of stories, songs and a craft.  Registration is required as space is limited.


 
[Registration required]
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_none 6:30 PM Can You Dig It? Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Is it a shovel? Is it an excavator? No it's an amazing animal! These crafty critters give the saying "down to earth" a whole new meaning! Come learn the reasons why so many animals dig, and the various reasons why they do it. A program for ages 4 and up. Free tickets may be picked up 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday July 9, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM Preschool Story Hour Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    An independent story based program for children ages 4 and 5 years old. Stories, a craft, fingerplays and sometimes a short film. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
rec_scissors&glue 12:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft: Terrariums Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Stop by and make a fun craft!  Kids of all ages and their families are invited.  No registration necessary.  All materials provided.
 

 
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_teens 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Teen Underground Cafe Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Go beneath the surface to discover the secrets of a great summer at the Teen Underground Cafe! Socialize with your friends and chill out with Dunkin' Donuts Coolattas! Most people live their lives unaware that there are other worlds: that just below the the surface of their reality lies another.  Once Upon a Time... reveals a world of magic that lies beneath the town of Storybrooke, Maine. A world filled with mystery and adventure,and  fairy tales filled with well-known fairy tale characters, among whom are heroes and  villains, princes and princesses and evil queens. You are invited to a "Once Upon a Time" Party for a magical time! Come for good food, fun and your chance to re-live your favorite fairy tales. The Teen Cafe is open to those entering grades 5 to 9. Older teens may volunteer for the program and earn service credits.    
    Location: Central Library
 
school_chemistry2 3:00 PM Special event: Mad Science! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    Join us for some science fun! Our Mad Scientist will amaze the children as they "dig" into the layers of the Earth to see its make-up. They will also investigate how scientists evaluate what they find. The presentation really pops when they see what happens when what's inside the Earth tries to get out. This presentation ROCKS!  Recommended for ages 5 and older. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
Performance will be held next door at the Church of the Ascension.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
misc_none 5:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Quidditch Tournament Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Calling all Harry Potter fans!!! Try your hand at the sport made famous in the Harry Potter series. Participating children (grades 4+) will be sorted into houses and challenge one another in tournament style matches.

Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Quidditch play will be held inside the library auditorium. Equipment and rules will be provided prior to play. Please wear sneakers. Registration is required. Children must be entering grade 4 or above to play.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
Wednesday July 10, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:15 AM  -  1:00 PM Ocean Bottoms and Secrets of the Underwater World Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cramstonlibrary.org
    Travel to URI School of Oceanography's Narragansett Bay Classroom and go "Beneath the Surface" for Ocean Bottoms and Secrets of the Underwater World presented by a URI Outreach Scientist. The ocean does not easily give up its secrets! It is a frontier that scientists are just beginning to explore. Find out what discoveries scientists have made about the ocean and the world far beneath its surface.
This FREE program is open to those entering grade 6 through grade 12. Free bus transportation is provided for these chaperoned field trips. This summer there are three field trips. Due to limited space, your name with be placed on the reservation list for only one field trip.  If you are interested in more than one, you may place your name on the waiting list for the other two field trips. Registration begins June 17th. [Requires Registration]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080   
     A drop-in program for children from birth through 2 1/2 years old and their adult care-givers. Books, puzzles, musical instruments and toys are available for use with your child. Ten minutes of rhymes and a story at 11:00 am. No registration necessary, just drop in!
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_kidsreading 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Ready! Set! Grow! storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Ready, Set, Grow! is a story program for 3-5 year olds featuring books, music and crafts about dinosaurs, pirates, dirt, gardening, bugs, earth-moving machines and more. Please register.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
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misc_none 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Mutt Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Join the Mutt Club and make a difference in a dog's life! We'll be making treats and blankets to donate to animal shelters. Ages 10+.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Talespinners Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly story program for children entering Grade 1 and up. Hear some stories and have a snack. 
Registration is required and begins on June 17th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM To Sum It All Up Math Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A math workshop for kids entering grades 1 - 2.  Registration is required and begins on June 29th.

[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Board of Trustees meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ed Garcia   401-943-9080   edgarcia@cranstonlibrary.org
    The Cranston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Central Library. This meeting is open to the public.
    Location: Central Library
Thursday July 11, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Computer Basics: Mouse and Windows Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Practice using a mouse to navigate around the computer screen. Learn the difference between the right click, left click, double click, and scrolling functions. Learn how computers using the Windows operating system are organized. Familiarize yourself with the desktop and some of the common programs you will encounter. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required. 
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 9:45 AM  -  11:00 AM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books! We do 20 minutes of rhymes, finger plays, songs and books and then the toys come out for social time for parents and babies. For children birth through 2 1/2. No registration required.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
anim_ladybug 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Story Time for 2's & 3's Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    A theme-based story time for children two and three years old and their adult caregiver. Includes stories, finger rhymes and a craft. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Mad Science Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Our Mad Scientist will amaze the children as they "dig" into the layers of the Earth to see its make-up. They will also investigate how scientists evaluate what they find. The presentation really pops when they see what happens when what's inside the Earth tries to get out. This presentation ROCKS! Ages 5+.

Mad Science
    Location: William Hall Library
Friday July 12, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM Friday Film Fest Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Dig into Summer with a Friday Film Fest at the Central Library at 10:00 am today: Finding Nemo. Pick up your FREE tickets 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
Friday July 12, 2013 -  Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s and 3s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Two and three year olds and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes and a craft during this five week session. Please register for this program. Registration begins Monday June 17, 2013. (Please note that the library is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. You may register via email on those days. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you may register via email, by phone or in person.)


[Registration required]
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Friday July 12, 2013 -  Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Create-a-Craft Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a drop in craft between 11 am and 4 pm. Stop by before you head to the beach, or spend the day on a scorching Friday! We supply the materials, you supply the creativity. No registration required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Friday July 12, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Watercolor Painting with Pam Santos Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    This creative, instructional workshop will focus on the basic techniques of watercolor painting With gentle guidance and encouragement each participant will complete his or her own work of art. Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited.  Please register early for this workshop, as space is limited.  Registration begins Monday June 17, 2013. (Please note that the library is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. You may register via email on those days. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you may register via email, by phone or in person.)

[Registration required]
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
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misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Monster Legends with Strange New England Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Find out what might lie beneath surface of the legends and tales about New England Monsters. Discover which of these stories might have some basis in fact? Miguel of Strange New England will be your guide to the monster legends of New England.This program is open to those entering grade 5 and up. No registration is required for this program.
    Location: Central Library
Monday July 15, 2013 -  Saturday July 20, 2013 Go To Top
anim_dino01 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Dig up some fun! Dinosaurs! Drop by program Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly drop by program filled with fun and surprises with a new theme each week! Visit the table at the entrance of the children's room each week from July 1st through July 29th for crafts, activities, and books to borrow. The theme for the week of July 15th will be dinosaurs!
    Location: Auburn Branch
Monday July 15, 2013 Go To Top
misc_kidsreading1 1:30 PM  -  2:15 PM Storytime for 4s and 5s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to an independent program of stories, songs and a craft.  Registration is required as space is limited.


 
[Registration required]
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
food_pizza 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Teen Pizza Party Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Join the games and fun activites of a pizza party! For example, teams will be formed, then someone from each team can toss an equally sized ball of pizza dough to see which team can create the biggest pizza crust! Oh, there will be plenty of delicious pizza to sample, too. Afterwards, everyone can enjoy gelato and Italian ices. This program is open to those in grades 5 and up. Registration begins July 17th.
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 6:30 PM Sarah Gardner Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    An interactive music show. Sarah sings and accompanies herself on guitar. Kids get to play along with instruments "like a band" and do crazy stuff with scarves. Kids volunteer for leading dance numbers and "helping out" with jams. Parents are welcome to play too! A program for all ages. Free tickets may be picked up at the Youth Services Desk 1/2 hour ahead of time in the Children's Program Room.
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday July 16, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM Preschool Story Hour Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    An independent story based program for children ages 4 and 5 years old. Stories, a craft, fingerplays and sometimes a short film. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
rec_scissors&glue 12:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft: Bingo Marker Art Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Stop by and make a fun craft!  Kids of all ages and their families are invited.  No registration necessary.  All materials provided.
 

 
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_teens 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Teen Underground Cafe Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Go beneath the surface to discover the secrets of a great summer at the Teen Underground Cafe! Socialize with your friends and chill out with food and a delicious Coolatta, courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts.  This week join us for a Matched Party Event. (A movie based on the book is slated to be released later this year.)
What if the government decides your life for you? What if, at age 17,  the government decides who you marry? What if you found that there was someone, other than your match, that you love? What would you do? No need to read the book to enjoy the fun activiites and excitement of winning prizes at this event.The Teen Cafe is open to those entering grades 5 to 9. Older teens may volunteer for the program and earn service credits.
    Location: Central Library
 
anim_turtle 3:00 PM Special event: Animal World Experience! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    Is it a shovel, is it an excavator, no it's an amazing animal! These crafty critters give the saying "down to earth" a whole new meaning! Come learn the reasons why so many different animals dig, and the various ways they do it. Recommended for ages 4 and older. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
Performance will be held next door at the Church of the Ascension.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Toe Jam Puppet Band Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden78@verizon.net
    Toe Jam Puppet Band performs all year round in venues all over New England. Their zany brand of original music gets all who come up and dancing and smiling!
    Location: William Hall Library
Wednesday July 17, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080   
     A drop-in program for children from birth through 2 1/2 years old and their adult care-givers. Books, puzzles, musical instruments and toys are available for use with your child. Ten minutes of rhymes and a story at 11:00 am. No registration necessary, just drop in!
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_kidsreading 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Ready! Set! Grow! storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Ready, Set, Grow! is a story program for 3-5 year olds featuring books, music and crafts about dinosaurs, pirates, dirt, gardening, bugs, earth-moving machines and more. Please register.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
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z_cust_mphplchildsrp 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Family story time: Dig into a story! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    Dig into a story! Join us on June 25th, July 17th, and August 7th for family story time at Auburn! Parents, caregivers, and children will enjoy stories, activities, and treats! Registration is not required. Open to children 5 and younger.  Siblings are welcome.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Talespinners Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly story program for children entering Grade 1 and up. Hear some stories and have a snack. 
Registration is required and begins on June 17th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
anim_turtle 6:30 PM  -  7:45 PM Mother Daughter Book Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    Join us for an evening of lively discussion at the Mother-Daughter Book Club.  The program is for girls entering grades 4 - 6, along with an adult.  The July title is Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm.  Copies are available at the Children's Service Desk.  Registration is required and begins on June 17th.

[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Thursday July 18, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:45 AM  -  11:00 AM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books! We do 20 minutes of rhymes, finger plays, songs and books and then the toys come out for social time for parents and babies. For children birth through 2 1/2. No registration required.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
anim_ladybug 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Story Time for 2's & 3's Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    A theme-based story time for children two and three years old and their adult caregiver. Includes stories, finger rhymes and a craft. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Storyteller: Carolyn Martino Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Stories from under WHERE? From under the ground, under the house, under a rock, under the pillows, that's where! But you won't have to dig too deep to find them - fun, magical, even spooky tales, plus songs and jokes - with storyteller Carolyn Martino.

Carolyn Martino
    Location: William Hall Library
Friday July 19, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM Friday Film Fest Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x 5   
    Dig into summer with Friday Film Fest at the Central Library at 10:00 am with Alice in Wonderland. Pick up FREE tickets 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
Friday July 19, 2013 -  Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s and 3s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Two and three year olds and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes and a craft during this five week session. Please register for this program. Registration begins Monday June 17, 2013. (Please note that the library is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. You may register via email on those days. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you may register via email, by phone or in person.)

[Registration required]
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Friday July 19, 2013 -  Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Create-a-Craft Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a drop in craft between 11 am and 4 pm. Stop by before you head to the beach, or spend the day on a scorching Friday! We supply the materials, you supply the creativity. No registration required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Friday July 19, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Malik the Magic Guy Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    A fun-filled comedy magic show all about the Library. Malik's long career in magic started at the library many years ago. Now you can come enjoy some laughs and magical moments with Malik. The show features 45 minutes of magic and comedy suitable for the whole family! Children four and up and their families or caregivers are invited. No registration is required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
 
ent_microphone2 3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Bored Games Presents spoken word and poetry master Christopher Johnson Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
   

Teens! Do you love poetry and being creative? Then this program is for you! Christopher has slammed on many National Slam teams and competed in five individual world poetry slams never ranking less than top 30.  Come here to learn from one of the best!
Open to teens entering grades 5-12 as of September. Just drop by, no sign up required.
    Location: Auburn Branch
Saturday July 20, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_quill 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 1 - 2. Registration is required and begins on July 6th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
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lib_book_quill 10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 1 - 2. Registration is required and begins on July 6th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Monday July 22, 2013 -  Friday July 26, 2013 Go To Top
eth_pyramid.GIF 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Dig up some fun! Ancient Egypt! Drop by program Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly drop by program filled with fun and surprises with a new theme each week! Visit the table at the entrance of the children's room each week from July 1st through July 29th for crafts, activities, and books to borrow. The theme for the week of July 22nd will be Ancient Egypt!
    Location: Auburn Branch
Monday July 22, 2013 Go To Top
misc_kidsreading1 1:30 PM  -  2:15 PM Storytime for 4s and 5s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to an independent program of stories, songs and a craft.  Registration is required as space is limited.


 
[Registration required]
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_none 6:30 PM Storyteller: Carolyn Martino Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Stories from under WHERE? From under the ground, under the house, under a rock, under the pillows, that's where! But you won't have to dig too deep to find them - fun, magical, even spooky tales, plus songs and jokes - with storyteller Carolyn Martino. A program for ages 5 and up. Free tickets may be picked up 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.

Carolyn Martino
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday July 23, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM Preschool Story Hour Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    An independent story based program for children ages 4 and 5 years old. Stories, a craft, fingerplays and sometimes a short film. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
rec_scissors&glue 12:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft: Duct Tape Designs Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Stop by and make a fun craft!  Kids of all ages and their families are invited.  No registration necessary.  All materials provided.
 

 
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
rec_scissors&glue 12:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft: Pompom Turtles Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Stop by and make a fun craft!  Kids of all ages and their families are invited.  No registration necessary.  All materials provided.
 

 
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Teen Underground Cafe Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Go beneath the surface to discover the secrets of a great summer at the Teen Underground Cafe! Socialize with your friends and chill out with Dunkin' Donuts Coolattas!  Your Choice! Teens will choose the theme of this week's Cafe.The Teen Underground Cafe is open to those entering grades 5-9.  Older teens may volunteer for the program and earn service credits.
    Location: Central Library
 
ent_drum1 3:00 PM Special event: Rick Morin Rhythm Imaginarium! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    No musical experience required! Just bring your imagination! We will dig into music using recycled objects, buckets and hand drums. Discover how anything can become an instrument just waiting to be played to tell a story. 
Recommended for ages 4 and older. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
Performance will be held next door at the Church of the Ascension.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
misc_none 6:00 PM Midsummer Movies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Dig into summer. A Midsummer Movie at the Central Library. Tonight at 6:00 pm: Ice Age: The Continental Drift. Pick up FREE tickets 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Music: Rolie Polie Guacamole Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Not to be missed! Fun for the whole family.
    Location: William Hall Library
Wednesday July 24, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:15 AM  -  1:30 PM URI Botanical Gardens Tour Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Go "Beneath the Surface" on a tour the URI Botanical Gardens. See, explore and enjoy this approximately 4.5 acre Garden and its diverse plants. Get an insider's view of specific plants and gardens from Garden staff. Free transportation is provided. This FREE program is open to those entering grade 6 through grade 12. Free bus transportation is provided for these chaperoned field trips.This summer there are three field trips. Due to limited space, your name will be placed on the reservation list for only one field trip.  If you are interested in more than one, your name may be place on the waiting list for the other two field trips. Registration begins June 17th.
    Location: Central Library
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misc_baby.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080   
     A drop-in program for children from birth through 2 1/2 years old and their adult care-givers. Books, puzzles, musical instruments and toys are available for use with your child. Ten minutes of rhymes and a story at 11:00 am. No registration necessary, just drop in!
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_kidsreading 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Ready! Set! Grow! storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Ready, Set, Grow! is a story program for 3-5 year olds featuring books, music and crafts about dinosaurs, pirates, dirt, gardening, bugs, earth-moving machines and more. Please register.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Make a Pet Rock! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
   

Stop by and make a Pet Rock! Ages 5+.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Talespinners Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly story program for children entering Grade 1 and up. Hear some stories and have a snack. 
Registration is required and begins on June 17th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Library Kung Fu Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Paul and Rosalie DeCrescenzo will be giving a workshop to introduce children, ages 8 - 14, to the fun, excitement  and challange of martial arts practice.  The workshop includes lessons in warming up, basic unarmed kung fu techniques and exercises and basic kung fu forms.  The program is free and open to the public.  Please call or email to register.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM To Sum It All Up Math Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A math workshop for kids entering grades 3 - 5.  Registration is required and begins on July 13th.

[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Thursday July 25, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Computer Basics: Internet and Web Searching Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact:    401-943-9080x6   tech@cranstonlibrary.org
    Learn how to access the internet, navigate to a web site, and use a search engine to find information. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required. 
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 9:45 AM  -  11:00 AM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books! We do 20 minutes of rhymes, finger plays, songs and books and then the toys come out for social time for parents and babies. For children birth through 2 1/2. No registration required.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
anim_ladybug 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Story Time for 2's & 3's Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    A theme-based story time for children two and three years old and their adult caregiver. Includes stories, finger rhymes and a craft. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Animal World Experiences: Dino Discovery Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
   

Animal World Experiences: Dino Discovery

This one of a kind program is a blast from the prehistoric past! Dinosaurs may not be around but their relatives are! Meet our most ancient animal friends in person and you even get to touch and hold real fossils that are millions of years old! Ages 5+.

Animal World Experience
    Location: William Hall Library
Friday July 26, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM Friday Film Fest Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Dig into summer with a Friday Film Fest at the Central Library at 10:00 am with Beethoven's 5th. Pick up FREE tickets 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
Friday July 26, 2013 -  Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime for 2s and 3s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Two and three year olds and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes and a craft during this five week session. Please register for this program. Registration begins Monday June 17, 2013. (Please note that the library is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. You may register via email on those days. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you may register via email, by phone or in person.)

[Registration required]
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
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Friday July 26, 2013 -  Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Create-a-Craft Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a drop in craft between 11 am and 4 pm. Stop by before you head to the beach, or spend the day on a scorching Friday! We supply the materials, you supply the creativity. No registration required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Friday July 26, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Animal World Experience: Can You Dig It? Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
   

Is it a shovel, is it an excavator? No, it's an amazing animal! These crafty critters give the saying "down to earth" a whole new meaning! Come learn the reasons why so many different animals dig, and the various ways they do it. Children ages 4 and up and their families or caregivers are invited. No registration is required.


 
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Saturday July 27, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_quill 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 3 - 5. Registration is required and begins on July 13th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
lib_book_quill 10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 3 - 5. Registration is required and begins on July 13th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Monday July 29, 2013 -  Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_pirate_flag.GIF 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Dig up some fun! Pirates! Drop by program Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly drop by program filled with fun and surprises with a new theme each week! Visit the table at the entrance of the children's room each week from July 1st through July 29th for crafts, activities, and books to borrow. The theme for the week of July 29th will be pirates!
    Location: Auburn Branch
Monday July 29, 2013 Go To Top
misc_kidsreading1 1:30 PM  -  2:15 PM Storytime for 4s and 5s Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to an independent program of stories, songs and a craft.  Registration is required as space is limited.


 
[Registration required]
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_none 6:30 PM Mad Science Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Our Mad Scientist will amaze the children as they "dig" into the layers of the Earth to see its make-up. They will also investigate how scientists evaluate what they find. The presentation really pops when they see what happens when what's inside the Earth tries to get out. This presentation ROCKS! Ages 5+. Free tickets may be picked up 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.

Mad Science
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday July 30, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM Preschool Story Hour Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    An independent story based program for children ages 4 and 5 years old. Stories, a craft, fingerplays and sometimes a short film. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
rec_scissors&glue 12:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft: Pencil Toppers Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Gianlorenzo   401-942-2504   ngianlorenzo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Stop by and make a fun craft!  Kids of all ages and their families are invited.  No registration necessary.  All materials provided.
 

 
    Location: Knightsville Branch
 
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Drawing Comics with Eric Fulford Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Break new ground! Are the margins of your school notebooks full of doodles? Then this workshop is for you! Create an exciting comic book cover that tells a mini story before the reader ever opens the book! See how to design and illustrate a comic book cover from the ground up! Eric Fulford will guide you through the process and provide tips and techniques as you create a professional illustration, layer by layer. This workshop features comedy, cartoons, and plenty of creativity. This program is for those entering grade 5 and up. Registration begins July 17th [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
ent_magic 3:00 PM Special event: Magician Malik the Magic Guy Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    A fun-filled comedy magic show all about the library. 
Recommended for ages 4 and older. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
Performance will be held next door at the Church of the Ascension.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
misc_none 6:00 PM Midsummer Movies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Dig into summer. A Midsummer Movie at the Central Library tonight at 6:00pm: The Lorax. Pick up FREE tickets 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
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misc_none 7:30 PM  -  8:30 PM RISEUP Paranormal Investigation Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Sometimes the library's elevator goes down by itself. And sometimes the lights turn on without anyone touching a switch. RISEUP Paranormal Investigators, specializing in hauntings, UFO experiences, and Cryptozoology, will come to the library to conduct unbiased data gathering to help understand the strange happenings.

This program is for ages 10-16. Registration required.

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    Location: William Hall Library
Wednesday July 31, 2013 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080   
     A drop-in program for children from birth through 2 1/2 years old and their adult care-givers. Books, puzzles, musical instruments and toys are available for use with your child. Ten minutes of rhymes and a story at 11:00 am. No registration necessary, just drop in!
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_kidsreading 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Ready! Set! Grow! storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Ready, Set, Grow! is a story program for 3-5 year olds featuring books, music and crafts about dinosaurs, pirates, dirt, gardening, bugs, earth-moving machines and more. Please register.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Talespinners Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly story program for children entering Grade 1 and up. Hear some stories and have a snack. 
Registration is required and begins on June 17th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Thursday August 1, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:45 AM  -  11:00 AM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books! We do 20 minutes of rhymes, finger plays, songs and books and then the toys come out for social time for parents and babies. For children birth through 2 1/2. No registration required.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
anim_ladybug 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Story Time for 2's & 3's Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    A theme-based story time for children two and three years old and their adult caregiver. Includes stories, finger rhymes and a craft. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Sound Effects Workshop with RIMOSA Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    There is more to the world than meets the eye! You can discover hidden worlds beneath the surface of everyday experience. Explore the surprising nature of sound in this workshop, presented by the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art. Work as teams to put sound effects to a story using a variety of objects, watch the creations and try to guess which objects were used to create the sounds. This workshop is open to those in grades 5 and up . Registration begins July 17th.
 
misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Magician: Malik Haddadi Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    A fun-filled comedy magic show all about the Library. Malik's long career in magic started at the library many years ago. Now you can come enjoy some laughs and magical moments with Malik. The show features 45 minutes of magic and comedy suitable for the whole family.

Malik Haddadi
    Location: William Hall Library
Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM Friday Film Fest Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Dig into Summer with a Friday Film Fest at the Central Library with Winnie the Pooh at 10:00 am. Pick up FREE tickets 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
Friday August 2, 2013 -  Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Create-a-Craft Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a drop in craft between 11 am and 4 pm. Stop by before you head to the beach, or spend the day on a scorching Friday! We supply the materials, you supply the creativity. No registration required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Meet a Caver Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids in grades 3 and up are invited to meet Mike from New England Explorers, a real live cave explorer. He'll share information about the type of caves in our area, cave animals, and cave safety...and stick around so you can see and touch the equipment and gear cavers use to stay safe and explore beneath the surface!  Registration begins Monday June 17, 2013. (Please note that the library is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. You may register via email on those days. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you may register via email, by phone or in person.)


[Registration required]
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
 
misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Mutti-i-grees in the Library: Create a Doggie Blanket Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Look beneath the surface to discover the needs of shelter dogs.  Create a no-sew, fleece blanket to donate to animal shelters. You may also make one to take home. This program is open to grade 4 and up. Registration begins June 17th.

Mutt-i-grees in the Library is an exciting initiative that fosters social and emotional development and builds on children's affinity for Mutt-i-grees or shelter animals.
    Location: Central Library
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misc_smiley 3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Bored Games Presents Improv Comedy with Eric Fulford Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
   

Teens! Do you love improv and comedy? Then this program is for you! Come and learn improv comedy with professional actor Eric Fulford! We don't use scripts or props- we make up everything as we go! All you need to bring is yourself and an open mind! This workshop is designed for all levels, so if you've never tried improv before, don't worry. It will be more fun than you can handle! 
Open to teens entering grades 5-12 as of September. Just drop by, no sign up required.
    Location: Auburn Branch
Saturday August 3, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_quill 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 1 - 2. Registration is required and begins on July 20th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
lib_book_quill 10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 1 - 2. Registration is required and begins on July 20th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Monday August 5, 2013 -  Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Shark Week: Take & Go Crafts & Fun Activities Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Drop into the Central Library  Monday, August 5th through Friday, August 9th during hours of opening  to celebrate Shark Week! It will be Jawsome! Take a photo with our shark prop, have fun with word searches and trivia quizzes, and a take-away craft to make at home. This program is targeted for those in grades 5 and up.
    Location: Central Library
Monday August 5, 2013 -  Saturday August 10, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Book raffle! The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppet Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
     During the week of August 5th, stop by to enter to win a copy of the 4th and newest Origami Yoda book, The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppet.  There will also be a raffle for the interactive book Art2-D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling!  The entry form will be available at the children's desk. Good luck and may the force be with you! Open to ages 8 and older.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
nat_lightning 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Percy Jackson The Sea of Monsters movie celebration week & movie ticket raffle! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    During the week of August 5, there will be a table of activities outside of the children's room based on the book Sea of Monsters in anticipation for the release of the second Percy Jackson movie. Enter your name into the raffle to win movie tickets to see the film! Ages 10+. 
    Location: Auburn Branch
Monday August 5, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 6:30 PM The Great Baldini Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Join the Great Baldini and his assistant Skinny, on a magical journey as they dig into reading. As the audience chants Skinny's name, the magic begins to happen. Everyone will discover that reading can be fun and entertaining. For Ages 4 and up. Free tickets are available 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday August 6, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  10:45 AM Preschool Story Hour Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    An independent story based program for children ages 4 and 5 years old. Stories, a craft, fingerplays and sometimes a short film. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM High School Beneath the Surface Jeopardy Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Play a Beneath the Surface themed Jeopardy Game, as an individual or a group. For each question you answer correctly, you earn points,  while for each incorrect answer points are deductedfrom your total. The winner of each Jeopardy game will be awarded a candy prize, and each member of the winning team will be awarded candy prizes. Winners will play-off until we have a indiviiual Grand Champion, who will earn bragging rights and  fun prize and a team Grand Champion, whose members will earn bragging rights and fun prizes. This program is open to those entering  grades 9 to 12.
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 6:00 PM Midsummer Movies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Dig into summer. A Midsummer Movie at the Central Library tonight at 6:00 pm: Miss Mineos. Pick up FREE tickets 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
Wednesday August 7, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:30 AM  -  1:00 PM RISD Museum Tour Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Go "Beneath the Surface" on a guided visit to the RISD Museum. Look carefully at works of art and special exhibitions, including "Made for Eternity", This selection from the Museum’s ancient Egyptian collection presents objects made between 3700 BCE and 250 CE.
This FREE program is open to those entering grade 6 through grade 12. Free bus transportation is provided for these chaperoned field trips.
This summer there are three field trips, due to limited space, please register for only one field trip.  If you are interested in more than one, you may place your name on the waiting list for the other two field tips. Registration begins June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_baby.GIF 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080   
     A drop-in program for children from birth through 2 1/2 years old and their adult care-givers. Books, puzzles, musical instruments and toys are available for use with your child. Ten minutes of rhymes and a story at 11:00 am. No registration necessary, just drop in!
    Location: Central Library
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misc_kidsreading 10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Ready! Set! Grow! storytime Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Ready, Set, Grow! is a story program for 3-5 year olds featuring books, music and crafts about dinosaurs, pirates, dirt, gardening, bugs, earth-moving machines and more. Please register.

[Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
 
z_cust_mphplchildsrp 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Family story time: Dig into a story! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
    Dig into a story! Join us on June 25th, July 17th, and August 7th for family story time at Auburn! Parents, caregivers, and children will enjoy stories, activities, and treats! Registration is not required. Open to children 5 and younger.  Siblings are welcome.
    Location: Auburn Branch
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Talespinners Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly story program for children entering Grade 1 and up. Hear some stories and have a snack. 
Registration is required and begins on June 17th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM To Sum It All Up Math Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A math workshop for kids entering grades 1 - 2.  Registration is required and begins on July 27th.

[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Thursday August 8, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Computer Basics: Email Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    In this class, you will sign up for an email account and practice sending and receiving emails. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required. 
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 9:45 AM  -  11:00 AM Book Babies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books! We do 20 minutes of rhymes, finger plays, songs and books and then the toys come out for social time for parents and babies. For children birth through 2 1/2. No registration required.
    Location: William Hall Library
 
anim_ladybug 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Story Time for 2's & 3's Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    A theme-based story time for children two and three years old and their adult caregiver. Includes stories, finger rhymes and a craft. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 17th. [Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters Party Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Archetto   401-943-9080 X 121   lindaarchetto@cranstonlibrary.org
    Join Percy Jackson on another adventure as he searches for the Golden Fleece, in order to fulfill his destiny.Venture into the Sea of Monsters(Bermuda Triangle) to find the mysterious enemy that poisoned the walls of Camp Half-blood. Battle monsters, sharks, and a killer whirlpool. Join us for food and fun activities. The release of the movie based on the book is slated for August 16th, 2013. This program is open to those entering grades 4 to 8. Registration begins June 17th.
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Fused Glass with Deenie Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Miss Megan   401-781-2450   mweeden@cranstonlibrary.org
    Teens will enjoy creating, writing, and drawing on fused glass pendants inspired by their favorite books. They have fun with colorful pre-cut glass, crushed glass, powders, and dichroic glass. For ages 10+.

Deenie Pacik Giuliano [Registration required]
    Location: William Hall Library
Friday August 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none Friday Film Fest Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services Staff   401-943-9080 x5   
    Dig into Summer at the Central Library at 10:00 am with the Friday Film Fest with Walt Disney's Dinosaur. Pick up FREE tickets 1/2 hour ahead of time at the Youth Services Desk in the Children's Room.
    Location: Central Library
 
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Create-a-Craft Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a drop in craft between 11 am and 4 pm. Stop by before you head to the beach, or spend the day on a scorching Friday! We supply the materials, you supply the creativity. No registration required.
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
 
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Make a Backstage Pass Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adrienne Gallo   401-942-1787   adriennegallo@cranstonlibrary.org
    Ever wish you could be a VIP at a concert for your favorite band or singer? Now you can! Kids in grade 3 and up are invited to make a fun backstage pass with a duct tape lanyard. Rock on!  Registration begins Monday June 17, 2013. (Please note that the library is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. You may register via email on those days. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you may register via email, by phone or in person.)


[Registration required]
    Location: Oak Lawn Branch
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Monday August 12, 2013 Go To Top
office_closedsign.GIF Library Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Osbon   401-943-9080   aosbon@cranstonlibrary.org
    All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed for the holiday.
Wednesday August 14, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Talespinners Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A weekly story program for children entering Grade 1 and up. Hear some stories and have a snack. 
Registration is required and begins on June 17th.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
nat_summertime 6:30 PM  -  7:45 PM Mother Daughter Book Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    Join us for an evening of lively discussion at the Mother-Daughter Book Club.  The program is for girls entering grades 4 - 6, along with an adult.  The August title is Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes.  Copies will be available at the Children's Service Desk.  Registration is required and begins on June 17th.

[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Friday August 16, 2013 Go To Top
rec_games 3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Bored Games End of summer party! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Stefanie   401-781-6116   sblankenship@cranstonlibrary.org
   

Teens! Come enjoy some Wii games, snacks, fun, and prizes as the summer program comes to an end.
Open to teens entering grades 5-12 as of September. Just drop by, no sign up required.
    Location: Auburn Branch
Saturday August 17, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_quill 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 3 - 5. Registration is required and begins on August 3rd.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
 
lib_book_quill 10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Here's the Story Writing Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A creative writing workshop for children entering grades 3 - 5. Registration is required and begins on August 3rd.


[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Wednesday August 21, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM To Sum It All Up Math Workshop Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Youth Services   943-9080 ext. 5   kids@cranstonlibrary.org
    A math workshop for kids entering grades 3 - 5.  Registration is required and begins on August 3rd.

[Registration required]
    Location: Central Library
Thursday August 22, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Computer Basics: Downloading FIles Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    This class will cover what the terms upload and download mean. Learn where files such as documents and pictures are stored once you download them to your computer. This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using computers. No registration required. 
    Location: Central Library
Monday September 2, 2013 Go To Top
office_closedsign.GIF Library Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Osbon   401-943-9080   aosbon@cranstonlibrary.org
    All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed for the holiday.
Wednesday September 11, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Board of Trustees meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ed Garcia   401-943-9080   
    The Cranston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Knightsville branch.  This meeting is open to the public.
    Location: Knightsville Branch
Wednesday October 9, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Board of Trustees meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ed Garcia   401-943-9080   edgarcia@cranstonlibrary.org
    The Cranston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at the William Hall Library. This meeting is open to the public.
    Location: William Hall Library
Monday October 14, 2013 Go To Top
office_closedsign.GIF Library Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Osbon   401-943-9080   aosbon@cranstonlibrary.org
    All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed for the holiday.
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Monday November 11, 2013 Go To Top
office_closedsign.GIF Library Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Osbon   401-943-9080   aosbon@cranstonlibrary.org
    All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed for the holiday.
Wednesday November 13, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Board of Trustees meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ed Garcia   401-943-9080   
    The Cranston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Central Library. This meeting is open to the public.
    Location: Central Library
Thursday November 28, 2013 Go To Top
office_closedsign.GIF Library Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Osbon   401-943-9080   aosbon@cranstonlibrary.org
    All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed for the holiday.
Wednesday December 11, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Board of Trustees meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ed Garcia   401-943-9080   edgarcia@cranstonlibrary.org
    The Cranston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Central Library. This meeting is open to the public.
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday December 24, 2013 Go To Top
office_closedsign.GIF Library Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Osbon   401-943-9080   aosbon@cranstonlibrary.org
    All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed for the holiday.
Wednesday December 25, 2013 Go To Top
office_closedsign.GIF Library Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Osbon   401-943-9080   aosbon@cranstonlibrary.org
    All Cranston Public Library locations will be closed for the holiday.
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