Upcoming Events
Tiny Tots Story Time
This story time will be held on Tuesdays mornings (February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th) for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. We will read books, sing songs and do finger plays. Exploratory social...
Coffee, Cake & Conversation
Continues to meet every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. New members are always welcome. Come join us, meet new friends, and talk about any book, newspaper article, or magazine you have been reading.
Afterschool Teen Drop In
Swing by the Teen Space every Tuesday for weekly homework help and activities like LEGO competitions, zine-making, board games, crafts and more. Registration is appreciated, but drop-ins are always we...
Yoga for Adults
Join us for an 8 week yoga course with Pauline Genest. The classes are geared for all levels and will have plenty of options for yogis to either up-level or cool-down their practice. The classes are a...
Preschool Story Time
This story time will be held on Wednesday mornings (February 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th) for children ages 3 to 5. There will be age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. A parent/caregi...
3D Doodler
Continue to experiment with the 3D pen and bring your designs to life in three dimensions. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their skills.
Cricut Maker 3: Basic Vinyl
Basic Vinyl: learn how to make a basic vinyl sticker for your car, laptop or water bottle. Throughout the year we will be offering three different introductory learning sessions with the Cricut Maker....
Kindergarten Countdown
Get ready for Kindergarten in the fall of 2026 with developmentally appropriate stories, songs and activities. Please register for this program that will meet monthly on Thursday evenings at 6pm. If y...
BINGO!
Join us for a casual hour of fun Bingo with small prizes like books and puzzles, and light refreshments. Please register.
Handicraft Club
Handicraft Club is a relaxed club for beginners anyone looking to learn about crafts. Please register at myespl.org
Jewelry Making Open Studio
Bring your own beads and project to work on or use some of our beads to create a piece of jewelry. This is a time for people to work on their own projects or learn informally. Your first three project...
Friends of the Library Meeting
The FOL can be reached via email at friends.east.smithfield.library@gmail.com or you can leave a message for Catherine Lynn at the Circulation Desk.
Scratch Coding
Learn code and make animations with Scratch coding language. 3rd grade and up.
Feature Film
Join us for snacks and a screening! If available, the film will be shown with subtitles in English.
Cardboard Creations with the Chomp Saw
, Cardboard Creations with the Chomp Saw from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Design Art and inventions out of cardboard with the library’s new Chomp Saw, a perfectly safe A tool for kids. Feel free to bring your ...
Scented Sachet Hearts
Learn a few basic sewing stitches and created a heart shaped sachet for you or a loved one. Choose your own essential oil scent to add.
Paper Book Flowers
Fold pages from a book into pretty paper flowers. Please register at myespl.org
Cricut Maker 3: Infusible Ink
Learn to use the pen tool on the Cricut and the Cricut Mug Press to create one of a kind infusible ink mugs. Please only register for this class if you haven't taken it before. Once you complete the t...
Tabletop Game Night
Go beyond Monopoly! Learn and play modern board and card games of all kinds. For ages 14 and up. No registration needed, just drop in!
Pancakes and Pajamas
Come to the library in your pajamas and listen to stories. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to join in on the fun! There will be pancakes to enjoy! This program is for children ages 3 and older. Ple...
Winter Craft
Stop by the children's room during 1pm and 3pm to do a winter craft at the library. Or, you can take it home with you to do at home. Your choice! This craft will be geared towards children in elementa...
Teen Makers - Foil Transfer Art
Get creative with Hanson and Christina in the makerspace! Learn how to use foil transfer to make your artwork shimmer & shine. All teens welcome. Email teen@myespl.org with questions and access inquir...
Meet our Laser Machine
Come learn about our Zing Laser Machine. Create a design in Canva. Learn about what it can do and design a small item: Bookmark, Garden Sign, Cork Coaster, Keychain.
3D Printing
3D Printing Monday, January 12th, and 26th, at 6:00 p.m. Bambu X1 Carbon 3D Printer. Learn how to find files with items others have already designed that are free to download and ready to print. From ...
Snap Circuit Lights
Watch and be amazed at what you can do with the new Snap Circuits® LIGHT. Connect your device and enjoy your music as the lights change to the beat. The strobe light with spinning patterns will amaze ...
Discover Makercart
Drop by and use a mobile cart with various tools and equipment for your next creative project. Perfect for DIY projects and experimentation.
Vision Board with Lego
Vision Boards with LEGO® - Please join us for a fun and creative evening designing a vision board with LEGO. Inspired by the methods found in the LEGO Serious Play® program, we’re putting a new twist ...
Thursday Night Book Group
We will meet virtually to discuss a new title each month. Please email Bethany at manager@myespl.org for the title and the link. We look forward to chatting about books with you!
Watercolor Collage
In this month's drop-in collage activity, give "practice" watercolor pieces left in the Makerspace new life as backgrounds or elements for your collages. No registration required. For tweens, teens, a...
LEGO Olympics Party
Join us at the library for an Olympic themed LEGO party. Families of all ages welcome, please register at myespl.org. Email teen@myespl.org with questions & access inquires.
Books R Fun Book Group
This book group is for children who are in 4th and 5th grade. Our first meeting in October will be a "getting to know you" meeting. We will discuss how the monthly book group will work, have a snack a...
LITTLE BITS
Snap together the easy-to-use blocks and start inventing. There has never been an easier and more accessible way to learn electronics and engineering — until now. Space is limited
3D Doodler
Continue to experiment with the 3D pen and bring your designs to life in three dimensions. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their skills.
Kinex
Use Kinex to build any one of sixteen models, or use your imagination to create your own
3D Printing
3D Printing Monday, January 12th, and 26th, at 6:00 p.m. Bambu X1 Carbon 3D Printer. Learn how to find files with items others have already designed that are free to download and ready to print. From ...
Cardboard Creations with the Chomp Saw
, Cardboard Creations with the Chomp Saw from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Design Art and inventions out of cardboard with the library’s new Chomp Saw, a perfectly safe A tool for kids. Feel free to bring your ...
DUCT TAPE WALLET
Use durable Duct Tape to make a new colorful wallet.
Tabletop Game Night
Go beyond Monopoly! Learn and play modern board and card games of all kinds. For ages 14 and up. No registration needed, just drop in!
Robot Hand
Robot Hand March 24th @3:30pm Using things found around the Makerspace Bringing a simple robotic hand from cardboard to life, controlled by you.
Makercart Inventions
Drop by and use a mobile cart with various tools and equipment for your next creative project. Perfect for DIY projects and experimentation.
LEGO BRICK FILMS
LEGO BRICK FILMS – Tuesday, January 20th @ 6:00 p.m. - LIGHTS . . . CAMERA . . . ACTION! Bring LEGO Minifigures to life with the magic of stop-motion animation. We will follow this guide to walk you t...
AI basics for Kids Tuesday
AI basics for Kids Tuesday March 31 @ 3:30pm Can AI see? Can it help you tell a story? Can it turn words into images? We will be asking these questions and exploring AI to get answers.
Tabletop Game Night
Go beyond Monopoly! Learn and play modern board and card games of all kinds. For ages 14 and up. No registration needed, just drop in!
Weird Lit Book Club
Reading all things weird, bizarre, and strange. New members are always welcome!
