Greenville Public Library

Struggling with Tech or Wanting to Learn something new? We are now offering one on one tech help sessions on Tuesdays between 9-11 and Wednesdays and Fridays between 2-4! We can assist you with a vari...

Stories, songs, puppets and fingerplay for newborn to 3 y.o. with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Storytime runs in 5-6 week long sessions with 2-3 week break in between. Registration is not required, ...

Drop-in for a craft day! We'll have a dedicate craft curated by Miss Rachel along with other supplies and crafts to do! 2/3 Pouch Decorating 2/10 Scratch Art 2/17 Crochet I 2/24 Rangoli Sand Art

Have a new device? Want to learn a little more about how to use your computer, phone, or tablet? Drop by and Tyler the Reference Assistant will help! No registration required. Location: Reference Desk

Anyone aged 8 - 14 is welcome to attend. This event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Greenville Public Library.

Create a cozy winter scene that glows with warmth and creativity! In this mixed-media art lesson you'll craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among wooly trees. Foll...

Come knit in our circle! Bring a current project or start a new one! Yarn and needles offered for beginners!

Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!

Looking to get out of the house and do something with your little one? Stop in to meet other caregivers and make new friends. The Children's Program Room (2nd floor) will be set up with age appropriat...

Drop in for coffee or tea and discuss what you are currently reading. Please register.

Stories, songs, puppets and fingerplay for children 2.5 y.o to 5 y.o. with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Storytime runs in 5-6 week long sessions with 2-3 week break in between. Registration is not r...

Stop by the children's room to make a special craft while supplies last !

Designed for young children through early elementary school with their adult caregiver. Families are invited to share 30 minutes of stories and songs with the Children's Librarian. Kids and caregivers...

Books on Main is a monthly book club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. We will meet at Bluewater Bar and Grill on February 11. Books are supplied by the library. ​​​No registration required. Pi...

The library is holding a Friends of the Library reorganization meeting to reset expectations, rebuild momentum, and establish a clear leadership structure moving forward. Join us in person or online v...

This program is FULL. Babies and their adult caregiver are invited to share 20 minutes of songs, puppets, and a story with the Children's Librarian. Free play and social time to follow. Baby Storytime...

This program is now FULL. Kids ages 3-5 with their adult caregiver are invited to share stories and songs with the Children's Librarian. Preschool Storytime is open to younger and older siblings and h...

Stories, songs and a related craft for ages 3-5. Registration is required.

Drop-in for a day of the internet. We will have two of our four gaming consols set up along with some laptops. We will even have games or activities run by Miss Rachel! 2/5 Akinator 2/12 Virtual Tour:...

Want to be an artist but don't know where to begin? Practice basic techniques with Meg. Free, materials provided.

Chat about what you are currently reading at our informal book chat! We meet via Zoom. New members are always welcome. Email Cassie to receive the link to participate: cpatterson@greenvillelibaryri.or...

Join us for our free knit and crochet group that meets Thursdays in the library. Come knit and crochet with us! Drop in. No registration required.

Spread joy and love with this adorable crafty creation. Join us! 18+ registration required.

Kits Available for pickup February 3rd.

This is a group that gets together in the library every Friday morning. They welcome new members. This is not an instructional program, but just an independent group that knits or crochets together.

Thanks to a generous grant from The Champlin Foundation, we will be renovating the 2nd floor restrooms in February. The exact start date for the project is TBA. The 2nd floor will be closed during the...

Love D&D? Never played but want to learn? Come by the library to play! Our Dungeon Master welcomes all experience levels. For ages 11-13. Registration required - email youthservices@georgehail.org and...

Join Ms Melyssa in exploration of different art masters, styles and genres. Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program. Registration for this 5 week series is required and w...

Join Ms Melyssa in exploration of different art styles, genres and masters. Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program. Registration for this 5 week series is required and w...

What to Expect: * Learn Strategies: Improve your game with basic tips. * Community: Connect with like-minded players. Your Chess Coach: Achyuthan, currently in 8th grade, is an accomplished chess play...

Put on your aprons and come cook with us! An educator from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will take you on a tasty trip around the world, exploring different foods and how people cook in differe...

Learn about owls that live in New England and the important role they play in food webs. Meet a beautiful live owl ! Ages 4-10 years old. Registration is full.

Bring a little winter magic to life at our Make Your Own Snow Globe event! Drop in between 2pm-3pm to create your own custom snow globe using jars, glitter, mini figurines, and more. This hands-on act...

Earn an hour of community service by creating uplifting cards for hospitalized kids. All materials will be provided. Open to anyone entering grades 6-12. No registration required.

We invite crafters of all ages to join us for a Cozy Craft Night! We'll provide light and warm refreshments as well as a few different crafting options. Feel free to bring your own craft to work on if...

Best for kids in grades 3 - 5. Read the book and then join us for a discussion and activities related to the book. They Call Me No Sam! by Drew Daywalt (illustrated chapter book, 219 pages) Summary: S...

Looking to get out of the house and do something with your little one? Stop in to meet other caregivers and make new friends. The Children's Program Room (2nd floor) will be set up with age appropriat...

Come listen, create, and have fun! Young children and their grown-ups are invited to meet Rhode Island children’s book author Jill Austin, enjoy her story Every Snowflake Wants to Be a Snowball, and m...

The storywalk will be outside weather permitting. If there is inclement weather the storywalk will be set up in the recital room.

Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish! Join us at the library for a hands-on slime-making party for ages 5-11. Participants will create a few different types of slime using a variety of textures and c...

Play Mario Kart 8 on the library's Nintendo Switch with friends. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please register.

Join Ms Melyssa for a fun art project. Ages 5 and up. Caregivers of children under 12 must remain in the library for the duration of the program. No need to register.

Explore force & motion and engineering design with these marble maze materials. Creating marble runs aligns with the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) science curriculum frameworks and The N...

United Way staff will be available to assist you with: SNAP Assistance/Food Assistance Help with housing and medical costs Prevention program assistance Tax assistance And much more!

Chef Layleen from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will show kids ages 3–7 and their grown-ups how eating lots of colorful fruits and veggies helps our bodies grow healthy and strong. Make fun foo...

Have you ever wished you could bring your snowman inside with you? Well, now you can! Stop by George Hail Free Library's Youth Services room to visit our Snowman Factory (running for ONE day only). Us...

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens for Burrillville residents on Sat. Feb. 7 at 9:00 AM. Registration opens for all patrons on Tues. Feb. 10 at 9:00 AM. Visit the Childr...

Ages 4-14. Drop in program, no registration is required.

Want to be an artist but don't know where to begin? Practice basic techniques with Meg. Free, materials provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens for Burrillville residents on Sat. Feb. 7 at 9:00 AM. Registration opens for all patrons on Tues. Feb. 10 at 9:00 AM. Visit the Childr...

Join Ms Melyssa for a fun STEAM project. Ages 5 and up. Caregivers of children under 12 must remain in the library for the duration of the program. No need to register.

**This program is now FULL** Earn an hour of community service by creating decorations and displays for the YA section of the library. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please sign up.

Contact Cassie for more information and to join: greenvilleasstdirector@gmail.com.

Pretend play ,including sensory activities. Ages 2-7 Drop in program, registration is not required.

Join us for a special edition of Preschool Science, where we invite the whole family to join in on the learning and play! Grab older siblings, aunts, uncles, grandmas, and or grandpas and put your eng...

Come build with Lego bricks, Straws and Connectors and Picasso Tiles. Bring a friend or make a new one. Children ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers. Drop-in any time between 1pm and 4pm.

This is an informal grief support group for adults. Please join us.

We invite the artists and crafters of Warren, from aspiring to seasoned, from the young to the old, to join our Community Crafting Club! Each month we will have different materials freely available fo...

Wear your jammies and come sing and dance with Ms Melyssa at her special Vacation Pajama Jam! Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program. Registration is required and will o...

We are now offering a weekly Baby Time, a fun and interactive program designed for our youngest library visitors and their caregivers! Sing songs, enjoy playful rhymes, listen to stories, and explore ...

For the kids who LOVE Pokémon! Join Michaela for crafts, activities, and discussions all about Pokémon. Bring your cards to trade or battle with other club members! Best for ages 6-12. Registration op...

Drop-in for a new club! Our Teen Manga club will be a group of teens who read a manga every month, gather to discuss and participate in an activity connected to one of the fastest growing types of lit...

Design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land on the Moon. Presented by the Society of Women Engineers, New England Shoreline Section. Open to tweens in g...

We have a special spot set aside for a friendly pickup game of Scrabble. Alone? Play with Jen the Librarian! 18 + No registration required. Location: The Lounge

Contact Cassie to join the discussion: cpatterson@greenvillelibraryri.org.

Grief Yoga is a gentle, accessible class using movement, breath, and sound to support emotional release and inner peace. Open to all—no yoga experience required.

This month's pick is Maame by Jessica George. Pick up book approximately last week of January. Cordial conversation and discussion. 18+ Registration required.

Drop-in to test your skills in the library olympics. We will have four rounds that will test different abilities. Play with a team or go solo, the winner with the most point will receive a prize!

What do you want to know? Curiosity Club is a family learning program where children and caregivers explore questions they’re genuinely curious about—together. Instead of following a preset curriculum...

Little Rhody Division NMRA modular N-scale T-TRAK layout and a larger scale Harry Potter train set up. Train related activities throughout the whole library. Drop in. No registration required.

Play the fantasy-inspired trading card game at the library. We’ll have decks of cards available, or you can bring your own. We usually play Standard or Commander. Beginners welcome! Grades 6-12. Pleas...

Discuss a different American Girl book each month and make a related craft. Snacks will be served. Registration is required, please call or visit the Children's Room.

Art of Living Presents Breathwork and Meditation Session : An Experiential Session to Discover Your Inner Calm Join a certified instructor to learn The Art of Living's simple, science-backed breathwor...

Smithfield Girls Softball League / Storm Board meeting.

This is an informal grief support group for adults. Please join us.

Chef Layleen from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will show kids ages 3–7 and their grown-ups how eating lots of colorful fruits and veggies helps our bodies grow healthy and strong. Make fun foo...

Join us for a relaxed, play-based weekly playgroup designed for young children and their caregivers. This program centers on free play and socialization, giving children time to explore, move, and int...

Meeting on the first Friday of the month in a hybrid in person/Zoom format. Share reading suggestions in a community of readers, and enjoy some coffee or tea, snacks, and good conversation! Join in ei...

First Friday of the month (generally) at 4:30 (register separately each month) This fun monthly program will combine information about an artist or theme with special techniques in mixed media, includ...

Outlines details of the 19 C. Business of Whaling Presented by New Bedford Whaling Museum docents, learn about Sister Sailors (whaling wives) and includes baleen and harpoon demos.

Step into Hollywood glamour for a night at the library! Join us for Oscars Preview & Party Night, an after-hours fundraising event celebrating the biggest night in film. Guests will enjoy a red carpet...

Children ages 5 and up may register for a 15 minute session with a therapy dog. Please call or visit the Children's Room.