Upcoming Events
Preschool Storytime
Storytime for ages 3-5. Includes stories, songs and a themed craft. Space is limited. Please call to register: 401-949-3630
Learning with LANA: Come learn, taste and play with food! (ages 3-7)
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...
Early Years Playgroup
Join us for a relaxed, play-based weekly playgroup designed for young children and their caregivers.
Teens After School: Log On
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! 4/2 - Smash Bros 4/9 - Virtual ...
Drawing for Adults
Join Meg for a basic lesson in drawing. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own. No registration.
Game Day Thurdays
Children ages 4-10 and their families are invited to drop in anytime from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. There are many board games to play, make a friend or bring a friend ! This program will be held in the chil...
Color & Kibitz with Melyssa
Coloring is a fun way for adults to relax and socialize. We'll have some interesting pages to color, colored pencils, and you can bring your own supplies if you like. No registration. Drop in anytime.
Karaoke
Drop-in to sing some of your favorite songs. We have a great list of all the hits. Sing solo or grab a buddy and show off your voice! This event is for teens in grades 6-12.
Teen Volunteering: Book Sale Prep
Calling all bookworms! Help us prepare for our spring book sale. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please sign up.
Knitting and Crochet Group
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.
Virtual Book Chat
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...
Knitting and Crochet Club
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.
Curiosity Club: Where do unicorns come from? Are they real?
This session's topic is unicorns! Where do they come from? And are they real? Curiosity Club is a family learning program where children and caregivers explore questions they’re genuinely curious abou...
Unicorn Party
April 9th is International Unicorn Day! In observance, George Hail Free Library will be holding its annual Unicorn Party.
Melyssa's Art for Grown-ups
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...
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open
Dungeons and Dragons - Middle School
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...
Jane Austen Fiction and Fashion (w/ a little Bridgerton thrown in)
Clothing speaks volumes in Jane Austen's Regency Novels A delightful show-and-tell on the clothing of Regency England as reflected in Jane Austen's fiction. Includes dressing "Elizabeth Bennet' & 'Mr....
Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open
Art Smart Jr. Art Show
This is the last class for the March/April series. Ms Melyssa asks the participants to bring the art pieces they have created during this series of classes and a piece of their own art for an Art Show...
STEM Saturday for Kids: Parachute Jumper
Make your own Parachute Jumper to take home using pipe cleaners and coffee filters. Can you safely land on the designated target? Compete with your friends to see who can design the most graceful para...
Art Smart Jr. Art Show
This is the last class for the March/April series. Ms Melyssa asks the participants to bring the art pieces they have created during this series of classes and a piece of their own art for an Art Show...
Toddler Storytime (Registration required)
Registration is required. Sign-ups for Burrillville residents begins Sat. March 21. Sign-ups for all patrons opens Sat. March 28. To register, visit the Children’s Department or call 401-710-7800. Kid...
Friends of the Library Meeting
Baby Time
A fun and interactive program designed for our youngest library visitors and their caregivers!
Teens After School: Unplugged
Drop-in for a no-tech day, all board games and card games. We have one specific game run by Miss Rachel but dozens of other games you can choose from. 4/6- Card Games 4/13 - Trouble 4/20 - Don't Touch...
Teen Book Club
Drop-in for a discussion on Noodle & Bao by Shaina Lu. This is a warm-hearted story about young girl trying to save her small town, starting with her best friend’s family’s Bao shop. When a fancy new ...
Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
Let's go on an adventure! This Dungeons and Dragons experience for kids will be rules light but fun heavy. Dungeons and Dragons is a great way to be creative, make some friends, and maybe find some tr...
PAWS to Read
Children ages 5 and up may register for a 15 minute session with a therapy dog. Please call or visit the Children's Room.
Pokemon: the Trading Card Game (Grades 6-12)
Play the popular trading card game. Use our decks or bring your own. Beginners welcome! Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please sign up.
Village Art Co-Op
Babies and Toddlers Storytime
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, ...
Teens After School: Get Crafty
Drop-in for a craft day! We'll have a dedicate craft curated by Miss Rachel along with other supplies and crafts to do! 4/7- Painting 4/14 - Crochet 4/21 - Pearler Beads 4/28 - Spring Flowers
Tech Tuesday with Tyler
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
Teen Volunteering: Caring Cards (Grades 6-12)
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.
PAWS to Read
Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a cute & friendly dog! Registration is required. Ages 5-11
Orchard Gate Condo
Adult Craft: Mandala Painting
Rooster Games Book Club for Kids: Off the Map by Meika Hashimoto
Best for kids in grades 3 - 5. Read the book and then join us for a discussion and activities related to the book. Off the Map by Meika Hashimoto (Adventure, chapter book, 208 pages) Summary: Marlo do...
Library Knitters Club
Come knit in our circle! Bring a current project or start a new one! Yarn and needles offered for beginners!
Knitting Mavens
Knitting group open to all. Crocheters and others welcome, too!
What a Glorious Crash They Made
What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of New England’s Revolution. Richard Franklin Donohue, Tenor & Harpsichord Part of Warren 4th of July 250
Baby Storytime (Registration required)
Registration is required. Sign-ups for Burrillville residents begins Sat. March 21. Sign-ups for all patrons opens Sat. March 28 To sign-up, visit the Children’s Department or call 401-710-7800. Babie...
Drop-in Baby & Toddler Playtime
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...
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, puppets and fingerplay for children ages 2.5 and up. with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Storytime runs in 5-6 week long sessions with 2-3 week break in between. Registration is not re...
Sensory Friendly Teen Craft: Poetry Collage (Ages 11-17)
Relax after school with a mindful craft in a sensory friendly space. Open to anyone ages 11-17. Registration recommended but not required.
Financial Workshop
This event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Greenville Public Library.
Writing Workshop!
Join Mohr Library's writing workshop! All genres and skill levels are welcome. Meet other writers, get inspired, and hone your craft. During each meeting there will be time for both critique and writi...
Jesse Smith M. Smith Memorial Library - Board of Trustees Meeting
Scouting for America
United Way Outreach Van
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!
Preschool Storytime (FULL)
Registration is required. Sign-ups for Burrillville residents begins Sat. March 21 Sign-ups for all patrons begins Sat. March 28 To register, visit the Children’s Department or call 401-710-7800. Kids...
Picnic Table Reads Book Club
Color & Kibitz with Melyssa
Coloring is a fun way for adults to relax and socialize. We'll have some interesting pages to color, colored pencils, and you can bring your own supplies if you like. No registration. Drop in anytime.
Canine First Aid
*Please note due to the interactive nature of the program, space is very limited. Sher Ann Rossi, Service Dog Trainer, along with her service dog Athena Rose, will teach you all the basics in this 2-h...
Is There Consciousness after Death?
Join Gary Garcia to view and discuss the film “In The Realm of Death & Dreaming: Does Consciousness Continue After Death?” “The first film in the trilogy brings viewers on a journey to discover if con...
D&D for Adults
Contact Cassie for more information and to join: greenvilleasstdirector@gmail.com.
Fine Motor Friday for ages 3-5
Drop-in style. Best for kids ages 3 - 5 and their families. Multiple activity stations will be set up for kids to explore at their own pace. Opportunities to use tongs, manipulate small objects, and s...
Free Play Friday
Children ages 2-7 and their families are invited to drop in anytime form 10:00 am - 12:00 pm/ Free play ,including sensory play !
Preschool Science
Try out some simple STEAM activities with your preschooler!
Tree Planting Talk
Jarod Shaw, R.I. licensed Arborist, will share his tree knowledge and planting expertise with us! What kinds of trees are best to plant at home? He will have saplings and possibly blueberry bushes as ...
Decorate a Bird House: Community Crafting Club
This month we're inviting craft lovers to decorate bird houses!
Lego Club for Kids
Kids age 3 - grade 5 with an adult caregiver are invited to participate in our drop-in style program. Tables with bins of building bricks for families to design, build, and create with will be set up....
Monthly Chess Club for Kids
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...
Springtime Children's Scavenger Hunt
Can you find all of the fluffy cute spring critters hiding in the children's room ? The scavenger hunt begins on Monday April 20 , and will be available for children to participate in until Saturday A...
Monday Matinee
Join us for a film screening and snacks! This month, we will be showing Song Sung Blue, starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. "Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute...
All Ages Bingo
It's Bingo time at the library! We'll have prizes and snacks. All ages are welcome to participate. No registration is required.
Vacation STEAM with Ms Melyssa
Join Ms Melyssa for a fun STEAM project. Ages 5 and up. This is a stand alone vacation program and does not require registration. The next series of STEAM programs will start on April 20. Registration...
Drop In Scrabble
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
Super Smash Bros. (Grades 6-12)
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with the library’s Nintendo Switch. Use our controllers or you can bring your own. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Please sign up.
Casey Farm Project Chick
Presenters from the Casey Farm in Saunderstown RI share the life cycle of chickens that are raised at the farm. Children have the opportunity to interact with cute baby chicks and meet a lovely hen ! ...
Healthy Chefs (ages 8-12)
Put on your aprons and come cook with us! Join Ms Layleen from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank on a tasty trip around the world, exploring different foods and how people cook in different culture...
Aging and Memory Loss
Presented by Care New England, Butler Hospital Memory and Aging Program. Aging and Memory Loss: What’s normal, what’s not, and how to make a difference Join Senior Outreach Coordinator, Lulu Malko, fo...
Music Hour
Drop-in for a jam session with the instruments in our Library of Things. You can play with them and work or your skills or test your talent. We have keyboards, drums, bells, and more!
Woodland Whispers Committee Meeting
Audubon Storytime with a Live Owl
Come see a live owl, listen to a nature story, and do fun activities to learn about these fascinating birds. Ages 3 and up with a caregiver. Registration is required and will open 1 week before the ev...
Candle Making Worshop
Welcome spring with a hands-on Spring Candle Making Workshop at the library. Participants will learn the basics of candle making and create one custom 8oz soy candle to take home.
Breathwork & Meditation Session for Adults
Ages 18 and over. 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, scienc...
Vacation Art with Ms Melyssa
Join Ms Melyssa for a fun art project. No need to register. Ages 4 and up with a caregiver.
Magic Tree: Earth Day Storytime
We'll celebrate Earth Day with stories, songs and a special craft about trees. Ages 2.5 and up with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration is not required.
Dave Marchetti's Animal Experience
Join us for immersive, hands-on animal encounters with Dave Marchetti!
Teen Upcycled Art Studio (Grades 6-12)
Celebrate Earth Day by creating pins, stickers, and zines using upcycled materials. You are welcome to bring your own upcycled materials, if you wish. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. Drop-in program, s...
Vacation Art with Ms Melyssa
Join Ms Melyssa for a fun art project. No need to register. Ages 5 and up with a caregiver. This is a stand alone vacation program and does not require registration. The next series of Art Smart and A...
Tommy James Magic Show for Kids (Registration required)
Registration opens for Burrillville residents on Sat. April 11 at 9:00 AM. Registration opens for all residents on Sat. April 18 at 9:00 AM. To sign up, visit the Children's Department or call 401-710...
Retirement Freedom Team
Bubble Bulooza on the Riverwalk (for kids & families)
Let's fill the Riverwalk with bubbles! This family friendly event is great for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school kids. We will have large bins of bubble solution and bubble wands set up on...
Healthy Chefs (ages 3-7)
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...
Eco Escape: Power Plant Panic
A renewable energy themed escape room for kids ages 8-12.
Game Day Thursdays
Children ages 4-10 and their families are invited to drop in anytime from #:30 - 5:40 pm to play board games. Bring a friend or make a new friend ! This program will take place in the children's room.
Making Pony Bead Jewelry with Ms Melyssa
Join Ms Melyssa to make colorful bracelets and necklaces with our pony beads. No need to register. Ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
Color & Kibitz without Melyssa
Coloring is a fun way for adults to relax and socialize. We'll have some interesting pages to color, colored pencils, and you can bring your own supplies if you like. No registration. Drop in anytime....
Scented Candlemaking
Participants will learn the basics of candle making and create one custom 8oz soy candle to take home. Choose from 8 spring-inspired scents and over 40 different dried botanicals to decorate your own ...
Board of Trustees Meeting
Connors Farm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Take and Make Craft Kits
Drop by the Youth Services room any time during the day for craft kit to go! We'll have crafts for ages 3-11 and 12-18. No registration required. While supplies last!
Circus Dyanmics' Juggling & Balloon Variety Show (for kids & families)
Maurice entertains audiences with his highly skilled technical manipulation of juggling balls, rings, hoops, clubs, hats, and more! He engages crowds with a fun participatory game resulting in a lucky...
Construction Zone
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.
