EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453

RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY

475 Bullocks Point Ave, 401-433-4877

Something New is Happening on the Weaver Library Lawn - Monthly Summer Block Parties!

Looking for summer fun? Look no further than our outdoor Summer Block Parties on the lawn at Weaver Library. The East Providence Library Summer Block Parties take place monthly June - September and feature live musical performances, food trucks, bounce houses, a petting zoo, bubbles, lawn games, mini golf, face painting, community groups, and even a mermaid - there will be fun for everyone in your family!

Our inaugural Block Party will take place on Thursday, June 22 from 4:00-7:00. Join us for music performed by the High Tone Jug Ensemble, a lively Rhode Island band composed of seasoned Jazz, Rock, Country, and Blues musicians. There will also be line dancing lessons, Saloon and Jail selfie photo booth, and a traveling petting zoo with a mini horse, a mini donkey, dwarf goats, and alpacas provided by Sheffield Way Farm. Children’s activities will include face painting, bubbles, giant blocks, and more! Don’t forget to bring your appetite because D’s BBQ and Smokehouse food truck will be in attendance to serve up some savory delights and Del’s will be ready with refreshing frozen lemonade. If you haven’t already guessed, our June theme is the Wild West, so grab your cowboy hats and boots, and join us for our first Block Party of the summer!

And Save the Date for other Block Parties: July 20, August 24 and September 21

The NEW Summer Block Parties take the place of the Weaver Library Farmers Market, which had its last season in 2022. Many factors went into making the difficult decision to end the Market, including the rising costs of produce and the emergence of new venues for local farmers to sell their products. We are so thankful to have had nine wonderful seasons under the leadership of former Library Director Joyce May. Check Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s website for Farmers Markets currently being held throughout the state: https://www.farmfreshri.org/risummer/

Weaver Library is located at 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914. Our Summer Block Parties are free and open to all. Contact the library at 401-434-2453, or email Pam Schwieger at weaverlibrary@gmail.com for more information.

June Kids Activities

• Paint a Rainbow Wreath, Ages 4+: Thurs, June 8, 4:00 Riverside

• PRIDE in a Bottle: Mon, June 12, 4:00-5:00 at Riverside. Ages 9-13. Drop in and make your own pride sand necklace.

• Family Storytime and Tape Resistance Painting: Tuesday, June 13, 3:30 at Weaver. All ages. Create a rainbow art piece that features a word that describes you and your family. Using tape and paint, you’ll work together to create a rainbow art piece that features a word, for example “joy”, “love”, “brave”, “play”, “fun” or whatever word best describes you and your family.

• Circus Dynamics: Sat, June 24, 3:00 on the lawn at Weaver. All ages. This circus variety performance also showcases hat tricks, knife juggling, flag spinning, acro-balance and more! All combined with hilarious audience participation and sideshow stunts!

• Mega Lego Party: Tuesday, June 27, 2:00 at Weaver. Ages 3+. Play with Lego Sensory Bins, Stackable giant Gorilla Blocks, build with Legos and more!

• Dave Marchetti presents Animal Experiences: Wed, June 28, 6:30 on the lawn at Weaver. All ages. Meet turtles, a hedgehog, a rabbit, snakes, lizards, and more. At the end, you’ll have a chance to pet and hold the animals.

• Sensory Bins Playtime: Thursday, June 29, 10:30 at Riverside. Hands-on exploration of sensory materials.

For more information, please go to our Calendar of Events at Home - East Providence Public Library or scan this QR code:

June Events at the Fuller Creative Learning Center

The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues its schedule of programs and workshops. Registration is required for most events. The schedule for June includes:

Adults/Young Adults

• Block of the Month - Tues, June 6 or 20 6:00-7:30pm

• Makeup for Beginners - Tues, June 6, 6:00-7:30 pm

• Charity Sewing - Tues, June 13 & 27, 2:00-3:30 pm

• Floral Art - Tues, June 13, 6:00-7:30 pm

• Coffee and Paint - Wed, June 14 10:00-11:00am

• What’s My Size? - Tues, June 20, 6:00-7:00 pm

• All Abilities Art - Wed, June , 10:30-11:30 am

• Paint Night - Tues, June 27, 6:00-7:30 pm

• Documentary: Rebuilding Notre Dame - Wed, June 28, 11:0012:00 pm

Children/Teenagers

• Baby/Toddler Playgroup - Fri, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30-11:00

• Preschool Activities- Mon, June 5, 12, 19, & 26 10:30-11:15 am

• Pride Pastels - Mon, June 5 & 12, 3:30-4:30 pm

• Makeup for Beginners - Tues, June 6 6:00-7:30 pm

• Pronoun Pins - Wed, June 7, 3:00-4:30 pm

• LEGO Robotics - Mon, June 19 & 26, 3:30-4:30 pm

• What’s My Size? - Tues, June 20, 6:00-7:00 pm

• Garden Tiles - Wed, June 21 & 28, 3:30-4:30 pm

• Make Your Own Ice Cream - Fri, June 23, 2:00-3:00 pm

All Ages

• 3D Printer Demo - Wed, June 14, 3:30-4:30 pm

More information on these events can be found on the East Providence Library website or our Facebook page. You may also contact the Fuller Creative Center at fullercreativelearning@gmail. com for more information or to register.

As an extension of the East Providence Public Library, the Fuller Creative Learning Center focuses on hands-on learning programs and workshops for all ages. Join us at the Center located on 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI for one of these beneficial experiences!

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Orlo Ave. School News

Orlo’s 4th grade welcomed a special guest to their school garden. Mr. Swan, from East Providence High School, and one of his senior students paid a special trip to Orlo’s school garden to plant some vegetables and flowers in their brand new flower bed. Students were given a lesson on planting, what plants need to thrive, and then were able to plant the seedlings under Mr. Swan’s guidance. These seedlings were grown at the high school by students in the Horticulture program and will now flourish in Orlo’s school garden. Students were very excited to get their hands dirty and learn how to correctly plant seedlings. They also participated in the planning of where plants should be planted based on how much sun exposure they need, how tall they grow, and their overall needs. Spacing is an important factor when planning your garden, something they had never considered. Pruning and weeding were also spoken about, and how pruning can affect the overall health of the plant and its harvest. The tomato plants were used as an example and students pruned their eight new plants with Mr. Swan’s help. Orlo’s 4th grade was so fortunate to have this experience and it is our hope we continue to foster a working relationship with Mr. Swan and his high school students moving forward. We can’t wait to see our growing garden and all it has to offer.

RAS Scholarship

The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society invites eligible candidates from Rehoboth and its surrounding communities to apply for this second semester scholarship. East Providence residents are invited to apply. The successful candidate(s) will be awarded up to $1,000 in scholarship funds. Students enrolled in a post-high school program, such as library science, history, archeology, anthropology, conservation, restoration, preservation, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Friday, June 16, 2023. Interviews will be conducted during the last two weeks of June and the successful candidate(s) will be notified by August 31. An application and additional information can be found on the RAS website: rehobothantiquarian.org/ ras-scholarship/.

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Myron J. Francis 5th Graders visit RI State House

June 2023 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

First

June 21, 2023; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge, North Smithfield, RI

Join Audubon naturalist Kim Calcagno for a leisurely summer solstice walk focusing on wild plant I.D. Search for lady slippers and other summer bloomers and learn about other plants that live in the forest. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bug spray and a water bottle.

Ice

and Lightning Bugs

June 23, 2023; 7:30-9:30 pm

Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter, RI

Just as it starts to get dark, the lightning bugs appear. Come make a delicious ice cream sundae and learn all about what makes these insects so special. A naturalist will lead a hike to look for their flickering lights. If you are lucky, a resident beaver might be spotted along the way. Fun for the whole family! Please bring a flashlight. See www.asri.org for more events and details