We are working on compiling this list so that all of our wonderful library activities are in one place. It will be updated regularly but please, always check with the library first. Registration is required for most activities and some will fill up.

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Links to each Library website for registering or inquiring further.

Burrillville - Jesse M Smith (100 Tinkham Ln, Harrisville)

Foster - Foster Public Library (184 Howard Hill Road, Foster), Tyler Free Library (81 A Moosup Valley Road, Foster)

Glocester - Glocester Manton (1137 Putnam Pike, Chepachet), Harmony Library (195 Putnam Pike, Chepachet)

Scituate - Hope Library (374 N Rd, Hope), North Scituate Library (606 W. Greenville Rd, N. Scituate)

Smithfield - East Smithfield (50 Esmond St, Smithfield), Greenville Public Library (573 Putnam Pike, Greenville)

  • All day - runs for two weeks July 11-25 | JMS | Friends of the Library Christmas in July Silent Auction 

Monday

July 14

  • 930a | JMS | Age: Toddlers| Messy Mondays: Process Art for Toddlers (repeats 7/21) No Sign ups needed

  • 10a | Greenville | Ages: 1-3 | Summer Fun for Young Ones

    • Storytime with stories, fingerplays and songs

  • 1030a | East Smithfield | Children | Introduction to Pets REGISTER

  • 1030a | Hope | Ages 3-12 | Family Storytime

  • 12a | N. Scituate | Teamwork in the Wild

    • Meet an animal ambassador from the nature center and explore the different relationships animals can have with other species and learn about ways they work together to survive. 

      Registration is required, to reserve your spot please call the library at 401-647-5133 or e-mail [email protected] 

  • 2p | Greenville | Adult | Monday Matinee: Drop

  • 2p | Harmony | Age: 3–5th Grade | Goosebumps Book club with movie | continues July 7, July 14, July 21

    • Visit Miss Kat weekly as she reads aloud Goosebumps. The first three weeks we will read together and then the final week we will watch the episode together with pizza! Snacks will be provided each week. REGISTER

  • 2p | JMS | Age: Teens | Mario Kart Tournament (repeats weekly in July) No sign ups needed

  • 2p | JMS | Children | Money Mondays (This week’s game: Penny Pinchers’ Party) (weekly) REGISTER

  • 2p | N. Scituate | Family | Game Days

  • 2p | Hope | All ages | Pokémon Club: Summer Edition

    • Calling all Trainers! Come trade cards, battle on your Switch, or learn to play Pokémon Trading Card Game with library decks.  This drop-in program is great for players of all ages looking to make friends and grow their skills!

  • 3p | N. Scituate | Adults | Summer Camp Series

    • We’ll have a different nostalgic summer camp themed activity each day…gimp, diamond art, friendship bracelets & more. No registration required.

  • 330p | East Smithfield | All ages | Tech Help REGISTER

  • 4p | East Smithfield | Children | 15 minute Field Trip: Build Like a Bird

  • 5p | Harmony | 11+ | Floral Wreath REGISTER

  • 6p | East Smithfield | Children | 3D Doodler Makerspace

  • 6p | East Smithfield | Adult | Weird Lit Book Club

  • 6p | Greenville | grades 6-12 | Dungeons and Dragons

  • 6p | Greenville | Children | PAWS to Read (call to sign up for a 15 minute slot)

  • 6p | N. Scituate | Adult | Learn About Libby & More

    • Registration is required, please e-mail [email protected] or call the library at 401-647-5133 to register!

Tuesday

July 15

  • 1030a | Harmony Library| Age: 2-5 years | Tot Lot Story Time (weekly)

    • Children and caregivers, join us for songs, stories, flannel board activities, and then play in the tot lot with friends!  REGISTER

  • 1030a | East Smithfield | ages: 18m - 5 years | Story Time (weekly through July)

  • 1030a | East Smithfield | Adult | Coffee, Cake & Conversation (weekly)

    • New members are always welcome. Come join us, meet new friends, and talk about any book, newspaper article, or magazine you have been reading.

  • 11a | N. Scituate | Grades 2-4 | RI PBS Presents Computational Thinking

  • 12p | Hope | Ages: 5 and up | Tales with Tails: Read to a Therapy Dog

    • Kids ages 5 and up are invited to read with Hope, a certified Golden Retriever, and her trainer, Rita.  This special one-on-one reading time provides a clam, supportive environment to build literacy skills and confidence. Call 401-821-7910 to reserve a 15-minute session. 

  • 1230p | N. Scituate | Children | Storytime with Alzheimer’s’ Assoc Of RI

  • 1p | Harmony | Age: 6 and up | POW Science Dynamic Earth

    • Learn about earthquakes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics, and more!  Every participant makes and keeps their very own eruptible volcano! REGISTER

  • 1p | JMS | Teens | Just Dance - this will add exp to your character

  • 2p | via ZOOM | Hope | All ages | Yoga Happy Hour (weekly)

  • 3p | JMS | 18+ | Tech Tuesday

    • "Have a new device? Want to learn a little more about how to use your computer, phone, or tablet? Drop by the Reference Desk for 1 on 1 time." 18+ Registration required

  • 3p | N. Scituate | Adults | Summer Camp Series

    • We’ll have a different nostalgic summer camp themed activity each day…gimp, diamond art, friendship bracelets & more. No registration required.

  • 3p | Greenville | Family | Wizard of Oz Movie

  • 4-430p | Hope | ages 10 and up | Willy Wonka Candy Bingo

  • 4-5p | via ZOOM | Hope | ages 10 and up | Terraria Club 

    • Online play!  Check our social media for the Zoom link to play.

  • 4-6p | Hope | adults | Little Free Farm Swap

    • Share in nature's bounty.  Take home fresh vegetables and flowers donated by the Scituate Rotary Garden Club and bring excess produce or blooms from your own garden to share with your neighbors.

  • 4-6p | Hope | all ages | Pokémon Battle Arcade

    • Test your skills and battle like a champion in our weekly Pokémon Battle Arcade!  Use your own 60 card deck or borrow one from the library.  Whether you're new or experienced, this is a great place to learn strategies and challenge fellow trainers. Note: There is no trading during this program.

  • 5p | Glocester | Children | LEGO club

  • 5p | JMS | Children | Life Sized Candy Land on the Riverwalk

    • In this game, YOU are the pieces that move from color to color. The first person to get to King Candy's Castle is the winner! This drop-in style event is great for kids and families. Play one game or more. 

      This program may move inside in the case of inclement weather. For updates, visit the library's Facebook page or call 401-710-7800.

  • 5p | Glocester Manton | Adults | Pizza and a Book Club

    • The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (copies available at the library)

  • 5p | East Smithfield | Teen | Dungeons and Dragons

  • 530p | N. Scituate | Adults | Recipe for Wellness with RI Community Food Bank

    • Join the Food Bank’s Healthy Habits team to learn about chronic disease risk factors and how we can make small changes to live our healthiest lives. In addition to helpful tips and tricks, participants will get to enjoy a cooking demonstration and sample a Healthy Habits recipe!   Registration is required, please call the library 401-647-5133 or e-mail [email protected]

  • 6p | East Smithfield | All ages | Family Trees

  • 6p | East Smithfield | Adults | Yoga (weekly through July) REGISTER

  • 6p | Greenville | Adult | Knitting Mavens (weekly)

  • 6p | Hope | ages 14 and up | Dungeons and Dragons (repeats weekly through August 5)

  • 6-630p | Hope | ages 10 and up | Open Studio

    • Explore a multitude of artistic mediums in the class. No experience required.  All materials are provided.  Check our calendar for weekly projects.

Wednesday

July 16

  • 8a | Glocester | Adult | Walking Club | Meet at Pulaski Park

  • 9a | Greenville | Middle School | Safe Sitter Course (runs 9-2) call to register $50

  • 10a | JMS | 5 and under | Water Park Wednesday on the Riverwalk (repeats 7/30)

    • Water Park Wednesday is weather dependent and may be canceled if a full water ban* is in effect. Call the library at 401-710-7800 or check our Facebook page for updates.

      Best for kids in grade 5 and under with their families. Cool off and have fun with a variety of water play stations set up on the Riverwalk such as a water park sprinkler, two splash pads, water tables with toys, water walls, water chutes, squirt toys and more. Drop-in. No registration needed.

  • 1030a | Foster Public | Age 18m-3 yr | Toddler Storytime (weekly)

  • 11a | Glocester Manton | Ages 5 and up | Wacky Wednesday 

    • Join us for fun and wacky crafts!  Try diamond art, puffy paint, decorating cupcakes and more! Week 3: Paint Light Up Decor REGISTER

  • 11a | Hope Library | Adult | Mahjong Practice (weekly and select Thursdays 7/17, 7/19, 8/7, 8/21)

    • New to Mahjong?  Bring your official 2025 National Mahjong League card, and come strengthen you skills by playing in pairs and triplets with other new players. 

  • 1130a | East Smithfield | Adult Teen | Cricut Club

  • 12p | N. Scituate | 7+ | Exploration with Bubbler VR

    • Virtually travel to places around the world in this unique experience with Bubbler VR. Ages 7+. Registration is required, please call the library 401-647-5133 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your space.

  • 1p | East Smithfield | AT DEERFIELD PARK | Children | Books and Bubbles

  • 1p | East Smithfield | Adult | Feature Film

  • 1p | East Smithfield | Teens | Sewing Machine Basics

  • 1p | Foster Public | Age: Grades K-5 | Homeschool Book Club (weekly)

    • We welcome all kids grade K – 5 to share your love of reading. Bring any book that you liked and share your reading experience, then do crafts with friends. While you’re here, check out a new book for next time! Register

  • 2p | Hope | Adults | Happy Hookers

  • 2p | N. Scituate | 8+ | Wacky Wednesday

    • This Wacky Wednesday in July series is perfect for kiddos 8+, ages 5-7 are welcome, but may need help from an adult. Drop-in, no registration is required.  Spy Games- Make invisible ink and ciphers!

  • 3p | N. Scituate | Adults | Summer Camp Series

    • We’ll have a different nostalgic summer camp themed activity each day…gimp, diamond art, friendship bracelets & more. No registration required.

  • 330p | East Smithfield | Children | Cardboard Creations with Chomp Saw

  • 415p | Hope | TH!NK with Sydney

    • Join us as we experiment with things like air, light, and sound or build with interesting materials and / or machines.  It will be sure to keep you th!nking!

  • 5p | Glocester Manton | Children | Dino Dig

  • 530p | East Smithfield | Adult | Seashell Craft

  • 6p | Greenville | Adult | Savvy Social Security Workshop

  • 6p | Hope Library | all ages | Community Puzzle Swap

  • 6p | Foster Public | Age: all | Knitting Group (weekly)

    • Stop in to show off your latest knitting project to a group who appreciate and enjoy knitting. Come see what others are working on. Pick up tips on where to find wool and check out our collection of books and magazines for knitters of all ages!

Thursday

July 17

  • 830-1130 (drop in) | JMS | Adults | 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!

  • 930a | JMS | babies | Baby Storytime (Weekly) REGISTER

  • 10a | Harmony | Age: Newborn to 2 | Baby Storytime

  • 10a | JMS | ages 3 and under | Baby & Toddler Playtime REGISTER

  • 1030a | East Smithfield | Children | RISPCA Story Time

  • 1030a | Foster Public | Age: 3-5 yr | Preschool Storytime (weekly)

  • 11a| N. Scituate | Ages newborn to 5 | Tot Time

  • 12p | East Smithfield | Adult Teen | Paper Quiling Crafts

  • 1p | Harmony | Age 8 and up | Pokémon Trading and Gaming

  • 1p | Greenville | Adult | Picnic table Reads

  • 2p | JMS | Kids, Tweens, Teens | Drop-in Chess Club (repeats weekly in July)

  • 2p | Foster Public | Adults | Coffee & Conversations

    • Join us on the third Thursday at 2pm at Foster Public Library for Coffee and Conversation! This is a Bring Your Own Book club. Rather than have everyone read the same book, we ask each participant to bring any books they’ve recently finished. You get to choose whatever page count and subject matter appeals to you. And it’s a great way to get recommendations for your next read!

      Refreshments will be provided. You can register for this event online with this form, calling the library, emailing [email protected], or by dropping by in person to sign up!

  • 230p | N. Scituate | 8+ | Wacky Wednesday: Button Mania 

  • 230p | N. Scituate | Ages 8-11 | 3D modeling, Coding & Design: Minecraft Makery with RI compute Museum, call to register 401-647-5133

  • 3p | N. Scituate | Adults | Summer Camp Series

    • We’ll have a different nostalgic summer camp themed activity each day…gimp, diamond art, friendship bracelets & more. No registration required.

  • 330-5p | JMS | Teens | General Trivia

  • 4p | Hope | 13+ | Fun & Fashion

    • Upcycle clothing and make your own cosmetics.  Projects include deconstructing t-shirts, visible mending, making bath bombs, learning the art of henna tattoo, and more.  Please call to register.

  • 430p | Hope | 11+ | Dungeons and Dragons

    • Starting July 3rd and running through August 7th, join this epic interactive adventure with a Dungeon Master that will keep you on your toes all six weeks.

  • 5p | Hope | Adult | Crafternoon Delight

    • Bees Wax Wraps

  • 5p | Harmony | Ages 5 and up | Chameleon Paint night

  • 5p | East Smithfield | Teen & Adult | Cricut Crafts Infusible Ink

  • 530p | N. Scituate | Family 10+| Name That Tune

  • 530p | JMS | Adults | School Healthy Meal Benefit Application Assistance

    • Rhode Island Department of Education-Child Nutrition staff are on site to help families complete the school healthy meal benefit application. See if your child qualifies to receive free or reduced-price meals at school during the upcoming school year.

  • 6p | Greenville | All ages | Fused Glass Workshop REGISTER

  • 6p | East Smithfield | Adult Teen | Scrapbooking Club

  • 6p | East Smithfield | Adult Teen | Tabletop Game Night

  • 6p | via ZOOM | Greenville | Adult | Informal book chat email to receive link [email protected].

  • 6p | Hope |13+ | Gamers Guild

    • Casual environment for teens to snack, socialize, and game together.  Play Nintendo on our 4K projector or match wits over one of our new board games.  Snack will be provided.  No need to register.

  • 630p | N. Scituate | Adults | Board Games

  • 630p | JMS | Adults | Knitting and Crochet Group REGISTER

  • 630p | via ZOOM | Hope | Yoga Happy Hour

  • 630p | Hope | Adult | Mahjong Practice (weekly on Tuesdays and select Thursdays 7/19, 8/7, 8/21)

    • New to Mahjong?  Bring your official 2025 National Mahjong League card, and come strengthen you skills by playing in pairs and triplets with other new players. 

Friday

July 18

  • 845a-2p | Glocester | Ages 11-14 | Safe Sitters Class ($50) REGISTER

  • 930a | JMS | Children | Fine Motor Friday (repeats 7/18)

    • Drop-in style. Best for kids ages 3 - 5 and their families. Activity stations include exploring dough, stringing beads, cutting scraps of paper, and sorting small objects with the goal of developing fine motor skills.

  • 11a | Hope | Family Morning Movie Series: Wild Robot

  • 1p | N. Scituate | Adult | AARP Safe Driving Class

    • The AARP Driver Safety course will teach how to adjust to changes that affect the way you drive which in turn will make you a safer driver, drive with more confidence and maintain your independence; you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance. Participants are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch as we'll be working from 11AM - 3PM Limited space available, $10 per participant, due at registration. 

  • 1p | Glocester Manton | Children | Mario Party REGISTER

  • 115p | JMS | age 3- gr 5 | Lego Club

  • 2p | Hope| Adult | Contemplative Coloring

  • 2p | Hope | Pokémon Club

    • Calling all Trainers! Come trade cards, battle on your Switch, or learn to play Pokémon Trading Card Game with library decks.  This drop-in program is great for players of all ages looking to make friends and grow their skills!

  • 3p | East Smithfield| Adult Teen | Handicraft Club

  • 4p | East Smithfield | Adult | Just for Thrills Book Group

Saturday

July 13

  • 1030a | JMS| Adults | Mushroom Hunting Summer

    •  "Ryan and Emily of The Mushroom Hunting Foundation will explain the science and the safety rules of mushroom hunting and take a look at the most delicious summer mushrooms. Focus on those considered "safe for beginners" to identify and cook with." REGISTER

  • 11a | Hope | 16+ | Get Reel Film Club

    • "My Garden of a Thousand Bees" follows acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn, who, locked down by coronavirus , turns his lenses on the surprising spectator bees living in his own urban garden in Bristol, England.

  • 12p | Hope | 3 groups; Kids, teens, adults | Nailed It! Cupcake Decorating

  • 6p | JMS | All ages | Riverwalk Times Concert Series: Brass Attack