Knight Memorial Library

Check out the Classical Violin Performance by Christine Warren 🎻
at Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
Thursday, September 5th, from 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Say goodbye to boring and bad for the environment plastic bags and hello to stylish re-usable totes! You can make our very own Turtle Tote bag with 15 Minute Field Trips!

Meet us on the front lawn on Thursday August 1st @1:30PM! Children of all ages are welcome! Supplies are limited, so registration is required. Contact [email protected] or call 401-467-2625 to register!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gospel Music Fest is CANCELLED until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Calling all animal lovers!

Join us in the auditorium for an thrilling and educational program about reptiles! Ray from Bwana and Iguana will be here! And so will some his reptiles! 🐢🐍🦎

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Contact [email protected] for more info!

Are your recycling bins getting too full? Join us in the teen area to learn how to make everyday trash / recyclables into art! The program will occur every Thursday, starting July 11th @4:30 in the teen area!

This program is perfect for children over five and their adults! Contact [email protected] for more information!

ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
RI State Senator Ana Quezada comes to Knight Memorial. Get to know your District 2 Representative.
July 25th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625

Thanks to all the Healthcare workers and Brain Waves RI who came to the Knight Memorial Community Health Fair. Everyone had a great time and was well-informed about the services they provided to help our community improve their health.
and a Big thank you to Hope Clinic for giving free vaccinations.

A friendly reminder that our Summer Reading Kick Off event with Mad Science is this Tuesday at 1:30PM on the front lawn! It will be a beautiful sunny afternoon so please bring sunscreen, sunglasses, or hats! Everyone is also more than welcome to bring beach chairs and blankets for the event!

We hope to see you there!

Come to the Community Health Fair 👫
at Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
Wednesday, June 26, from 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Get Free Screenings and information on your current health.

ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
Senator Tiara Mack is coming to Knight Memorial!!
June 27th @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625

Thank you to Dr. Tracy Madsen from Brown Physician Medicine for her amazing presentation on Women's strokes. The ladies had a great time listening to the presentation and enjoying the festivities. Thanks to Terry Fogerty from Blue Cross Blue Shield for having free on-site blood pressure checks.

Let's celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month by learning about African American singers and musicians who paved the way for the artists of today.

Attention Patrons!
The Candle Making workshop scheduled for today June 6th has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Zumba is back in June!
at Knight Memorial Library
Tuesday June 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th @ 5:30 PM
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625

Hey everyone!

Spend quality time with your toddlers during our Cradles to Crayons Story Time! This story time will run every Tuesday @10:30AM during the summer months starting Tuesday, June 11th!

For more info, contact Christina: [email protected] or call 401-467-2625. We hope to see you there!

Big Thanks to Soraya, Eden, and Breanna from Brain Waves RI for educating us about the brain! They were a blast to have at the library. Their brains caught the curiosity of many patrons. 🧠

Check out their website www.brainwavesri.org for some more brainy facts.

We are so excited for summer reading! Please join us for our Summer Reading Kick Off Celebration with Mad Science of Southern Mass and RI. A mad scientist will share their fiery and icy experiments! The experiments will include foggy dry ice storms and will demonstrate how giant beach balls can float in the air. Everyone will be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers!

Knight Memorial Library Presents
Gospel Music Fest 🎷🎸🎤
Come together and listen to music from local artists.
Grab a free hotdog or a hamburger too.
The Gospel Music Fest is cancelled.
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625

Sound Bath Meditation returns to Knight Memorial Library 🎼🧘‍♀️
(Adults Only)
Wednesday, June 5th, and 12th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907.
For more information call Natalie @ (401-467-2625) or email [email protected]

Take a nice stroll on over to Knight Memorial and grab some
Free Plants!! 🌿🪴🎍
Big thanks to Southside Community Land Trust for gifting us these plants to give to the community. ❤️

Groove on over to Knight Memorial Library and join the
Zumba Class at 5:30 PM.

Alfonso D. Acevedo Palacio, born in Fredonia-Antioquia, Colombia, is the focus of a special exhibition in the Knight Memorial Library. Come and see the stunning mural paintings he and the community collaborated to create. 🖌

Join the Knight Memorial Library and Brain Waves RI as we discuss the most amazing organ in our body, the brain! Learn all about brain structure, memory, and common brain myths. Engage in fun brain-related activities and touch a real brain!
Thursday, May 30th, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

“We want kids and adults in every Rhode Island community to discover the joy of our brain ”
Victoria Heimer-McGinn, Co-Founder and President

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Create Herbal-Infused Oils with Priscilla from
Goods by Blckrose 🌿🌷
Knight Memorial Library
May 14th, 18th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625

ART 🖌
BOOKS 📕
CONVERSATIONS 🎤
Author Linda Kushner speaks about her part in the controversial split between PPL and CLPVD (formerly known as PCL)
May 23rd @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI, 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625

It's time to get PHYISICAL! 🤸‍♀️
Zumba at Knight Memorial Library
Tuesday May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th @ 5:30 PM
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625

Free Plant Swap - May 11th
On the Knight Memorial Library 100-Year Celebration
Share your unwanted plants and get new ones.
275 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907
For more info call (401) 467 2625

Everyone had a great time at Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros at Knight Memorial Library
Thanks to "Lydia Perez y Yoruba 3" and John and Yéssica from Festum Teatro for making this event fun and lively.
Big thanks to Carolina for hosting the event.