Programs for Children
Michael C. Fargnoli Children's Library
Mohr Library hosts a number of regular programs for all ages, including preschool story hour, book discussions for various age groups, after-school programs and more. Check back for exact dates and times.
To contact the Children's Department call (401) 231-4980, press 5, or send us a message from the contact page.
Click here for a printable flyer.
Special Programs
Special Family Presentations
Saturday, May 25 at 2:00pm.
After the success of last year's Seuss Celebration, we're inviting everybody for a full reading of one of the most beloved children's books of all time-Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. This book of silly and beautiful poems is a classic, and we'll be giving it the reqading of a lifetime! Don't miss out.
Appropriate for all ages.
Build Your Own Video Game.
Saturday, June 22 at 10:00am.
The Rhode Island Computer Museum will present a free workshop on Building Video Games. Participants will learn how to use interactive software titled “Scratch” to create their own video game sample.
Please bring a laptop if you have one.
For students 9 to 13 years old. Please Register.
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Passports on Friday
Once a month through May, your tour guides, Michelle and Carlene, present a program for children (Grades K-5) exploring different countries, cultures and holidays through film, stories, crafts, games and sometimes delicious cuisine.
This program requires registration for individual programs in the series. Call 231-4980 and press 5. For more information speak to Michelle.
Story Time
The next storytime session will start on April 30 and run through May 30.
Tuesdays: 0 to 3 years old
Wednesdays: 3 to 5 years old
Thursdays: 2 and 3 years old
We will share stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft. All storytimes are drop-in and start at 10:30am. No registration required.
After School Adventures
with Ms. Michelle, for grades K and UpRegistration required. New members welcome.
Science Club for grades 3 through 5
First Monday of the month, through May. Join Ms. Michelle for hands-on experiments and exciting explorations.Reader’s Lair Book Club for grades 3 through 5
Second Thursday of each month through May
New members welcomed!
Book discussion, crafts, snacks and activities. Call 401-231-4980 Press 5.
Art Smart with Ms. Melyssa
Mohr Library invites students in grades 3-6 to join our art class and learn how to make art in the styles of different great masters. Please register by calling 231-4980 and pressing 5.
New members welcome.
Saturday Drop-in Crafts
Every Saturday Sept. through June
Craft programs feature several self-directed projects for kids and parents to do together. Drop in anytime between noon and 3:30pm. (please note the change of time!!) (Craft programs are not appropriate for children under 3 as small parts might present a hazard.)
For more information, call Meri, 231-4980, and press 5 for the children's room.
To receive email notices of events, send a request via our contact page.
