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Providence Public Library’s Children’s Room is undergoing a renovation!

Providence Public Library’s Children’s Room is undergoing a renovation!

[ 0 ] 12.15.2011 |

While the current Children’s Room is officially “under construction” from December 12, 2011 through January 27, 2012, the librarians will provide regular children’s services, including access to books. Books currently in the room collection will be relocated within the PPL building and accessible with librarian help. A portion of the normal room collection will be directly accessible to parents/children in the Young Adult (YA) Room located across the Lobby and will be continually augmented by the Library’s larger collection. There will be some toys and books available for young children in YA room.

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Just in time for the holidays: Women Who Rock Coloring Book!

Just in time for the holidays: Women Who Rock Coloring Book!

[ 1 ] 12.14.2011 |

Girls Rock! Rhode Island is pleased to present the Women Who Rock Coloring Book! The book celebrates a variety of female musicians, from those who paved the way to the ladies who are influencing today’s vibrant music scene. An eclectic mix of performers are represented in its pages, including Cyndi Lauper, Patti Smith, Nina Simone, Yoko Ono, Joan Jett, Esperanza Spaulding and many more. This first edition features 22 original works of art by local artists, who donated their time and their art.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Collecting Toys for the 2011 Holidays

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Collecting Toys for the 2011 Holidays

[ 0 ] 12.10.2011 |

With the December holidays right around the corner, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence have announced an effort to collect toys for underprivileged children. Many Rhode Island families, particularly those hit hard by the recession, are struggling to make ends meet and may be challenged to provide gifts for their children. In response, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence are asking the community to help make the holidays brighter for children in-need.

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Buy With Heart: Top 10 Gift Ideas for Kids and Families Support Social Enterprises

Buy With Heart: Top 10 Gift Ideas for Kids and Families Support Social Enterprises

[ 0 ] 12.6.2011 |

Buy With Heart is a grassroots campaign that aims to educate the community about the concept of “Social Enterprise,” introduce consumers to local businesses that utilize this model, and highlight a wide spectrum of Social Enterprise products and services. Unlike a traditional non-profit, a Social Enterprise produces competitive products and services to generate revenue (often in addition to typical fundraising such as grant-writing and capital campaigns). Just as products labeled “organic” or “eco-friendly” tell consumers how a product is sourced, the Buy With Heart symbol lets consumers know that the businesses behind their products are driven by a social purpose.

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Join us! Caroling on the East Side and West Side of Providence!!

Join us! Caroling on the East Side and West Side of Providence!!

[ 1 ] 12.5.2011 |

2 nights of Holiday cheer. Different location each night.
Spread warmth and merriment during one of the coldest times of the year. Join us as we joyfully carol through Providence’s West Side and East Side neighborhoods.
Kidoinfo is looking forward to partnering again this year, inviting families to carol through historic streets in Providence’s Armory District on Sunday, December 18th and leading a similar caroling event in the Summit Neighborhood on the East Side on Wednesday, December 21st!

Everyone is invited to this free event, regardless of religious or non-religious beliefs.

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