Upcoming Events

Paper embroidery is just what it sounds like! We'll create designs and patterns by stitching thread through paper. Learn the basics of embroidery in this easy to pick up, easy to display format. Taught by Ranjani Gopikrishna of SB Quilling.

Join us in celebrating Free Comic Book Day at the Watts-Midtown Branch! Grab a free comic while supplies last, enter our art contest, and enjoy other fun (and free) activities. Also, we'll have snacks!

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon! This suspenseful mystery will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Celebrate May the 4th with Star Wars Trivia! Get ready for the release of the latest film from the Star Wars Universe with five rounds of five questions. 

Prizes include bragging rights, free Star Wars stickers, and more. 

We're opening the book on what it takes to run a public library! Join us on four Mondays for the first-ever RIPL Library Citizen's Academy, and become a library expert.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

A new book club for kids! The first Tuesday of every month we will be discussing a fun graphic novel! 

Read the book beforehand and talk about your favorite parts with others! 

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. 

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

Join us for a free, basic digital literacy course! Presented by American Job Center, this class will cover the following: 

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Downtown Library to learn how to step up your sewing game! 

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

We're opening the book on what it takes to run a public library! Join us on four Mondays for the first-ever RIPL Library Citizen's Academy, and become a library expert.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an engaging overview of mental health presented by Transitions Mental Health Services.

Miss Ranell will visit Skip a Long preschool for storytime. 

Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.  

This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution.

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.