Foster Community Library

Category: Programs

  • Birds, Bees, and Botany

    Join the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Services to learn about the plants and pollinators in your area! We’ll learn how to make our backyards friendly to the animals that help our gardens grow.

    The program runs at 10am on May 18 at Foster Public Library. Call, stop by, or register online to sign up.

  • “Stop and Smell the Cookies” by Gibson Frazier

    Cathy recommends: Stop and Smell the Cookies by Gibson Frazier

    Genre: Picture book

    Reading level: Age 4-8

    Summary: A young boy suffers from lack of impulse control and learns to deal with it.

    Cathy says: Many young children act out inappropriately from time to time. This sweet book gives children a positive way to control the impulses.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • Medicare Explained

    No idea where to start when it comes to Medicare? You’re not alone. Join us on June 5 at 6:30pm for a free educational seminar on what to expect when you have to make the switch. Refreshments will be served. You can drop in or sign up online.

  • Kanopy & Popcorn

    Have you heard the name “Kanopy” floating around, but don’t really know what it means? Come learn about Kanopy, the free streaming service that you can access on any smart device with your library card.

    Kanopy has a vast library of documentaries, international films, cult classics, children’s content, and a uniquely curated selection of other movies. We’ll show you how to use the platform and watch a sampling of the films available while the popcorn pops on May 16 at 6:30pm. No registration required. Hope to see you there!

  • Craft Circle: Mandala Rock Painting

    Join us on May 30 at 6:30pm for the beautiful meditative art of mandala rock painting! Bring a large smooth rock, or borrow one of ours. Paints will be provided.

    There will be a new craft each month, so keep a eye on our website for the next one!

  • Bead It!

    Design your own jewelry with glass beads and memory wire! You’ll go home with a pretty, personalized necklace or bracelet. Join us on May 23 at 6:30pm at Foster Public Library. All materials are provided. No registration required.

  • Word Game Night

    Join us for an all-ages game night that will train your brain! Every third Tuesday at 6:30pm at Foster Public Library, we’ll be playing Wordle, Scrabble, Bananagrams, and even more fun word games. No registration required.

  • Duckling Day!

    Stop by Tyler Free Library between 12:30 and 3pm on April 20 to snuggle some adorable hatchlings!

  • Land Conservation with the USDA

    Join us on April 30 at 6pm at Foster Public Library to learn about the US Department of Agriculture and how to take care of your land, both your yourself and generations to come.

  • Rhode Side Trivia Night

    How much do you know about Rhode Island? Test your knowledge with a quiz night! Professor Roberta Humble hosts this trivia tournament on April 23 at 6pm. All ages are welcome to join!