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Jazz Concert to Celebrate Black History @ William Hall

Saturday, February 24 | 2:30 PM

Join us for a special jazz concert performed by Two for the Rhode and Friends in celebration of Black History. This concert is presented in collaboration with The Providence Federation of Musicians, with thanks to the Music Performance Trust Fund.

 Performing musicians:

Two for the Rhode - An Acoustic Jazz Duo: James Seaberry, guitar; and Peter Bodner, bass with Friends Paul Mason, drums; Lois Vaughn, piano; and Art Manchester, reeds

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Visit events.cranstonlibrary.org or contact the library for assistance.

Smart DriverTEK℠ Vehicle Technology Workshop @ Central

Saturday, March 2 | 2:30 PM

The Smart DriverTEK℠ workshop, developed jointly by AARP Driver Safety and The Hartford, will keep you in the know about the latest high-tech safety features in your current or future car. This 90-minute workshop is open to drivers of all ages.

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Visit events.cranstonlibrary.org or contact the library for assistance.

Adult Crafts: Folded Paper Flowers @ Central

Tuesday, March 5 | 6:30 PM OR Wednesday, March 6 | 10:30 AM (Same program is offered twice)

This month we’re making folded paper flowers. Learn how to turn 5 squares of paper into a beautiful flower!

This program is open to those 18 and older. All materials are provided. Registration is required through the event calendar at events.cranstonlibrary.org.

Collage Meetup @ William Hall

Saturday, March 9 | 2:00 PM

Bring your collage projects and get to work! This is not a class. Participants will work on their own projects and must bring their own supplies. There will be a limited amount of glue sticks and old magazines available and plenty of space to spread out. If you have extra source material or supplies to share, please bring them along. Come join other artists and have fun. We will stop working at 3:15 to allow some time for show and tell.

Free and open to the public. Registration is required through the event calendar at events.cranstonlibrary.org. or contact the library for assistance.

Learn About the Coming Eclipse with Francine Jackson @ Central

Wednesday, March 13 | 6:30 PM

Francine Jackson from Brown University’s Ladd Observatory will present a talk about the solar eclipse and the amount of coverage we will see here in RI. A free pair of eclipse viewing glasses will be available for those who attend this event, one per patron while supplies last.

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Visit events.cranstonlibrary.org or contact the library for assistance.

John Houle “The Siberian Candidate” Author Talk @ Central

Saturday, March 16 | 10:30 AM

 Join us as we welcome local author John Houle to talk about his second novel, The Siberian Candidate. Published in December, 2023, this fictional story is the much-anticipated follow-up to his breakout novel, The King-Makers of Providence, which was published in March, 2023.

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Visit events.cranstonlibrary.org or contact the library for assistance.

Learn About the Coming Eclipse with Francine Jackson @ William Hall

Saturday, March 23 | 2:30 PM

Francine Jackson from Brown University’s Ladd Observatory will present a talk about the solar eclipse and the amount of coverage we will see here in RI. A free pair of eclipse viewing glasses will be available for those who attend this event, one per patron while supplies last.

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Visit www.events.cranstonlibrary.org or contact the library for assistance.