Cranston’s libraries offer summer programs

By Pam Schiff
Posted 7/21/16

The Cranston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is back this year, with the theme “On Your Mark, Get Set … Read!” and an abundance of activities for children of all ages.

On July 7, …

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Cranston’s libraries offer summer programs

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The Cranston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is back this year, with the theme “On Your Mark, Get Set … Read!” and an abundance of activities for children of all ages.

On July 7, Terry Cowell from Casey Farms taught more than a dozen children about toys and games from colonial times, including knuckle bones, ball in cup, pick up sticks, Jacob’s Ladder, and several others.

July 8 brought the Great Baldini to the Oak Lawn Library. According to branch librarian Stefanie Blankenship, more than 60 children came to see the magician and his special assistant “Skinny” perform tricks and acts of illusion. He peppered his performance with the importance of libraries, reading and eating carrots.

Bwana Iguana came to the Auburn Branch on July 11. Ray Ward taught the children about reptiles and animals both common and unusual. He had several child volunteers help him with certain animals.

William Hall Library recently hosted a special improv class with Eric Fulford, the educational director at Providence Improv Group. Fulford taught the kids the basics of improvisation and how to have a successful exchange with their partners.

For more on the information on the library and its programs, visit cranstonlibrary.org.

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