Calling all artists, authors, and storytellers!! There is still space in this weekend's workshops with cartoonist Jonathan Todd. Saturday, July 22 at 10:00 AM for kids and at 1:30 PM for teens and adults! Visit our event calendar at cranstonlibrary.org to sign up.

Looking for something new to read? Discover this month's most exciting new books in the current issue of BookPage, provided by Ocean State Libraries. bookpage.com/oslri

On the latest episode of Down Time, Tayla is joined by author, storyteller, and award-nominated audiobook writer/narrator Mark Binder to talk about how he went from a playwright/author to a live storyteller. #DownTimeCPL podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/down-…

From 12:00 - 1:00 PM today, children ages 18 and under can stop by the Knightsville branch to enjoy a free delicious and nutritious meal while making Lego creations! Space is limited. The first 25 children will receive tickets for free lunch.

From 12:00 - 1:00 PM today, children ages 18 and under can stop by the Knightsville branch to enjoy a free delicious and nutritious meal while making Lego creations! Space is limited. The first 25 children will receive tickets for free lunch.

From 12:00 - 1:00 PM today, children ages 18 and under can stop by the Knightsville branch to enjoy a free delicious and nutritious meal while making Lego creations! Space is limited. The first 25 children will receive tickets for free lunch.

RI Blood Center Bloodmobile @ Central Wednesday, July 26 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Donations by appointment. Visit ribc.org/drives to book. Sponsor Code 0472 Eat, hydrate, and bring identification with you. Thank you for giving the gift of life!

📚 Check out this month's Book Group Newsletter! You can read and subscribe here: conta.cc/3XYeX8t

We've been having a blast this summer! Here are a few photos of some of the fun we've had in our Youth Summer Reading programs. And we're not done yet! Learn more about Summer Reading by visiting: .cranstonlibrary.org/summer-reading-2023

Our teens enjoyed learning about creating autobiographical comics with cartoonist and graphic novelist Jonathan Todd. Thank you, Jonathan!

Thank you to our 2023 Summer Reading Sponsors! Institute of Museum and Library Services, Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, CPLA, BankNewport, Coastal1 Credit Union, Garden City Center, Rotary Club of Cranston, Centreville Bank, & Bob's Discount Furniture.

Did you know that CPL library card holders can check out free or discounted passes to local attractions? These passes are available thanks to the Friends of the Cranston Public Library. Visit cranstonlibrary.org/museum-passes for more info and to reserve your pass.

🌈 🌞 It was a beautiful morning to tie dye bandanas outside at Oak Lawn! Thank you to all our young artists and our wonderful teen volunteers who weren't afraid to get a little more colorful. We can't wait to see how your bandanas turn out - please share them with us!

Music Makers @ Auburn Thurs, July 27 | Grades K -2: 2:30 PM & Grades 3-5: 3:30 PM Join professional musician and long-time music educator Michelle Kaminsky as she leads us through a session of fun & playful music-making. Register on our events calendar at cranstonlibrary.org

Our young engineers learned a ton and had so much fun at the LEGO STEAM Workshop with Christine from Powered by Tacos, LLC. They used what they learned about engineering to create their own designs incorporating conveyor belts.

With high temperatures in the forecast, we want to remind you that all Cranston Public Library locations have air conditioning and are designated cooling centers. Stay cool, friends! riema.ri.gov/coolingcenters…

🌞 It's HOT and we want to remind you that our libraries are cooling centers. Stay cool & stay safe! To find other cooling centers near you, visit: riema.ri.gov/coolingcenters… #caturday #heatwave

We all know the feeling!

🍣 Who loves sushi? What about CANDY sushi? That's what our teens made at the Candy Sushi program at Hall. They used rice krispie treats, fruit roll-ups, and various gummy creatures to make candy Maki and Nigiri.

Thank you, Senator Jack Reed , for celebrating National Library Card sign-up month with us at CPL. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth American Library Association