Central Library

140 Sockanosset Cross Road

(401) 943-9080

William Hall

1825 Broad Street

(401) 781-2450

Electronic Recycling Drop Off @ Central

Saturday, June 10 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bring your unwanted electronics to Central Library for this e-waste recycling event.  The IndiCycle van will be in the upper parking lot to help you dispose of unwanted electronics in an environmentally safe way.

Visit events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/10705973 for a full list of what is and is not recyclable. While most items are accepted for free, a $10 disposal fee is charged for some items such as, laserjet printers, air conditioners, and other coolant-containing appliances.

Food Is Medicine Cooking Demo Series @ Central

Tuesdays, June 13 - 27, and July 11 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Learn how to prepare nutritious and flavorful meals on a budget and decrease your risk of obesity and related chronic diseases through food and diet changes. Each week of the series will feature a different recipe and live cooking demonstration with Kathi Masi, a nutrition and culinary arts specialist. Samples of the food will be available to taste.

Participants who attend at least 3 sessions will receive a free bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a cookbook!

Space is limited, and registration is required. Register at events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/10623848 or contact the library for assistance.

This series is part of the CPL Healthy Families initiative and is presented with thanks to the generosity of the Lifespan Community Health Institute.

The King-Makers of Providence: Author Event with John Houle @ Central

Wednesday, June 14 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM  

Join Cranston resident and author John Houle for a discussion of his breakout novel, The King-Makers of Providence. John will discuss how his real life work in Rhode Island politics, in particular his role in the 2002 special election, inspired his fictional account. John will discuss the process of writing a novel and getting published and will include a sneak peak into his new novel, The Siberian Candidate, the continuation of his story.

During the event, John will sell and sign copies of The King-Makers of Providence and can accept cash, check, Venmo, and credit cards.

Free and open to the public. Register at events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/10659534 to receive email reminders about the event or contact the library for assistance.

Free and open to the public. Visit our event calendar at cranstonlibrary.org for more information and to register or contact the library for assistance.