LIABILITY & PROCEDURES WAIVER

Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS)

We look forward to your child attending the Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) Program with Studio Playground at Smith Hill Library - A Community Library of Providence. Please sign the release form below. All students must have a signed release form to participate. Please reach out with any questions: info@studioplayground.org.

Location: Smith Hill Library - Community Libraries of Providence 

Address: 31 Candace Street, Providence, RI 02908

Dates: March 11 - May 12, 2026

Class Time: Wednesdays, 4:45-6:15pm

Performance: Tuesday May 12 at 4:30pm (students arrive at 4:00pm)  

Schedule

  • Wednesday March 11, 4:45-6:15pm

  • Wednesday March 18, 4:45-6:15pm

  • Wednesday March 25, 4:45-6:15pm

  • Wednesday April 1, 4:45-6:15pm

  • Wednesday April 8, 4:45-6:15pm

  • Wednesday April 15, 4:45-6:15pm

  • NO CLASS APRIL 22

  • Wednesday April 29, 4:45-6:15pm

  • Wednesday May 6, 4:45-6:15pm

  • Performance on Tuesday, May 12 at 4:45pm (students arrive at 4:00pm)  

Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) is a free after-school program for children between the ages of 7-11 with Studio Playground at Smith Hill Library in Providence. Students attend weekly classes as they adapt a children's book into a play using movement & improvisation. The program ends with a performance at Smith Hill Library located at 31 Candace Street in Providence on Tuesday May 12 at 4:30pm.

There is no cost for registration. Please note that space is limited and registration is required. Register on our website below or visit Smith Hill Library to register in person. PALS is funded by the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism (ACT). There will be a public performance on Tuesday May 12 at 4:30pm. Students are encouraged to arrive at 4:00pm to prepare before the performance.