5 Things To Know Today: April 13

What Great Timing: Did you know that this week is Library Appreciation Week? You can celebrate by visiting the brand-new home of — and checking out this helpful list of 50 Great Ways to show your appreciation.

What Great Dancing: The Johnston Senior Center hosts ballroom dancing today at 1 p.m. If you're not a member of the center, membership is just $10.

What Great Fun: Bring the littlies (ages 3 to 6) down to Providence Children's Museum for its Explorer's Studio drop-in craft program today from 10 a.m. to noon. Free with paid $8.50 admission. Members of Neighborhood Health Plan get free membership; check local libraries for day passes that reduce the price to $2 each.

What Great Faith: Easter is approaching, and Graniteville Baptist Church is offering a Lenten Service tonight at 7 p.m. The Rev. Steve Guilmain from Allendale Baptist Church will lead the service.

What Great Failure: Ah, the wonderful year of 1992 — Clinton's election, Nirvana on the radio, and soft drinks going clear. On this date, Pepsico released "Crystal Pepsi" in selected cities, including Providence, R.I. It lasted about a year, then was pulled from the market. (from brainyhistory.com)