Book A Meeting Room

The Woonsocket Harris Public Library a meeting room available for programs and meetings by application. This room is specifically for meetings and exhibits of a cultural, educational, or civic nature. It is not available on legal holidays, or other times when the library is not open. Library sponsored events will take precedence over all others.

For general inquiries about the meeting room use, please contact Leslie or Lori at (401) 769-9044.

Book A Quiet Study Room

The Woonsocket Harris Public Library a quiet study room available that provides a useful space for instruction or studying. The room capacity is 3 people. Please call the Reference Department at 401-767-4124 for more information.

To Book or for General Inquiries for a Small Study Room, Please Contact Our Reference Dept. at (401) 769-9044. Please Review the Study Room Policy.

General Regulations

  • To reserve the room, fill out an application online or call 401-769-9044 to inquire. The Director has the discretion to waive written applications for previous users of the room.
  • The room is booked on a first come first served basis. Cancellation notice is appreciated.
  • A group/agency may not reserve the room in advance more than three times in one month.
  • A group/agency may not reserve the room in advance, at the same time each month, for more than three consecutive months.
  • A group/agency may not reserve the room more than five times within a year (unless it is an official library sponsored program).
  • No admission fee may be charged, nor any collection taken. Memberships and dues payment may not be solicited. Events held in conjunction with the library may charge a fee for the cost of supplies and/or a refundable registration fee.
  • The Director, Assistant Director, or Board of Library Trustees reserves the right to approve any literature distributed.
  • Smoking is prohibited indoors and within a 50-foot perimeter of the building. This includes the use of all smoking and tobacco products and paraphernalia including cigar pipes, chewing tobacco, vaping pens, electronic cigarettes and all other forms of smoking not listed here.
  • The library is NOT responsible for loss of, or damage to, any items left unattended in the library.
  • Children under age 10 may not be left unattended in the library during a meeting.
  • Refreshments are permitted in the program room only. Alcohol is prohibited. Please be mindful of spills and crumbs. The kitchen area and refrigerator may be used but should be returned to the condition in which they were found.
  • Fire regulations require a room capacity of no more than 55 people (standing room) or 25 people for classroom set up (tables and chairs).
  • If the fire alarm sounds, YOU MUST QUICKLY EXIT, regardless of whether it is a false alarm. Please use the program room’s marked exit doors.