Upcoming Events
Aside from our vast catalog of books and media, the Woonsocket Harris Public Library is an eventful place filled with opportunities to meet like-minded people or introduce yourself to new interests. We have a constantly updated list of events for children, teens, and adults that vary in topic and style, ensuring that everyone can find a great fit and attend a fun and fulfilling event or group meeting.
Make sure that you check our agenda regularly or sign up for our newsletter so that you don’t miss out on any of our amazing events and group meetings. We’re always adding to our schedule and there are always great opportunities on the horizon.
Adult Program Room
Studio Rhode Lab
Woonsocket Room
Children’s Program Room
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| STEAM Projects for Kids 4:00 pm STEAM Projects for Kids Oct 2 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Virtual STEAM craft for Kids. Ms. Chris & Ms. Gabby show you their latest STEAM craft. Go to the Woonsocket Library Facebook page or Google Classroom. Use code 4fuq5bj to see these fun science crafts. | ||||||
| Booktalking with Ed and Gabby 4:00 pm Booktalking with Ed and Gabby Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Booktalking is a fun and spirited look at great books for teens along with everything else, including vampires, Harley Quinn, Star Wars and super heroes. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Miss Gabby from the Children’s Room. | Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Oct 7 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Conversations- Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Children’s Assistant Miss Solitaire talk about a wide range of topics related to the world of books and learning. Topics include poetry, fantasy, folk tales, fairy lore and mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. | STEAM Projects for Kids 4:00 pm STEAM Projects for Kids Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Virtual STEAM craft for Kids. Ms. Chris & Ms. Gabby show you their latest STEAM craft. Go to the Woonsocket Library Facebook page or Google Classroom. Use code 4fuq5bj to see these fun science crafts. | ||||
| Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Conversations- Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Children’s Assistant Miss Solitaire talk about a wide range of topics related to the world of books and learning. Topics include poetry, fantasy, folk tales, fairy lore and mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. | STEAM Projects for Kids 4:00 pm STEAM Projects for Kids Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Virtual STEAM craft for Kids. Ms. Chris & Ms. Gabby show you their latest STEAM craft. Go to the Woonsocket Library Facebook page or Google Classroom. Use code 4fuq5bj to see these fun science crafts. | |||||
| Booktalking with Ed and Gabby 4:00 pm Booktalking with Ed and Gabby Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Booktalking is a fun and spirited look at great books for teens along with everything else, including vampires, Harley Quinn, Star Wars and super heroes. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Miss Gabby from the Children’s Room. | Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Oct 21 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Conversations- Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Children’s Assistant Miss Solitaire talk about a wide range of topics related to the world of books and learning. Topics include poetry, fantasy, folk tales, fairy lore and mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. | STEAM Projects for Kids 4:00 pm STEAM Projects for Kids Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Virtual STEAM craft for Kids. Ms. Chris & Ms. Gabby show you their latest STEAM craft. Go to the Woonsocket Library Facebook page or Google Classroom. Use code 4fuq5bj to see these fun science crafts. | ||||
| Birding & Beyond presented by Audubon 9:00 am Birding & Beyond presented by Audubon Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Birding and Beyond: 10/26/20-11/16/20, Mondays 9:00-10:00am Program Type & Age Range: Homeschool ages 10+, families & younger siblings welcome. Registration: Call the library at 401-769-9044 x2 or email childrens@woonsocketlibrary.org or use the web form located on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. https://tinyurl.com/birdingandbeyond Advanced registration required. Max group size of 11. Cost: Free!!! Do you like being outdoors? Do you like seeing wildlife around your neighborhood? How about daily morning concerts, modern-day dinosaurs, captivating art, or real life Pokémon? If so, please consider joining the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the Harris Public Library for a four-week homeschool program, “Birding and[...] Booktalking with Ed and Gabby 4:00 pm Booktalking with Ed and Gabby Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Booktalking is a fun and spirited look at great books for teens along with everything else, including vampires, Harley Quinn, Star Wars and super heroes. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Miss Gabby from the Children’s Room. | Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Conversations- Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Children’s Assistant Miss Solitaire talk about a wide range of topics related to the world of books and learning. Topics include poetry, fantasy, folk tales, fairy lore and mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. | STEAM Projects for Kids 4:00 pm STEAM Projects for Kids Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Virtual STEAM craft for Kids. Ms. Chris & Ms. Gabby show you their latest STEAM craft. Go to the Woonsocket Library Facebook page or Google Classroom. Use code 4fuq5bj to see these fun science crafts. |
Recurring Events & Activities
Book Club
Join in on our book club! The book club meets monthly, typically on the last Wednesday of the month. Books being discussed change monthly, and members are encouraged to take part in additional book club activities such as bingo challenge cards and reviews for prizes!
Knitting Circle
The Knitting Circle is held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Knitting Circle is a fun, no instruction, minimal help gathering of knitters and crocheters. Bring your current project and join us!
Knitting Circle is on hiatus for the summer. It will return in September.
Tech Tuesdays
If you need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email – we’ve created Tech Tuesdays to help you! We also give genereal assistance with electronic devices, an encourage you to bring your own.
The Artists Circle
We welcome adult artists for this non-instructional gathering. We encourage you to bring your own supplies or a project you are working on and meet with fellow artists and be inspired! We welcome all art mediums! The Artists Circle meets Thursday nights at 7:15pm in the Children’s Program room.
Victorian Steampunk RPG
This group is geared toward an adult audience (18 and over only). Come explore the uniquely designed role playing campaign designed by our own Ed Fuqua featuring a Victorian Steampunk setting. For more information or to sign up to attend contact Ed!
Zumba
Held every Monday from 6:00P to 7:00P, Zumba class provides an exciting and fun way to work out to music. Keep your heart rate up and your health in balance by joining us today!
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