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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| Booktalking with Ed and Michaela 4:00 pm Booktalking with Ed and Michaela Mar 1 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Booktalking began as a talk about great books for young people, but it has grown into a freewheeling discussions of exciting topics and themes. We cover everything from serial killers to conspiracy theories, but also books. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Michaela. | Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Mar 3 @ 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 world mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. | Exploring Woonsocket 4:00 pm Exploring Woonsocket Mar 5 @ 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Ms. Solitaire takes us on a journey across Woonsocket exploring places like Depot Square the site of the movie Hachi: A Dog’s Tale and other exciting places and topics. Fridays at 4pm on Facebook. Archived videos can be found on our YouTube site. | ||||
| Booktalking with Ed and Michaela 4:00 pm Booktalking with Ed and Michaela Mar 8 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Booktalking began as a talk about great books for young people, but it has grown into a freewheeling discussions of exciting topics and themes. We cover everything from serial killers to conspiracy theories, but also books. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Michaela. | Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Mar 10 @ 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 world mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. | Exploring Woonsocket 4:00 pm Exploring Woonsocket Mar 12 @ 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Ms. Solitaire takes us on a journey across Woonsocket exploring places like Depot Square the site of the movie Hachi: A Dog’s Tale and other exciting places and topics. Fridays at 4pm on Facebook. Archived videos can be found on our YouTube site. | ||||
| Booktalking with Ed and Michaela 4:00 pm Booktalking with Ed and Michaela Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Booktalking began as a talk about great books for young people, but it has grown into a freewheeling discussions of exciting topics and themes. We cover everything from serial killers to conspiracy theories, but also books. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Michaela. | Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Mar 17 @ 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 world mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. | Exploring Woonsocket 4:00 pm Exploring Woonsocket Mar 19 @ 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Ms. Solitaire takes us on a journey across Woonsocket exploring places like Depot Square the site of the movie Hachi: A Dog’s Tale and other exciting places and topics. Fridays at 4pm on Facebook. Archived videos can be found on our YouTube site. | ||||
| Booktalking with Ed and Michaela 4:00 pm Booktalking with Ed and Michaela Mar 22 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Booktalking began as a talk about great books for young people, but it has grown into a freewheeling discussions of exciting topics and themes. We cover everything from serial killers to conspiracy theories, but also books. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Michaela. | Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Mar 24 @ 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 world mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. | Exploring Woonsocket 4:00 pm Exploring Woonsocket Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Ms. Solitaire takes us on a journey across Woonsocket exploring places like Depot Square the site of the movie Hachi: A Dog’s Tale and other exciting places and topics. Fridays at 4pm on Facebook. Archived videos can be found on our YouTube site. | ||||
| Booktalking with Ed and Michaela 4:00 pm Booktalking with Ed and Michaela Mar 29 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Booktalking began as a talk about great books for young people, but it has grown into a freewheeling discussions of exciting topics and themes. We cover everything from serial killers to conspiracy theories, but also books. Hosted by Young Adult Librarian Ed Fuqua and Michaela. | Conversations 4:00 pm Conversations Mar 31 @ 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 world mythology, plus you never know what might pop up. |
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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