Sep
22
Sat
2018
Beekeeping for Adults
Sep 22 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Normand Peloquin of Celestial Offerings will talk about the science and art of beekeeping. This program is for adults and teens. We have another program for kids and bees with Normand on Thursday Sept 13th 6-7pm. Have you always wanted to be a beekeeper? What do beginners need to know. Already and expert? Discuss your bee topics with Normand. Find out about the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. Learn about the different types of local honey our bees produce and more. Part of our free Explore Earth programming.

Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet is a traveling exhibition for libraries. Explore Earth is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, The Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Additional programs supported by the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

Looking through a microscope
Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Every Saturday September 8 15, 22, 29

Great for ages 6 & up with an adult.

Join our STEAM volunteer to look into the tiny world of plant microbes, animal insides, insects, pollen & spores and even textile fibers. We have 30 prepared slides to choose from.

Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet is a traveling exhibition for libraries. Explore Earth is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, The Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Additional programs supported by the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

Woonsocket Harris Public Library 303 Clinton Street Woonsocket RI 02895 401-769-9044 x2

Sep
27
Thu
2018
Wondering About Weather?
Sep 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

NOAA/National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist Hayden Frank, serving the Norton, MA Office, Will be here to talk about the National Weather Service’s core mission – the protection of life and property – and inform us about the various weather hazards that impact southern New England. Come and hear how information is disseminated and learn about the types of advisories, watches and warnings that are issued. Plenty of time will be allotted for questions during and after the presentation.

Family friendly and free and open to all participants.

Hayden Frank is the Severe Weather, Marine, Fire Weather and Outreach Focal Points for the NOAA/NWS office. He also works on various other programs including StormReady and numerous research projects. Hayden served the Wichita, KS area before transferring to Taunton in 2003. He loves all kinds of weather but always had a special interest in snowstorms, so living in New England is a perfect fit for him. The  photos from the flier are from the Winter of 2015 in southern new England courtesy of Hayden Frank/NOAA/NWS.

Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet is a traveling exhibition for libraries. Explore Earth is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, The Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Additional programs supported by the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.
Woonsocket Harris Public Library 303 Clinton Street Woonsocket RI 02895 401-769-9044

Sep
28
Fri
2018
Animal Tracking Program
Sep 28 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Great for ages 8 & up with adult. Learn all about wild animals that live near you from Park Ranger Julie! What common animals can you see in RI and MA? What are their habitats, what do they eat and where do they live? What tracks to they make. Make your own animal track using plaster of paris and a rubber mold. Participants will be able to take home a mold. Space is limited to 12 participants making molds. Sign up at the children’s desk 769-9044 x2. Walk-ins will be welcome so long as there is space in the room. Part of our free Explore Earth STEAM programming.

Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet is a traveling exhibition for libraries. Explore Earth is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, The Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Additional programs supported by the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

Sep
29
Sat
2018
Looking through a microscope
Sep 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Every Saturday September 8 15, 22, 29

Great for ages 6 & up with an adult.

Join our STEAM volunteer to look into the tiny world of plant microbes, animal insides, insects, pollen & spores and even textile fibers. We have 30 prepared slides to choose from.

Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet is a traveling exhibition for libraries. Explore Earth is part of the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive learning at the Space Science Institute. Exhibit partners include the American Library Association, The Lunar and Planetary Institute, and Afterschool Alliance. Explore earth is supported through a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Additional programs supported by the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

Woonsocket Harris Public Library 303 Clinton Street Woonsocket RI 02895 401-769-9044 x2