French Canadian presentation runs 1-2:30pm., Dr. Leslie Choquette, Director of the French Institute, Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts and author Jackie Finn. Book is titled: From Habitants to Immigrants: The Sansoucys, the Harpins, and the Potvins. This is the story of the lives of two, eventually three, French Canadian families from their settlement by soldiers in the Richelieu Valley of Quebec in 1665 to their immigration to the mill towns of Massachusetts at the turn of the twentieth century. Told generation by generation, the book portrays the military expeditions of the Carignan-Salières Regiment sent by King Louis XIV of France to quell the marauding Iroquois, the colonization of the soldiers in the Canadian wilderness, the dependence on a family economy with all hands working through the seasons, the pain of epidemics, famine, war, the loss of French Canada to England and the ensuing cultural conflicts, and ultimately, the end of available farmland which led to emigration and the creation of a Franco-American diaspora in New England. Free and open to all.
Hey Kids! Check out the fun we’re having
at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library
On Tuesday June 25th 12:30pm
Meet Andy Armadillo and listen to a story
Part of our Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration
After the program sign up for great library reading programs
Funding and support for the Statewide RI Summer Reading Program includes a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services through the RI Office of Library & Information Services, Local sponsors include Texas Roadhouse, United Skates of America, Pepin Lumber, Vose Hardware & Children’s and Young Adult Librarians of RI and the Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.
Dave Marchetti’s Animal Experiences is an hourlong program of learning and hands on fun with reptiles and some small mammals. Meet Dora and Diego the turtles, Indigo the lizard, Pixie Stick the snake as well as fifteen of their good friends.
You won’t just pet these guys, you’ll learn about and then hold them yourselves. Come meet them up close and personal.
This show is appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Free tickets are available 1 week prior to the show at the Children’s desk. You may 401-769-9044 Ext.2
Free jazz concert open to all in the main program room.
This high energy, interactive magic show is sure to please both the young and young at heart! Family entertainment at its best including comedy, audience participation, special surprises and everyone’s favorite “LIVE” magic bunny, Presto! Be part of this magical celebration as we experience “A Universe of Stories!”
This program is appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s desk 1 week prior to the show. You may call 401-769-9044 Ext.2.