Join National Park Service Ranger Mark Mello for a lively discussion about the history of the Blackstone Canal and it’s importance to Woonsocket during the Industrial Revolution up to today. Great for all ages adults as well as children. Excellent for Homeschoolers and Distance Learners and anyone who enjoys local history. To register send an email to childrens@woonsocketlibrary.org please put History in the subject line and the name and ages of the people attending.
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.
Winter Waterfowl
February 18, 2021 @4pm
Which group of birds can only be spotted in RI during the winter? Sea ducks! Join the RIDEM Wildlife Outreach Team for a fun virtual crash course on these unique winter visitors, where you can go to see them, and the interesting conservation projects that have focused on sea ducks in RI. This FREE program will be presented in partnership with the Woonsocket Harris Library. To register fill out the form at tinyurl.com/seaducks and we will send you the zoom code.
Ms. Solitaire takes us on a journey across Woonsocket exploring local places, resources and topics. Fridays at 4pm on Facebook. Archived videos can be found on our YouTube site.
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.