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.
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
Registration is required for this program and begins October 15th call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person to register
Presented by Community Care Alliance Early Intervention
This 7 week series introduces children to songs stories and activities appropriate for ages 2-3.5 years.
Some programs may include food like applesauce so please let us know if your child has any food allergies.
Space is limited in this program.
Evening Program for children and families
Thursday October 25th 6-6:45pm
Michelle Skorupski and her 2 bunnies will be here for a 45 minute informational program on rabbit care. Children will hear a rabbit-related story then be introduced to how to care for a rabbit and what is required to have a pet rabbit. Michelle will bring her 2 bunnies for children to see and pet after the program. Program is great for ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver in the room at all times.
Program located in the large program room near the restrooms.
Registration is suggested. Please call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person. Those that register will get a reminder call and notified of cancellation in the event of sickness or bad weather. Cancellations will also be posted on our facebook page.
Children ages 3& up with an adult caregiver will decorate a foam pumpkin shape to take home and enjoy. This is a drop in event that will be held in the Children’s room from 2-3pm.