On Monday, May 20, the Museum of Work and Culture and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library invite families to discover the tough choices French Canadians faced in making the decision to immigrate to the United States, with the Decision to Leave, an immersive education program for students of all ages.
The Museum of Work and Culture – May 20th, 10:00-11:00am
Located at 42 South Main Street. The program will begin at the Museum at 10:00am, where families will gather in the farm house exhibit to engage with a living history interpreter and learn more about her family’s decision to leave their home in Canada. A Museum guide will teach participants more about life on the farm, the challenges families faced transitioning to their new way of life, and lead a discussion about what choice students would make living in those conditions.
Travel from the Museum to the Library where the program will continue.
The Woonsocket Harris Public Library at 11:30-12:30pm Located at 303 Clinton Street where families will have the opportunity to explore Woonsocket’s textile history with a sewing craft. Then join staff for a sewing craft, use the light board to trace a picture to color, explore local history websites with our iPads and using the green screen put yourself in the historical photo. Come in period dress for extra fun! Light refreshments including water & fruit will be served.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Please email mowc@rihs.org to reserve a spot for your family.
Thursday May 30th 5-7pm
Kids get FREE Books, Snacks and Activities!!! Come join the fun.
Snacks & activities will be provided by the Rotary Club of Woonsocket.
Books will be provided by Books Are Wings.
While you are waiting for your turn at the free book table,
Visit our craft table and make something to take home.
Books and activities are suitable for families with children ages 4 and up
Children under 12 must be with an adult caregiver at all times.
No registration necessary walk-ins are welcome.
Sponsored by Books Are Wings and the Rotary Club of Woonsocket
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.
This is a hands on interactive program appropriate for children ages 8 and up with an adult caregiver. There will be a different topic explored each week. Such topics will be Astronomy, making Solar Ovens, Geoscience and more. Come join the fun!
Registration is required. Registration for all Summer programs begins on Tuesday 6/25. Please call the Children’s desk at 769-9044.
Join us in the Children’s room on Tuesday, 7/2 from 2-4 pm to make a July 4th windsock decoration to take home. Appropriate for children ages 3 and up with an adult caregiver.