The Teen and Children’s Librarians help teens make terrariums out of recycled jars using potting soil, gravel ,charcoal and live plants. Ages 11 & up.
Meet the bunnies! Michelle Skorupski and her bunnies will be at the library for an informational and fun reading program with bunnies! Children will hear a rabbit-related story and then be introduced to the bunnies and also how to care for bunnies and what is needed to have a pet rabbit at home. This 45 minute program is great for ages 6-12. Sign up starting October 16th in the children’s room or call 769-9044 x2.
Wild Food foraging doesn’t have to take place far from home or in the deep forest! Join The 3 Foragers as they discuss trees, weeds, and plants that many people are using at home in their yard for landscaping that have surprisingly edible parts. You’ll recognize many of the weeds you have been pulling out and learn ways to incorporate them into your dinner. This program is for adults ages 18+.
Registration appreciated, please email Margaret at mmcnulty at woonsocketlibrary dot org
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
Fossil enthusiast Steve Emma will be here to talk with kids and their families about all different kinds of fossils, particularly plant fossils. There will be an interactive presentation with samples of fossils. Kids will even be able to take home some fossils. Great for ages 6 & up with caregiver. Sign up now for this program by calling 769-9044 x2 or stop by the children’s room.