Jun
8
Sat
2019
French Canadian Presentation
Jun 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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.

Jul
8
Mon
2019
Animal Experiences
Jul 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Jul
10
Wed
2019
Classics Jazz Plus
Jul 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Free jazz concert open to all in the main program room.

Jul
29
Mon
2019
Magician Russ DeSimone
Jul 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Sep
19
Thu
2019
Author Michael Fine
Sep 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Meet local author Dr. Michael Fine as he discusses his debut novel titled Abundance. Books will be available for signing. Free and open to all. No registration needed.