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Sign up with Ed in the Teen department. For more information, please contact Ed for details at 401-767-4132 or by email to: [email protected]

Teen/Preteen Readers: 12-18 yrs. Li’l Book Buddies: 5- 8 yrs. Reading, Coloring, Puzzles – One-on-One Fun!

Give the Gift of Life – donate blood today. Walk-ins are welcome or you may schedule an appointment by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/RIBCdonate. If you have questions about being able to donate, please call 401-453-8307 or visit:  http://www.ribc.org/giving-101 for facts and frequently asked questions.

Mr. R teaches Chinese Language and Culture for ages 7-11. Lots of fun crafts and games.

Younger than 5 years old allowed if parent is present.

Program focuses on organizing for teens for going back to school. For more information, please contact Ed  in the Teen Dept. at 401-767-4132

High-octane, infectious, and jump-out-of-your-seat fun is just a few of the words used to describe the Schmitty The Weather Dog Library Show. Meet the real-live celebrity pup with Author Elly (originally from RI) reading her Schmitty The Weather Dog: Daydream book and NYC Musical Meteorologist Ron leading the fun weather sing-along, all to inspire kids and their families to get excited about literacy and summer reading. Photo op and book signing after the show! Libraries Rock/Bark! Great for ages 3.5  & up with adult caregiver. Free tickets available Monday July 30th Takes place in the Adult Program Room.

Water science with Collin sink and float, ocean in a bottle and other science programs.

No Library Board of Trustees meeting. The next meeting is September 12, 2018 at 7pm in the Woonsocket Room. The Library Board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The Public is welcome to attend.

Mr. R teaches Chinese Language and Culture for ages 7-11. Lots of fun crafts and games.

Younger than 5 years old allowed if parent is present.

Appropriate for Teens ages 11& up. Participants will make S’mores with a solar oven. This event will likely be outside but in the event of rain will be held inside.

Program is appropriate for ages 10 & up with an adult. Presented by URI.

Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet Grand Opening event view our science exhibit and planetarium from Woonsocket School Department. Meet our science presenters. Light refreshments served.  For a full list of STEAM events visit our Facebook page.

High-octane, infectious, and jump-out-of-your-seat fun is just a few of the words used to describe the Schmitty The Weather Dog Library Show. Meet the real-live celebrity pup with Author Elly (originally from RI) reading her Schmitty The Weather Dog: Daydream book and NYC Musical Meteorologist Ron leading the fun weather sing-along, all to inspire kids and their families to get excited about literacy and summer reading. Photo op and book signing after the show! Libraries Rock/Bark! Great for ages 3.5 & up with adult caregiver. Free tickets available Monday August 6th. Takes place in the Adult Program Room.

Younger than 5 years old allowed if parent is present.

National Park Ranger Julie Riendeau will be here to demonstrate how environmental pollution has consequences for the earth and animals using large plastic scene-scape of a city farm. Appropriate for all ages.

Sign up with Ed at the Teen Desk. For anyone in Middle School or High School.

Woonsocket Water Department’s Dan Darling will talk about water conservation and has kits for Woonsocket Residents. Collin will be in the back of the room doing water science fun experiments with kids and families like ocean in a bottle and making a thermometer out of a water bottle.

City of Woonsocket Trash and Recycling department Mike D shows families how they can save planet earth by recycling at home.

Brian Kemper of Mobile Quest will present Underwater Labs. In this lesson we talk about the effect we are having on the Ice Cap, and what we can do  to help prevent further melting. participants then get to build and design waterproof labs. Appropriate for teens 11 and up.

Audubon Society Program  appropriate for ages 5 & up with an adult caregiver.The program  Everything’s Connected will discuss animal adaptations, food chains,food webs and ecosystems. Takes place in the Main Program Room

Younger than 5 years old allowed if parent is present.

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.

Water science with Collin sink and float, ocean in a bottle and other science programs.

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