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Kids and parents are invited to play educational games and test their nutrition and healthy trivia facts. 6-7pm Thursday October 3rd

Intro to Essential Oils Class – free and open to all adults, no sign-up needed. Presenter graduated in 2014 from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Nutrition and Food Science. Have you ever wondered what essential oils are and how you can benefit from their uses? Come and learn how the power of plants can positively impact your overall health and wellness. There is truly an essential oil for everything. Learn how easy it is to switch out everyday products for a plant based, toxic free solution. What you’ll learn… What essential oils are How they work How[...]

Presented by Safe Kids Rhode Island and Lifespan Free car seat checks by a certified child passenger safety technician 11am-2pm Located in the parking lot adjacent to the library

Saturday October 5th Woonsocket Harris Public Library Large Program Room near the restrooms. 1-2pm Program is Free and is great for ages 7 & up with adult. Join Sensei Dan Guernon, for a demonstration on staying safe and knowing your surroundings. If your child walks home from school or to an afterschool activity or is just hanging out with friends in the park this is a great program to teach your child about staying safe and being aware of your environmental surroundings. What if you think someone is following you? What should you do? What things should your be aware of[...]

Located in the children’s program room on selected Saturdays.   Bring your imagination. We supply the Legos! We will put your creation on display until the next Lego Club meets. As these are the smaller Legos, an adult must be with the child in the room at all times for safety.

Great Afterschool science & engineering program for Kindergarten and up! Tuesday October 8th 4-4:45pm Pow! Science! The Citiblocs BlockParty: Test your engineering skills with this fun afterschool STEAM program Master Builders will bring thousands of precision cut New Zealand Pine building blocks for 45 minutes of hands-on, grades K-5 appropriate engineering! Younger students will learn and practice principles of balance & building, older students will learn about ratios and the importance of Engineering systems, all the while building towers, bridges & buildings. This program is generously provided by Pow!Science! in Wakefield, RI. Registration is suggested. Children must be with an adult[...]

Writer’s Workshop held in the Woonsocket Room to network, help cultivate writers and offer research skills for those interested in writing. Open to high school students and adults. Must contact the group leader first to reserve a spot in the workshop, call John Peacock at 401-332-8323. Workshop will be held twice a month in September, October and November.

Anne-Marie Forer of Tunes and Tales for Tots presents this Family Music night great for ages 6 & under with adult caregiver. Thursdays 6-7pm Tunes & Tales for Tots will have you sing songs and make music with Anne-Marie Forer Includes fingerplays, movement activities and rhythm instrument play. Parents attend program with children. Suitable for ages 6 & under When you sign up, you are signing up to attend all of the listed programs. Those that register will get reminder calls and notified of cancellation. Cancellations will also be posted on our facebook page. Registration is suggested call 769-9044 x2 or[...]

Want to learn how to make convincing scars and bruises for Halloween? We have the makeup and the tips and tricks of making monstrous makeup. Open to students in middle and high school. Registration is suggested. Call 401-769-9044 or email efuqua@woonsocketlibrary.org Walk-ins welcome so long as there is space in the room.  

Thursday October 17th 5:30-7:30 Running time 2 hours Rated PG 2018 Join Drac, Mavis and all of your favorite monsters for fun and adventure on the high seas as they embark on a monster cruise vacation! Great for children 8 and up with an adult.

Free Saturday October 19th 7 & under 1-2pm Costume parade 2pm 8 & up 2:30-3:30 Costume parade 3:30pm Tickets available for free starting Monday Oct 7th Tickets are given out so we do not exceed space. Face Painting ** Balloons ** Costume Contest Games ** Prizes ** Costume Contest ** Crafts Great for ages 2 and up! Children must be with an adult at all times for safety. Info for Volunteers ages 13-17. Please arrive at 12:00pm. We will serve refreshments for volunteers, go over the rules and assign game stations. At 12:45 we will go out into the room and[...]

Monday Crafternoon at the Library. Craft a 14 inch Fall ribbon wreath. Class for adults 18 and up. Limit 15 participants. Signup required and a $10 materials fee due at signup. Signup at the circulation desk from Oct.1 to Oct. 16th. For more information, please call Margaret at 401-769-9044.

Writer’s Workshop held in the Woonsocket Room to network, help cultivate writers and offer research skills for those interested in writing. Open to high school students and adults. Must contact the group leader first to reserve a spot in the workshop, call John Peacock at 401-332-8323. Workshop will be held twice a month in September, October and November.

Appropriate for children ages 3 & up with an adult caregiver. Children will be able to make a bat or cat Halloween craft out of card board tubes to take home . This is a drop in event in the Children’s room.

Play rehearsal from 5-6 pm in the Children’s program room.