Library Events Calendar

Toddlers (ages 18 months- 2 years) and caregivers listen to stories, sing   songs, learn finger plays & play with puppets. Call 769-9044 Ext.2 to register. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Walk ins welcome if there is space available.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday!

Ed Fuqua hosts a Dungeons & Dragons session geared towards ages 11-18, with refreshments available! Open to Middle and High School Students.  call 401-769-9044 x3

Open to caregivers and those experiencing memory loss.  Meets in the main program room when the library is open. Live & Learn is a social program for people with early memory loss offering new ways to compensate for memory changes. Contact Alz.org/ri at 1-800-272-3900 or email Margaret “Annie” Murphy at mmurphy@alz.org.  Group meets at Patriots Dinner, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket, RI on the last Wednesday of the month.

Story Time for ages 2-5 years with adult caregiver. 10:30-11:30am October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thundermist Healthy Nutriton Story Time 23rd Halloween Story Time 30th Kids can dress in costume and we will parade around the library. Children listen to stories, sing songs, play with puppets, puzzles and board books. Kids make a craft to take home and enjoy. Caregivers attend story time with children. Siblings welcome! Call 769-9044 ext 2 to register. Registration begins September 23rd

6 weeks for adults 18+ taught by a certified instructor. 6:30-7:30 pm om Wednesdays, Oct.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6. Signup begins Sept. 23rd with Margaret, call 401-767-4126. Leave name and number and you will receive a call back to confirm your spot. Health waiver to be signed at first class. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Beginner level, practice breathing and stretching techniques that you can practice at home to increase health and reduce stress.

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[...]

Annie Marie Cote runs the Artists Circle for adults 18 years and up only. Takes place every other Thursday. This is not a class. No instruction will be given. Bring your own art materials and project.

When the library is open, every Friday in the main program room from 2-4:30 PM is Teen Drop In Time with the Young Adult librarian Ed, for middle and high school students. Meet friends, play games or watch a movie. Light snacks available.

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. 1-2pm September 7 October 5 November 16 December 14 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.

ZUMBA FOR ADULTS & TEENS Sessions led by Connie Anderson resume at the library on Monday, April 8th from 6pm-7pm. For more information, please call Connie at 762-4166. Sponsored by the Woonsocket Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Toddlers (ages 18 months- 2 years) and caregivers listen to stories, sing   songs, learn finger plays & play with puppets. Call 769-9044 Ext.2 to register. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Walk ins welcome if there is space available.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday!

Ed Fuqua hosts a Dungeons & Dragons session geared towards ages 11-18, with refreshments available! Open to Middle and High School Students.  call 401-769-9044 x3

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[...]

Open to caregivers and those experiencing memory loss.  Meets in the main program room when the library is open. Live & Learn is a social program for people with early memory loss offering new ways to compensate for memory changes. Contact Alz.org/ri at 1-800-272-3900 or email Margaret “Annie” Murphy at mmurphy@alz.org.  Group meets at Patriots Dinner, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket, RI on the last Wednesday of the month.

Story Time for ages 2-5 years with adult caregiver. 10:30-11:30am October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thundermist Healthy Nutriton Story Time 23rd Halloween Story Time 30th Kids can dress in costume and we will parade around the library. Children listen to stories, sing songs, play with puppets, puzzles and board books. Kids make a craft to take home and enjoy. Caregivers attend story time with children. Siblings welcome! Call 769-9044 ext 2 to register. Registration begins September 23rd

Children currently enrolled in  1-3rd grade are paired with teen Buddies to practice their reading skills. They can read to their  buddy or be read to.  This is also a great opportunity for teens ages 12-17 to mentor younger children and accrue volunteer hours they may need. There will be a time  for coloring and or puzzles at the end of the program. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Teens will need to fill out a permission form. Please stop by the Children’s desk or call 769-9044 Ext. 2

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.

6 weeks for adults 18+ taught by a certified instructor. 6:30-7:30 pm om Wednesdays, Oct.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6. Signup begins Sept. 23rd with Margaret, call 401-767-4126. Leave name and number and you will receive a call back to confirm your spot. Health waiver to be signed at first class. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Beginner level, practice breathing and stretching techniques that you can practice at home to increase health and reduce stress.

The Library Board of Trustees meets at 7pm in the Woonsocket Room on the second Wednesday of the month. The public is invited to attend. No August meeting.

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 Oct. 10, 24 Nov. 7, 14 Dec. 5, 19 Registration begins September 23rd. 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 6 programs. Those that register will get reminder calls and notified of cancellation. Cancellations will also be posted[...]

Annie Marie Cote runs the Artists Circle for adults 18 years and up only. Takes place every other Thursday. This is not a class. No instruction will be given. Bring your own art materials and project.

Selected Fridays 10:30-11:30 Takes place in the large program room near the restrooms. Mr. Rowland brings his guitar and music shakers for the little ones to use. Sing along and move to the rhythm of these songs for children and families. September 13 & 27 October 11 & 25 November 8 & 22 December 6 & 20 Great for ages 6  & under with adult. Parents attend with children. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space in the room. Call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person to register for this program. When you sign up you are signing up to[...]

When the library is open, every Friday in the main program room from 2-4:30 PM is Teen Drop In Time with the Young Adult librarian Ed, for middle and high school students. Meet friends, play games or watch a movie. Light snacks available.

The library is closed for today.

Toddlers (ages 18 months- 2 years) and caregivers listen to stories, sing   songs, learn finger plays & play with puppets. Call 769-9044 Ext.2 to register. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Walk ins welcome if there is space available.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday!

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.  

Open to caregivers and those experiencing memory loss.  Meets in the main program room when the library is open. Live & Learn is a social program for people with early memory loss offering new ways to compensate for memory changes. Contact Alz.org/ri at 1-800-272-3900 or email Margaret “Annie” Murphy at mmurphy@alz.org.  Group meets at Patriots Dinner, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket, RI on the last Wednesday of the month.

Story Time for ages 2-5 years with adult caregiver. 10:30-11:30am October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thundermist Healthy Nutriton Story Time 23rd Halloween Story Time 30th Kids can dress in costume and we will parade around the library. Children listen to stories, sing songs, play with puppets, puzzles and board books. Kids make a craft to take home and enjoy. Caregivers attend story time with children. Siblings welcome! Call 769-9044 ext 2 to register. Registration begins September 23rd

Children currently enrolled in  1-3rd grade are paired with teen Buddies to practice their reading skills. They can read to their  buddy or be read to.  This is also a great opportunity for teens ages 12-17 to mentor younger children and accrue volunteer hours they may need. There will be a time  for coloring and or puzzles at the end of the program. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Teens will need to fill out a permission form. Please stop by the Children’s desk or call 769-9044 Ext. 2

6 weeks for adults 18+ taught by a certified instructor. 6:30-7:30 pm om Wednesdays, Oct.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6. Signup begins Sept. 23rd with Margaret, call 401-767-4126. Leave name and number and you will receive a call back to confirm your spot. Health waiver to be signed at first class. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Beginner level, practice breathing and stretching techniques that you can practice at home to increase health and reduce stress.

Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Books being discussed change monthly, and members are encouraged to take part in additional book club activities! For more information, please contact Margaret at 401-769-9044 x5.

When the library is open, every Friday in the main program room from 2-4:30 PM is Teen Drop In Time with the Young Adult librarian Ed, for middle and high school students. Meet friends, play games or watch a movie. Light snacks available.

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[...]

The Museum of Work and Culture and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library present  Rivers and Waterwheels and the Mills.  Open to all homeschool families. Please visit the Museum of Work and Culture’s website to register for this event or Call the library at 401-769-9044 x2. Registration is required.

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.

ZUMBA FOR ADULTS & TEENS Sessions led by Connie Anderson resume at the library on Monday, April 8th from 6pm-7pm. For more information, please call Connie at 762-4166. Sponsored by the Woonsocket Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Toddlers (ages 18 months- 2 years) and caregivers listen to stories, sing   songs, learn finger plays & play with puppets. Call 769-9044 Ext.2 to register. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Walk ins welcome if there is space available.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday!

Ed Fuqua hosts a Dungeons & Dragons session geared towards ages 11-18, with refreshments available! Open to Middle and High School Students.  call 401-769-9044 x3

Open to caregivers and those experiencing memory loss.  Meets in the main program room when the library is open. Live & Learn is a social program for people with early memory loss offering new ways to compensate for memory changes. Contact Alz.org/ri at 1-800-272-3900 or email Margaret “Annie” Murphy at mmurphy@alz.org.  Group meets at Patriots Dinner, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket, RI on the last Wednesday of the month.

Story Time for ages 2-5 years with adult caregiver. 10:30-11:30am October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thundermist Healthy Nutriton Story Time 23rd Halloween Story Time 30th Kids can dress in costume and we will parade around the library. Children listen to stories, sing songs, play with puppets, puzzles and board books. Kids make a craft to take home and enjoy. Caregivers attend story time with children. Siblings welcome! Call 769-9044 ext 2 to register. Registration begins September 23rd

Children currently enrolled in  1-3rd grade are paired with teen Buddies to practice their reading skills. They can read to their  buddy or be read to.  This is also a great opportunity for teens ages 12-17 to mentor younger children and accrue volunteer hours they may need. There will be a time  for coloring and or puzzles at the end of the program. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Teens will need to fill out a permission form. Please stop by the Children’s desk or call 769-9044 Ext. 2

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.

6 weeks for adults 18+ taught by a certified instructor. 6:30-7:30 pm om Wednesdays, Oct.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6. Signup begins Sept. 23rd with Margaret, call 401-767-4126. Leave name and number and you will receive a call back to confirm your spot. Health waiver to be signed at first class. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Beginner level, practice breathing and stretching techniques that you can practice at home to increase health and reduce stress.

Community Care Alliance presents Musical Storytime A music and story program for ages 2-3.5 with one adult caregiver. Program is free and open to Woonsocket Residents. This 8 week series includes songs, stories, and craft.   Some programs may involve food please let us know when signing up if you or your child has a food allergy.

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 Oct. 10, 24 Nov. 7, 14 Dec. 5, 19 Registration begins September 23rd. 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 6 programs. Those that register will get reminder calls and notified of cancellation. Cancellations will also be posted[...]

Annie Marie Cote runs the Artists Circle for adults 18 years and up only. Takes place every other Thursday. This is not a class. No instruction will be given. Bring your own art materials and project.

Selected Fridays 10:30-11:30 Takes place in the large program room near the restrooms. Mr. Rowland brings his guitar and music shakers for the little ones to use. Sing along and move to the rhythm of these songs for children and families. September 13 & 27 October 11 & 25 November 8 & 22 December 6 & 20 Great for ages 6  & under with adult. Parents attend with children. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space in the room. Call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person to register for this program. When you sign up you are signing up to[...]

When the library is open, every Friday in the main program room from 2-4:30 PM is Teen Drop In Time with the Young Adult librarian Ed, for middle and high school students. Meet friends, play games or watch a movie. Light snacks available.

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.

Monday October 28th 10:30-11:00am Special Appearance by Martha the dog! Children will sing dog songs listen to the story Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh and make a coloring craft to take home along with special Martha stickers. Sensory Storytime will immediately follow this program.

  Located in the children’s program room. This is a new interactive storytime program that can be enjoyed by children ages 3-5 of all abilities and sensibilities with their adult caregiver. Sing our hello song, read a story, do fingerplays like Itsy Bitsy spider, and tell a story with our felt board. Then visit our sensory exploration stations. Register by calling 769-9044 x2 Walk-ins are welcome as long as there is space in the room. Cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page. Those who are registered will receive a phone call.

The Friends of the Library Board meets on the last Monday of every month from 4pm-5pm. All are welcome to become a Friend of the Library.  Membership forms are available at the library circulation desk or can be found online here.

  Located in the children’s program room. Visit our sensory tables for interactive play. Great for ages 5-10 with adult. This sensory play program can be enjoyed by children of all ages, abilities and sensibilities with their adult caregiver. Register by calling 769-9044 x2 walk-ins welcome so long as there is comfortable space in the room for all. Cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page. Those who are registered will receive a phone call.

ZUMBA FOR ADULTS & TEENS Sessions led by Connie Anderson resume at the library on Monday, April 8th from 6pm-7pm. For more information, please call Connie at 762-4166. Sponsored by the Woonsocket Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Toddlers (ages 18 months- 2 years) and caregivers listen to stories, sing   songs, learn finger plays & play with puppets. Call 769-9044 Ext.2 to register. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Walk ins welcome if there is space available.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday!

Ed Fuqua hosts a Dungeons & Dragons session geared towards ages 11-18, with refreshments available! Open to Middle and High School Students.  call 401-769-9044 x3

Open to caregivers and those experiencing memory loss.  Meets in the main program room when the library is open. Live & Learn is a social program for people with early memory loss offering new ways to compensate for memory changes. Contact Alz.org/ri at 1-800-272-3900 or email Margaret “Annie” Murphy at mmurphy@alz.org.  Group meets at Patriots Dinner, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket, RI on the last Wednesday of the month.

Story Time for ages 2-5 years with adult caregiver. 10:30-11:30am October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thundermist Healthy Nutriton Story Time 23rd Halloween Story Time 30th Kids can dress in costume and we will parade around the library. Children listen to stories, sing songs, play with puppets, puzzles and board books. Kids make a craft to take home and enjoy. Caregivers attend story time with children. Siblings welcome! Call 769-9044 ext 2 to register. Registration begins September 23rd

Children currently enrolled in  1-3rd grade are paired with teen Buddies to practice their reading skills. They can read to their  buddy or be read to.  This is also a great opportunity for teens ages 12-17 to mentor younger children and accrue volunteer hours they may need. There will be a time  for coloring and or puzzles at the end of the program. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday 9/23/19. Teens will need to fill out a permission form. Please stop by the Children’s desk or call 769-9044 Ext. 2

6 weeks for adults 18+ taught by a certified instructor. 6:30-7:30 pm om Wednesdays, Oct.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6. Signup begins Sept. 23rd with Margaret, call 401-767-4126. Leave name and number and you will receive a call back to confirm your spot. Health waiver to be signed at first class. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Beginner level, practice breathing and stretching techniques that you can practice at home to increase health and reduce stress.

Community Care Alliance presents Musical Storytime A music and story program for ages 2-3.5 with one adult caregiver. Program is free and open to Woonsocket Residents. This 8 week series includes songs, stories, and craft.   Some programs may involve food please let us know when signing up if you or your child has a food allergy.

Annie Marie Cote runs the Artists Circle for adults 18 years and up only. Takes place every other Thursday. This is not a class. No instruction will be given. Bring your own art materials and project.