Library Events Calendar

1-3pm Every other Saturday from November to June. This table top role playing game based on the D&D style, but not necessarily the D&D universe, is for 18 years and up. A D&D game for teens in Middle and High school takes place Tuesdays 3-5pm For more information contact Ed Fuqua at 401-769-9044 x3 or 401-767-4132

Limit 10 participants, 6 weeks of sessions on Mindfulness through March 2, class runs from 11-12:30. MUST REGISTER with Margaret by phone or email only 401-767-4126 or mmcnulty@woonsocketlibrary.org. Free workshops, instructor is Stacey Cloutier.

Adult Laos-English Citizenship Class taught by Phieng Keomani

ZUMBA FOR ADULTS & TEENS No Zumba on January 13th or 20th. See you on the 27th 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.

Toddler time is appropriate for kids 18 months-2 years with an adult caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs and finger plays. There will be a time for puzzle and puppet play. Registration begins Thursday 1/2/20. Please call the children’s room at 769-9044 Ext. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space available.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday! Ask for Thomas at the Reference Department, call 767-4124 for more information.

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 for more information. Group meets at Patriots Dinner, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket, RI on the last Wednesday of the month.

This week held in the Woonsocket Room. Knitting Circle for ages 10 and up. A non instruction, minimal help gathering from 6:30-8pm. Contact jgroverharrislibrary@gmail.com for more information.

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.

For information on this series please call Leslie at 401-767-4125 or email lpage@woonsocketlibrary.org.

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[...]

A workshop on 3 Keys to living your life’s purpose and achieving the prosperity that you deserve. To register, please contact the workshop facilitator Benjamin Blackett at bbb3pips@gmail.com or call at 401-855-2008.

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.

No program January 31st. Begins Friday February 7th Parents as teachers PAT presents this information session about community recourses for teens grades 9-12 every Friday through March.

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.

  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.

Limit 10 participants, 6 weeks of sessions on Mindfulness through March 2, class runs from 11-12:30. MUST REGISTER with Margaret by phone or email only 401-767-4126 or mmcnulty@woonsocketlibrary.org. Free workshops, instructor is Stacey Cloutier.

  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.

Adult Laos-English Citizenship Class taught by Phieng Keomani

ZUMBA FOR ADULTS & TEENS No Zumba on January 13th or 20th. See you on the 27th 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.

TALLER FINANCIERO Lunes, Febrero 10th, 7:30-8:30 PM ¡No hay mejor momento que el presente para tomar el control de su futuro financiero! El camino hacia la independencia financiera comienza con el entendimiento de algunos conceptos básicos y su implementación. Si elaboras un plan simple y lo sigues.te sorprenderá el progreso que puedes hacer.taller financiero gratuito ofrecido por primerica en la sala principal del programa en la biblioteca. Entre e infórmese para un futuro mejor. No es necesario registrarse. Este taller es ofrecido por Primerica Financial Services. Para obtener más información, llame a Manuel Arias al 617-755-0500.

Toddler time is appropriate for kids 18 months-2 years with an adult caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs and finger plays. There will be a time for puzzle and puppet play. Registration begins Thursday 1/2/20. Please call the children’s room at 769-9044 Ext. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space available.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday! Ask for Thomas at the Reference Department, call 767-4124 for more information.

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 for more information. Group meets at Patriots Dinner, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket, RI on the last Wednesday of the month.

No program February 5th. Story Time for ages 2-5 years with adult caregiver. 10:30-11:30am 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 January 2nd

This week held in Adult Program Room.Knitting Circle for ages 10 and up. A non instruction, minimal help gathering from 6:30-8pm. Contact jgroverharrislibrary@gmail.com for more information.

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.

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.

For information on this series please call Leslie at 401-767-4125 or email lpage@woonsocketlibrary.org.

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.

Friday February 14th (Valentine’s Day)  10-10:30am Special Appearance by Martha the dog at 10:00-10:15am! Followed by  story “Martha Speaks” by Susan Meddaugh Kids can get a coloring craft to take home along with special Martha stickers. *****Music is Fun with Mr. Rowland will immediately follow this program.

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. 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 attend all programs. Those that register will get reminder calls and also be notified if there[...]

No program January 31st. Begins Friday February 7th Parents as teachers PAT presents this information session about community recourses for teens grades 9-12 every Friday through March.

1-3pm Every other Saturday from November to June. This table top role playing game based on the D&D style, but not necessarily the D&D universe, is for 18 years and up. A D&D game for teens in Middle and High school takes place Tuesdays 3-5pm For more information contact Ed Fuqua at 401-769-9044 x3 or 401-767-4132

Limit 10 participants, 6 weeks of sessions on Mindfulness through March 2, class runs from 11-12:30. MUST REGISTER with Margaret by phone or email only 401-767-4126 or mmcnulty@woonsocketlibrary.org. Free workshops, instructor is Stacey Cloutier.

  During school vacation week! Free tickets available Monday February 10th for this fun educational program about the wonders of reptiles. Snakes, lizards, turtles and more will be at the library. Great for ages 4 & up with adult. Children under 12 must be with an adult at all times. Reserve your tickets by visiting the children’s services desk or by calling 769-9044 x2

Adult Laos-English Citizenship Class taught by Phieng Keomani

ZUMBA FOR ADULTS & TEENS No Zumba on January 13th or 20th. See you on the 27th 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.

Toddler time is appropriate for kids 18 months-2 years with an adult caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs and finger plays. There will be a time for puzzle and puppet play. Registration begins Thursday 1/2/20. Please call the children’s room at 769-9044 Ext. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space available.

During School vacation week Children’s book author Dana N. Ronci will be at the library to read from her book “The Fish and the Butterfly.” A craft will follow the reading. Books will be available for signing and purchase by the author. Great for ages 4 and up with adult.

We provide the Legos you supply the imagination Great for ages 5 & up with adult These are the smaller Legos so an adult must be present at all times for safety. Walk-ins welcome as long as there is space. People who are registered will get reminder and cancellation phone calls.

In honor of the school vacation the library presents an extra session of our Friday afternoon Teen time. As always there will be games, snacks and a chance to hang out with your friends.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday! Ask for Thomas at the Reference Department, call 767-4124 for more information.

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 for more information. Group meets at Patriots Dinner, 65 Founders Dr, Woonsocket, RI on the last Wednesday of the month.

No program February 5th. Story Time for ages 2-5 years with adult caregiver. 10:30-11:30am 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 January 2nd

During school vacation week. We provide the paints, brushes, and things to paint. Great for ages 3.5 and up with adult. Registration is suggested call 769-9044 x2. Walk-ins welcome so long as there is space in the room.

There’s no better time than the present to take control of your financial future! The path to financial independence starts with understanding a few basic concepts and implementing them. If you put together a simple plan and follow it, you will be amazed at the progress you can make. Free Financial Workshop offered in the main program room at the library. Drop-in, no sign-up needed. This workshop is offered by Primerica Financial Services. For more information, please call Manuel Arias at 617-755-0500.

The Library’s Book Club gathering is canceled for tonight. February and March 2020 gatherings will meet on the 4th Monday from 3-4pm in the Woonsocket Room.

Anyone in Middle School or High School is welcome to learn the combat techniques of the Jedi. You’ll have a chance to make your own safe lightsaber and practice what you’ve learned in mock combat with your fellow students.

We provide all the materials. You supply the imagination. Let us know if yor child has a food allergy. We will not use nuts but some items may be processed in a factory that has nuts. Great for ages 8 & up with adult. Registration is required so we have enough materials for all. Stop by or call the children’s room at 769-9044 x2.

For information on this series please call Leslie at 401-767-4125 or email lpage@woonsocketlibrary.org.

Thursday December 26th   The Grinch (2018 version with Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the Grinch)  90 min Thursday January 30th    Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019)  102 min Thursday February 20th    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse (2018) 117 min Thursday March 26  Coco (2017) 106 min Thursday April 16 Great for children 8 and up with an adult.

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[...]

This program is for adults who work with young children and wish to tone their storytelling skills with a professional storyteller with over 25 years of experience performing for young children. This program is free and covers Tips and techniques for effective telling finding, selecting & learning stories to tell practice telling in a safe & supportive enviornment Sharing ideas, songs & fingerplays Using puppets, felt boards & other props creating original stories The purpose of the RI Early Childhood Storyteller Ring is to encourage oral storytelling both in the classroom and at home. This free monthly group is being facilitated[...]

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.

Children ages 3 & up will use their imagination to make creations with play dough using  cookie cutters, rolling pins and other tools. This  is appropriate for children ages 3 & up with an adult caregiver. Registration is required to make sure there is enough material for all participants. Please call  the Children’s room at 769-9044 Ext. 2.

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.

No program January 31st. Begins Friday February 7th Parents as teachers PAT presents this information session about community recourses for teens grades 9-12 every Friday through March.

CANCELED Saturday February 22nd 1-3pm Learn about surface tension, capillary action and what sinks and floats. Make an aluminum foil sail boat and more water science topics. Great for ages 8 & up with adult. Not for preschoolers as there may be small objects used for sink and float. No registration required.

Free concert for all ages.

This program starts at 10am at the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket. Homeschool families are welcome to attend this program. We ask that you register with the Museum of Work and Culture as this will let us know how many people are attending so we have enough materials for all. The topic is Child Labor in the mills and unionization in the mills.

Limit 10 participants, 6 weeks of sessions on Mindfulness through March 2, class runs from 11-12:30. MUST REGISTER with Margaret by phone or email only 401-767-4126 or mmcnulty@woonsocketlibrary.org. Free workshops, instructor is Stacey Cloutier.

Winter month meetings in February and March on the 4th Monday afternoon in place of 3rd Wednesday at 7 pm.  All who are 18+ are welcome to join us from 3-4pm.

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.  

Adult Laos-English Citizenship Class taught by Phieng Keomani

ZUMBA FOR ADULTS & TEENS No Zumba on January 13th or 20th. See you on the 27th 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.

Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday! Ask for Thomas at the Reference Department, call 767-4124 for more information.

This week held in the Woonsocket Room. Knitting Circle for ages 10 and up. A non instruction, minimal help gathering from 6:30-8pm. Contact jgroverharrislibrary@gmail.com for more information.

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.

For information on this series please call Leslie at 401-767-4125 or email lpage@woonsocketlibrary.org.

6 weeks for adults 18+ taught by a certified instructor. 6:30-7:30 pm om Thursdays, Feb 27, March 5, 12, 19 and April 2 & 9. Signup begins February 10 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.

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.

1-3pm Every other Saturday from November to June. This table top role playing game based on the D&D style, but not necessarily the D&D universe, is for 18 years and up. A D&D game for teens in Middle and High school takes place Tuesdays 3-5pm For more information contact Ed Fuqua at 401-769-9044 x3 or 401-767-4132