Our Upcoming Events
Aside from our vast catalog of books and media, the Woonsocket Harris Public Library is an eventful place filled with opportunities to meet like-minded people or introduce yourself to new interests. We have a constantly updated list of events for children, teens, and adults that vary in topic and style, ensuring that everyone can find a great fit and attend a fun and fulfilling event or group meeting.
Make sure that you check our agenda regularly or sign up for our newsletter so that you don’t miss out on any of our amazing events and group meetings. We’re always adding to our schedule and there are always great opportunities on the horizon.
Adult Program Room
Studio Rhode Lab
Woonsocket Room
Children’s Program Room
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| Autism Project Family Resource Support Specialist 10:00 am Autism Project Family Resource Support Specialist Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Family Resource Specialist Linda Brunetti from the Autism Project provides information for parents of children with ASD every Thursday morning. Contact Linda at Linda.Brunetti@lifespan.org or call 401-785-2666 ext. 76045 Take place in the Children’s Program Room Musical Story Time 10:00 am Musical Story Time Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Registration is required for this program and begins October 15th call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person to register Presented by Community Care Alliance Early Intervention This 7 week series introduces children to songs stories and activities appropriate for ages 2-3.5 years. Some programs may include food like applesauce so please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Space is limited in this program. Tunes & Tales with Anne Marie Forer 6:00 pm Tunes & Tales with Anne Marie Forer Nov 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Evening program for children and their families. Anne Marie Forer brings her guitar and music shakers for the little ones to use. Sing songs, fingerplays, movement activities and rhythm instrument play. Sing along and move to the rhythm of these songs for children and families. Selected Thursdays 6-7pm October 4 & 18 November 1, 15, 29 December 6 Great for ages 6 & under with adult. Caregivers 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[...] | Mindfulness 9:00 am Mindfulness Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Have you been hearing the word Mindfulness and wondering what the buzz is all about? Have you wondered if it is the same as meditation? Do you already have a meditation practice? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come and learn more about this topic in a 3 hour session. All levels of practice are welcome. Class is limited to the first 18 registered participants. Class is for adults ages 18 yrs & up. Registration starts on Monday, October 15th at 10 AM with Margaret by phone at 401-767-4126 or by email to mmcnulty@woonsocketlibrary.org. (For in-person sign-ups, please ask for Margaret at any[...] Paint a Plane for kids 2:00 pm Paint a Plane for kids Nov 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Saturday November 3rd 2-4pm Sponsored by Lowe’s Come and paint a wooden plane. We supply the planes and the paints. You supply the imagination. Smocks will be available to protect clothing. We will have latex and powder free gloves as well. Registration is suggested as we only have 10 planes. Don’t worry though we have other items to paint if we run out. Call 769-9044 x2. Walk-ins welcome so long as we have planes to paint. We have a few other wooden objects to paint just in case. Great for ages 6 & up with adult. Sorry this project is not[...] | |||||
| Live and Learn 9:30 am Live and Learn Nov 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am 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. Preschool Storytime 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Nov 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Registration starts Tuesday October 16th call 769-9044 x2 to register or stop by in person. Story time for ages 2-5 years October 24 & 31 & November 7, 14 Wednesdays 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. Halloween story time is on October 31st and kids can come in costume. The librarian will be in costume. Be Here @ Your Local School : Attendance Matters 6:15 pm Be Here @ Your Local School : Attendance Matters Nov 7 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm As part of the Woonsocket Education Departments “Be Here” Campaign, the Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick McGee will be at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library November 7, 2018 at 6:15-7:15pm to talk about the importance of children attending school every day. Chronic absenteeism has reached an all-time high in our schools. According to Dr. McGee, “In order for any student to be successful in school, they have to be in school.” The success of every child’s education is “Recognizing the importance of children being in school and being with their classmates and teachers.” Dr. McGee will be at the library to[...] Knitting Circle WR 6:30 pm Knitting Circle WR Nov 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 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. | Autism Project Family Resource Support Specialist 10:00 am Autism Project Family Resource Support Specialist Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Family Resource Specialist Linda Brunetti from the Autism Project provides information for parents of children with ASD every Thursday morning. Contact Linda at Linda.Brunetti@lifespan.org or call 401-785-2666 ext. 76045 Take place in the Children’s Program Room Musical Story Time 10:00 am Musical Story Time Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Registration is required for this program and begins October 15th call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person to register Presented by Community Care Alliance Early Intervention This 7 week series introduces children to songs stories and activities appropriate for ages 2-3.5 years. Some programs may include food like applesauce so please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Space is limited in this program. | Music is Fun with Mr. Rowland 10:30 am Music is Fun with Mr. Rowland Nov 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am 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. October 12 & 26 November 9 & 30 December 7 & 21 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 6 programs.[...] | Preschool Playdough time 10:30 am Preschool Playdough time Nov 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Appropriate for ages 3-6 with an adult caregiver. There will be home made play dough, cookie cutters, rolling pins and other materials for the children to create with. Come join us for some fun! Registration is required to make sure there is enough material for everyone. Registration begins 11/1/18. Register by calling 769-9044 Ext.2 Classics 5 Jazz Quintet 2:00 pm | |||
| United HealthCare 10:00 am United HealthCare Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Information on dual eligibility medicare plan, open to the public, from 10-11:30am. Toddler Time 10:30 am Toddler Time Nov 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am 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 Tuesday 10/16/18. Walk ins welcome if there is space available. There is no program on 11/6/18. The library is closed for Election Day. Tech Tuesday 2:30 pm Tech Tuesday Nov 13 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday! Dungeons & Dragons 3:00 pm Dungeons & Dragons Nov 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ed Fuqua hosts a Dungeons & Dragons session geared towards ages 11-18, with refreshments available! | Preschool Storytime 10:30 am Preschool Storytime Nov 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Registration starts Tuesday October 16th call 769-9044 x2 to register or stop by in person. Story time for ages 2-5 years October 24 & 31 & November 7, 14 Wednesdays 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. Halloween story time is on October 31st and kids can come in costume. The librarian will be in costume. Knitting Circle PR 6:30 pm Knitting Circle PR Nov 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 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. Trustee Meeting 7:00 pm Trustee Meeting Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 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. | Autism Project Family Resource Support Specialist 10:00 am Autism Project Family Resource Support Specialist Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Family Resource Specialist Linda Brunetti from the Autism Project provides information for parents of children with ASD every Thursday morning. Contact Linda at Linda.Brunetti@lifespan.org or call 401-785-2666 ext. 76045 Take place in the Children’s Program Room Musical Story Time 10:00 am Musical Story Time Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Registration is required for this program and begins October 15th call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person to register Presented by Community Care Alliance Early Intervention This 7 week series introduces children to songs stories and activities appropriate for ages 2-3.5 years. Some programs may include food like applesauce so please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Space is limited in this program. Artists Circle 7:15 pm Artists Circle Nov 15 @ 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm 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. Written Word Writing Group for Adults 7:15 pm Written Word Writing Group for Adults Nov 15 @ 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Linda Hill runs this no critiquing writing group for 18+ up. Meets every other Thursday. | Veterans Outreach Services 10:00 am Veterans Outreach Services Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Information on benefits and other services available to veterans offered by Tim McGorty, City of Woonsocket Veterans Adviser. Lego Builder’s Club 1:00 pm Lego Builder’s Club Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Located in the children’s program room the third Saturday of each month 1-2pm October 20 November 17 December 15 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. | |||
| Toddler Time 10:30 am Toddler Time Nov 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am 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 Tuesday 10/16/18. Walk ins welcome if there is space available. There is no program on 11/6/18. The library is closed for Election Day. Tech Tuesday 2:30 pm Tech Tuesday Nov 20 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday! Dungeons & Dragons 3:00 pm Dungeons & Dragons Nov 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ed Fuqua hosts a Dungeons & Dragons session geared towards ages 11-18, with refreshments available! | Library Closes at 5 PM Live and Learn 9:30 am Live and Learn Nov 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am 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. No Book Club 7:00 pm No Book Club Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Library’s Book Club gathering is postponed. The next gathering is Monday, November 26 at 7 pm in the Woonsocket Room. All adults 18 and up are welcome to attend. For the next read, please visit: https://woonsocketlibrary.org/book-club/ | |||||
| Holiday Book Sale 9am-9pm 9:00 am Holiday Book Sale 9am-9pm Nov 26 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Week long Holiday Book Sale in the main program room during open library hours, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-9pm; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm. Book Club Reschedule Date 7:00 pm Book Club Reschedule Date Nov 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Monthly Book Club meeting date change from Wednesday, November 21st to November 26th at 7pm in the Woonsocket Room. | Holiday Book Sale 9am-5pm 9:00 am Holiday Book Sale 9am-5pm Nov 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Week long Holiday Book Sale during open library hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-9pm; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm. Tech Tuesday 2:30 pm Tech Tuesday Nov 27 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Need help navigating ebook devices, auidobooks, social media, or email? Come to Tech Tuesday! Dungeons & Dragons 3:00 pm Dungeons & Dragons Nov 27 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ed Fuqua hosts a Dungeons & Dragons session geared towards ages 11-18, with refreshments available! | Holiday Book Sale 9am-9pm 9:00 am Holiday Book Sale 9am-9pm Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Week long Holiday Book Sale in the main program room during open library hours, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-9pm; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm. Live and Learn 9:30 am Live and Learn Nov 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am 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. Roger Williams and the Royal Charter 6:00 pm Roger Williams and the Royal Charter Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 6pm presentation held in the center aisle of the library about Roger Williams by John McNiff, Park Ranger from the Roger Williams National Memorial. A copy of the R.I. Royal Charter will be available for public viewing. Free and open to all. Knitting Circle WR 6:30 pm Knitting Circle WR Nov 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 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. | Holiday Book Sale 9am-9pm 9:00 am Holiday Book Sale 9am-9pm Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Week long Holiday Book Sale in the main program room during open library hours, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-9pm; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm. Musical Story Time 10:00 am Musical Story Time Nov 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Registration is required for this program and begins October 15th call 769-9044 x2 or stop by in person to register Presented by Community Care Alliance Early Intervention This 7 week series introduces children to songs stories and activities appropriate for ages 2-3.5 years. Some programs may include food like applesauce so please let us know if your child has any food allergies. Space is limited in this program. Tunes & Tales with Anne Marie Forer 6:00 pm Tunes & Tales with Anne Marie Forer Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Evening program for children and their families. Anne Marie Forer brings her guitar and music shakers for the little ones to use. Sing songs, fingerplays, movement activities and rhythm instrument play. Sing along and move to the rhythm of these songs for children and families. Selected Thursdays 6-7pm October 4 & 18 November 1, 15, 29 December 6 Great for ages 6 & under with adult. Caregivers 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[...] Artists Circle for Adults 7:15 pm Artists Circle for Adults Nov 29 @ 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm 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. | Holiday Book Sale 9am-5pm 9:00 am Holiday Book Sale 9am-5pm Nov 30 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Week long Holiday Book Sale during open library hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-9pm; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm. Music is Fun with Mr. Rowland 10:30 am Music is Fun with Mr. Rowland Nov 30 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am 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. October 12 & 26 November 9 & 30 December 7 & 21 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 6 programs.[...] |
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