Open to students in Middle School and High School this free ongoing event takes place every Friday and is a program in which teens can hangout with other teens, play games, and have snacks.  The teen librarian Ed is in the room at all times and make sure the electronic games and table top games are enjoyed by all participants who wish to play.  Walk-ins welcome so long as there is space in the room for more details call 401-769-9044 x3 or email teens@woonsocketlibrary.org   Should there be a cancellation due to weather or other events it will be posted on [...]

Every Monday Linda Brunetti from The Autism Project is here at a table in the children’s room preschool area to talk with parents about services Autism Project provides. Feel free to stop at the table and say hello. During her visit we will open the children’s program room for a sensory exploration play where parents and kids can play with toys that develop fine and gross motor skills. Toys are geared to the preschool age.

Open to Middle and High School Students Build a safe saber using pvc pipe, foam insulation, and colorful duct tape. Library provides all the materials. It is free to join. Just bring yourself and if you want to have even more fun bring a  friend so that you can test your saber and battle with your friend at the end of the program. After building your saber, Ed will teach you the forms for defense (Jedi) and attack (Sith) and battle with a friend.

Before coming to the library, check in with Teen Services librarian Ed Fuqua to make sure there is space in the room. The game continues over weeks and there maybe times it is not easy for a new comer to join in also.   Usually takes place in the large program room next to the bathrooms but on occasion may be located in theh children’s program room. Ask at the desk if you are unsure.

Every Other Wednesday 11:30-12:15 August 20 September 24 October 8 & 22 November 5 & 19 December 3 It’s Time for Tunes-N-Tales, Everybody Say Hello Tunes & Tales for Tots will have you singing songs and making music with Anne-Marie Forer. This program for children includes finger-plays, movement activities and rhythm instrument play. Tap your toes, and clap your hands, it is time for Tunes-N-Tales. Great for preschoolers ages 2-5 and their adult. Walk-ins are welcome though registration is suggested. Call 401-769-9044 x2 or

Crafty Kids Wednesday Each week explores a different type of art and artist From 3-4pm. Great for ages 8-12. Teens ages 13-17 can volunteer for school community service credit.   July 9th                  3-D Printing with Dan July 16th                Splatter Paint like Jackson Pollock July 23rd                Sculpting with Clay July 30th                Working with water colors August 6th             Framed Mosaic Cloth Art August 13th          Markers Picasso Style August 20th          You be the artist   Things will get messy! Wear clothes and shoes that can take the stains. Let us know if you cannot make a class. To Register call 401-769-9044 x2

Open to teens in middle and high school. This program offered at the library by Community Care Alliance teaches teens basic theater and improv acting. They come up with ideas for skits and act them out at the library. Snacks are provided.   Program usually meets in the large program room next to the restrooms. Occasionally the program may be found in the children’s room ask at the desk if you are unsure.

Thursdays August 7, 14, 21 @ 3:30-4:30     Middle School and High School Students may sign up for this program with Pinky. All students will learn to draw henna style on paper first. Eight henna cones will be available for students to use. Eight students who wish to learn henna techniques will be randomly selected from those that show up to participate. Learn how henna is applied and in which festivals and traditions it is commonly used. Others will watch the process and be the first to be notified for the next class.   Students should wear an old shirt [...]

Open to students in Middle School and High School this free ongoing event takes place every Friday and is a program in which teens can hangout with other teens, play games, and have snacks.  The teen librarian Ed is in the room at all times and make sure the electronic games and table top games are enjoyed by all participants who wish to play.  Walk-ins welcome so long as there is space in the room for more details call 401-769-9044 x3 or email teens@woonsocketlibrary.org   Should there be a cancellation due to weather or other events it will be posted on [...]