Woonsocket Radio News Room

MAY 2024
The library is closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day.
 

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Newly cataloged items can be viewed on our Pinterest page.
Go to: https://www.pinterest.com/WoonsocketHarrisPublicLibrary/

 

 

Poetry Night
Wednesday, May 16th  at 7pm

The prizes this year for the library's April poetry contest are gift certificates to Barnes & Noble bookstore. They will be awarded May 15th at 7:00 in the Main Program Room at the library. There will be a chance for the winners to read their entries and an open mic session when anyone can read their work. Winners will be notifiedin advance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens Tuesdays 3:00-4:30pm

Anyone in Middle School or High School under the age of 18 is invited to join the weekly Dungeons and Dragons game. It’s an ongoing storytelling based adventure with the focus on fun and excitement rather than rules. From the darkened canals of Verenzia to the dinosaur filled jungles of Srathus, an entire world of role playing adventure awaits.

Led by Teen Librarian, Ed. Join us in the Children’s Programming room. Sign up by calling 401-769-9044 x3 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

TEEN TIME HANGOUT ON FRIDAYS 
From 3-4:30 pm in the Main Program Room

Ed, our Young Adult Librarian, hosts games and snacks for teens in middle and high school. Drop-in and try out our PS4 VR system, play classic Wii games, or just hang with your friends. For more information, call Ed at 401-769-9044 x3 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

LIBRARY  PHONE  NUMBERS
Area Code 401
Library Director:  767-4125
Assistant Director:  767-4126
Circulation Desk/Main: 769-9044
Reference Department:  767-4124
Children’s Department:  767-4122
Young Adult/Teen Desk: 767-4132

 

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