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SEPTEMBER 2021
Visit our website at WoonsocketLibrary.org
Here is the library’s re-opening plan
Business Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-9pm.
Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 9am-5pm. Closed Sundays.
Questions? Call us at 401-769-9044

 

Hello Everyone!
 

Welcome to our fall program season 2021! We are excited to announce that we will have a preschool program for ages 2-5 years every Friday at 11am-11:45am.

On Friday September 24, Oct 8 & 22, Anne-Marie will be at the library in-person with her music and shakers, so get ready to have music fun with your little one! Caregivers attend program remain in the program with the child for the entire time. Registration is required by or by calling the library at 401-769-9044 x2 or filling out this form https://tinyurl.com/annemariefall 

On Friday Oct 1, 15 & 29,  Ms. Chris will read stories, sing songs, play with puzzles, and do a craft or two to take home. Call Ms. Chris at 401-769-9044 x2 to reserve your spot.

Space is limited. We do require registration as we have to make sure we have enough space in the room as we must adhere to social distance rules.

Walk-ins will be welcome so long as there is space in the room.

Ms. Chris will also offer Story Time by appointment. You tell her the time that is good for you and your little one and she will develop a story time around the interests of your child or children. If your little one likes sharks, we do a shark book a shark song and a shark craft.  This is for individual families done by appointment with Ms. Chris. Call Ms. Chris at 401-769-9044 x2 to book your story time appointment.

 

 

 

September is Library Card sign up month. Visit the library to get your card today or apply online at: https://www.oslri.org/application/

 

 

 

Friday, September 24th bring your little ones ages 2-5 to the library at 11am for some family music fun. We ask you to call 401-769-9044 x2 to reserve your spot. Social distancing rules apply.

 

 

 

Kids Craft by Appointment
You tell us when you want to do the craft here at the library we will put one together for you. This is for individual families only. Not a group program. Must register so we can put a craft together and so we have enough space due to social distancing guidelines.
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 401-769-9044 x2

 

 

 

Thursday September 23rd at 6-7pm
Attention all gardeners! Sign up now for this free program. This is our first hybrid program. It will be presented via zoom. You may join us online. We will send you the code when you register. If you don’t have zoom or just want to attend in person we will have limited spaces available in the large program room and you can watch it live on our big screen TV.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/putgardentobed

 

 

 

Reviewing Library Resources Video
celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
 

 

 

 

On Friday September 24th at 3:00 in the Adult Programming Room, the the library presents the return of Jedi Academy. It’s a special program for anyone in middle school or high school where they can learn the secrets of lightsaber combat from the Star Wars universe. They will be able to create their own safe lightsaber and engage in practice combat with their fellow students. This program has always been a favorite with teens and was a big hit when it was previewed at the Summer Reading Celebration. The program will be presented by YA Librarian Ed Fuqua who has over ten years of experience in stage combat. Stop by the library to sign up, call 401-769-9044 x3, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to leave your name and age.

 

 

 

Call Teen Librarian Ed for more information about Dungeons and Dragons at 401-769-9044 x 3

 

 

 

 

NEW MOBILE APP
Woonsocket Harris Public Library and the statewide
lending consortium, Ocean State Libraries, brings you a new way to use your card. The Ocean State Libraries mobile app includes the most requested features such as searching the catalog, access your account, view library hours, and additional features.  Download for free from your app store. 

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.capiratech.oslri
 
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oslri/id1527952769

 

 

 

OUTDOOR WIFI
Always available. Free Parking Lot WiFi Brought to you by Ocean State Libraries, the Rhode Island Foundation, Oshean and The Rhode Island Take It Outside initiative with a generous donation of equipment from the Information Technology Disaster Resource
Center. Simply visit the Woonsocket Harris Public Library and connect to the outside network, Library_ParkingLot.
No password is needed to use it.

 

 

Opening statements in former President Trump's "hush-money" trial are expected for Monday. That's according to the judge. The six alternate jurors have been seated and the 12 jurors are already in place. The former President is accused of falsifying business records in order to cover up payments allegedly made to an adult film star just prior to the 2016 election.        A horrific scene in New York today as a man set himself on fire outside the courthouse in Lower Manhattan where former President Trump's criminal trial is taking place. Police rushed to put out the flames with fire extinguishers and blankets. The person was taken to an ambulance in critical condition.       Israel carried out what's being described as a limited retaliatory strike against Iran. U.S. officials confirm missiles have struck a number of locations inside Iran with no reports of casualties. Several explosions were reported near an airbase in the Iranian city of Isfahan, home to a number of sites linked to Iran's nuclear program.       House Speaker Mike Johnson's foreign aid package is clearing a major hurdle with the help of Democrats. The House approved a rule vote today to begin debate on individual bills to provide military aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The House is expected to vote for final passage over the weekend.        The NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this weekend. On Saturday, the New York Islanders will begin their series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh and the Toronto Maple Leafs will travel to Boston for game one against the Bruins. On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning will start their series against the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitols will travel to New York to face the Rangers in game one.        Taylor Swift is out with a second installment to her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department." The highly-anticipated new album dropped at midnight, featuring 16 songs including the first single, "Fortnite." Shortly after 2 a.m. Eastern, Swift announced that it was actually a "secret double album," and released 15 more songs that she called "the second installment" of "The Tortured Poets Department."       

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