Woonsocket Harris Public Library

303 Clinton Street

Woonsocket, R.I. 02895

Elizabeth  Dempster

Assistant Children’s Librarian                                                                                Telephone : 769-9044

                                                                                                                                                         Ext. 2

For immediate release                                                                                              July 28, 2017

Registration for programs begins Monday July 31st

Preschool Play dough time

Preschool Play dough time   will be held on Monday August 21, 2017 from 10:30-11:30 am in the Children’s Program Room.

Children ages 3-6 are invited to attend with an adult caregiver.

This will be a fun time for children to use creativity and imagination while playing with homemade play dough.

Registration is required prior to the program so we will enough materials for each child.

Please stop in @the Children’s Desk or call 769-9044 Ext. 2

Registration begins Monday July 31st

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