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Mark your calendars for school vacation week February 17-22.

We have something going on every day at the library for kids 

 

Monday Feb 17 & Wednesday Feb 19 10-12

Preschool Sensory Play. We put out toys like our doll house and farm house, train set, coloring sheets puzzles, playdough and more. Great for preschoolers with an adult.

 

Monday February 17th 2-3pm 

We are open President's Day free tickets for the magic show available starting the 10th. We give out tickets so we don't exceed space in the room. 

 

Tuesday February 18th 2-3pm

Playing it safe with dogs is sponsored by Animal Rescue of Rhode Island. This presentation includes a 12 minute video about kids interacting with dogs. If you have a little one shy around dogs this is a great way to show them how to approach a dog and when to stay away. There are no dogs in this presentation.

 

Wednesday February 19th 3-3:45pm

Mr. Muhammad brings his guitar and plays songs for kids ages 4-8 with adult.

 

Thursday February 20th 3-4pm

Escape Room. Solve a series of puzzles relating to the works of Lewis Hines photographer who was instrumental in ending child labor in the early 1900's. Can you solve all the puzzles before the time is up? Best for ages 8 and up must be with an adult as some puzzles involve spelling and problem solving. Space is limited.

 

Friday February 21st 2-3pm

Origami with Mrs. Go!  Learn the art of paper folding. 

 

Saturday February 22nd 2-3:15

Lego Building Challenge. There will be 4 challenges. Each challenge will be timed. Winners take home a bag of Legos. Space is limited.

 

Registration is recommended for all our programs. Call 401-769-9044 x2 

Chris Wallace Goldstein

Children's Librarian 

Woonsocket Harris Public Library

303 Clinton Street

Woonsocket, RI  02895

401-769-9044 x2

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