November 2022
Upcoming Programs @TheLibrary

NOVEMBER HOURS: The library is closed on these days: Nov. 8, 11, 24, 25 & 26. The library will close at 5pm on Nov. 23. The library is open to the public from 1pm-5pm only on these Saturdays -- November 12 & 19. Weekday business hours are Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9am-9pm. Tuesdays & Fridays from 9am-5pm.

 

Veteran's Day is right around the corner and we have lots of great resources for you! Do you know Woonsocket has it's very own Veterans Memorial Museum? Have you stopped by the Eternal Flame on River Street? Check out the video for details!
https://fb.watch/gATWZQF4nd/

 

ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7th & 21st
Wondering what the Astronomy Club is like? Check out the videos!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...

 

Homemade Playdough with Ms. Beth
10-11am Monday, November 7th
in the children's program room.
We supply the playdough and all the things you will need to make fun shapes. Spaces available. Walk-ins welcome if space permits.

 

 

 

 

Return of Victorian Adventures. Saturday, November 5th marks the return of the long running tabletop role playing game Victorian Adventures. The players plunge into a world of mystery and danger where science and magic clash and famous people from history and literature can be your ally, or your deadly enemy.
Anyone over the age of eighteen is welcome to join on alternate Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Adult program room.
Bring your own snacks.
Upcoming dates: November 19, December 3 & 17

 

 

 

Maggie Armatys from the Lazy Girls Kitchen on YouTube stopped by the Woonsocket Harris Public Library and taught everyone from preschoolers to high schoolers how to make delightfully spooky brownies with a variety of candy toppings. This is a great idea if you have a Halloween Party or family gathering and can adapt it for your family activity. This was so much fun. Don't worry we will have her back for more foodie fun at the library very soon. Until then enjoy the video.

 

 

There will be no Book Buddies on Wednesday November 23rd as the library will close at 5pm on that day as part of our Thanksgiving recess.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

 

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 and their adult.

Select Fridays from 11-11:45 a.m. 
Nov. 18
Dec. 2 & 16
Call (401) 769-9044 x2 to register
or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

 

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

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 AFTER SCHOOL
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.

The Supreme Court is considering arguments about presidential immunity. The case before the high court on Thursday centered around Donald Trump's claims of immunity in his federal election interference case. The special counsel attorney argued that the Constitution does not grant a president absolute immunity. The justices are expected to rule in June.        Hundreds of people have been arrested on college campuses in the past two weeks for protesting Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip. Anti-Israel protests have sprung up across the country since the NYPD arrested over 100 demonstrators at Columbia University on April 18th. Since then, protesting students have been setting up tents at campuses across the country.       A new report says the company that owns TikTok would rather shut it down in the U.S. than sell it. According to "The Guardian," sources at ByteDance say the algorithms that the social media app relies on are considered too important to the company's overall operations, and that TikTok accounts for only a small share of ByteDance's total revenue.        Librarians in Alabama could face criminal charges if a newly-passed bill becomes law. Republican lawmakers in Alabama passed a bill where librarians at public libraries or public schools can be arrested if accused of distributing material considered obscene. House Bill 385 now goes to the state Senate.       Home prices in the U.S. are at an all-time high. A new report from Redfin found the median home price in the U.S. is now at a record high of over 383-thousand-dollars. Economic researchers say prices may drop slightly in the coming months, but buyers should accept that housing costs are "likely to remain elevated for the foreseeable future."        Disney World is reportedly waging a war against Crocs. The Disney fansite "Inside the Magic" says visitors to the theme park are no longer allowed to wear the popular shoes while riding on escalators at the Magic Kingdom. Photos and videos on social media show different styles of Crocs getting stuck on escalators at the EPCOT Center.