Woonsocket Library Lists December Events

Holiday hours listed, blood drive scheduled for Monday, 3-6 p.m.

  Library Hours  The library will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24 for Christmas Eve, and Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day.  The library will be closing at 5 p.m. on December 31st.  The library will also be closed on Tuesday, January 1st for New Year’s Day.  The library’s regular hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rhode Island Blood Center Blood Drive Monday, Dec. 3, 3-6 p.m. Each donation can save up to three lives!  Free pizza for donors. Too Human Holiday Concert Saturday, December 15, 2 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of holiday classics with a bluesy/jazzy feel.  Too Human, also known as Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno, cover jazz standards from the American Songbook, …

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Library Lists September 2012 News and Events

Woonsocket Harris Public Library seeking LEGOs for new club.

  Library Hours  The library will be closed on Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day.  Saturday hours will resume September 8th. The library’s regular hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Legos Needed The Children’s Department would like to start a Lego Club, and they are looking for donations of legos.  If have any legos at home that are not being used, please consider donating them to the library! Two Old Friends Saturday, September 15, 2 p.m. Two Old Friends from York, Maine, Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, have joined forces to sing and play songs from Ireland, the mountains and the sea. They will be playing banjo, guitar, mandolin, concertina, bodran, and the …

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la_mouffette

6:26 pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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Nooks Available For Checkout At Woonsocket Library

Harris Public Library Lists June Events.

  The library’s regular hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Saturday hours end for the summer June 16, and will resume Sept. 8. Nooks Are Here! Starting June 4, the library will start circulating Nook e-readers.  There are two models of the Nook: the Nook Simple Touch and the Nook Color. The Nook Simple Touch is a simple black and white e-reader designed just for reading ebooks.  The Nook Color is a tablet that allows users to read ebooks, go on the internet (where wifi is available), stream video and use applications.  Picture books are especially fun on the Nook Color as many children’s ebooks are interactive. The Nooks will be checked out for seven days with no…

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Kim Shipala

9:23 am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Thanks, English first! We are always evolving to meet our patron's needs. Also, we paid for the Nooks and ebooks from the money generated by late fees, not from our regular budget.   more ›

Saturday's Your Last Chance to Register For Primary

Want to vote in the April 24 presidential primary? Make sure you're registered!

The following information was provided by the Office of the Secretary of State. Secretary of State Ralph A. Mollis is reminding Woonsocket voters they have until Saturday to register to vote in the April 24 presidential primary. Woonsocket elections officials have made arrangements for residents to register at the Harris Library in Woonsocket from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, Mollis will register voters at his Providence office at 148 West River St. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday’s deadline isn’t just targeted at first-time voters, but voters who have moved or changed their names since the last time they voted to update their information. “Four years ago voters turned out in record numbers. We are working with every city and town …

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5 Things To Know Today

5 Things: Artists and Wrastlers

Here are 5 Things to know for today, Feb. 17.

1. Pablo Picasso's unique artistic style has enthralled art lovers for generations. Now you can learn to paint in the style of this classic master. Spend Saturday evening at Stage Right, Studio for Arts & Wellness, 68 S. Main St., with your spouse, partner or friend learning to paint as Picasso once did. It's an evening of laughter, creativity and fun accompanied by light food, a cash bar and all materials and supplies included. The evening costs $40 per couple. Call 401-356-0255 to make your reservation, or log onto http://­www.­stage­rightstudio.­org for more information. 2. Everyone's got an opinion on something. Express yours on Woonsocket Patch by becoming a Patch blogger. No matter what your interests, hobbies or areas of expertise…

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Event Of The Day

EVENT OF THE DAY: Knitting With Friends

Knitters and chotcheters of all ages are invited to a knitting circle tonight at the library.

Make some new friends while learning a new skill tonight at 7 at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St. Knitters and crocheters of all levels of experience are invited to attend a crafting circle led by experienced knitter and crocheter Jen Grover at Woonsocket Harris Public Library on Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 401-769-9044.

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EVENT OF THE DAY: Musical Storyteller

Mr. Rowland gives a free performance at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library today at 10:30.

The Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., presents musician Mr. Rowland today at 10:30 to entertain the whole family. Bring your children and join us as Mr. Rowland sings fun story songs with a bluegrass twist to children six and younger. The performance is free. Call 769-9044 to register.

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EVENT OF THE DAY: Shutterbug Swarm

The Northern Rhode Island Camera Club meets tonight at 7.

The Northern Rhode Island Camera Club has scheduled its annual meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St. Local photography enthusiasts can together to compare works, methods and ideas in the realm of photography. Meetings are free and open to all.

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EVENT OF THE DAY: Knitting Kids

The Woonsocket Harris Library hosts a knitting class for youngsters today at 6 p.m.

You're never too young to learn a handy skill. Kids can learn to knit with Ms. Jen at Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., today at 6 p.m. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or are working on a project and would like some help. Ms. Jen's class meets every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. for ages 10 and up. Call the children's room at 769-9044 for more information. Ms. Jen also has a group for adults on Mondays at 7 p.m.

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Five Things You Need To Know Today: Oct. 31

Happy Halloween Woonsocket! Here are five things you need to know to kick off a very spooky Monday.

Freegal- The Woonsocket Harris Public Library is now subscribing to a new music download service called Freegal.  With a Woonsocket library card, patrons are now able to permanently download any three songs per week from the Sony music catalog.  Visit http://www.freegalmusic.com/users/ihdlogin to get started! Rte 99 Lane Closures- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation reports that there may be alternating lane closures for delineator installation on Route 99 northbound and  southbound, from the Route 146 interchange to Route 122 (Mendon Road) this week, Sunday-Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Friday from midnight to 6 a.m. Meet a supermodel, AND win $1,000+ for a local charity- Does your child look way too cute in his or her …

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