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JUNE 2021
Visit our website at WoonsocketLibrary.org
Here is the library’s re-opening plan through Phase 3
Current open hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-7pm.
Tuesdays & Fridays 9am-5pm. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Questions? Call us at 401-769-9044

 

 

Fine-Free on late returns through June 30, 2021, though we encourage you to please return library materials on time so that others may check them out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D&D for Teens on Tuesdays will be back soon!
Look for upcoming information on our Facebook page!

 

 

 

INTRODUCING THE OCEAN STATE LIBRARIES MOBILE APP

The Woonsocket Harris Public Library and the statewide lending consortium, Ocean State Libraries, brings you a new way to use your library card—introducing the Ocean State Libraries mobile app.
It includes our most requested features:
• search the library catalog
• access your library account
• view the library’s hours
Along with additional features like quick links to driving directions to local libraries, AskRI.org databases, library events, and more.
Download for free from your app store.
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oslri/id1527952769

 

 

 

ONGOING PROGRAMS, HOURS & SERVICES

The library continues to provide free virtual programs to entertain and educate all ages via Woonsocket Harris Public Library on Facebook  and YouTube. We also have Google Classroom videos. Sign in with your Google account and join a class using one of these codes: for Storytime use code k7vd2si, for Tunes & Tales with Anne Marie use code 4fo4has, and for Crafts & STEAM videos use code 4fuq5bj

There are Booktalkings and Conversations with Ed & Company, Princess & Pirate Stories, Staff Readings, Anne-Marie Forer story and music programs and craft videos with Take & Make kits. Each weekday we bring to you a different program as we spend this virtual time together.

~ Adhering to COVID-19 protocol for libraries, face masks must be worn to enter the building and 6ft social distancing. We do not have seating, tables or study rooms available for public use inside of the library.
~ We ask that you please bring U.S. dollar bills and coins for photocopying and computer printing, as we cannot make change.
~ Faxing is with a credit or debit card only.
~ The library has extended Wi-Fi into the front parking lot. Look for the Library_ParkingLot network for open access.
~  We are open to the public for returns, check out, limited browsing,
document notarizing, photocopying, self-service faxing,
and 30-minute computer use and printing.

 

 

 

 

LIBRARY  PHONE  NUMBERS
Area Code 401
Library Director:  767-4125
Assistant Director:  767-4126
Circulation Desk/Main: 769-9044
Reference Department:  767-4124
Children’s Department:  767-4122
Young Adult/Teen Desk: 767-4132

 

 

 

  
Former President Trump is complaining that he can't be on the campaign trail because of what he calls a ridiculous trial in New York City. Speaking right after the 12 jurors were selected on Thursday, Trump said the "whole world is watching this scam" and went on to read news articles criticizing the case. The judge hopes to have the six alternates selected by Friday.        House Speaker Mike Johnson needs the help of Democrats to get his foreign aid package across the finish line. Johnson is moving forward with a plan to vote on separate bills to send military assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific, as well as a bill that includes border security measures. However, several conservatives quickly came out against the plan, arguing border policy changes should be directly tied to any additional funding for Ukraine.        The United States plans to veto a Palestinian bid to be recognized as a full member of the United Nations. The State Department calls the Palestinian Authority's effort to gain member status premature. The department said the Security Council's 15 members do not fully agree that the Palestinian Authority met the membership criteria, including standing questions about who governs the Gaza Strip.       The FBI is concerned about threats to Jewish communities in the U.S. as Passover approaches. FBI Director Christopher Wray spoke during an event on Wednesday hosted by a Jewish community nonprofit safety and training organization called Secure Community Network. Wray told the group of security officials the FBI looks for "lone actors" who might target high profile events or religious locations for violence.        Attorneys for Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger filed their client's alibi defense just ahead of the deadline. The 29-year-old Kohberger is accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in November of 2022, and has pleaded not guilty. Late Wednesday, Kohberger's lawyers submitted a ten-page filing that claimed he was out driving in the early morning hours of November 13th, "as he often did to hike and run and/or see the moon and stars."        Allman Brothers Band singer-guitarist Dickey Betts has died at the age of 80. They said Betts passed away peacefully Thursday at his home in Osprey, Florida surrounded by his family. Betts wrote and sung on the Allman Brothers Band hit "Ramblin' Man" which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.        

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