April Vacation activities at Harris Library
WOONSOCKET — The following is a list of April Vacation activities taking place at Woonsocket’s Harris Public Library:
Monday, April 17
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Minecraft author Sean Fay Wolfe talks about his love of Minecraft and how he became an author while still in high school.
2 to 3 p.m. — Audubon Society RI presents Birds of Prey. What birds of prey leave near Woonsocket? Find out at the library. Great for Kindergartners and up as this is a talk and demonstration.
3 to 4 p.m. — Teen Paint. Mr Deslauriers will instruct teens ages 11 and up on how to make a fantastic painting of their own to keep. The library will supply the materials. Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on.
Tuesday, April 18
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Storytime for ages 2-5 years with adult. Listen to stories, play with puppets, make a craft to take home.
2 to 4 p.m. — Coding for Teens by RI Computer Museum. Learn to code with Raspbery Pi. Ages 11-18.
3 to 5 p.m. — Dungeons & Dragons table top role playing for middle and high school students. Its not always just the D&D universe. Past universes include DC Batman Arkham Aslylum, Greek, Roman and Norse Gods, Star Wars, Marvel, Vampires and more. A whole new universe waiting for your next adventure at the library. Meets every Tuesday year-round.
Wednesday, April 19
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Storytime for ages 2-5 years with adult. Listen to stories, play with puppets, make a craft to take home.
2 to 3 p.m. — Native American Arts & Culture with Kristen Webb. Learn about clothing, traditions, drums and make a dream catcher. Ages 4 and up. Why should the kids have all the fun? This program is great for adults too.
3:45 to 4:30 p.m. — Li'l Book Buddies ages 5-8 read with older Teen Buddies 1218 and do crafts, puzzles and other fun activities. Book Buddies is monitored by the Librarian.
Thursday, April 20
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Kids Paint. Mr Deslauriers will instruct kids ages 6-10 on how to make a fantastic painting of their own to keep. The library will supply the materials. Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Roller Girl Book Discussion. It’s all about the trials and tribulations of middle school. 12-year-old Astrid signs up for roller derby assuming her friend Nicole will too, as they have done everything together. Astrid grips with learning a new skill, her mom seeing her as a little kid rather than the mature middle schooler she is and the distancing of her relationship with her best friend. Signups include juice and snacks.
2:30 to 4 p.m. — Wii Games for Teens middle and high schoolers. Just Dance, Mario Kart and Super Mario 8 are just a few of the games we have.
6 to 7 p.m. — Tunes & Tales with Anne Marie Forer. The fun begins when you hear the fiddle. Great music and active movement fun for 7 and under with adult. Meets every other Thursday.
Friday, April 21
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Music is Fun with Mr. Rowland who brings his guitar and music shakers for little ones to sing along with him. Adults can sing too. Ages 7 and under with adult. Meets every other Friday.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Jedi Academy for Teens where middle and high school students learn stage combat fighting techniques, make a safe sword and battle with friends. Saturday, April 22
10 to 11 a.m. — Zumba for Kids ags 8-12. Kids go in alone with instructor and have fun while exercising. 2 to 4 p.m. — Lego Builder's Club for ages 5 and up. For safety, everyone must have an adult as these are the smaller Legos. Build, create, and display your creation for two weeks at library.
For more on vacation week activities, or library activities in general, visit woonsocketlibrary.org or call 401-7699044, ext. 2.