Woonsocket Radio News Room

 

Woonsocket Harris Public Library

303 Clinton Street

Woonsocket, R.I. 02895

Elizabeth  Dempster

Assistant Children’s Librarian                                                                                Telephone : 769-9044

                                                                                                                                                         Ext. 2

                                                                                       August 9, 2018

Everything’s  Connected

The Audubon Society of R.I. will be presenting the  Everything’s Connected program on Thursday August 23rd from 2-3pm at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.

This program will introduce children to animal adaptations, food chains & animal ecosystems. There will be a turtle and worms for children to see and learn about.

The program is great for ages 5 & up with an adult caregiver.

Free tickets will be available at the Children’s desk starting Tuesday August 14th.

For additional information please contact the Children’s room at 769-9044 Ext.2

    

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