Woonsocket Radio News Room

The Woonsocket Harris Public Library is pleased to announce that Beanstack, our new online summer reading book recording system for grades K-12, will begin on Monday July 6th. Simply go to www.woonsocketlibrary.org/summer-reading to find the Beanstack link and register. You can record the books you have read and write a summary while earning online badges and real life prizes. Free prizes will be geared to the readers grade level and may include books, bookbags, stickers and bookmarks, a mystery prize, and grab and go activity kits. All prizes will be distributed by contactless curbside pickup by appointment only with the children's or teen librarians.

 

Our summer reading theme this year is "Imagine Your Story." To get everyone in the magical mood we have magician "The Great Baldini" presenting a recorded virtual magic show on our Facebook page beginning at 11am Monday July 6th.

 

Don't forget our regular virtual shows air 4pm every weekday on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/woonsocketlibrary 

 

Monday--Booktalking with teen librarian extraordinaire and Ms. Gabby talking about topics of interest to teens and adults

Tuesday  -- Princess and Pirate Stories and Songs

Wednesday--Conversations with Ed and Solitaire on Fantasy, Mythology , Science Fiction and more

Wednesday--Stories and Songs with Anne Marie Forer of Tunes and Tales for Tots and Family Music

Thursday--Crafts with Ms. Gabby and Ms. Chris

Friday--STEAM science adventures with Ms. Gabby and Ms. Chris

 

To reach the children's department for summer reading questions call 401-767-4122 to reach the teen desk call 401-767-4132.

To email us at the library This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

President Biden is willing to debate Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential election. During an interview today with radio host Howard Stern, Biden said he doesn't know when, but that he'd be happy to debate Trump. The comment comes as the Biden campaign has declined to commit to a debate for months.        Former President Trump's criminal hush money trial is back in session today in New York City. Jurors are once again hearing testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker who gave details this week on how he protected Trump from negative stories leading up to the 2016 presidential election. This comes as the judge in the case said he'll consider four other Trump gag order violations being alleged by the prosecution.       Hundreds of protesters against Israel's war in Gaza have been arrested across the country in the last two weeks. Anti-Israel protests have sprung up across the country since the NYPD arrested over 100 demonstrators at Columbia University on April 18th. The New York Times says since then, protesting students have been setting up tents at campuses across the country, and over 400 protesters have been arrested for refusing to disperse.       According to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, presidents shouldn't have absolute immunity for their actions in office. That's what the Republican leader told NBC's "Meet the Press" as the Supreme Court heard arguments on the issue related to former President Trump Thursday. McConnell said he still stands by the comments he made after he voted to acquit Trump following the 2021 Capitol riot, in which he said the former president could be held accountable by the justice system.       Millions in the central U.S. are under the threat of severe thunderstorms. The multi-day event is underway and is expected to bring large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes to the region. Major cites that could be hit with multiple rounds of severe storms include Dallas, Kansas City, Omaha and Des Moines.       The NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs include four games on Friday. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers will look to take a three-to-nothing series lead against the Washington Capitals. In the West, the Vancouver Canucks will head to Nashville to take on the Predators in game three of their series. The Winnipeg Jets will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in game three as well. Lastly, the Edmonton Oilers will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Kings.       

Old News Archives