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Register now at the library for Lego Builder's Club

Located in the children’s program room

Saturdays 1-2pm

 

September 7
October 5
November 16
December 14

 

Bring your imagination to the library and build
Lego creations with new friends.

Completed Lego creations may be displayed in our display case in the children’s room until the next Lego Club meets.

 

An adult must be with the child at all times in the
program room for safety. Great for ages 5 & up.

 

Walk-ins welcome so long as there is space in the room.

Cancellations for programs due to weather or sickness will be posted on our Facebook page.  

 

 

Chris Wallace Goldstein

Children's Librarian 

Woonsocket Harris Public Library

303 Clinton Street

Woonsocket, RI  02895

401-769-9044 x2

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