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Woonsocket Harris Library Thanksgiving Week Hours of Operation
The Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton Street Woonsocket, will be open during the week of Thanksgiving as follows: Monday 11/20 from 9am-9pm; Tuesday 11/21 and Wednesday 11/22 from 9am-5pm. The library will be closed on Thursday 11/23, Friday 11/24 and Saturday 11/25. The library will re-open on Monday 11/27 with normal business hours from 9am-9pm. Have a nice Thanksgiving.
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Margaret McNulty 401-769-9044
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