I'm challenging myself to visit all public libraries in the state of Rhode Island this year. This…read morelibrary was the fourth one I visited, but this time with a friend who grew up in Woonsocket. She mentioned they had new furniture such as the big personal armchairs. I really liked that at the back of the library they have lots of natural light coming in through the windows and lots of plants right below. I was also entertained by the book they had with maps of all the cities in Rhode Island--I was able to find my house and see the landmarks they had years ago and are still around today. They have a good selection of books and movies. The outside of the building looks really nice and there is plenty of parking.

A moment in…read moretime The Woonsocket Harris Library was the very first library in the state of Rhode Island. It was built in 1868 and occupied the bottom floor of the old Harris Building. The library was founded by Edward Harris and Abe Lincoln actually gave a famous anti slavery speech in this building in 1860. It became obvious that the venerable old library was far to small to meet the needs of the people of Woonsocket so a new library was built in 1973. A much more modern facility that was extensively renovated in 2001, the library is clean, friendly and very efficient. Not the fanciest or most aesthetically beautiful library but the Harris Library does posses it's own unique charm. Nicely laid out and spacious, it has more of a small town library feel rather than one in a city. On the side of the library is a time capsule and monument meant to be opened in about one hundred years. I'm not sure what exactly was put in the capsule but I suspect the contents will give a good chuckle to the future library patrons that happen to be around when the capsule is finally opened.

In 2009, Richard Gere starred in a movie called Hachi: A Dog's Tale. The movie is a bittersweet…read moretale of a dog so loyal that it spent almost ten years waiting at a train station for its master, who had died at work. This actually happened in Japan in the 1930s (The dog, Hachiko, passed away -- still waiting -- on March 8, 1935). The historic old Woonsocket, Rhode Island railroad depot was the 2009 American movie stand-in for the 1930s Japanese station where Hachiko waited for his master for ten years. The Japanese erected a statue of Hachiko at their Shibuya train station and the mayor of Woonsocket thought that his town should have one too. The statue is in the same spot that the dog appeared in the Richard Gere film. After watching Hachi: A Dog's Tale and visiting the statue of Hachiko in Tokyo, I had to come and visit the Statue of Hachiko at the Woonsocket Depot. There are several free parking lots in the downtown Woonsocket area. We parked at 170 Main Street and walked over. Hachi was right there and a little informational plaque next to him. Staff were setting up the Christmas Village for the Polar Express train ride. An Army veteran who was working on some construction across the street offered to take our photo and was very friendly. The Woonsocket Depot is a decorated brick building which was the finest on-line passenger depot on the Providence and Worcester Railroad line. It replaced the original 1847 depot which was destroyed by fire. The Depot also serves as office space for RI DOT staff and is home to the Blackstone Valley Polar Express.

Always very helpful and friendly! Nothing ever seems to be too much trouble for them.read more

this is my favorite post office. the employees are all very nice and kind and do what they can to…read morehelp everyone. Karen is such a delight.

The Woonsocket post office on social Street is excellent and always has exceptional service,…read moreprofessionalism during busy periods, and going "above and beyond" to resolve specific issues. I wanted to leave a nice review for Tom, Mark, Sheree, Nancy, Melissa, Kim, Yesenia, and all of the Amazing clerks I get to see everyday "Even when it's busy with a line of 30+ people, they handles the stress very well. They are kind, patient, and handle every customer like a total professional" "Had an excellent experience today with Melissa and Sheree . They were extremely helpful and kind and courteous as always. 5 Star Rating

Delivery delays would be nice to know i get the snow impacts thing but 3 days in a row no mail…read morethats abit ridiculous especially since roads have been cleared and I still cannot find any updates on local site as to when delivery services will begin again

A very nice small post office with great staff !…read more I stopped by from out of state. The young woman running the facility was pleasant, helpful, and professional. A better government employee us citizens could not ask for. This mall is minimally occupied so there is plenty of parking. Handicapped parking is directly in front of the store. The location appears to have all the services of a larger Post Office without the lines. In short, a great Post Office that I would return to if in the area.

Package was not delivered because they claimed there was no access to delivery location. Bull. Why…read moredon't you admit the real reason, possibly careless, lazy, or maybe the item slipped down behind something. It is not the first, and probably not the last, that that excuse will be used.

I recently needed to renew my driver's license and I opted to get the Real ID one…read more So for that you need to show up in person at the DMV to make that process happen. First I made an appointment online. It was easy. Then I showed up at the office, which opened promptly just minutes before 8:30am (which was my appointment time). I got checked in and got called in within 1 minute of sitting down. The whole process inside the office took less than 15 minutes.. Great experience.

My appointment was at 9:45, and I was out the door at 9:51. I know it's not always like this, but…read morea delightful experience.

I was admitted to Operation ABLE's Work/Study program a few years ago in my late Sixties. I was not…read morelooking to get a Full Time Job but I did know I wanted to either learn some Technical Computer Skills which I never thought I would ever learn at my age so that I could do some part time work somewhere or a Home Business which definitely would need Excel, Word, and make Presentations. I also learned while there they had a 'Medical Terminology Course', which would feed my previous Army Medical background and learn more up to date terms for work at a Hospital or similar area. The many weeks I was there; with the absolutely patient, understanding, and very loving and talented 'Friends' made there; I have made my life ; because of Operation ABLE's Staff much more enjoyable; and made money I never dreamed of. Let us all support this program as long as God keeps us here. They will always be part of my Heart's 'Family' and I wish them well........ A Check is on the way. Well Deserved. Frank Pignone Stoneham Mass. Age 72 and as active as 40.......due to this program.

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