5 Things To Know: Jan. 17

Bring the Littlies: Marian J. Mohr Library is scheduled to host story time for ages birth to 3 years old (and their chauffeurs) today starting at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and rhymes. Call (401) 231-4980 for more info.

Get Ready: Before you hit the road, check our Traffic & Gas page for potential trouble spots on the road and cheap gas near your home.

Gray Day: School resumes in Johnston today following MLK Day — and the JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of rain and temps in the mid-40s.

Find Helping Hands: If you're part of an organization that's looking for volunteers — or if you're a kind-hearted soul looking to pitch in somewhere — use our Volunteer page on JohnstonPatch to post your information.

Another One: By comparison with 2011, this year seems really tame — on this date last year, Johnston was expecting yet more snow, this time with rain forecast to follow.