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Branching Out The South Kingstown Public Library Newsletter www.skpl.org October 2017
Peace Dale Library 1057 Kingstown Road Peace Dale, RI 02879
401-789-1555 ~ FAX 401-782-6370
Kingston Free Library 2605 Kingstown Road
Kingston, RI 02881 401-783-8254
Robert Beverly Hale Library 2601 Commodore Perry Hwy
Wakefield, RI 02879 401-783-5386
MEDICARE Q & A
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Turning 65? Already enrolled?
Need answers? Medicare special-
ist Saul Richman will provide an
overview, answer questions, and
will not try to sell you anything. Saul represents the non-
profits Senior Health Insurance Program, Senior Medicare
Patrol, and South County Community Action.
Registration is not required, contact 789-1555 ext, 110 or
[email protected] for more info.
SINGLES TOGETHER
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2:00-4:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Join us for part 2 of this series with
Prof. Nancy Shuster. We will discuss
implementing new ideas and solutions
after a life transition such as retire-
ment, loss of a partner, or a move, and
continue to share ideas on navigating change, making deci-
sions, and enjoying life. Open to all—you don’t have to be
single to attend or have attended part 1. Registration
preferred at 789-1555 ext. 108 or [email protected]
WHAT LIES BENEATH: A LOOK BELOW
RHODE ISLAND’S HISTORICAL BURIAL GROUNDS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 6:30 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Joseph Waller, Jr., Senior Ar-
chaeologist at the Public Ar-
chaeology Laboratory, will dis-
cuss the unseen world lying
beneath the slate and marble
gravestones of our historic
burying places. Drawing from archaeological projects in RI,
he will discuss 19th century burial practices with examples
of artifacts removed from historic graves. He’ll also high-
light a recent project of identification and relocation of in-
ternments from a formerly “lost” historic burial ground. In
partnership with South County History Center. Registration
preferred, contact 783-8254 or [email protected].
ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY:
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
Join the Friends of the Robert Beverly
Hale Library for their annual meeting.
Membership is open to all with a common
goal of seeing our library grow and ex-
pand. The Friends support such things as
Children’s and Young Adult programming, and purchases of
special library materials. The Annual Fund Drive takes
place after the meeting. Come learn how you can help sup-
port your library!
HOLIDAY CLOSING All three branches of the
South Kingstown Public Library will be closed
Monday, October 9 for Columbus Day. We will
reopen Tuesday, October 10 with regular hours.
MOVIE SHOWING: BIUTIFUL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Join us for this 2010 film set in Barcelona,
starring Javier Bardem about a man who
struggles against difficult odds to provide
for his family and act responsibly. Bardem
won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival
and the film won 3 Best Foreign Film Awards. 147 min-
utes, R. Refreshments served. No registration needed.
A READABLE FEAST: A COOKBOOK BOOK GROUP
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 6:30-8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Participants bring a dish to share
from that month’s cookbook.
There is a discussion about the
book while we sample all the
dishes. This month we will be
reading and cooking from books by
Ming Tsai! Registration is required by calling 783-8254
or email [email protected]
SOUTH KINGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
ADULT BOOK GROUPS
KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 12:15 P.M.
Let’s Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of
Friendship by Gail Caldwell
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 12:15 P.M.
Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
BEYOND WORDS BOOK GROUP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 , 7:00 P.M.
Nutshell by Ian McEwan
PEACE DALE LIBRARY
EVENING BOOK GROUP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 6:30 P.M.
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 6:30 P.M.
Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP
**NOT MEETING IN OCTOBER**
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2:00 P.M.*
Outermost House by Henry Beston
*Due to the November 10 closing for Veter-
ans’ Day, this meeting is a week earlier than
usual.
ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
BOOKMARKS BOOK GROUP
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:00 P.M.
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
ONGOING PROGRAMS AT KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
YOGA SERIES BY ALL THAT MATTERS
Fridays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:00
A.M.
Hosted by All That Matters, this class is
low impact, focusing on stretching,
breathing, and meditation. Good for all
levels. Please bring a towel or mat.
Register at 783-8254.
COMMUNITY REIKI
Drop-in for a free session on
Saturday, October. 14, 12:00-2:00 P.M.
NEW MICROFILM READER
PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Did you know that the Peace Dale
Library has a full run on microfilm
of the Narragansett Times from
1855--2010, and of the
Independent from 1997--2010?
Not only can you view these
newspapers on our new
ScanPro 3000 microfilm reader,
you can print your findings for 15
cents per page! Our new machine uses a mouse for easy
point-and-click access as well as offering special updated
features that weren’t available on our previous machine.
You can convert a microfilm image to a word-searchable
PDF page, save an image to a flash drive, adjust brightness
and contrast, zoom in to specific sections more easily,
and more. Copies are sent to a nearby printer, and you
can pay and pick up your pages right there.
Reference staff are available to show you how to navigate
to find what you are looking for. If you're not familiar with
using a mouse, staff will show you how it works.
We don't have a full index to these newspapers, but if your
research includes 1855-1897, we'd like you to know about
a searchable online Narragansett Times index for those
years. Prepared by archivists at URI, it can be accessed
from any computer. Find it at ntimes.apps.uri.edu.
Drop by the Peace Dale Reference Desk to get started with
your search!
For more information on these and additional Youth Services activities and programs, visit www.skpl.org or contact:
Kingston Free Sharon Babbitt
Phone: 783-8254 Email: [email protected]
Robert Beverly Hale Brandi Fong
Phone: 783-5386 Email: [email protected]
Peace Dale Tina Ladika
Phone: 789-1555, ext 115 Email: [email protected]
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP
TUESDAYS-FRIDAYS, 3:30-4:30 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Students in grades K-5 can drop in
and complete their homework
assignments in a positive, stress
free environment with assistance from the Youth Services
Librarian and URI students. No registration required.
SPOOKY CREATURES VISIT KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 10:30-11:30 A.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Just in time for Halloween! Meet bats, spi-
ders, snakes, and skunks which have an un-
deserved reputation for being scary. Pre-
sented by educators from the Denison
Pequotsepos/Coogan Farm Nature & Heritage Center. All
ages, no registration.
HALLOWEEN YOGA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10:30 A.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Join us for yoga stories, poses, breathing, and crafts with a
Halloween theme! All ages, no registration required.
ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 4:30-5:30 P.M.
LOCATION: ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
Kids in grades K-5 can join us as we cele-
brate Andrea Beaty’s STEAM-themed books!
This month we’ll share Ada Twist, Scientist
and test our sense of smell with science
experiments. Registration preferred, contact
783-5386 or [email protected].
HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 4:00-5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Come make a haunted gingerbread
house in this fun and festive pro-
gram! We provide the supplies, just
bring your spookiest imagination.
For grades K-6, registration is pre-
ferred, contact 789-1555 ext 115 or [email protected].
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: LEGO BATMAN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 6:30 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Families are invited to join us for the
return of Family Movie Night with a
showing of Lego Batman (PG). Popcorn
will be served, blankets, pillows, and
superhero costumes are welcome. No registration.
PRINCESS AND THE WARRIOR:
A TALE OF TWO VOLCANOES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 4:30-5:30 P.M.
LOCATION: ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
with legends and volcanoes! We’ll
share The Princess and the Warrior
followed by a volcano science ex-
periment. Grades K-4, registration
preferred, contact 783-5386 or [email protected].
AUTUMN YOGA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 10:30 A.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Join yoga instructor Sarah Bell for a story
and playful yoga lesson! Geared towards
ages 3-6, but all children are welcome.
Please wear comfy clothes and bring a blan-
ket & water. No registration.
HALLOWEEN STORYWALK®
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 11:00 A.M.— 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Drop by and enjoy our It’s Pumpkin Time
by Zoe Hall StoryWalk® on the Library
Lawn followed by Halloween crafts and
trick or treating at the library. All ages.
See the back page for additional Preschool Programs,
Tween & Teen Programs!
For more information on Teen Services and programs, con-
tact: Brandi Fong, Youth and Teen Services Librarian
Email: [email protected]
Mon.-Tues., 783-5386, Wed.-Fri., 789-1555
TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS
BREAKOUT: DR. JOHNSON’S ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE LAB
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 4:00-5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
You’ve heard of escape
rooms, but do you have
what it takes to break-in?
Teens in grades 6-12 can
find clues, solve puzzles, and
work with a team to unlock
the breakout box and discover what’s inside before time
runs out. Space is limited, registration required, contact
789-1555 ext. 105 or [email protected]
STEM FOR GIRLS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 4:45-5:45.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
The URI Society of Women Engineers
will lead a fun, hands-on engineering
activity while inspiring young girls
about STEM education and careers. Ages 10-12, register
online or by calling 783-8254.
PEACE DALE LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER 19—DECEMBER 14
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, move-
ment, puppets, art, and other fun activities!
No registration necessary. There will be no
storytime the week of Thanksgiving.
Terrific 2’s & 3’s: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Wigglers (birth-2 years):
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool (3 years-6 years): Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
ONGOING SESSION: TUESDAYS, 10:30-11:00 A.M.
Nursery Rhyme Time
Nursery rhymes, fingerplays,
stories, songs, and movement
activities followed by free play
fun. Geared for ages birth to 2
years, but all are welcome.
ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
MONDAYS, OCTOBER 16 – DECEMBER 11, 10:30 A.M.
Storytime & Art
Have fun with stories and songs
followed by creative art time.
Some projects may be messy. Geared
for ages 3-5 years, but all are
welcome.
SILENT READING PARTY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 3:30-4:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 3:30-4:30 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Love to read, but have
trouble finding time?
Love to spend time with
others who love books?
Join our monthly Silent
Reading Party for grades 7-12. Bring whatever book you
are reading or pick one from our display to try out.
We’ll start by chatting about what we are reading,
then...READ! Pizza will be served and every participant will
get a free book to take home. Registration preferred,
drop-ins welcome. Contact [email protected] or
789-1555 ext. 105.
AFTERNOON FAMILY HALLOWEEN STORYTIME
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 4:15 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Families are invited to join us for this
special storytime session! Costumes
welcome, no registration needed! All ages.
