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Branching Out The South Kingstown Public Library Newsletter www.skpl.org July 2019
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
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
MONDAY, JULY 8-AUGUST 26
LOCATIONS: ALL BRANCHES
The Adult Summer Reading Program
begins July 8! Win prizes for doing
what you love best in the sum-
mer...reading! How does it work?
Read or listen to a book. eBooks and Audio too!
Each time you finish a book, stop by one of our librar-
ies and fill out an entry form.
Entries will be drawn weekly for prizes at each li-
brary—you may only win the weekly drawings once.
At the end of the program, final prize winners will be
drawn combining all weekly entries
For more info, contact Britta at 783-8254 or bobertel-
[email protected] or Pam at 789-1555 ext 104 or 108 or
Prizes were graciously donated from local businesses, in-
cluding: Baked. By Jessica, Sweenor’s Chocolates, Jennifer’s
Chocolates, Wakefield Books, Panera Bread, Auntie’s
Kitchen, and Java Madness.
HOLIDAY CLOSING
All three branches of the South Kingstown
Public Library will be closed on Thursday,
July 4th. Regular hours resume July 5th.
MEDICARE Q & A
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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 Tri-County Community Action. No registration
required, contact 789-1555 ext. 110 or [email protected]
for more info.
FRIENDS OF THE HALE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 10:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 10:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
The Friends of the Robert Beverly
Hale Library are holding their an-
nual book sale on Friday July 12
and Saturday July 13. On offer are
a great selection of hardcovers, paperbacks, cds, dvds, and
puzzles. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Robert Bev-
erly Hale Library.
CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP:
A FRESH APPROACH TO MOVING FORWARD
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Join us for an interactive workshop
about climate change presented by
Sharon Gold. The workshop is de-
signed to raise awareness about the impact environmental
changes are having on Rhode Island residents, and allows
each participant to reflect on their own understanding of
climate change, its impacts on our environment, and how
to become engaged in crafting solutions. Sharon holds a
Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies from the City
University of New York. She works with residents and leg-
islators to address climate changes and issues. Registration
preferred, contact [email protected] or 783-5386.
YOGA AT KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
FRIDAYS, JULY 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00 AM
Presented by All That Matters Yoga, this class is
low impact, perfect for anyone, including those who are
older or working with injury. Please bring a yoga mat or
towel. Contact [email protected] or 783-8254 to register.
In Bed By Ten, a local ukulele jam group will
be hosting free ukulele lessons and a ukulele
jam session twice a month. Workshops will
begin at 5:00 p.m. for beginning students
and at 6:00 p.m. for advanced and experienced players.
Bring your ukulele and get together with other ukulele en-
thusiasts to play blues, rock and traditional music. Register
by contacting 783-8254 or Mike Fabre at
[email protected] or 401-552-3060. Please note if
you are a beginner or experienced player.
UKULELE WORKSHOP WITH IN BED BY TEN
JULY 18 & 25, AUGUST 7 & 22, 5:00-7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
A READABLE FEAST: A COOKBOOK BOOK GROUP
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Participants bring a dish to share prepared
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 Yotam Ottolenghi’s
cookbooks Nopi, Simple, and Sweet. Registration is re-
quired, we are unable to accommodate walk -ins; contact
[email protected] or 783-8254.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
ADULT BOOK GROUPS
PEACE DALE LIBRARY
EVENING BOOK GROUP
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 6:30 P.M.
Midnight Rising by Tony Horwitz
This meeting will take place at the
Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia St.
AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2:00 P.M.
A Voyage Long and Strange by Tony Horwitz
Join us for the 4th Annual Tour!
We’ll start with a slideshow of the
1891 Library’s architecture and
history and end with a walk around
the building and grounds. Registration preferred but not
required. Contact 789-1555 xt 108 or [email protected].
MONDAY MOVIE MATINEES
MONDAYS, JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24, 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Join us every Monday for the latest
movie releases.
July 1: The Kid
(R, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke)
July 8: Five Feet Apart
(PG-13, Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse)
July 15: Little
(PG-13, Regina Hall, Marsai Martin, Tracee Ellis Ross)
July 22: Shazam
(PG-13, Zachary Levi, Mark Strong)
July 29: Dumbo
(PG, Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny Devito)
PEACE DALE LIBRARY TOUR
MONDAY, JULY 22, 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
NAUTICAL WREATH WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 10:00 A.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Join us for a morning craft. We’ll be mak-
ing nautical themed wreaths. All materials
will be supplied. Registration required,
contact 783-8254 or [email protected].
AUTHOR VISIT WITH FRANK HEPPNER
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 6:30 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Join us as Dr. Frank Heppner, author of Rail-
roads of Rhode Island, gives a slide presenta-
tion based on his latest book, The Seventy
Year Train Trip: 500,000 Miles by Rail, a light-
hearted memoir that recounts his global ad-
ventures (and misadventures) about trains around the
world. Dr. Heppner has been riding trains since before he
was born. His father was a doctor for the South Pacific Rail-
road in San Francisco. By the time he was 10, he’d accumu-
lated about 10,000 miles aboard a train and subsequently
rode trains in 28 countries, including Morocco and Malay-
sia. Registration preferred, contact 783-5386 or bobertel-
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
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]
SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY: A UNIVERSE OF STORIES!
Kids of all ages are invited to join us for our annual summer program! Pick up a summer bookmark packet from any South Kingstown Public Library branch. From June 24-August 27, anytime you visit any of our libraries, get your bookmark stamped, earn-ing prizes along the way! Come see all the fun things the library has to offer!
PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AND OUR SUMMER BROCHURES FOR FULL STORYTIMES, KIDS, AND TEEN PROGRAMS!
Peace Dale Library:
Thurs. July 11, 10:30 a.m. Intergalactic STEAM Space Station w/ MobileQuest Grades K-5
MobileQuest will lead children though 6 space stations on their way to receiving their Intergalactic Science Passport.
Sat. July 13, 10:00 a.m. Family Matinee: Mary Poppins Returns All Ages
Join us for a showing of Mary Poppins Returns (PG), snacks, and a take home craft.
Mon. July 15, 10:30 a.m. Sanity & Talullah Kids Reading Across RI Party Grades 3-6
Receive a free copy of the book and enjoy activities inspired by the KRARI graphic novel Sanity & Talullah
Thurs. July 18, 10:30 a.m. Dave Marchetti’s Animal Experiences All Ages
Dave will introduce us to small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles in this interactive program.
Thurs. July 25, 10:30 a.m. Circus Dynamics All Ages
Join Circus Dynamics for this fun and fast paced circus variety show all about the solar system.
Kingston Free Library:
Wed., July 3, 10:30 a.m. Young Naturalist Program All Ages
Join Jeanine Silversmith from RI Families in Nature on the Library lawn for an interactive program
designed to help kids and families “get back to nature”.
Wed., July 10, 10:30 a.m. Dave Marchetti’s Animal Experiences All Ages
Dave will introduce us to small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles in this interactive program.
Wed. July 17, 10:30 a.m. POW Science! Space Ages 5+
Join POW Science for an interactive program about this summer’s theme—Space! Registration required.
Wed. July 24, 10:30 a.m. Intergalactic STEAM Space Station w/ MobileQuest Ages 5+
MobileQuest will lead children through 6 space stations on their way to receiving their Intergalactic Science Passport
Wed. July 31, 10:30 a.m. Fiddle N’ Fun All Ages
Fiddle N’ Fun includes singing, listening games, movement, and hands-on instrument play!
Robert Beverly Hale Library
Monday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. Fiddle N’ Fun Ages 4+
Join us for singing, listening games, movement, and hands-on instrument play!
Tuesday, July 2, 4:00-6:00 p.m. World UFO Day All Ages
Drop-in between 4:00-6:00 PM and create a unique alien spaceship from a variety of materials.
Tues. July 9, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Graphic Novel Party All Ages
Drop in between 4:00-6:00 pm and celebrate Amulet, Dogman, Super Narwhal and other favorites with crafts and games.
Tues. July 16, 4:00 p.m. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Owl Prowl Ages 8+
Get up close with a live owl, dissect an owl pellet, and learn all about these great birds. Registration required.
Tues. July 23, 4:00 p.m. Astronauts & Rockets All Ages
Join us for stories of real astronauts and create pool noodle rockets that fly. Registration preferred.
For more information on Teen Services and programs, please contact:
Brandi Fong, Youth and Teen Services Librarian
Phone: Monday & Tuesday, 783-5386 Wednesday-Friday, 789-1555 Email: [email protected]
MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN PROGRAMS
SOUTH KINGSTOWN TEEN SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GRADES 7-12: JUNE 24-AUGUST 10
How to Participate:
1. Pick up a Teen Summer Brochure at any of our branches, or print one from our website.
2. Every hour you read, or teen program you attend, mark it on ticket #1 in the brochure. Fin-
ish the ticket and turn it in at any of our branches to receive a prize pack of coupons to
Sweenor’s Chocolates, Adventureland, Pier Pizza and more!
3. Complete ticket #2 and turn it in to be entered in our grand prize raffle and to choose a free
book. You could win Wakefield Book Gift Cards or Amazon Gift Cards!
All tickets must be turned in by August 10th. Winners will be drawn and notified on August 16th.
Peace Dale Library Events for Grades 7-12
Please register where required by visiting our website, or contacting [email protected] or 789-1555 ext. 108
Wed. July 3, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Teen Volunteer Time
Need volunteer hours? Join us for this summer edition of Teen Volunteer Time, where we work on fun surprise projects.
Registration preferred, drop ins welcome.
Fri. July 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Silent Reading Party
Love to read? Need to start your summer reading? Bring whatever your are reading, we’ll chat a
few minutes, then...READ! Snacks served. If the weather is good, we’ll sit outside. No registration.
Wed. July 10, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Zodiac String Art
Create your own zodiac string art project using wood, paint, nails and string! Registration required.
Wed. July 17, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Potato Chip Zipper Pouch
Reduce, reuse, recycle...and upcycle! Turn a snack bag of chips into a reusable zippered pouch. Registration preferred, drop
-ins welcome.
Wed. July 24, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Animal Experiences with Dave Marchetti
Love animals? Join us in this special, hands-on TEENS ONLY animal program. Fuzzy, furry, scaly and
slithery, get up close and hold different animals as you learn all about them. No registration needed.
Wed. July 31, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Interactive Movie: E.T. (PG)
Join us for a classic movie showing of E.T. You’ll get a bag of mystery supplies and prompts to interact
and relieve the magic! Registration required.
Wed. August 7, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Taste Test Challenge
Can you tell the difference between Brand A or Brand B? Identify flavors? Would you pick freeze-dried or regular fruit?
Share opinions and test your taste buds as we try a variety of different foods. Registration preferred, drop-ins welcome.
Are you entering grades 5-8? Join us for our Middle School Only programs at the Peace Dale Library
Thurs. July 11, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Lunar Landing Robot with RI Computer Museum
Learn the basic concepts of robotics and, working in teams, learn coding to instruct a robot in construction challenges
based on the NASA Apollo Moon Landing mission Registration Required
Thurs. July 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Middle School Movie: A Wrinkle in Time (PG)
Come watch a middle school only movie showing! We’ll have popcorn and you can build your own
marshmallow tesseract. No registration needed.
Thurs. July 25, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cosmic Art
Using pastels, create your own unique spin on NASA space images in this science and art based program. No art experience
needed! Registration preferred.
