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Branching Out The South Kingstown Public Library Newsletter www.skpl.org November 2018

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

WILD BEARS PRESENTATION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 6:30 P.M.

LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY

Are bears coming to Rhode Is-

land? Recently black bear sight-

ings have been reported in

Rhode Island. If and when they

are coming to settle here is still

debated by resource managers and scientists. However, in

the meantime the public should be prepared and learn

more about these creatures so we can live without fear and

co-exist peacefully. Specialist Gerald Krausse, who has

spent five years in Maine filming black bears, will present

some of his findings and selected video clips. Registration is

preferred, contact 783-8254 or [email protected]

SEA GLASS JEWELRY CLASS



Join us a local artisan, Georgia Hitti, teaches a

free sea glass jewelry making class. You will

have the opportunity to choose a piece of lo-

cally collected sea glass and be instructed on

wire wrapping a sea glass pendant. All glass,

wire, charms, and tools will be provided. Each person goes

home with their pendant and an 18 inch silver plated chain.

If you have a special piece of sea glass you would like to

use, feel free to bring that. This is a beginner class and the

minimum age is 14. Registration required, contact 783-

8254 or [email protected]

All branches of the South Kingstown Public

Library will be closed Monday, November

12 for Veterans’ Day.

All branches will be closing early at 5:00 PM on

Wednesday, November 21, and all day Thursday,

November 22 for Thanksgiving.

MONDAY MOVIE MATINEES

MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26, 2:00 P.M.

LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY

Join us every Monday at 2:00 PM

to view the latest movie releases.

Nov. 5: Jurassic World (PG-13)

with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard

Nov. 12: RBG (PG-13) with Bill Clinton and

Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Nov. 19: Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

(PG-13) with Meryl Streep and Lily James

Nov. 26: Ant-Man & the Wasp (PG-13) with

Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly

SOUTH KINGSTOWN IN WORLD WAR I

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2:00 P.M.


Hear how South

Kingstown answered the

call to war, mobilized

those eligible for service,

kept the home front

engaged, and honored

and commemorated those who served. A presentation will

feature photographs and history of the time, Broad Rock

Middle School students will perform music of the period,

and letters from local soldiers overseas will be read.

Registration is recommended at 789-1555 ext 108 or jwil-

[email protected].

ELEVATOR OUT OF ORDER AT KINGSTON FREE

Currently, the elevator is indefinitely out of service at the

Kingston Free Library, limited accessibility only to the

upstairs Potter Hall programming room.

Please call 783-8254 with any questions.

A READABLE FEAST: A COOKBOOK BOOK GROUP

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 6:30-8:00 P.M.


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’ll be

reading and cooking from Food52 Vegan,

Food52 Mighty Salads, and Food52 Cook-

book. Registration is required, contact 783-8254 or email

[email protected] .

SOUTH KINGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

ADULT BOOK GROUPS

KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY

BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION


Wonder by R.J. Palacio

BEYOND WORDS BOOK GROUP

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 7:00 P.M.

Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

PEACE DALE LIBRARY

EVENING BOOK GROUP

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 6:30 P.M.

Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2:00 P.M.

The Nest by Cynthia d’Aprix Sweeney

ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY

BOOKMARKS BOOK GROUP


The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg ONGOING PROGRAMS AT KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY

Yoga Series by All That Matters

Fridays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:00 AM

Hosted by All That Matters, this class is low im-

pact, focusing on stretching, breathing, and meditation.

Good for all levels. Please bring a towel or mat. Register at

783-8254.

Community Reiki

Sat., Nov 3, 12:00-1:30 P.M. Drop-in for a free session of

this Japanese healing and stress reduction technique .

PEACE DALE LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER 18—DECEMBER 13

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes,

movement, puppets, art, and other fun

activities! No registration necessary.

There will be no storytime the week of

Thanksgiving.

Terrific 2’s & 3’s: Tuesdays, 54:74

a.m.

Wigglers (birth - 2 years):

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool (3 years-6 years):

KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY

TUESDAYS, 10:30-11:00 A.M.

Nursery Rhyme Time

Join us for nursery rhymes,

fingerplays, stories, songs, and

movement activities followed by free

play fun. Geared for ages birth to 2

years, but all are welcome.

MOVIE SHOWING: LOVING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2:00 P.M.


Nominated for numerous awards, this film

tells the story of how laws against interra-

cial marriage were struck down by the Su-

preme Court in 1967, following the case of

a Virginia couple arrested under those laws.

2016, 2 hours 3 minutes, PG-13.

ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY

MONDAYS,

SEPTEMBER 24-DECEMBER 10,

10:30 A.M.

Preschool Stories & Play

Preschoolers are

invited to join us for stories followed

by open ended art

projects and imaginative playtime.

Geared for ages 3.5-6 years old.

There will be no meeting on Nov. 12.

ONE ON ONE TECH HELP

LOCATION: PEACE DALE AND KINGSTON FREE

Have a tech related question? Sign up for a

one-on-one help session with a reference

librarian. For help at Kingston Free, contact

783-8254 or [email protected]. For help

at Peace Dale, stop by the reference desk or contact 789-

1555 ext. 108 or [email protected]. Please use “Tech Help” in

the subject line of all emails.

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

FARM FRESH RI

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 4:00-5:00 P.M.


Join a chef from Farm Fresh RI and

learn how to make delicious dishes

using local fruits and veggies! Geared

for grades 3-6. Registration preferred.

PICTURE BOOK MONTH READING PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 5-DECEMBER 15


All kids are invited to celebrate National

Picture Book Month with this new fall

reading program! Starting November 5,

stop by the Peace Dale Library to pick up

a Read With Me (baby-preschool) or a K-6 activity sheet.

Once you complete 12 or more of the activities, come back

for a book prize and certificate! For questions, contact

[email protected] or 789-1555, x. 115.

SATURDAY STORY YOGA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 10:30-11:00 A.M.


Join us for yoga stories, poses,

mindfulness, and a craft. Mats are

provided by the library. All ages, no

registration required.

MARVELOUS HOMESCHOOL MONDAY

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 10:30 A.M.


Join us for fun science and art activities all

based on the fall season!

No registration required.

THANKSGIVING STORY YOGA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 10:30-11:00 A.M.


Join us for Thanksgiving stories, poses,

breathing, mindfulness, and a craft. Mats are

provided by the library. All ages, no

registration required.

INTRO TO CODING WITH DASH & DOT

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10:30-11:30 A.M.


Mobile Quest will provide a quick in-

troduction to the robots and the cod-

ing program Blockly. Then children

will have a chance to test out their new

coding skills. Ages 7-12. Registration is required.

INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2:00-7:00 P.M.

LOCATION: ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY

Families are invited to drop-in and try

their hand at a variety of card and board

games—of create your own game to take

home! No registration needed.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: CINDERELLA

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 6:30 P.M.


The first Friday of every month this fall is our

Disney Classics Family Movie Night series. This

month—Cinderella! Popcorn will be served,

pjs and pillows welcome.

SILLY STORIES AND SOCK PUPPETS



Celebrate Picture Book Month with

some hilarious stories and by making

silly sock puppets. Geared for older

preschool-elementary grades, but all are welcome.

THE POLAR EXPRESS WITH ROBERT ZARNETSKE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 6:30-7:15 P.M.


All aboard the Polar Express!

This festive evening storytime

will feature Robert Zarnetske,

Town Manager, as our Special

Guest Conductor. Come dressed in your pajamas for a story,

hot cocoa and a craft. All ages, no registration needed.

For more information on Teen Services and programs, contact:

Brandi Fong, Youth and Teen Services Librarian

Mon.-Tues., 783-5386, Wed.-Fri., 789-1555 Email: [email protected]

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

HARRY POTTER BOOK CLUB

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 4:30-5:30 P.M.


Harry Potter fans in grades 5-8 are invited

to join us on the fourth Wednesday of every

month as we read through the Harry Potter

series. We’ll discuss the books month by

month while doing Harry Potter related

activities. This month: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of

Azkaban. Registration preferred, drop-ins welcome. For

more info, contact [email protected] or 789-1555 ext. 105.

SILENT READING PARTY

FRIDAYS, NOV. 2, DEC. 7, 3:30-4:30 P.M.


Love to read, but have trouble find-

ing time? Join our monthly Silent

Reading Party for grades 7-12.

Bring whatever you are reading, share it with the group,

then...READ! Snacks will be served and everyone will get a

free book to take home. No registration needed.

TEEN VOLUNTEER TIME

THURSDAYS, NOV. 8, DEC. 13, 4:00-4:45 P.M.


Need volunteer hours?

Students in grades 6-12 can

join us on the second

Thursday of each month

while we work on different surprise projects! Each month

will be something new. Registration preferred, drop-ins

welcome. For more info, contact [email protected] or

789-1555 ext. 105.

NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH NOTEBOOKS

NOVEMBER 1-NOVEMBER 16


It’s National Novel Writing Month!

Whether you like writing short stories

or epics, poems or song lyrics, teens in

grades 6-12 are invited to stop in at

the Peace Dale Library and customize a creative writing

journal! We’ll have washi tape, pens, and creative writing

prompts to get you started. We’ll have notebooks available

(while supplies last), or bring in one of your own.

TEEN MOVIE MATINEE: SOLO

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2:00-4:30 P.M.


Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to start off

their Thanksgiving break with a showing of

Solo (PG-13). Make a mini light saber and

snack on popcorn. No registration needed.

CELEBRATE WORLD KINDNESS DAY

NOVEMBER 14-NOVEMBER 30


Celebrate World Kindness Day at the

Peace Dale Library. Wouldn’t the world

be a better place if we were all just a

little bit more kind to each other? Need

some kindness inspiration? Drop by out

teen area November 14-30 and pick a

Kindness Envelope off our wall (while supplies last). Each

envelope contains a surprise Random Act of Kindness that

middle and high school students can complete.

TEEN GAMES DAY

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1:0-4:00 P.M.


Students in grades 6-12 are invit-

ed to drop in between 1:00-4:00

PM for International Games Day!

WE’ll have card and board games,

as well as old school Nintendo for

you to hang out and play (or, bring your own games!). You

can also create your own game to take home. Snacks

served, no registration needed. For more info, contact

[email protected] or 789-1555 ext. 105.

HAVE ANY GREAT IDEAS? WE WANT TO KNOW!

Do you have any ideas about what kinds of

programs the library should offer for middle or

high school students? How about things that

you’d like to see in the Teen area? Let us know!

Drop your suggestions in the box in the teen

area of the Peace Dale Library, or email [email protected].

Documents

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