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Branching Out The South Kingstown Public Library Newsletter www.skpl.org June 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
DYADIC DUO: CLASSICAL GUITAR PERFORMANCE
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Join us for an afternoon concert by the
Dyadic Duo. Andrew Maddock and Ying
Sun will perform classical guitar music
in Potter Hall. Registration
preferred, contact [email protected] or 783-8254.
GUITARIST DENNIS COSTA AND
VIOLINIST CATHERINE LIVOLSI IN CONCERT
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Join us with guitarist Dennis Costa and violin-
ist Catherine LiVolsi in concert, performing
music of Bach, Bartok, Paganini, Piazzolla,
and more. Dennis Costa teaches music at
Salve Regina University and owns Wakefield
Music. Catherine LiVolsi has played violin for 18 years and
studies with Peter Zazovsky of the Muir String Quartet.
Registration preferred but not required at 789-1555 ext.
108 or [email protected] .
MEDITATION AND THE NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Join us with Dr. Alan Post, speaking on
mystical aspects of meditation and how
those who’ve had a near death experience
may relate to them. A brief meditation ses-
sion included. No registration required.
Peace Dale Library is pleased to host the
South County History Center’s traveling
exhibit of photographs from the Ken-
neth T. Mars, Jr. Collection, documenting forty years of dai-
ly life in South Kingstown. Six panels of images will show-
case this remarkable and unique 25,000 item collection.
THE ABC’S OF RETIREMENT
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Learn factors to consider when planning
for retirement, how to estimate your
retirement expenses; identify saving and
planning strategies to maximize your
savings at any age; and compare the retirement plans that
are available to you. Presented by Bank Newport. For
more information, or to reserve a seat, contact Laurel Clark
at 789-1555 xt 102 or [email protected].
KENNETH MARS PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBIT
JUNE 3-JUNE 15
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
LOCAL AUTHOR VISIT
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Join us as Dr. Michael Fine visits to dis-
cuss his new book, Abundance. Dr. Fine is
a family practice physician in Pawtucket
and the former Director of the RI Depart-
ment of Health. His book is a novel and
takes place in Liberia in 2003 during a
time of civil war, following two young
Americans who find each other there, are separated by
war, and then struggle to find one another again. Registra-
tion preferred, contact 783-8254 or [email protected].
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
BEGINS MONDAY, JULY 8
LOCATIONS: ALL BRANCHES
Visit Peace Dale, Robert Beverly Hale or
Kingston Free starting Monday, July 8
to participate in the adult summer
reading program. The theme this year is A Universe of Sto-
ries. There will be weekly prizes up for grabs along with a
grand prize. For more information, contact 783-8254.
SUMMER HOURS: Summer hours begin Monday, June 17.
Peace Dale hours:
Mon., 9-8, Tues.-Thurs., 9-6; Fri., 9-5; Sat., 9-1.
Kingston Free hours: Mon.-Tues., 10-6; Wed., 10-8;
Thurs., 12-8; Fri. 10-5, Sat., 9-12.
Robert Beverly Hale hours remain the same.
ONGOING PROGRAMS AT KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
WEEKLY YOGA AND MEDITATION
FRIDAYS, JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:00 AM
Presented by All That Matters Yoga, this weekly
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.
COMMUNITY REIKI, SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 12:00-2:00 PM
Practitioners of this Japanese technique for stress reduction,
relaxation, and healing will provide a free session. No regis-
tration.
In Bed By Ten, a local ukulele jam group
will be hosting free ukulele lessons and a
ukulele jam session twice a month
beginning June 27. The workshops will
begin at 5:00 p.m. for beginning students only. At 6:00 p.m.
the workshop will be for more advanced and experienced
players. Bring your ukulele and get together with other
ukulele enthusiasts 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
JUNE 27, JULY 18 & 25, AUGUST 7 & 22
BEGINNERS WORKSHOP AT 5:00 P.M.
EXPERIENCED AND ADVANCED WORKSHOP, 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
A READABLE FEAST: A COOKBOOK BOOK GROUP
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 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 The Silver Palate
Cookbook and The Silver Palate Good Times. Registration is
required, contact [email protected] or 783-8254.
ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS
BEGINNING JUNE 3
LOCATION: ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
The Robert Beverly Hale Library will be accepting book do-
nations for their Summer Book Sale. Books must be in good
condition; moldy books, magazines, and VHS tapes are not
accepted. We’re looking for volunteers to help with the sale!
Contact [email protected] or 783-5386 for more info.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
ADULT BOOK GROUPS
KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 12:15 P.M.
Varina by Charles Frazier
BEYOND WORDS BOOK GROUP
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 7:00 P.M.
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
PEACE DALE LIBRARY
EVENING BOOK GROUP
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 6:30 P.M.
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2:00 P.M.
Transcription by Kate Atkinson
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.
June 3: Fighting With My Family
(PG-13, Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn)
June 10: What Men Want
(R, Taraji P. Henson, Kristin Hedlow, Tracy Morgan)
June 17: Upside
(PG-13, Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman)
June 24: Isn’t It Romantic
(PG-13, Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine)
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]
CATS & CUPCAKES
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 4:00 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Enjoy stories and creative crafts
featuring cats and cupcakes—a
purrfect combo! All ages.
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, earning prizes along the way! Come see all the fun things the library has to offer! Registration for individual programs begins June 19.
Peace Dale Library:
Mon. June 24, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Summer Kick-off Party
Kids of all ages are invited! We’ll have free ice cream compliments of Belmont Market, sidewalk
chalk, and other fun activities!
Thurs., June 27, 10:30 a.m. Meet Holly, the Therapy Dog All Ages.
Join therapy dog Holly and her owner Joanne to learn about the wonderful work these dog heroes do
at hospitals and other community centers.
Fri., June 28, 10:30 a.m. Summer Gardening for Kids with Cindy Buxton Ages 3-10
Join Cindy from 5-2-1-0 for gardening stories, a take-home gardening project, veggie snack, and other activities that ex-
plore healthy summer habits.
Kingston Free Library:
Thursdays, June 27-August 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Crafternoon All Ages.
Meet on the Library lawn for a space themed craft project each week.
Wed., June 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m. URI Planetarium Program Ages 5+
A LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY beginning on Wednesday,
June 19 for the program on Wednesday, June 26. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, EACH PARTICIPANT (ADULTS & CHIL-
DREN) WILL NEED A TICKET. Park at the URI Visitor’s Center and meet at 88 Upper College Road for a family program
celebrating a Universe of Stories. This program is sponsored by URI.
Wed., July 3, 10:30-11:15 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.”
Robert Beverly Hale Library
Monday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. Fiddle N’ Fun Ages 4+
Join us for a special family storytime that includes 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.
PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AND OUR SUMMER BROCHURES FOR FULL STORYTIMES, KIDS, AND TEEN PROGRAMS!
OUTDOOR STORY YOGA
TUESDAYS, JUNE 25-AUGUST 13 , 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Join us on the Library lawn for yoga
stories, poses, breathing and mindful-
ness. Mats provided by the Library.
All ages, no registration needed.
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
KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
Nursery Rhyme Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Join us for nursery rhymes, fin-
gerplays, stories, songs. Geared for
birth-2 years, but all are welcome.
Outdoor Story Yoga
Tuesdays, June 25-August 13, 11:00 AM
Join us on the Library lawn for yoga
stories, poses, breathing, and mindful-
ness. Mats provided by the library. All
Ages. No registration required.
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.
Grades 7-12 Programs at Peace Dale Library Registration preferred, drop-ins welcome for the following programs.
Wed., June 26, 3:00-5:15 p.m. Movie & Pier Pizza
Love Stranger Things? Come see how another group of 80s kids handle the eerie science fiction strangeness in
their town in Super 8 (PG-13) and enjoy pizza from Pier Pizza!
Wed. July 3, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Teen Volunteer Time
Need to get a jump on volunteer hours? Join us for a summer edition of Teen Volunteer Time, where we work on
fun surprise projects!
Fri. July 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Silent Reading Party
Need to start your summer reading? Reading for fun? Bring whatever book you want, we’ll share what we’re
reading, have some snacks, and then...READ! All participants will get a free book.
VISIT WWW.SKPL.ORG FOR FULL LISTING
PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Little Stars Storytime
Weds, June 26-August 14 10:30 AM
Calling all babies, toddlers, and care-
takers—come shake your sillies out,
sing songs, hear stories, play with
toys, and make new friends!
Outdoor Storytime
Fridays, June 28-August 16, 10:30 AM
Join us each week for stories under
the trees! Geared for ages 3+ but all
welcome. See our Summer Storytime
brochure for special guest listings!
ROBERT BEVERLY HALE
Preschool Stories & Play
Mondays, June 10-August 26, 10:30 AM
Preschoolers are invited to our sum-
mer session! We’ll share a few stories
and songs, followed by extra time to
play and explore. Some projects may
be messy. Designed for ages 3.5-6, sib-
lings welcome, no registration.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 4:30-7:30 P.M.
LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY
Need volunteer hours? Come lend a hand! We are looking for volunteers in grades 7-12 to help at
our Kids Summer Program Ice Cream Kick-off Party! Have some fun, have some ice cream, and earn
some hours! Contact [email protected], [email protected] or 789-1555 ext. 105 for more info or to sign up.
