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Puzzle Donations Now Being Accepted! The Friends of the Peace Dale Library are currently accepting donations of puzzles with all their pieces for the next Puzzle Palooza Sale, occuring in August. Drop off puzzles at the Peace Dale Library during any open hours. |
Holidays & Summer Hours! Summer is on the way! With the change of seasons come changes to our hours. Summer hours will begin on Monday, June 23rd. All branches of the South Kingstown Public Library will be closed: Thursday June 19th Friday July 4th |
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Peace Dale Library 1057 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield 789-1555 APPS FOR GARDENING: WHERE GREEN THUMBS MEET SMART TECH THURSDAY JUNE 12TH 3:30-4:30PM Discover apps for your phone or tablet that help you grow your best garden ever! From plant ID to garden planning and pest control, we’ll explore tools that make your green thumb even greener. Click here to register! PUZZLE, COLOR, OR CRAFT FRIDAYS FRIDAYS BEGINNING JUNE 20TH 10AM-12PM Looking for a meditative activity to do either solo or in the company of others? Drop in for adult coloring, work on one of our puzzles, or bring a craft to work on with friends or other community members. The library will provide coloring templates & pens, puzzles, & some simple games. Crafters, please BYO project and supplies! *Self-directed drop-in.* Info: 401-789-1555, ext. 4110. Adults 18+, no registration needed. DEVICE DROP IN TECH HELP THURSDAY JUNE 26TH 3-5PM Not sure why your phone is doing that thing? Can’t figure out how to get your tablet to do what you want? Stop by Peace Dale library for tech help. No registration required. CRAFTS AND COMPUTERS: CYBERSECURITY & COLORING MONDAY JUNE 30TH 2-4PM Introducing a new monthly program that combines tech and art! In Crafts and Computers we will unwind with a creative, low-stress craft while learning practical technology tips! Each session includes time to settle in with your project, an hour-long tech presentation, and time to finish up your craft and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive space. June’s theme is cybersecurity and our craft will be coloring. Click here to register. GET TO KNOW LIBBY TUESDAY JULY 1ST 3:30PM Discover how to borrow free eBooks and audiobooks with Libby, the library's easy-to-use reading app. Whether you're brand new or need a quick refresher, we’ll help you get set up and start enjoying digital books in no time. Click here to register! |
Kingston Free Library 2605 Kingstown Rd, Kingston 783-8254 WATERCOLOR CLASS WITH SUE GRECO SATURDAY JUNE 14TH 11AM-12:30PM Watercolor teacher, Sue Greco, will lead the class and give step-by-step instructions. The program is free and all tools/materials will be provided. The minimum age for this program is 15. Space is limited. Registration required. MODEL BUILDING CLUB THURSDAYS 5:30-7:30PM A space to relax, connect with fellow model enthusiasts in the library. Bring any project—models, miniatures, LEGOs, etc. All ages welcome (little builders need an adult). Bring your own tools. UNLOCKING CREATIVITY WITH AI MONDAY JUNE 30TH 1-2PM Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity in this presentation. Explore AI tools that generate art, music, and enhance storytelling and design, empowering artists and hobbyists alike. Presented by Indrani Mandal from the URI AI Lab! |
Robert Beverly Hale Library 2601 Commodore Perry Highway, South Kingstown 783-5386 EVENING KNITTERS & CROCHETERS GROUP TUESDAYS 6-8PM Bring your projects to work on with a community of fellow knitters & crocheters. All skill levels welcome! No registration; any questions call 401-783-5386. Teen Programs @ Peace Dale Library JUNK JOURNALING THURSDAY, JULY 3RD 3:30-4:30PM Learn how to turn everyday materials into personalized journals! We will have journals and supplies to start your own junk journal. No registration required. Grades 6-12 only. |
Peace Dale Library 1057 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield 789-1555 DROP IN DIY ACTIVITIES FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS JUNE 6, 7, 13, & 14 9AM-5PM Drop by the Children's Room Friday & Saturday for a self-directed activity! From crafts to scavenger hunts, we'll have something different each week. Ages 5 and up. PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS TUESDAYS JUNE 3 & 10 at 10:30AM Get ready to explore! Join us for a different topic each week as we explore it through stories & activities. Ages 3.5-6 years & their siblings. Some activities may be messy. FAMILY STORYTIME WEDNESDAYS JUNE 4 & 11 at 10:30AM Families are invited to join us for stories, songs, free play, and art! Geared for ages 2-4, but all are welcome. Some activities may be messy. LIBRARY PLAYDATE THURSDAYS JUNE 5 & 12 at 10:30AM Join us for a friendly open play program open to children ages birth-24 months and their siblings. Little ones can explore and discover with the library's toys and meet new friends. No registration needed. KIDS READ ACROSS RI READ-ALOUD & PUPPET CRAFTS WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 10:30AM Families can join us for a reading of the Kids Reading Across RI selection Saturday by Oge Mora followed by puppet making crafts. We'll have craft options for all ages and each family will get a copy of the book to keep (while supplies last). FAMILY BOOK BINGO THURSDAY JUNE 26 10:30AM Families are invited to Book Bingo! Play Bingo, win books! Geared for ages 6 and up, no registration needed. SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY WITH CIRCUS DYNAMIC MONDAY JUNE 23TH 5-7PM Kids and Teens can join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party from 5:00-7:00 PM outdoors at the Peace Dale Library! Pick up a summer reading sheet, try crafts and activities. 5:30-6:30: CIRCUS DYNAMICS PERFORMANCE---bring your blankets or lawn chairs. *In the event of rain, this program will be held at the Kingston Free Library and space may be limited. Please check our website or call the library if the weather is questionable. |
Kingston Free Library 2605 Kingstown Rd, Kingston 783-8254 KIDS ART SPOT FRIDAYS 10:30AM - NO ART SPOT JULY 4th Join us for a process art activity where we focus on the joy of creating, not the finished product. Afterward, children can enjoy free-play fun with the library's toy collection. All ages. LEGO CLUB SATURDAY JUNE 7 10:30AM Kids 5 and up are invited to come and build with the library's extensive Lego collection. Drop in anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 am. What can you create? NURSERY RHYME TIME TUESDAY JUNE 3, 10, 17 & JULY 1 at 10:30AM Join us for nursery rhymes, fingerplays, stories, songs, and movement activities. Geared for ages birth - 3 but all are welcome. After the program, children can enjoy free-play fun using the library's toy collection. BILINGUAL STORYTIME TUESDAY JUNE 24TH 10:30AM Join Senora Sole for a fun morning of Spanish rhymes, songs, and movement. Geared for preschool through early elementary. SUMMER STORY YOGA TUESDAY JULY 1ST 11AM Join certified “ChildLight Yoga and Mindfulness for Children” instructor, Miss Sharon, for stories, yoga poses, activities, and fun! Geared for ages 3 – 8 but all are welcome. AUDUBON NATURE STORY WITH LIVE INSECTS WEDS. JULY 2ND 10:30AM Audubon educators will share a nature story, introduce us to some live insects, and teach us the importance of these organisms in ecosystems. Open to preschool-grade 2. Please register - Click here to register! |
Robert Beverly Hale Library 2601 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown 783-5386 LEGO TUESDAYS TUESDAYS IN JUNE 1-7:30PM Every Tuesday we will have our Lego collection out in the Children's Room to build with! No registration. SENSORY STORYTIME MONDAYS 10:30AM Come join all of our storytime friends for stories, songs, and sensory play! Geared for ages 18 months through 4 years but all are welcome. Play and crafts may be messy. No registration is required. BUILD IT! TUESDAY JULY 1ST 1-3PM Drop in the Children's Room to build! Blocks, Magnatiles, Legos, and more! Geared for ages 3 and up, but all are welcome with an adult. No registration required. Community Events FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME WED. JUNE 25 10:30AM DING! DING! DING! Meet at the Kingston Fire District (35 Bills Road) for a special story time honoring our brave firefighters. Meet a firefighter and climb aboard a fire truck. Please register by clicking here. |
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