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Peace Dale Library 1057 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield 789-1555 NOW ACCEPTING PUZZLE DONATIONS! The Friends of the Peace Dale Library are currently accepting donations of puzzles with all their pieces for the next Puzzle Palooza Sale. Drop off puzzles at the Peace Dale Library during any open hours. GMAIL 101: GETTING STARTED WITH GOOGLE EMAIL SATURDAY MAY 10TH 10-11:30AM New to Gmail or just need a refresher? Join us for this beginner-friendly class where you'll learn how to send emails, organize your inbox, manage contacts, and make the most of your Gmail account. Registration preferred, but not required. UNITED WAY TABLE MONDAY MAY 12TH 3:45-5:45PM Stop by and chat with Trish Miller of United Way of RI to learn about the services and programs offered to families, elders and individuals! Trish will be set up in our main entry lobby. Drop in, all ages. DEVICE DROP IN TECH HELP THURSDAY MAY 15TH 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. BEAR NECESSITIES TUESDAY MAY 20TH 6:30-7:30PM Black bears have returned to RI, and have been spotted ambling around the state! While these large mammals can be intimidating, coexistence is possible when you are “Bear Aware.” Join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife staff to learn more about these beautiful creatures and coexisting safely. *Registration required*: 401-789-1555, ext. 4110 or rflynn@southkingstownri.gov. Lines of Love: A Genealogy Tech & Art Workshop WEDNESDAY MAY 28TH 3:30-5:00PM Learn how to use HeritageQuest to explore your maternal lineage while creating a watercolor floral keepsake that you’ll later fill in with names from your family history. This relaxed, post–Mother’s Day program blends technology and creativity in a meaningful way—no art experience required! Please register online, at the reference desk, or by phone 789-1555 ext 4101. |
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. BOOKMARKS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP THURSDAY MAY 29TH 7PM Bookmarks, the book discussion group at the Robert Beverly Hale Library, meets the final Thursday of the month, September to May (no December meeting) at 7pm. New members are always welcome. This month's selection is The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt. Books are available to check out at the Hale Library. Please call the library if you have any questions. TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN ART THURSDAY, MAY 1ST 2:30-3:30PM Stop by for Teen Art Time! A variety of mediums and art projects will be set out including printmaking, painting, collages, and more! No registration required, grades 6-12 only. |
Kingston Free Library 2605 Kingstown Rd, Kingston 783-8254 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. UNITED WAY TABLE MON. MAY 5TH & 19TH 3:30-5:30PM The United Way sets up a table every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month! Stop by & learn about the services and programs offered. WILD WEATHER IN RHODE ISLAND WEDS. MAY 7TH 1-3PM A pop-up exhibit from the RI State Archives showcasing extreme weather in Rhode Island from past to present. RHODE ISLAND OLDER & WISER DRIVER WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH - 11AM-NOON With the busy outdoor season upon us, it's a great time to join us for a safe driving presentation for mature drivers! |
Peace Dale Library 1057 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield 789-1555 **Special Notice!** PROJECT CHICK WITH CASEY FARM ABOUT MAY 6TH-14TH Stop by the Children's Room and check on our chicks from Casey Farm! The eggs should begin hatching on 5/6 and chicks will be available to meet and greet through 5/14 when a librarian is available in the children's room. DROP IN DIY ACTIVITIES FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 9AM-5PM Drop by the Children's Room every 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 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 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 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. AFTERNOON ARTS & CRAFTS MONDAY MAY 5TH 4:00PM Join us for Arts & Crafts Afternoon! Each month experiment with available materials to create your own unique piece. This month, 3-D paper flowers. Projects may be messy. Geared for grades K-5, but all are welcome. |
Robert Beverly Hale Library 2601 Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown 783-5386 LEGO TUESDAYS TUESDAYS 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 *NO STORYTIME 5/26* 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. Community Events PECKHAM FARM STORY TIME WED. MAY 14TH 10:30AM Baa, baa! Oink, oink! Meet at Peckham Farm on Route 138 in Kingston for farm stories, songs, and a visit with the animals! |
Kingston Free Library 2605 Kingstown Rd, Kingston 783-8254 KIDS ART SPOT FRIDAYS 10:30AM 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. NURSERY RHYME TIME TUESDAY MAY 6TH, 13TH, & 20TH 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 WEDNESDAY MAY 27TH 10:30AM Join Senora Sole for a fun morning of Spanish rhymes, songs, and movement. Geared for preschool through early elementary. |
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