All South Kingstown Libraries will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.

2009 Summer Reading Lists from local schools

Register now for Summer Preschool Storytime at all 3 South Kingstown Libraries. Click here for details.

Register now for the Teen Summer Reading Program, Express Yourself @ Your Library, at all 3 South Kingstown Libraries. Click here for details.

Register now at Peace Dale Library for the Summer Reading Program, Be Creative @ Your Library. 789-1555.

Monday, June 29, 1:00-2:00 PM, at Kingston Free Library--Summer Reading Ice Cream Kickoff! Registration begins at the Kingston Free Library for the 2009 Summer Reading Program Be Creative@ South Kingstown Public Library! Have some ice cream while you register and pick up your program Tote. Registration will continue throughout June and July if you are unable to attend this event. 783-8254.

Tuesday, June 30, 6:00-7:30 PM at Robert Beverly Hale Library-- Summer Reading Ice Cream Kickoff! An ice cream social will be held to celebrate the kickoff of the Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Reading Program at the Robert Beverly Hale Library. 783-5386.

Wednesday, July 1, 1:00 PM--2:00PM, at Kingston Free Library-- Ronald McDonald's Reading Show. The 30-minute show performed by Ronald McDonald, live and in person, is filled with magic, music, adventure, audience participation, and reading fun. This program is part of the 2009 Summer Reading Program, Be Creative @ Your Library. 783-8254.

Wednesday, July 1, 2:30--3:30 PM, at Peace Dale Library-- Keith Munslow Improv Workshop. This workshop is all about making it up on the spot! Using a mix of theatrical warm ups and comedy improv games, we will dive into the fast-paced world of improvisation. This exciting group program teaches teamwork, give/take and creative problem solving in a fun, safe environment. Open to students entering grade 7 and up. Space is limited, call 789-1555 to register.

Thursday, July 2, 11:00--11:45 AM, at Peace Dale Library-- Ronald McDonald's Reading Show. The 30-minute show performed by Ronald McDonald, live and in person, is filled with magic, music, adventure, audience participation, and reading fun. This program is part of the 2009 Summer Reading Program, Be Creative @ Your Library. 789-1555.

Thursday, July 2, noon--1:00 PM, at Kingston Free Library--Brown Bag Book Group meets to discuss Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo. Bring your lunch if you wish. Cookies and beverages are provided by the Friends of Kingston Free Library. 783-8254.

Thursday, July 2, 4:00--4:45 PM, at Peace Dale Library--7th-9th Grade Book Group meets to discuss Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales edited by Deborah Noyes. Copies available in advance at the Library. Snacks served, no registration is required. New members always welcome. 798-1555.

Monday, July 6, 2:00-3:00 PM at Robert Beverly Hale Library-- Pet Rocks! Kids ages 6 and up are invited to Be Creative @ The Library and create a pet rock of their very own. Registration is required. 783-5386.

Tuesday, July 7, 6:30-7:30 PM at Robert Beverly Hale Library-- Napua Polynesian Dancers. Travel to the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and the Marquesas in song and dance and see authentic implements such as drums, gourds, bamboo sticks and authentic grass skirts! Educational as well as entertaining, with lots of audience participation/interaction. 783-5386.

Tuesday, July 7, 7 PM, at Peace Dale Library--The Peace Dale Library Book Discussion Group meets to discuss Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston. Copies available at the Library. New discussers always welcome! 789-1555.

Wednesday, July 8, 11:00-noon at Kingston Free Library-- Sidewalk Chalk Drawing. Children ages 5 - 11 are invited to come decorate the sidewalks with chalk drawings of their own designs. In the event of rain we will move inside to Potter Hall. Please call the Library to register. 783-8254.

Wednesday, July 8, 2:00-3:30 at Peace Dale Library--Teen Artist Cafe: Altered Books. Teens will break all the rules as they rip, puncture, paint, and glue old, discarded books to create masterpieces of art! The goal is to alter the book’s appearance, turning it into a new kind of artistic expression. It is one part recycling, one part creativity, and fun all over! Students entering grades 7 and up are invited. Space is limited; call the library to register. 789-1555.

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Notary Public service is now offered at Peace Dale Library. Call the Reference Desk to check availability. 789-1555 xt 108.

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2009 Digital Television Transition and Converter Box information

Rhode Island Relay is a free, 24-hour service that allows people who are Deaf, Hard of hearing, Deaf-Blind or Speech Impaired to communicate via the telephone. Through the use of specialized equipment, relay users communicate freely with friends, family, and businesses who use a standard telephone. Click here for more information.