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

FRIENDS OF THE KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.

LOCATION: KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY

HERB GARDENING PRESENTATION

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 6:30 PM


Join us as URI Master Gardener Cheryl Kel-

ler gives a presentation on herb gardening.

Topics will include instructions on how to

grow common herbs, culinary uses, and

preservation/plant care! To register call

783-8254 or email [email protected].

Join us at the Kingston Village Fair for

the Friends annual bag of books sale

outside on the lawn, weather permit-

ting. Books are $3 per bag. No dona-

tions will be taken for this sale.

CELEBRATE IRELAND IN STORY AND SONG

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 P.M.

LOCATION: PEACE DALE LIBRARY

Join us along with Celtic musicians

Mary King, Phil Edmonds, and

Kevin Fallon for an evening of Irish

songs, stories, and music on the

Celtic harp, tin whistle, fiddle, but-

ton accordion, and more. An Irish Step Dance lesson will

take place from 6:00-6:30. Families and all ages welcome.

LOCAL AUTHOR VISIT

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 6:00 P.M.


Join us as local author Anna Prager discusses

her book I Remember, an autobiography

chronicling her family’s experience during the

Holocaust. Anna was born in Chmielnik, Po-

land in 1936. Her story begins in Poland, pro-

gressing through several countries during the Holocaust.

Registration preferred, 783-8254 or [email protected].

YOUNG NATURALIST BACKPACK PROGRAM

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2:00 P.M.


Join us as we introduce a new Young

Naturalist Backpack Program.

Patrons with a valid library card will

be able to check out 1 of 6 backpacks

filled with items that encourage kids

and families to explore the more than 12 miles of South

Kingstown Land Trust’s beautiful natural areas.

There will be a presentation by author Jeanine Silversmith

from RI Families in Nature about hiking with kids, and re-

freshments will be served. This program was created in

partnership with the South Kingstown Land Trust and

made possible by a generous grant from Bank Newport.

JOE PARILLO-CHRISTINE HARRINGTON DUO

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2:00 P.M.


Join us with composer Joe Parillo and

cellist Christine Harrington for an af-

ternoon of original compositions from

their 2001 recording “Sandbox” and

their soon to be released CD, “Turn Around Back”.

This event is made possible by the Friends of the Peace

Dale Library. Registration preferred but not required, con-

tact 789-1555 ext. 108 or [email protected]

HOLIDAY CLOSING

All three branches of the South Kingstown

Public Library will be closed on Monday,

May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

A READABLE FEAST: A COOKBOOK BOOK GROUP

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 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 will be reading and cooking from

assorted brunch cookbooks: Bubby’s Brunch Cookbook, Gale

Gand’s Brunch!, Sweet Mornings: 125 Sweet and Savory

Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, and Brunch: 100 Recipes from

Five Points Restaurant. Registration is required by calling

783-8254 or emailing [email protected]

Join us every Monday at for the latest

movie releases.

May 6: Aquaman

(PG-13 with Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe)

May 13: A Dog’s Way Home

(PG with Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King)

May 20: On the Basis of Sex

(PG-13 with Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux)

MONDAY MOVIE MATINEES

MONDAYS, MAY 6, 13, 20, 2:00 P.M.


SOUTH KINGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

ADULT BOOK GROUPS

KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY

BEYOND WORDS BOOK GROUP

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 7:00 P.M.

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION


Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

PEACE DALE LIBRARY

EVENING BOOK GROUP

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 6:30 P.M.

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2:00 P.M.

Faithful by Alice Hoffman

ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY

BOOKMARKS BOOK GROUP


Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Join us for our final book group of the season.

The start is at 6:30 PM and is a potluck. Members are asked

to bring a dish to share, their own plate, utensils, and cups.

ONGOING PROGRAMS AT KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY

YOGA SERIES BY ALL THAT MATTERS

Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:00 AM

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

pact, focusing on stretching, breathing, and meditation. All

levels. Please bring a towel or mat. Register at 783-8254.

COMMUNITY REIKI

Saturday, May 11, 12:00-2:00 P.M.

Practitioners of this Japanese technique for

stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing will

provide free sessions. Stop in, no registration required.

Sign up for a one-on-one help session with a

librarian. For help at Kingston Free, contact 783

-8254 or [email protected]. For help at Peace

Dale, stop in or contact 789-1555 ext 108 or

[email protected]. Please use “Tech Help” in the subject line

of all emails.

ONE ON ONE TECH HELP

LOCATION: PEACE DALE AND KINGSTON FREE

CELEBRATE SCREEN FREE WEEK WITH THE LIBRARY!

APRIL 29-MAY 5

Unplug from screen-based entertain-

ment and let your imagination run

wild during this national initiative. The Library has lots of

ways for the whole family to unplug this week. Try a book

club, adult yoga or storytime yoga session. Learn about our

new Young Naturalist Backpacks at the Peace Dale Library!

The annual Kids Reading Across RI Celebration is taking

place, as well as a storywalk at the Kingston Free Library.

What ever you choose, take some time to unplug and enjoy!

GEORGE WASHINGTON TAPESTRY CONSERVATION



Join us for a talk by Rebecca Kelly of the

URI Textile Conservation Laboratory

about the recent restoration of Peace

Dale Library’s George Washington tap-

estry. Made possible by the DAR’s Cooke

-Gaspee Chapter and the Friends of the

Peace Dale Library, the work and fram-

ing are now complete and we are de-

lighted to unveil the result. Registration preferred but not

required, contact 789-1555 ext. 108 or [email protected].

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 FESTIVAL BALLET PROVIDENCE:

INTERACTIVE SWAN LAKE STORYTIME

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 10:30-11:15 A.M.


Join Festival Ballet Providence for an

interactive storytime featuring their

spring performance of Swan Lake! All

ages, no registration required.

SATURDAY STORY YOGA

SATURDAY, MAY 4 & 18, 10:30-11:00 A.M.


Join us for yoga stories, poses, breath-

ing, mindfulness, and a craft. Mats are

provided by the library. All ages, no

registration required.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTS & CARDS

MAY 6 - MAY 11


Drop-in to the children’s room to make a flower

craft or Spring card for Mom, Grandma, or an-

other special grownup in your life.

PECKHAM FARM STORYTIME

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 10:30 A.M.

LOCATION: PECKHAM FARM, KINGSTON

Moo! Baa! Meet at Peckham Farm on

Route 138 in Kingston for stories,

songs, and a visit with the animals!

Held rain or shine—we’ll meet in the

barn if it rains. This annual event is for all ages, no registra-

tion required.

STORIES & ART: YUYI MORALES



May is Latino Books Month! Join us for

stories and an art project inspired by the

marvelous Yuyi Morales. All ages, no

sign-up.

10TH ANNUAL KIDS READING ACROSS RI KICK-OFF

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2:00-4:00 P.M.

LOCATION: RI STATE HOUSE

Meet Molly Brooks, author of Sanity & Tallu-

lah, receive a free book, and enjoy activities,

music, and art with RI public libraries and

organizations.

MARVELOUS HOMESCHOOL MONDAY: GARDENING FUN

MONDAY, MAY 20, 10:30 A.M.


Grow your green thumb with garden-

ing stories, take-home seed project,

and a DIY dirt cup treat! Please wear

mess-friendly clothing. Geared for

grades K-6, no sign-up.

LEGO CLUB

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 10:30-11:30 A.M.


Drop in to build with the Library’s Legos.

Some creations will be displayed in our

glass display case, space permitting. Ages 5

and up, no registration required.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL STRAWBERRY MONTH

TUESDAY, MAY 7, 4:00-5:00 P.M.

LOCATION: ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY

Celebrate National Strawberry Month with

us by painting their own strawberry rock

while learning about strawberries and lis-

tening to a strawberry story. Strawberry

snacks will be served. All ages, no registration.

SPRING STORYWALK®

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 10:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M.


Celebrate Children’s Book Week

and Screen Free Week by enjoy-

ing a StoryWalk® on the Library

Lawn!

For more information on Teen Services and programs,

contact: Brandi Fong, Youth and Teen Services Librarian

Email: [email protected]

Mon.-Tues., 783-5386, Wed.-Fri., 789-1555 ext. 105

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Did you know you can see library teen events,

books, and more on Instagram?

Follow us: @skplteens

PEACE DALE LIBRARY

MARCH 26-MAY 22

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, puppets,

art, and other fun activities! No registration necessary.

Terrific Twos and Threes: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Wigglers (birth-2 years): Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool (3 years-6 years): Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

There will be no storytime on Thursday, May 23.

KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY

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

Nursery Rhyme Time

Nursery rhymes, fingerplays, stories, songs, and move-

ment activities followed by free play fun. Geared for ages

birth to 2 years, but all are welcome.

ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY

MONDAYS, JANUARY 7-MAY 6, 10:30 A.M.

MONDAYS, JUNE 17-AUGUST 26, 10:30 A.M.

Preschool Stories & Play

Preschoolers are invited to join us for stories followed by

open ended art projects and playtime. Projects may be

messy. Geared for ages 3.5-6 years.

SILENT READING PARTY

FRIDAYS, MAY 3 AND JUNE 7, 3:30-4:30 PM


Love to read, but have trouble find-

ing time? Love to spend time with

others who love books? Join our

monthly Silent Reading Party for grades 7-12. Bring the

book you’re reading or pick a library one try. We’ll start by

chatting about what we are reading, then...READ! Snacks

will be served and every participant will get a free book.

TEEN VOLUNTEER TIME

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 4:00-4:45 P.M.


Need volunteer hours? Students in

grades 6-12 can join us while we

work on different projects!

This month—help us get ready for

our Summer Program, and create

a Teen display for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Registration preferred, drop-ins welcome.

SUMMER READING

PROGRAMS

JUNE-AUGUST 2019

ADULTS

TEENS

CHILDREN

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