Among Friends
News and notes from North Kingstown Free Library
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Library Hours
Mon - Thur 9:00 - 8:30
Fri & Sat 9:00 - 5:00
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The library is looking a bit more like its pre-pandemic self each week. This month, as you visit you will notice that the entrance is no longer one-way, and the inside return bin is back by the circulation desk. Some key changes include:
Magazines and Newspapers
Our magazines and newspapers are on display for in-house reading, and the chairs in the reading area have come back out. Come on in to catch up on the daily news or read the latest issue of your favorite publication.
Meeting Rooms
The Conference Room is now available for meetings of up to 4 individuals. Reserve the room for your next meeting up to one week in advance. Library staff is actively working to make the upstairs meeting room available for public use once again. Check our room reservation page regularly to see updates to room availability and capacity changes.
Fines
Throughout the pandemic, Ocean State Libraries suspended overdue fines as a courtesy to patrons. Beginning July 1st, those fines will be reinstated on most library materials. All overdue items returned before July 1st will not incur fines.
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2021 Summer Reading Challenge |
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Join us in experiencing summer reading in a brand new way. We invite children, teens, and adults to the NKFL Summer Challenge featuring fun-filled activities, badges, and great prizes. We are looking forward to exploring and learning this new summer challenge along with you.
Sign up online or download the Beanstack Tracker mobile app, beginning Wednesday, June 16. If you cannot sign up with a computer or smartphone, or have any questions or issues, call the library for assistance, (401) 294-3306.
You can register your reader account for one of the following programs:
Children, ages 3 - 5 years
Children, ages 6 - 11 years
Teens, grades 6 - 12
Adults, ages 18+
The Beanstack website includes tools to help you and your family discover books, keep track of your reading, and reach reading goals through badges, activities and book reviews. Log your reading and completed challenge activities to earn badges and raffle tickets for grand prizes such as gift cards from Inside Scoop, Newport Creamery, Jitters Café, Dave’s Marketplace and Amazon.
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Tuesday, June 8, 6:30 pm
Program will be held in person.
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Tuesday, June 8, 6:30 pm
The Alloy of Law
Program will be held in person.
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Monday, June 14, 6:30 pm
Theme: Appetizers
Program will be held in person.
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Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 pm
Virtual Program
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Friday, June 18, 9:30 am
Program will be held in person.
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Tuesday, June 22, 6:30 pm
Busman's Honeymoon
Program will be held in person.
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Saturday, June 26, 10:00 am
Program will be held in person.
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Monday, June 28, 10:00 am
Program will be held in person.
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Tuesdays starting July 6
4:00 pm
Program will be held in person.
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Monday, July 12, 11:00 am
Off Shore
Program will be held in person.
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Coming to YouTube this Month |
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Teen Programs
- Seashell Candles
- Bottle Rockets
- Movie and Snack Pairing- Nina's Waffles for Shadow and Bone
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Find Rhody Radio at rhodyradio.org or wherever you find your podcasts.
When you’re listening to Rhody Radio, you know you’re listening to something good.
Rhody Radio is a project of the Office of Library and Information Services and is made possible by a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities.
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In 1922, Prohibition was in full swing across the United States. Still, the use of alcohol was allowed in some instances, including usage in high school science laboratories. This permit, signed by Prohibition Commissioner Roy Asa Haynes, was granted to Principal Elmer Hussey of North Kingstown High School. It allowed the high school “1 wine gallon of alcohol per annum” to be used for “non-beverage purposes”. Hopefully, the NKHS chemistry students didn’t let any of this precious commodity go to waste! |
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Become a Friend of the Library |
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This newsletter, and many of the programs and events announced through it, are sponsored by the generous donations of library supporters like you. Become a Friend today!
Every donation, no matter how small, helps us continue to carry out the library's mission of teaching valuable skills and providing opportunities for growth and human connection. Best of all, your donation is tax deductible!
Fill out your membership donation form and mail it with a check, or drop it off at the library during our opening hours. Thanks for being a Friend.
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Make your shopping go further
Did you know that you can donate to the library through Amazon Smile, even when ordering your Whole Foods grocery order?
Visit smile.amazon.com and choose the Friends of North Kingstown Free Library as your charity, and Amazon will automatically donate a portion of their proceeds. All at no extra cost to you! Now that's giving in the holiday spirit. |
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100 Boone Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 294-3306
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