2008 Summer Reading Lists for South Kingstown, Chariho, Narragansett, Exeter-West Greenwich, LaSalle Academy, Monsignor Clarke, Prout, Compass, and Moses Brown.

Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1--Holiday Closing. All 3 South Kingstown Libraries will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday.

Tuesday, September 2, 7 PM, at Peace Dale Library--Book Discussion. This month's book is Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet. Copies available a month ahead at the Library. New discussers always welcome! 789-1555.

Thursday, September 4, noon-1:00 at Kingston Free Library-- Brown Bag Book Group meets to discuss City of Falling Angels by John Berendt. Bring your lunch if you wish; the Friends of the Kingston Free Library provide tea and cookies. Join us! Copies available a month ahead. 783-8254.

Monday, September 8--Story Hour Signup begins at all 3 South Kingstown Libraries. Call the Library where you would like to attend to register for the fall sessions: Kingston Free: 783-8254; Peace Dale: 789-1555; Robert Beverly Hale: 783-5386.

Wednesday, September 10, 10:30-11:00 AM at The Center--The Center Book Group meets to discuss Plainsong by Kent Haruf. Books are available in advance at The Center, or through Ocean State Libraries. Call the Center to register, 789-0268. Facilitated by Pam Mead, Branch Librarian, Kingston Free Library.

Thursday, September 25, 7 PM, at Kingston Free Library-- Guest Author Todd McLeish will discuss his book, Golden Wings & Hairy Toes: Encounters with New England's Most Endangered Wildlife. Books will be available at the program for sale and signing. The event is free of charge and open to the public. 783-8254.

Thursday, October 2, noon-1 PM at Kingston Free Library-- Brown Bag Book Group meets to discuss The Secret of Lost Things by Sheridan Hay. Bring your lunch if you wish; tea and cookies provided by Friends of the Kingston Free Library. 783-8254.

Thursday, October 2, 7:00-8:00 PM, at Kingston Free Library-- Only in South County: A Pictorial Journey. Photographer Eric Wertheimer, whose work is familiar to many from his photographs in the South County Independent, shares his love of South County's natural beauty in his new book. Copies will be available for sale and signing after the talk. 783-8254.

Summer Hours will be in effect at all 3 South Kingstown Libraries through Labor Day (September 1). Winter Hours will begin September 2. Mouse over each library name (see above) for Summer and Winter Hours.

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