Adult Programs

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AAA's How to Go on Ice and Snow
Thursday, December 10, 6:30 PM

In bad weather sometimes we 'forget' how to drive. Preparing yourself and your vehicle are key before hitting the road in inclement weather. We'll meet on Zoom as AAA traffic safety instructor, John Paul, joins to get us ready for winter driving!

Email Britta at bobertello@skpl.org to register and receive the Zoom invite link.
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South Kingstown Public Library Winter Reading Program
December 21 - January 31

Everyone is invited to join us for the South Kingstown Public Library Winter Reading Program. Between December 21-January 31 every book read or audiobook listened to will earn an entry into our raffle. Earn up to 20 entries!

Sign up and record your books at https://skpl.beanstack.org, or pick up paper book rating slips at any South Kingstown Library branch. Prize winners for each age group will be chosen in February.

For more information, contact either bobertello@skpl.org or bfong@skpl.org
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Holiday Movie Trivia / Virtual
Tuesday, December 15, 6:30 PM

Join us on Zoom for a holiday movie themed trivia night! We'll start by meeting on Zoom and then use Kahoot to play the actual trivia game. At the beginning of the Zoom meeting you will receive the game PIN. A surprise gift card will be given to the two participants earning the top number of points.

To receive the Zoom invite link and further instructions please email Britta at bobertello@skpl.org.
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During the Library closure due to Covid-19, our online resources are still available for reading and research: 

Ocean State Libraries E-Zone: downloadable books, audiobooks, movies. Any valid Ocean State Libraries card will work, and you can download up to 8 items at a time. 
Hoopla: downloadable books, audiobooks, movies, tv series, comics, and music. You need a South Kingstown Public Library card for Hoopla, and you get 3 checkouts per month.
AskRI.org: magazines, language-learning, auto repair, consumer health, and lots more.
Book Sizzle: Book lists, "Books on the Air", author interviews, and more. Updated weekly.
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Virtual Tech Help
Ongoing

If you have a tech and/or reference question, or would like to learn a new skill, email our reference librarian Britta at bobertello@skpl.org to set up a phone call. Please put "Tech Help" in the subject line of the email and let us know what project or skill you need help with.



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Thinking of joining a Book Group?
We have options for you at each of our 3 locations! - Many of these are now being held virtually!

Peace Dale Library: Evening Book Group, meets 1st Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Peace Dale Library: Afternoon Book Group, meets 2nd Fridays at 2 PM
Kingston Free Library: Brown Bag Book Group, meets 1st Thursdays, 12:15-1:15, except July
Kingston Free Library: Beyond Words Book Group, meets 2nd Wednesdays at 7 PM, except July and August
Kingston Free Library: A Readable Feast, meets 2nd Thursdays, 6:30 PM
Robert Beverly Hale Library: Bookmarks, meets last Thursday of the month, September--May