Upcoming Events
Builder Tuesdays
Stop by the Children's room all day for drop-in building fun! Build with Legos, blocks, Magnatiles and more!
Nursery Rhyme Time
Join us for nursery rhymes, fingerplays, stories, songs, and movement activities. Geared for ages birth - 3 but all are welcome. After the program, children can enjoy free-play fun using the library's...
Evening Knitters and Crocheters Group
Bring your projects to work on with a supportive community of fellow knitters and crocheters. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required; any questions call 401-783-5386.
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Storytime with Miss Brandi
Join us for stories, songs, and more with Miss Brandi! Geared for ages 3-5. Some projects may be messy.
Model Building Club
This is a place for people to relax, meet other model enthusiasts, or just simply build in the peace and quiet of the library. Bring a project you are working on, whether it's a plastic model, a diora...
Kids Drop-In DIY Activities
Drop by the Robert Beverly Hale Library every Friday and Saturday for a self-directed activity! From crafts to scavenger hunts, we'll have something different each week. Projects will remain available...
Kids Art Spot
Join us for a process art activity where we focus on the joy of creating, not the finished product. Afterward, children can enjoy free-play fun with the library's toy collection. All ages. All project...
Valentine Story Yoga
Join certified “ChildLight Yoga and Mindfulness for Children” instructor, Miss Sharon, for Valentine stories, yoga poses, crafts, and fun! Geared for ages 3 – 8 but all are welcome.
Kids Beach Party
Dreaming of warmer days? Join us for beach themed games, crafts, and activities. All ages. No food, just fun.
News Media in the Misinformation Age
Between the relentlessness of the 24-hour news cycle, rampant misinformation, and the influence of social media algorithms, staying informed today can be overwhelming. Join us for a conversation with ...
Fiddle 'N Fun
Join Mr. Joel for a fun morning of silly songs, listening games, movement activities, and hands-on instrument play! All ages. PLEASE REGISTER BELOW & ENTER THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP.
Stories & Hot Cocoa
Warm up the wintertime! Families can join us for a story then create a custom hot cocoa mix to take home. No registration needed.
Kids Lunar New Year Party
Drop in between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to celebrate "The Year of the Horse" with Lunar New Year crafts, activites, bingo, and free-play fun. Geared for grades K - 4, younger siblings welcome.
Sensory Storytime
Join us for story and play! Ages 18 months-4 years, but all are welcome. Sensory play can be messy, so please plan accordingly. If your child needs any accommodations to participate, email ecunningham...
Drop-In Mahjong, Games & Puzzle Mondays
Looking to share social time with other adults, or prefer a meditative activity? Drop in to play mahjong or a board/card game, work on a puzzle, or color intricate templates. The library provides one ...
Almost Spring Sound Bath
As we approach the transition to a gentler season, treat yourself to this soft, meditative sound experience. Seating provided, or bring a yoga mat if preferred. *Registration required*: Fill out the f...
Bilingual Storytime
Join Solé for a fun and interactive program introducing children (0 - 4) to Spanish through stories, songs, and movement activities. The program is followed by free-play fun with the libary's toy coll...
Audubon Nature Story w/Live Turtle
Audubon educators will share a nature story, introduce us to a live turtle, and teach us the importance of these reptiles in ecosystems. Open to preschool-grade 2. PLEASE REGISTER BELOW & ENTER THE TO...
Bookmarks Book Discussion Group
Bookmarks, the discussion group at the Robert Beverly Hale Library, meets the last Thursday of the month, September through May (no meeting in December) to talk about good books. New members are alway...
Lego Club
Kids 5 and up are invited to build with the library's Lego collection. Drop in anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 am. What can you create?
Spring Story Yoga
Join certified “ChildLight Yoga and Mindfulness for Children” instructor, Miss Sharon, for Spring stories, yoga poses, activities, and fun! Geared for ages 3 – 8 but all are welcome.
Bilingual Storytime
Join Solé for a fun and interactive program introducing children (0 - 4) to Spanish through stories, songs, and movement activities. The program is followed by free-play fun with the libary's toy coll...
Bilingual Storytime
Join Solé for a fun and interactive program introducing children (0 - 4) to Spanish through stories, songs, and movement activities. The program is followed by free-play fun with the libary's toy coll...
Ceremonial Ringing of the Courthouse Bell
Join us for a rare and historic celebration of Rhode Island’s Renunciation Day at the Kingston Free Library. At 4:00 PM, the bell atop the Kingston Free Library will be rung for one full minute, joini...
A Map for a Rhode Island Revolution
Local cartographer Andrew Middleton explores the history of one of the most iconic maps made of Rhode Island, published in 1777 by the Royal Hydrographer of the British Navy during the occupation of N...
The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes During New England's Revolution
Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports & broadsides is the often silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles. The choices they made every day about fashion and fabric consumption & crea...
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Special Showing of Rhode Island's Historic Declaration of Independence!
The Rhode Island State Archives will be showing their copy of the Declaration of Independence at the Kingston Free Library! This is an official, authorized copy printed by Mary Katherine Goddard in 17...
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Meet John Adams: A Witty and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President
The historical figure of John Adams, portrayed by George Baker, will present his views of the nation, history and family life in a humorous and inspiring speech. He will be dressed in the clothes he w...
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250th Birthday Party - A Special Celebration
Celebrate the birth of our library's humble building on this special day. More information to come soon!
