Upcoming Events
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 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...
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...
Watercolor Workshop: "Swimming Koi"
*REGISTRATION FULL*
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...
Lego Tuesdays
Stop by the Children's Room to build with the library's Lego collection!
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 ...
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.
Story and Stroll: Marina Park
Bundle up and enjoy a Spring StoryWalk®, nature scavenger hunt, and nature activities at Marina Park in South Kingstown (239 Salt Pond Road). This program is geared for ages birth to 8 with a caregive...
Mahjong Drop-In
Looking to share social time, or your mahjong skills, with other adults? Drop by the library any time from 11 AM - 12:30 PM to play mahjong with your own group, or create a team with other attendees. ...
Miracle at Midway: Turning the Tide
This in-depth exploration of World War II in the Pacific Theater focuses on the period from 1941 to 1945. We’ll explore four topics: Pearl Harbor and the Coming of War; Miracle at Midway (Turning the ...
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.
Palm Trees, Jungle, and Bugs! World War II in the South and Southwest Pacific
This in-depth exploration of World War II in the Pacific Theater focuses on the period from 1941 to 1945. We’ll explore four topics: Pearl Harbor and the Coming of War; Miracle at Midway (Turning the ...
Earth Day Fun w/Dr. Dawn
Join Dr. Dawn Cardace and her URI geology students on the library lawn for Earth Day fun! Visit activity stations featuring various geology topics, Earth Day crafts, and lawn games. All ages.
Earth Day Fun w/Dr. Dawn
Join Dr. Dawn Cardace and her URI geology students on the library lawn for Earth Day fun! Visit activity stations featuring various geology topics, Earth Day crafts, and lawn games. All ages.
Planet Earth: Status Check
Join us for Planet Earth: Status Check, an engaging and timely event exploring how our planet is responding to a rapidly warming climate. This session brings together leading researchers from URI to s...
On to Japan: Island Hopping Across the Pacific
This in-depth exploration of World War II in the Pacific Theater focuses on the period from 1941 to 1945. We’ll explore four topics: Pearl Harbor and the Coming of War; Miracle at Midway (Turning the ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
RI "Renunciation Day" Celebration
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...
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...
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. We will mee...
Repair Fair
**LOCATION** South Kingstown Recreation Center 30 St Dominic Rd South Kingstown, RI 02879 Thank you for your interest in the Town of South Kingstown's Repair Fair! This is a joint venture between the ...
Peckham Farm Storytime
Baa, baa! Oink, oink! Meet at Peckham Farm on Route 138 in Kingston for stories, songs, and a visit with the animals! All ages, no registration needed.
"Interdimensional": Consciousness, Cryptids and the Hidden Architecture of Reality
Join Ronny LeBlanc, best known as a core cast member on Discovery’s Expedition Bigfoot and a recurring expert on Travel Channel’s Paranormal Caught on Camera, for an exploration of the growing evidenc...
Friends Spring Book Sale
Join the Friends of the Kingston Free Library for their annual SPRING BOOK SALE during Kingston Fair Day. The sale will take place on the library lawn (weather permitting) from 9am to 2pm. So many goo...
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...
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...
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...
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 Snake
Audubon educators will share a nature story, introduce us to a live snake, and teach us the importance of these amazing reptiles in ecosystems. Open to preschool-grade 2. PLEASE REGISTER BELOW & ENTER...
Summer Story Yoga
Join certified “ChildLight Yoga and Mindfulness for Children” instructor, Miss Sharon, for stories, yoga poses, activities, and fun! Geared for ages 3 – 8 but all are welcome.
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.
Summer Story Yoga
Join certified “ChildLight Yoga and Mindfulness for Children” instructor, Miss Sharon, for stories, yoga poses, activities, and fun! Geared for ages 3 – 8 but all are welcome.
Strawberry Celebration
Children and caregivers are invited to join us on the Library lawn to enjoy a strawberry themed story, movement activities, craft, and a fresh strawberry snack. This program was inspired by a Fair and...
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Summer Story Yoga
Join certified “ChildLight Yoga and Mindfulness for Children” instructor, Miss Sharon, for stories, yoga poses, activities, and fun! Geared for ages 3 – 8 but all are welcome.
Bay Experience
Join Save the Bay educators for an introduction to Narragansett Bay and learn about the anatomy and adaptations of Bay creatures in this hands-on program. Geared for grades K - 4. PLEASE REGISTER BELO...
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...
Summer Story Yoga
Join certified “ChildLight Yoga and Mindfulness for Children” instructor, Miss Sharon, for stories, yoga poses, activities, and fun! Geared for ages 3 – 8 but all are welcome.
Meet The Little Mermaid!
Join Ariel, The Little Mermaid, for a magical morning under the sea! We'll hear a story, sing and dance along, and take photos with Ariel during this enchanting program. All ages. PLEASE REGISTER BELO...
Audubon Nature Story w/Live Owl
Audubon educators will share a nature story, introduce us to a live owl, and teach us the importance of these amazing raptors in ecosystems. Open to preschool-grade 2. PLEASE REGISTER BELOW & ENTER TH...
Summer StoryWalk & Lawn Games
Children and caregivers can enjoy a nature themed StoryWalk® and lawn games during this drop-in, self-directed program.
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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...
Recycle Right in RI!
You recycle, right? But do you recycle right? If you’ve ever found yourself squinting to look for a recycling symbol on a product, debating with a friend or spouse over a greasy pizza box, agonizing o...
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!
