South Kingstown Public Library

10/20/2026

Did you catch Kingston Free Library on the news? Check out the story on our 250th celebration of the Kingston Free Library building! https://turnto10.com/news/local/kingstown-free-library-celebrates-250-years
Town of South Kingstown RI

The Kingston Free Library is celebrating 250 years of history, marking a milestone for a building that has served the community in many ways since 1776.

10/19/2026

Monday October 19
All day - Kids Drop in Draw Along @ Peace Dale
10am-12pm - Literacy Volunteers of Washington County Drop in Hours
10:30am - Sensory Storytime @ Hale

Tuesday October 20
10:30am - Nursery Rhyme Time @ Kingston
1-7:30pm - Lego Tuesday @ Hale
6-8pm - Evening Knitters and Crocheters Group @ Hale
6:30pm - Greatest Sitcoms of All Time: Trivia and More! @ Peace Dale

Wednesday October 21
10:30am - Touch-a-Truck Storytime @ South Kingstown Highway Department
6pm - Insects & Disease of RI Trees @ Kingston

Thursday October 22
10:30am - Preschool Storytime @ Peace Dale
1-3pm - Literacy Volunteers of Washington County Drop In @ Peace Dale
5:30-7:30pm - Model Building Club @ Kingston

Friday Octber 23
10:30am - Kids Art Spot @ Kingston
2:30pm - Teen Mini Modeling Clay Creations @ Peace Dale

Saturday October 24
10am - Beginners Yoga @ Peace Dale
10:30am - Halloween Story Yoga @ Peace Dale
2pm - Halloween Team Puzzle Contest @ Peace Dale

10/19/2026

🤔 Ever looked at a Nutrition Facts label and thought... "Okay, but what does all of this actually MEAN?!"

Calories, carbohydrates, sodium, % Daily Value... there's a LOT of information packed into that little label! 🧐

🥦 Let's get the facts!

Join us at Peace Dale Library for a FREE, interactive nutrition workshop presented by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank's Nutrition Education Team!

You'll learn how to make sense of Nutrition Facts labels, discover what all those numbers and percentages really mean, and even enjoy a cooking demonstration! 🍽️

Plus, you'll leave with new knowledge, recipes, and incentives to help you put what you've learned into practice!

📅 Tuesday, November 3
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Peace Dale Library

🔗 Register here: https://skpl.libcal.com/event/17435140

A little knowledge can go a long way toward making informed food choices! 🍎

10/16/2026

🎉 TOMORROW - This Saturday! 🎉
Don’t forget to join us TOMORROW, October 17th, 1 PM to 4 PM, as we celebrate 250 years of the Kingston Free Library building. Enjoy music, crafts, community fun, cake, and a special historical presentation by Programming Librarian Louis.
We hope to see you there as we honor the past and celebrate the future of our cherished library!
Town of South Kingstown RI

10/16/2026

Kids Art Spot for today, Friday October 16th has been cancelled. See you next week!

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10/15/2026

Birthday party newspaper article!
The Independent newspaper
Town of South Kingstown RI

America isn’t the only place celebrating a 250th birthday this year. One of South County’s oldest standing community spaces is having a birthday celebration of its own, and everyone is

10/14/2026

The countdown is on! Our 250th Anniversary Celebration is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome you. 🎉
From live music by the Peace Dale Folk Orchestra, to hands-on crafts, to a fascinating history presentation by Programming Librarian Louis, there’s something for everyone. And yes… there will be cake! 🎂
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17th, 1 PM to 4 PM and bring friends, family, and anyone who loves Kingston’s rich history. Let’s make this a celebration to remember!
Town of South Kingstown RI

10/13/2026

📚 **250 Years of History, Countless Memories!** 🎉

Do you have a favorite memory of Kingston Free Library? Maybe it's discovering a favorite book, attending a special program, visiting as a child, or simply spending time in this historic building.

As we celebrate **250 years of the Kingston Free Library building** at the heart of Kingston Village, we want to hear YOUR stories! ❤️

Share your favorite memories with us using the form below. We’ll highlight some of your stories during our **250th Birthday Party Celebration** on Saturday, October 17th!

🎂 **Saturday, October 17, 2026**
📍 Kingston Free Library
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM

Everyone is invited to celebrate with us! No registration required.

💬 **Share your memories here:** https://form.jotform.com/262844566032055

Help us celebrate not just the history of this special building, but the generations of people who have made it such an important part of our community!

Please click the link to complete this form.

10/11/2026

Monday October 12th
All branches closed in observance of Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day

Tuesday October 13th
10:30am - Fall Story & Nature Walk @ Peace Dale
1-7:30pm - Lego Tuesday @ Hale
6pm - FAFSA & College Financial Aid Workshop @ Peace Dale
6pm - Library Board of Trustees Meeting @ Peace Dale
6-8pm - Evening Knitters and Crocheters Group @ Hale

Wednesday October 14th
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Thursday October 15th
10:30am - Preschool Storytime @ Peace Dale
1-3pm - Literacy Volunteers of Washington County Office Hours @ Peace Dale
3-5pm - Drop in Tech Help @ Peace Dale
5:30-7:30pm - Model Building Club @ Kingston

Friday October 16th
10:30am - Kids Art Spot @ Kingston

Saturday October 17th
10-11am - Beginners Yoga @ Peace Dale
1-4pm - Kingston Free Building's 250th Birthday Party @ Kingston

10/09/2026

Hear ye! Hear ye!
Did you know the Kingston Free Library building was constructed in 1776?
This year marks 250 years of history within its storied walls!
Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 1 PM to 4 PM for a community celebration filled with fun, music, and cake. Programming Librarian Louis will give a special presentation on the building’s history, and crafts will be available for all ages.
Live music will be provided by the Peace Dale Folk Orchestra!
Come meet your neighbors and help us honor this remarkable milestone in our beloved library building!
of South Kingstown RI