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Instant Message Reference

Use this program to send an instant message to the reference staff at the North Kingstown Staff. Please make your questions specific and be patient, a staff member will be with you shortly.

Instant Message Reference is available during most working hours at the library:

M-Th » 9:30am - 8:00pm
F-Sat » 9:30am - 4:30pm

For all other inquires, please use the form below:

Email a Reference Question

This service provides brief answers to factual questions and/or gives referrals to resources (online, print and to other agencies)
We will respond to all questions within 2 business days. If you need a faster response to your questions, please visit or call the Reference Dept. @ 401-294-3306, ext. 4.
Please be as specific as possible. For example: Rather than asking "I need information about lighthouses", try asking "I would like to know how many lighthouses there are in Rhode Island".
Include any important phrases or keywords.
Indicate if your question relates to a specific field, such as sports, medicine, business, etc.

Send your email directly to nkiref@nklibrary.org or use the form below.