North Kingstown Free Library

North Kingstown Public Schools Virtual K-12 Art Show

Submitted by sstraub on March 18

In lieu of the Annual K-12 North Kingstown Public School Student Art show held at the North Kingstown Free Library, the Art Educators are pleased to announce and present the first ever K-12 Virtual Art Gallery including music composed and performed by Evangeline Junge, a North Kingstown High School student. Enjoy!

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Submitted by sstraub on February 23

For home-bound RI Residents, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZMGLLPQ to receive help with vaccination.

For more information about all of your options, go to https://covid.ri.gov/vaccination

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COVID19 Library Procedures

Submitted by Emily on December 04

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Newspaper Articles From Home!

Submitted by Georgene on November 20

Providence Journal Full Image Edition (2017 - Current)

Search or browse a replica of the Providence Journal with full-color layouts of all news articles, graphics, advertisements, classifieds, weather reports, box scores, puzzles, cartoons and more. Available to North Kingstown card holders from home.

Standard-Times (Search 2009-Current)

Provides access to full-text articles from the Standard-Times (2009 - current ) Available to North Kingstown card holders from home.

The Independent (Search 2003 - Current)

Provides access to full-text articles from The Independent (2003 - Current ) Available to North Kingstown card holders from home.

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Ancestry available from home

Submitted by Georgene on April 08

Ancestry from Home, Please use Firefox. Ancestry, normally only available inside the library, is now available from home with a valid North Kingstown Library card and acompanying pin. You will be directed to the Ocean State Library catalog login. After you enter your credentials, you will be redirected to Ancestry.com.
Ancestry from inside the Library.

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Park 'n Surf

Submitted by Georgene on March 26

Free Parking Lot WiFi Brought to you by Ocean State Libraries, the Rhode Island Foundation, Oshean and The Rhode Island Take It Outside initiative with a generous donation of equipment from the Infomation Technology Disaster Resource Center. Simply visit the North Kingstown Free Library and connect to the outside network, Library_ParkingLot, from your car or our outside seating.

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Creativebug

Submitted by Georgene on November 30

Creativebug has classes that will instruct and inspire you through this period of our lives. Keep your hands active and your mind engaged.

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South County Room Catalog

Submitted by Georgene on October 09

The South County Room of the North Kingstown Free Library houses many historic items related to the history of North Kingstown and surrounding areas. While most of our local history books can be found in the Ocean State Libraries catalog, our collections of historic photographs, documents, objects and more can be found at South County Room Collection Catalog. This catalog is by no means complete and will be growing over time, so please check back often!

Enter the South County Collection Catalog

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Consumer Reports

Submitted by Georgene on February 28

NEW! Access to Ebsco’s Consumer Reports product. Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. We use our rigorous research, consumer insights, journalism, and policy expertise to inform purchase decisions, improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices. In today’s rapidly evolving world, what we do at Consumer Reports must be as transformative and groundbreaking as the new technologies, products and services entering people's lives every day. We are passionate about our work because we know how much is at stake for you. We succeed in our mission every time your family gets a little bit safer, your finances get more secure, new technologies get more trustworthy, and the future gets that much brighter. Together we are creating a fairer, safer, and healthier world.

Using this electronic resource, patrons have access to reviews that Consumer Reports does not include in the magazine.

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02/28/2019 - 2:25pm

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Borrow Our Telescope!

Submitted by Georgene on October 17

The library now has an Orion StarBlast Astro Reflector telescope available for patrons aged 18 and older to borrow. The telescope, which was generously donated to us by Skyscrapers, Inc., is available to be borrowed for a period of one week. The telescope may be checked out or reserved downstairs at the Reference Desk.

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