North Kingstown Free Library

The North Kingstown Free Library Has a New Library Director

Submitted by Georgene on November 22

The North Kingstown Free Library Has a New Library Director

Welcome, Ryan Brennan

The North Kingstown Free Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Brennan as the 11th Director of the North Kingstown Free Library. Ryan knows the NKFL and the North Kingstown community because he served our library with distinction on two previous occasions. He returns to North Kingstown with solid experience working in administrative positions at public libraries in Wyoming, Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and he has a very forward-thinking vision and philosophy of public library service. As Ryan approaches the challenges of leading the North Kingstown Free Library into the future, he takes the reins of a world-class institution with a storied history and a strong record of service to the community. He begins his tenure as Director on Monday, November 29th.

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Thanksgiving Hours

Submitted by Nancy on November 21

THANKSGIVING HOURS

Wednesday, November 24th CLOSING at 5:00pm

Thursday, November 25th CLOSED

Friday, November 26th CLOSED

Saturday, November 27th OPEN 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday, November 28th CLOSED

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Open Sundays

Submitted by Georgene on November 13

Sunday Hours are Back!

The Library will be open
on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
on the following dates:
November 14 and 21, December 5, 12, and 19.

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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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NKFL Telescope Borrowing Policy and Agreement.pdf

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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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Outdoor Wifi - Always Available

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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Creativebug

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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.

Date:

02/28/2019 - 2:25pm

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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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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