New Events Calendar!

Submitted by Emily on May 10

Click here for our new and improved events site!
We're moving to a new platform for our events calendar and program registration. We're excited to announce this feature which we think you will find easy to use. Program registration will no longer require a library card and PIN number. Please contact the library with any issues you may have with the site or with program registration.

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Kanopy

Submitted by Georgene on February 28

Kanopy is a video streaming service with an impressive catalog, featuring classic, independent, and documentary film. Patrons of the North Kingstown Free Library receive 10 monthly credits (10 movies per month) for free with your library card. The films that truly resonate with us do more than just entertain. They inspire us, enrich us, and challenge our perspectives. Kanopy ensures that these films reach viewers around the world. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month.

Kanopy Kids: Educational, Enriching, Entertaining

Kanopy's dedication to thoughtful entertainment includes educational and engaging videos for children of all ages - as well as the young at heart. Parents can trust that our catalog encourages social and emotional developement, promotes respect for community diversity, and inspire creativity. Browse Kanopy Kids and discover videos that spark children's imagination.

Date:

02/28/2019 - 2:46pm

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Consumer Reports

Submitted by Georgene on February 28

NEW! Access to Ebsco’s Consumer Reports product. Patrons will have access to more reviews which Consumer Reports does not include in the magazine. 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.

Date:

02/28/2019 - 2:25pm

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Creativebug.com

Submitted by Georgene on February 25

Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Only for North Kingstown Free Library card holders.

Date:

02/25/2019 - 3:22pm

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NEW! Binge Box Collection

Submitted by Nancy on May 25

Binge Boxes are perfect for people who love movies! Each Binge Box contains 6 movies for a spectacular movie watching experience! Enjoy films by starring favorite actors or category.

You will find themed Binge Boxes, such as Musicals, Boston Movies, Melissa McCarthy Movies, Quentin Tarantino Movies, Halloween, The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), Meryl Streep Movies, George Clooney Movies, Heist Movies and Marvel Movies.

Circulation paramenters:

Limit 1 Binge Box at a time per person
Checkout period is 1 week.
No Holds or Renewals
$1 per day late fee
Can ONLY be returned at the North Kingstown Free Library and at the Circulation Desk. Cannot be returned in the book drop.

So, grab a Binge Box, gather your friends and family, and enjoy the magic of movies!!

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New DVDs Coming Soon

Submitted by Catie on January 03

You can place holds on new DVDs that will be coming in this month by clicking on New Feature DVDs . To receive the list via email every month, click on Newsletter Signup , click a checkmark next to New Feature DVDs - Coming Soon, type your email in the box at the bottom of the screen, and click on the subscribe button. Concerned that there are a lot of people in line for a DVD that you'd like to borrow? We recommend that you place a hold anyway because the North Kingstown copy fills holds picked up in North Kingstown first. You may move up the list more quickly than you thought that you would!

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Library Wish List! A different way to donate.

Submitted by Nancy on December 22

If you’re looking for a way to give back to the North Kingstown Free Library during this holiday season, take a peek at our Amazon wish lists. We’ve carefully selected items that we’re hoping will add even more variety and appeal to our existing collections. We also take monetary donations, along with physical donations in the form of books and DVDs in great condition. Every donation, no matter how large or small, is greatly appreciated! Click here to access our wish list: NKFL Amazon Wish List

You can also support the library by using

Amazon Smile

Friends online remit.pdf

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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