South Kingstown Public Library

South Kingstown Public Library The Town's library system is comprised of Peace Dale Library, & 2 branch libraries; Kingston & Hale

Peace Dale Library
1057 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, RI 02879
Hours:
Monday 9-8
Tuesday 9-6** Summer hours in effect! Wednesday 9-6
Thursday 9-6
Friday 9-5
Saturday 9-1** Summer hours in effect! Kingston Free Library
2605 Kingstown Rd, Kingston, RI 02881
401-783-8254
Hours:
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-6
Wednesday 10-8
Thursday 12-8
Friday 10-5
Saturday 9-12** Summer hours in effect! Robert Beverly Hale Li

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2601 Commodore Perry Hwy
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-783-5386
Hours:
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 1-8
Wednesday 1-5
Thursday 1-5
Friday 1-5

CHANGE OF DATEDUE TO TODAY'S RAIN, SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO BEGIN MONDAY JUNE 29TH INSTEAD OF TODAY.Work on the Pea...
06/26/2026

CHANGE OF DATE

DUE TO TODAY'S RAIN, SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO BEGIN MONDAY JUNE 29TH INSTEAD OF TODAY.

Work on the Peace Dale Library parking lot and parking lot entrance is causing a few temporary changes:

BOOK DROP: The book drop by the parking lot door will be closed on June 29th. An alternate book drop will be set up by the front, Kingstown Road door.
ENTRY TO THE LIBRARY: The parking lot door will be closed beginning June 29th for approximately a month. Entry during that time will be through the front, Kingstown Road door.
PARKING LOT: The driveway and parking lot will be closed on June 29th and from July 6th to 10th. The Library will still be open (except for July 6th to celebrate Independence Day) and street parking will be available on Kingstown Road.

If you have questions or need accomodations, please call the Peace Dale Reference desk at 401-789-1555 extension 4109

Thank you for your patience!

Town of South Kingstown RI

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kingston Free Library for Saturday’s special viewing of the Declaration of Indepe...
06/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kingston Free Library for Saturday’s special viewing of the Declaration of Independence!

We were thrilled to welcome nearly 300 visitors — 277 by clicker count! — for this rare opportunity to see the Rhode Island State Archives’ 1777 Goddard printing of the Declaration. It was wonderful to see such a great mix of ages come through Potter Hall to connect with this important piece of history.

This event would not have been possible without the RI Department of State’s Office and the Rhode Island State Archives. Special thanks to Lauren Fogarty, Program Coordinator for the RI250 Commission; Ashley Selima, Director of State Archives & Public Records Administration; and Kate Telford, Senior Digital Archivist, for helping make this event such a meaningful experience for our community.

We are also grateful to the Rhode Island State Police and our own South Kingstown Police Department for their assistance, and to the South Kingstown 250th Committee for helping mark the occasion — including painting the SK 250th logo on the street in front of Kingston Free Library.

Thank you again to everyone who attended, asked questions, brought family members, and helped make this special event such a success. We loved seeing our community come together to experience Rhode Island’s revolutionary history up close.

Town of South Kingstown RI

It's summer reading season! The South Kingstown Public Library is excited to provide Summer Reading Programs for ALL AG...
06/23/2026

It's summer reading season! The South Kingstown Public Library is excited to provide Summer Reading Programs for ALL AGES this summer!

PreK-Grade 5 - Kids Summer Reading Program
Grades 6-12 - Teen Summer Reading Program
For every day you read or listen to an audiobook, mark off a square. After completing a row stop by any South Kingstown Public Library branch to earn the prize(s) for that row. Prizes and tickets for completed rows will be given through AUGUST 8. Raffle prize winners will be announced on August 12. Info: [email protected] or (401) 789-1555 ext. 4115

Kids raffle prizes include Legos, Squishmallows, geode breaking kit, bug catchers kit, and origami!

Teen raffle prizes include a solar robot kit and coloring books!

Ages 18+ - Adult Summer Reading Program
Celebrate summer by playing SKPL Adult Summer Reading Bingo to earn entries for our final Grand Prize drawing in August (one prize per branch)! Bingo cards available at all branches and on our website (skpl.org). One card per participant. See additional play and submission rules on the card and our website. Info: [email protected] or (401) 789-1555,ext. 4110.

Town of South Kingstown RI

06/21/2026

Monday June 22
10:30am - Sensory Storytime
*Summer Reading Programs for all ages begin today
*This week's drop in activity at Peace Dale is Parrot Puppets!

Tuesday June 23
10:30am - Nursery Rhyme Time @ Kingston
1-7:30pm - Lego Tuesday @ Hale
6-8pm - Evening Knitters & Crocheters Group @ Hale

Wednesday June 24
10:30am - Firefighter Storytime @ Kingston Fire District
5-7pm - Kids Summer Reading Kickoff Party @ Kingston

Thursday June 25
5:30-7:30pm - Model Building Club @ Kingston

Friday June 26
10:30am - Kids Art Spot @ Kingston

Happening today!For two hours only, the Rhode Island State Archives will display their rare 1777 Goddard printing of the...
06/20/2026

Happening today!

For two hours only, the Rhode Island State Archives will display their rare 1777 Goddard printing of the Declaration of Independence at Kingston Free Library.
Stop by Potter Hall between 10 AM and 12 PM to see this remarkable piece of history and speak with State Archives experts about its significance.

📍 Kingston Free Library, Potter Hall
🕙 Today, 10 AM–12 PM
Free and open to all.
This is a one-day-only opportunity — don’t miss it.
More information: https://skpl.libcal.com/event/16329355


Town of South Kingstown RI
RI Department of State

Tomorrow is the day!The Rhode Island State Archives will be at Kingston Free Library with their rare 1777 Goddard printi...
06/19/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

The Rhode Island State Archives will be at Kingston Free Library with their rare 1777 Goddard printing of the Declaration of Independence.

This special viewing is part of a county-wide tour and Rhode Island’s ongoing commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visitors will also have the chance to speak with content experts about the document’s significance in Rhode Island’s and the nation’s history.

The viewing window is short, so plan ahead:
📍 Kingston Free Library, Potter Hall
📅 Saturday, June 20
🕙 10 AM–12 PM only
Free and open to all.

Come take a closer look at a document that helped carry the words of independence into public memory.
More information: https://skpl.libcal.com/event/16329355


Town of South Kingstown RI
RI Department of State

All branches of the South Kingstown Public Library are closed today, Friday June 19th in celebration of Juneteenth
06/19/2026

All branches of the South Kingstown Public Library are closed today, Friday June 19th in celebration of Juneteenth

*CONSTRUCTION UPDATE*Work on the Peace Dale Library parking lot and parking lot entrance is causing a few temporary chan...
06/16/2026

*CONSTRUCTION UPDATE*
Work on the Peace Dale Library parking lot and parking lot entrance is causing a few temporary changes:

BOOK DROP: The book drop by the parking lot door will be closed on June 26th. An alternate book drop will be set up by the front, Kingstown Road door.

ENTRY TO THE LIBRARY: The parking lot door will be closed beginning June 26th for approximately a month. Entry during that time will be through the front, Kingstown Road door.

PARKING LOT: The driveway and parking lot will be closed on June 26th and from July 6th to 10th. The Library will still be open (except for July 6th to celebrate Independence Day) and street parking will be available on Kingstown Road.

If you have questions or need accomodations, please call the Peace Dale Reference desk at 401-789-1555 extension 4109

Thank you for your patience!

Town of South Kingstown RI

Did you know a woman’s name appears on one of the most important early printings of the Declaration of Independence?Mary...
06/15/2026

Did you know a woman’s name appears on one of the most important early printings of the Declaration of Independence?

Mary Katherine Goddard printed an official copy of the Declaration in Baltimore in 1777. This printing was especially important because it included the names of the signers — helping preserve the Declaration as a public and archival record.
And yes, you can see one of these historic Goddard printings right here at Kingston Free Library.

The Rhode Island State Archives will display their copy for two hours only:
📅 Saturday, June 20
🕙 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Potter Hall, Kingston Free Library

This is a rare chance to see revolutionary history up close.
More information: https://skpl.libcal.com/event/16329355


Town of South Kingstown RI
RI Department of State

06/14/2026

Monday June 15
This week's drop in activity at Peace Dale - Mosiac Butterflies!
10:30am - Sensory Storytime @ Hale

Tuesday June 16
10:30am - Nursery Rhyme Time @ Kingston
1-7:30pm - Lego Tuesday @ Hale
6-8pm - Evening Knitters and Crocheters Group @ Hale

Wednesday June 17
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Thursday June 18
3-5pm - Drop in Tech Help @ Peace Dale
5:30-7:30pm - Model Building Club @ Kingston

Friday June 19
All Library Branches Closed - Happy Juneteenth!

Saturday June 20
10am-12pm - See the Declaration of Independence!! @ Kingston Free Library

Address

1057 Kingstown Road
Peace Dale, RI
02879

Telephone

+14017891555

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