CYBER-SENIORS

Submitted by Georgene on February 19

Have Technology Questions? We can Help!

Older adults may sign up for a 50 minute 1-on-1 tech help session with a student from URI's Human Developement program. Bring your own device or use one of the library's computers.

Wednesday and Friday Mornings Beginning February 8

Sign Up at the Reference Desk or Contact Us at:

401-294-3306 ext 602 nkiref@nklibrary.org

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North Kingstown Free Library Webinars and Online Events

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and sponsored by the Friends of the North Kingstown Free Library.

To register for any of these programs, go to https://libraryc.org/nklibrary

Sponsored by the Friends of the North Kingstown Free Library

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Open Sundays

Submitted by Georgene on October 10

Sunday Hours

The Library will be open
on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
on the following dates:

January 8, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 16, 23, 30

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Tech Drop-in

Submitted by Georgene on September 11

Drop-In Technology

Friday February 24th, from 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday March 8th from 5:30pm-8:00pm
Tuesday March 21st from 1:30pm-4:30pm

Do you have a technology question about one of your devices? Your email? How to get free eBooks, Audio Books and Movies? This is an event where you can get answers in a relaxing setting. Be sure to bring your devices and cords, library card number and your Apple, Adobe or Amazon account passwords. No registration required.

Date:

10/05/2022 - 5:30pm

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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.

Click Here

Tags:

craft

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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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.

Tags:

telescope

borrow

NKFL Telescope Borrowing Policy and Agreement.pdf

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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