Adult Programs

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Terrarium Class - Class is Full
Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30 pm at Kingston Free Library
Create your own personalized terrarium to take home with you! No worries if you don't have a green thumb - Jennifer Guerin from Blooming Artisan will lead you through it, step-by-step. All tools and materials will be provided. Minimum age for this program is 12.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Free Library.

Creating a Joyous Retirement with Nora Hall
Thursday, May 25th from 2:00-4:00 pm at Peace Dale Library
In this workshop, participants will identify hopes and concerns for their retirement years; explore the role of writing about memories as a way to identify interests they might pursue in retirement; and learn tips for creating joyous years through the development of strong, caring relationships with life-partners and friends. Space is limited, registration required. 789-1555 xt 110 or jwilson@skpl.org.

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World Film Series--The Quiet American
Wednesday, June 14 at  2:00 PM at Peace Dale Library
Join us for The Quiet American (2002, 101 minutes, R, in English), starring Michael Caine, directed by Phillip Noyce.
Set in 1950's Saigon near the end of French colonial rule, the story involves two men in love with the same Vietnamese woman, played out amidst their conflicting views of the country and the increasing role America was starting to play. Refreshments served.  For more information: 789-1555 xt 110 or jwilson@skpl.org.

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World War II Rhode Island Book Launch
Saturday, June 17 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Kingston Free Library
Join us for local author Christian McBurney's first lecture on his new book World War II Rhode Island. The state's contribution to WWII vastly exceeded its small size including a top-secret German POW camp in Narragansett and the Northeast's largest naval air station at Quonset Point. The talk will start with the scare of an enemy raid after Pearl Harbor and end with the war's final German U-boat sunk off Point Judith. Registration preferred by clicking here. In partnership with the South County History Center.

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Ukulele Workshop with In Bed by Ten
Thursdays, June 22, July 6 & 20, August 3, 17 & 31 at Kingston Free Library

Beginners Workshop begins at 5:00 pm
Experienced Players Workshop begins at 6:00 pm

Local ukulele jam group, In Bed by Ten, will be hosting ukulele lessons and a ukulele jam session this summer. Bring your ukulele and get together with other ukulele enthusiasts to play blues, rock and traditional music. Register by contacting Mike Fabre at mike.fabre68@gmail.com or 401-552-3060.
Dyadic Duo -- Classical Guitar Performance
Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 am at Kingston Free Library

Join us for a morning concert with the Dyadic Duo.  Andrew Maddock and Ying Sun will perform classical music for guitars in the Potter Hall. Registration preferred by clicking here..