Teen Virtual Photography Contest
December 15-January 31
Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12

Middle and High School students are invited to submit entries for our Teen Virtual Photography Contest!
Submit up to 2 original photos in each category:

• Animals
• Winter landscape and nature
• Happiness

Submit images in jpeg format to bfong@skpl.org. Include your name, grade and entry subject category that each photography belongs in. Entries will be shared on the library Facebook page and website.

Winners will be chosen from each grade group and will be announced in February.

Everyone is invited to join us for the South Kingstown Public Library Winter Reading Program!
Between December 21-January 31 every book you read or audiobook you listen to (or for pre-readers, every book read to them) will earn an entry into our raffle. Earn up to 20 entries!

We have three different age groups (Preschool-Grade 6, Grades 7-12, and Adults) so the whole family can participate! How many books will you read?

Sign up and record your books at https://skpl.beanstack.org, or pick up paper book rating slips at any South Kingstown Public Library Branch. Prize winners for each age group will be chosen in February.

For more information, contact either bfong@skpl.org or bobertello@skpl.org.

Teen Stress Less Take-Home Kit
Peace Dale Library

Students in grades 7-12 are invited to stop by the Peace Dale Library for a Stress-Less Take Home Kit filled with activities and supplies to help you stress less! Available via curbside (call 789-1555) or public hours (when applicable).

Each month has a different theme:

November: Toybox
December: Cozy
January: Dreams
February: Green Tea Spa

Kits are available on the first Wednesday of each month, while supplies last. Miss a month? We might have extras, just ask! For more info, contact bfong@skpl.org.

Afternoon Virtual Bird Stories for Grades K-3
Mondays, January 4, 11, 25, 4:00-4:25 PM

Join us for a virtual bird filled month! Each week we’ll have 25 minutes of stories, trivia, and more via Zoom!

Optional related take and make kits will be available starting January 4 at all branches. Email Brandi at bfong@skpl.org or register below for the Zoom invitation link.

Join Miss Sharon for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and activities! Please register online below at least 10 minutes before the program begins to receive the Zoom link.

Join Miss Tina for stories, songs, puppets, and other fun activities from the comfort of your own home! Kids of all ages are welcome. To obtain a Zoom link, please call the library at 789-1555 or e-mail tladika@skpl.org.

The New Year is a time to create a clean slate.  Join Dr. Andrew Vidich, educator, author, international speaker and longtime meditator for a meditation workshop on Zoom. Dr. Vidich has been educating audiences on how to practice and learn this technique, which provides many benefits, for several years. Bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation into your daily life and begin the New Year with a fresh start.

To register for this Zoom program, please email Britta at bobertello@skpl.org.