Local Places of Interest

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South Kingstown Public Libraries

We have three interconnected libraries: the Kingston Free Library, Peace Dale Library, and the Robert Beverly Hale library. See each of them described below:

Kingston Free Library

Originally built in 1775 as a county court house, this charming building alsoserved as one of five original Rhode Island state houses, when the General Assembly convened between 1776 and 1791. The first floor was remodeled for library purposes in 1895.The building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Located at the intersection of Upper College Road (the main entrance to URI) and Route 138, this charming library is undergoing a facelift during 2001-2002 to restore its historic exterior.

  • Address: 2605 Kingstown Rd., Kingston, RI 02881
  • Telephone: 401-783-8254
  • Website: Click here
  • Winter Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10am - 6pm
    Wednesday and Thursday 10am - 8pm
    Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm
  • Summer Hours: Same as above except:
    Thursday 10am - 5pm
    Saturday 10am - 1pm
  • Click here to see a map

Peace Dale Library


Photograph (c) 2001 by Grant M. Smith

The largest library in our area is located on Kingstown Road just across from the old mill building complex. This glorious stone building was built by the sons of Rowland Hazard in honor of their father's memory. It was designed specifically as a home for the village library, which was founded in 1863.

  • Address: 1057 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, RI 02879
  • Telephone: 401-783-4085 or 789-1555
  • Fax: 401-782-6370
  • Website: Click here
  • Winter Hours (effective 9/11):
    Monday and Tuesday 9am - 8pm
    Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 6pm
    Friday 9am - 5pm
    Saturday 9am - 5pm
    Sunday 1pm - 5pm (October - April)
  • Summer Hours:
    Monday 9am - 8pm
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 6pm
    Friday 9am - 5pm
    Saturday 9am - 1pm
  • Click here to see a map

Robert Beverly Hale Library

This one is closest to Matunuck, on Commodore Perry Highway.

  • Address: 2601 Commodore Perry Highway, Wakefield, RI 02879
  • Telephone: 783-5386
  • Website: Click here
  • Winter Hours (effective 9/10)
    Monday and Wednesday 10am - 5pm
    Tuesday 3pm - 8pm
    Thursday 1pm - 5pm
    Friday 1pm - 6pm
  • Summer Hours:
    Monday and Wednesday 10am - 5pm
    Tuesday and Friday 3pm - 8pm
    Thursday 1pm - 5pm
  • Click here to see a map

Maps

Kingston Free Library

Peace Dale Library

Hale Library


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