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Kent Free Library Events

Join us for upcoming events at Kent Free Library. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is required where noted.

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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Sunday, May. 5Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Sunday, May. 5Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Sunday, May. 5, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
Board Game Club
1:30 - 4:30 pm
 Board Game Club
Sunday, May. 5, 1:30 - 4:30 pmBoard Game Club
Enjoy playing board games the first Sunday of each month from 1:30 - 4:30 in the library's 2nd floor meeting room.  Bring a friend or make some new ones!  No registration required.
Concert Series: Rubber City Ukes
2:00 pm
Concert Series: Rubber City Ukes
Sunday, May 5, 2:00 pmConcert Series: Rubb
The Rubber City Ukes are Akron-based ukulele players of all ages and skill levels who gain performance skills in a group setting. Enjoy this family-friendly event on the library's second floor balcony as the Rubber City Ukes perform a variety of songs in a fun, sing-along format.No registration ...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Monday, May. 6Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Monday, May. 6Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

No Shelf Control Book Club
11:00 am
 No Shelf Control Book Club
Monday, May. 6, 11:00 amNo Shelf Control Boo
Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 11:00 am for readers who love Monday mornings, can’t get enough books, and have eclectic reading habits.ibrary book clubs are held in the Bumphrey Room and do not require registration (except Diverse Voices which meets on Zoom and requires registration).&nb...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Tuesday, May. 7Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Tuesday, May. 7Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Wednesday, May. 8Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Wednesday, May. 8Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Wednesday, May. 8, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
Mother’s Day Paint Night: Floral Bouquet
4:00 p.m.
Mother’s Day Paint Night: Floral Bouquet
Wednesday, May 8, 4:00 p.m.Mother’s Day P
Kids in grades 3 – 5 can bring their mothers to this special Mother’s Day paint night! Each mother/child pair will work on one painting together. All supplies will be provided by the library and no painting experience is required. Registration is required. Please register for only o...read more

Home-Ec 101: Macrame Produce Hanger
7:00 pm
Home-Ec 101: Macrame Produce Hanger
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 pmHome-Ec 101: Macrame
Learn the basics of macrame and make a beginner-friendly produce bag to hang in your home. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00 am. For adults 18+.
Tarot Club
7:00 PM
 Tarot Club
Wednesday, May. 8, 7:00 PMTarot Club
Have you always been interested in the mysteries of the tarot? This is your sign to start exploring them! Students in grades 6-10 are invited to join us to explore the artistry of different tarot and oracle decks and learn how to use the cards for self-reflection, meditation, creativity, and critica...read more
Mother’s Day Paint Night: Floral Bouquet
7:00 p.m.
Mother’s Day Paint Night: Floral Bouquet
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 p.m.Mother’s Day P
Kids in grades 3 – 5 can bring their mothers to this special Mother’s Day paint night! Each mother/child pair will work on one painting together. All supplies will be provided by the library and no painting experience is required. Registration is required. Please register for only o...read more

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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Thursday, May. 9Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Thursday, May. 9Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Thursday, May. 9, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
Thursday Morning Book Club
11:00 am
 Thursday Morning Book Club
Thursday, May. 9, 11:00 amThursday Morning Boo
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:00 am to discuss popular fiction books.Library book clubs are held in the Bumphrey Room and do not require registration (except Diverse Voices which meets on Zoom and requires registration).  Pick up a book at the Check Out desk a few weeks before the d...read more
Mocktails and Masterpieces: Firefly Forest
6:30 pm
Mocktails and Masterpieces: Firefly Forest
Thursday, May 9, 6:30 pmMocktails and Master
Learn how to paint an evening forest alight with fireflies. Registration is required and begins Thursday, May 2nd at 9am. For adults 18+.This class will be repeated on Thursday, June 13 and registration will begin on June 6.  Register for only one class.  Those who register for the May cla...read more

Tween Zone: Origami Tulips
7:00 p.m.
 Tween Zone: Origami Tulips
Thursday, May 9, 7:00 p.m.Tween Zone: Origami
Children in grades 3 through 5 are invited to join us for a different activity each week. This week we'll celebrate all the moms, aunts and grandmas in our lives by making them an arrangement of origami tulips.  Activities range from crafts, science experiments and games. Registration is re...read more

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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Friday, May. 10Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Friday, May. 10Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Friday, May. 10, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Saturday, May. 11Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Saturday, May. 11Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Saturday, May. 11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Sunday, May. 12Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Sunday, May. 12Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Sunday, May. 12, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Monday, May. 13Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Monday, May. 13Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Mind/Body Wellness: Self-Defense
7:00 pm
Mind/Body Wellness: Self-Defense
Monday, May 13, 7:00 pmMind/Body Wellness:
Paragon Martial Arts and Fitness will be leading a Self-Defense program here at Kent Free Library. Learn basic skills to protect oneself from harm by using real-life scenarios.Registration is required and begins Monday, May 6 at 9:00 am.  For Adults 18+.

Registration required, begins May 6.
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Tuesday, May. 14Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Tuesday, May. 14Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Wednesday, May. 15Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Wednesday, May. 15Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Wednesday, May. 15, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
Pokémon Club
4:00 p.m.
 Pokémon Club
Wednesday, May 15, 4:00 p.m.Pokémon Club
Whether you like to battle, trade, or just discuss all things Pokémon, this club is for you! Bring your cards and decks and join us for an hour of poke-tastic fun! For grades preK - 8. Registration is required for each meeting. Registration begins one week in advance of each meeting. 

Registration required, begins May 8.
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Thursday, May. 16Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Thursday, May. 16Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Thursday, May. 16, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Friday, May. 17Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. May's theme is Spring ...read more

Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Friday, May. 17Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for middle schoolers who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each mo...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Friday, May. 17, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Saturday, May. 18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
Paws to Read with Bing
11:00 a.m.
 Paws to Read with Bing
Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m.Paws to Read with Bi
Children in grades K-5 are invited to sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Spend 15 minutes reading to Bing. Choose one time slot. Bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Registration is required. 

Registration required, begins May 11.
Paws to Read with Bing
11:15 a.m.
 Paws to Read with Bing
Saturday, May 18, 11:15 a.m.Paws to Read with Bi
Children in grades K-5 are invited to sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Spend 15 minutes reading to Bing. Choose one time slot. Bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Registration is required. 

Registration required, begins May 11.
Paws to Read with Bing
11:30 a.m.
 Paws to Read with Bing
Saturday, May 18, 11:30 a.m.Paws to Read with Bi
Children in grades K-5 are invited to sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Spend 15 minutes reading to Bing. Choose one time slot. Bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Registration is required. 

Registration required, begins May 11.
Paws to Read with Bing
11:45 a.m.
 Paws to Read with Bing
Saturday, May 18, 11:45 a.m.Paws to Read with Bi
Children in grades K-5 are invited to sign up to read to a certified therapy dog. Spend 15 minutes reading to Bing. Choose one time slot. Bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Registration is required. 

Registration required, begins May 11.
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Sunday, May. 19, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Fiction To Film Book Club
7:00 pm
 Fiction To Film Book Club
Monday, May. 20, 7:00 pmFiction To Film Book
Meets the 4th Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm to explore books that have led to or were adapted from movies.Library book clubs are held in the Bumphrey Room and do not require registration (except Diverse Voices which meets on Zoom and requires registration).  Pick up a book at the C...read more
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Read the Classics Book Club
7:00 pm
 Read the Classics Book Club
Tuesday, May. 21, 7:00 pmRead the Classics Bo
Enjoy a lively discussion of classic literature with other book lovers on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Pick up a copy of each month's title at the Check Out Desk. No registration required. For adults 18+.
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Wednesday, May. 22, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
Ready, Set, Art!
6:00 p.m.
 Ready, Set, Art!
Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.Ready, Set, Art!
Are you a serious artist?  Maybe you have never picked up a drawing pencil. Either way, come explore and develop your artistic talents at the library.  Each one-hour session will begin with a prompt and end with a masterpiece. All art materials provided by the library. For kids in grades 1...read more

Registration required, begins May 15.
Creative Crafters: Greeting Card
7:00 pm
Creative Crafters: Greeting Card
Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 pmCreative Crafters: G
Come make a card to send to a loved one or friend. Ages 18+ welcome to attend. Registration begins on May 15 at 9:00 am.This class will be repeated on Wednesday, June 26 and registration will begin on June 19. Register for only one class. Those who register for the May class will not be permitted to...read more

Registration required, begins May 15.
Tarot Club
7:00 PM
 Tarot Club
Wednesday, May. 22, 7:00 PMTarot Club
Have you always been interested in the mysteries of the tarot? This is your sign to start exploring them! Students in grades 6-10 are invited to join us to explore the artistry of different tarot and oracle decks and learn how to use the cards for self-reflection, meditation, creativity, and critica...read more
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Thursday, May. 23, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
Game Night: Telestrations
7:00 pm
 Game Night: Telestrations
Thursday, May 23, 7:00 pmGame Night: Telestra
Come play Telestrations, the hilarious game of telephone but with drawing. Join us for this laid back, friendly competition for small prizes. Registration required and begins Thursday, May 16 at 9:00 am. For adults 18+.

Registration required, begins May 16.
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Friday, May. 24, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Saturday, May. 25Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. June's theme is Outdoo...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Saturday, May. 25Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for teens entering grades 6-8 who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st o...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Saturday, May. 25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Sunday, May. 26Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. June's theme is Outdoo...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Sunday, May. 26Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for teens entering grades 6-8 who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st o...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Sunday, May. 26, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Monday, May. 27Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. June's theme is Outdoo...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Monday, May. 27Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for teens entering grades 6-8 who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st o...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Tuesday, May. 28Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. June's theme is Outdoo...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Tuesday, May. 28Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for teens entering grades 6-8 who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st o...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Movement and Music Story Time
10:30 a.m.
 Movement and Music Story Time
Tuesday, May 28, 10:30 a.m.
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for lots of singing and dancing! Each week, the librarian will read one story and lead a variety of flannel board activities, songs and dances. 

Registration required, begins May 21.
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Wednesday, May. 29Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. June's theme is Outdoo...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Wednesday, May. 29Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for teens entering grades 6-8 who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st o...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Movement and Music Story Time
10:30 a.m.
 Movement and Music Story Time
Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 a.m.Movement and Music S
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for lots of singing and dancing! Each week, the librarian will read one story and lead a variety of flannel board activities, songs and dances. 

Registration required, begins May 29.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Wednesday, May. 29, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
Paws to Read with Rex
6:15 p.m.
 Paws to Read with Rex
Wednesday, May 29, 6:15 p.m.
Children entering grades K-5 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to Rex. Rex is a certifired therapy dog and loves listening to stories! 

Registration required, begins May 29.
Paws to Read with Rex
6:30 p.m.
 Paws to Read with Rex
Wednesday, May 29, 6:30 p.m.Paws to Read with Re
Children entering grades K-5 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to Rex. Rex is a certifired therapy dog and loves listening to stories! 

Registration required, begins May 29.
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Thursday, May. 30Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. June's theme is Outdoo...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Thursday, May. 30Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for teens entering grades 6-8 who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st o...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Thursday, May. 30, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
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Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Friday, May. 31Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st of each month. June's theme is Outdoo...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Friday, May. 31Teen Book Boxes: Mid
Our monthly subscription boxes tailored for teens entering grades 6-8 who love books! Each month will feature a different theme and contain curated books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Middle Grade Book Box, and pick it up from the Children's Room starting on the 1st o...read more

Registration required, begins May 25.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
Friday, May. 31, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Kent Rotary Early Li
Families with children that are infants through Kindergarteners are invited to visit the Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom. The playroom is open Wedensday afternoon through Sunday. This room is a drop in room with activities geared to developing a child's imagination, learning numbers and lett...read more
 
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