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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.
 Limit by audience:
Kent Rotary Early Li
Friday, Mar. 29, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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 letters, developing fine motor skills and more. No registration is required to visit the room. 
Friday Family Story
Friday, Mar. 29, 10:30 a.m.
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for stories, songs and more! Registration is required for each weekly meeting and begins one week in advance of each meeting. 
Kent Rotary Early Li
Saturday, Mar. 30, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 letters, developing fine motor skills and more. No registration is required to visit the room. 
Kent Rotary Early Li
Sunday, Mar. 31, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 letters, developing fine motor skills and more. No registration is required to visit the room. 
April Adult Book Box
Monday, Apr. 1, Open Hours
A box of book related surprises for adults! April's box will feature a librarian-recommended book related to Outer Space as well as a craft and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive an Adult Book Box starting on Monday, March 25 at 9:00 am. You can pick up your box between April 1 and April 7 at Kent Free Library. For adults 18+.

One box per library card holder. Must provide library card number when registering. Registrants without an active library card will be moved to the waiting list and will need to update their account and/or pay fines. Box must be picked up by the cardholder or a person with consent on their account. Boxes must be picked up by closing on Sunday, April 7. Boxes not picked up will go to a person on the waiting list.
Monday, Apr. 1
Families with children in grades 5 and below can stop in to pick up a take and make kit! Each kit will have supplies to make an eclipse themed craft that shows the five stages of a solar eclipse. Crafts are available on a first come first servie basis and will be available the week of April 1 until we run out. 
Teen Book Boxes: Nat
Monday, Apr. 1
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. April's theme is National Poetry Month and each box will include a book in prose along with creative writing supplies and activities!
Toddler Tales
Monday, Apr. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a story time geared specifically for two and three-year-olds with an adult! Enjoy stories, songs, flannelboards, and more! Registration is required and begins one week in advance of each meeting. 
No Shelf Control Boo
Monday, Apr. 1, 11:00 am
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).  Pick up a book at the Check Out desk a few weeks before the discussion; some books may also be found in digital format.  Book clubs are for adults ages 18+.
Monday, Apr. 1, 11:15 a.m.
Infants through 23 month old children and their favorite adult are invited to join us for baby story time. Each week we'll share stories, songs and flannel activities. Registration is required for each weekly meeting and begins one week in advance of each meeting. 
Dungeons & Dragons A
Monday, Apr. 1, 4:30 PM

Grades 5 through 10

Join us for some tabletop questing! Create your character and get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! The librarian will be your dungeon master and guide your ragtag team through whatever the campaign throws at you. Choose to join on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays; each group will play through the same campaign and meet with the same players throughout the spring session. Only for the most intrepid explorers in grades 5-10!
Registration is required for the whole session and begins Saturday, March 9 at 9:00 AM. To register, please contact Caylee at
caylee.heiremans@kentfreelibrary.org or 330-673-4414 ext. 4. Space is limited.

Dungeons & Dragons B
Monday, Apr. 1, 5:30 PM

Grades 5 through 10

Join us for some tabletop questing! Create your character and get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! The librarian will be your dungeon master and guide your ragtag team through whatever the campaign throws at you. Choose to join on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays; each group will play through the same campaign and meet with the same players throughout the spring session. Only for the most intrepid explorers in grades 5-10!
Registration for this session is full.

Blackout Poetry for
Monday, Apr. 1, 7:00 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12, celebrate the upcoming eclipse with us by making blackout poetry! Tap into your creativity and learn how to make your own "found poetry" using this unique method. Supplies and instruction provided.
April Adult Book Box
Tuesday, Apr. 2, Open Hours
A box of book related surprises for adults! April's box will feature a librarian-recommended book related to Outer Space as well as a craft and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive an Adult Book Box starting on Monday, March 25 at 9:00 am. You can pick up your box between April 1 and April 7 at Kent Free Library. For adults 18+.

One box per library card holder. Must provide library card number when registering. Registrants without an active library card will be moved to the waiting list and will need to update their account and/or pay fines. Box must be picked up by the cardholder or a person with consent on their account. Boxes must be picked up by closing on Sunday, April 7. Boxes not picked up will go to a person on the waiting list.
Teen Book Boxes: Nat
Tuesday, Apr. 2
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. April's theme is National Poetry Month and each box will include a book in prose along with creative writing supplies and activities!
Club 4 & 5
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2:00 PM

Children ages 4 and 5 years old can join us for 45-minutes of fun! Each week we will read different themed stories, sing and dance to songs, and complete a craft. Children attend this program independently. Club 4 & 5 will meet every Tuesday between March 26 and April 30.

Registration is required and begins one in week in advance of each session. Space is limited.

Dungeons & Dragons C
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 4:00 PM

Grades 5 through 10

Join us for some tabletop questing! Create your character and get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! The librarian will be your dungeon master and guide your ragtag team through whatever the campaign throws at you. Choose to join on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays; each group will play through the same campaign and meet with the same players throughout the spring session. Only for the most intrepid explorers in grades 5-10!
Registration is required for the whole session and begins Saturday, March 9 at 9:00 AM. To register, please contact Caylee at
caylee.heiremans@kentfreelibrary.org or 330-673-4414 ext. 4. Space is limited.

Tales and Treats: Bi
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 4:00 p.m.

Each week participants will listen to a few chapters of Billy Miller Makes a Wish by Kevin Henkes, have a snack, play games, complete craft projects, and have fun! Tales and Treats meets every Tuesday between March 26 through April 30. For kids in grades K - 2. 

Registration is required and begins one week in advance of each session. Space is limited.
Pajama Story Time
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Families with children of all ages can join us each Tuesday for this evening story time! Enjoy stories, songs, flannelboards, and more! Kiddos are welcome to attend in their pajamas! Registration is required and begins one week in advance of each story time. 
Eclipse Soundscapes
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 7:00 pm
Learn how to collect your multi-sensory observations during the eclipse! This training will help you better understand what is happening during the eclipse and how to document your observations as you watch and listen from your own backyard or wherever you are. Learn how to share your observations online with Soundscapes. Your data collected will help scientists understand the impact of solar eclipses on various U.S. ecosystems. Decorate a cosmos-themed clipboard to use on eclipse day! One clipboard per family. 

All ages. 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration is required and begins Tuesday, March 26 at 9:00 am.
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Kent Free Library
312 West Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
330.673.4414
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Library Hours:

The Kent Free Library will be open for Library Express the following hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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