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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:
Teen Book Boxes: Man
Tuesday, Mar. 19
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. March's theme is Manga and will feature authentic snacks from Japan.
Experience Solar Vie
Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2 - 4 pm (Tuesdays, March 19 and 21, Thursdays, March 26 and 28)
Get ready for the eclipse by looking at the sun safely with special equipment including a Coronado solar telescope and adult-sized sunoculars. Stop by the table in the parking lot to try out the tools and learn more about the eclipse. Learn more about viewing the eclipse safely. All ages. 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Teen Book Boxes: Man
Wednesday, Mar. 20
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. March's theme is Manga and will feature authentic snacks from Japan.
Kent Rotary Early Li
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 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. 
Pokémon Club
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 6:00 p.m.

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. 

Teen Book Boxes: Man
Thursday, Mar. 21
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. March's theme is Manga and will feature authentic snacks from Japan.
Kent Rotary Early Li
Thursday, Mar. 21, 9 a.m. to 8:30 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. 
Experience Solar Vie
Thursday, Mar. 21, 2 - 4 pm (Tuesdays, March 19 and 21, Thursdays, March 26 and 28)
Get ready for the eclipse by looking at the sun safely with special equipment including a Coronado solar telescope and adult-sized sunoculars. Stop by the table in the parking lot to try out the tools and learn more about the eclipse. Learn more about viewing the eclipse safely. All ages. 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Tween Zone: Name tha
Thursday, Mar. 21, 7:00 p.m.
Children in grades 3 through 5 are invited to join us for a different activity each week. This week, we'll be playing Name that Tune featuring songs from Disney movies. Activities range from crafts, science experiments and games. Registration is required for each weekly meeting. 
Teen Book Boxes: Man
Friday, Mar. 22
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. March's theme is Manga and will feature authentic snacks from Japan.
Kent Rotary Early Li
Friday, Mar. 22, 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. 
Kent Rotary Early Li
Saturday, Mar. 23, 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. 
Open Music Concert
Saturday, Mar. 23, 11 a.m.
Students currently taking musical instrument lessons that are age 17 and under may sign up to play in a concert at the library. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. A piano will be available. Students may play up to two pieces. 
Kent Rotary Early Li
Sunday, Mar. 24, 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. 
Concert Series: The
Sunday, Mar. 24, 2:00 pm
The Bitterroots are a local music trio featuring folksy, bluesy music with lots of original song writing. Be delighted by homegrown music about blue skies, blue moons, and life in Ohio. No registration required. All ages are welcome. The concert will be held on the Library's second floor balcony.

The Concert Series is generously supported by the Friends of Kent Free Library.
Toddler Tales
Monday, Mar. 25, 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. 
Baby Time
Monday, Mar. 25, 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, Mar. 25, 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, Mar. 25, 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.

Film-to-Fiction Book
Monday, Mar. 25, 7:00 pm
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 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+.
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Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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