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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:
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.
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.
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.
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+.
Experience Solar Vie
Tuesday, Mar. 26, 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.
Creative Crafters: C
Wednesday, Mar. 27, 7:00 pm
Learn some crochet basics. For ages 18+.

Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:00 am.

This class will be repeated on Wednesday, April 24 and registration will begin on April 17.  Register for only one class.  Those who register for the March class will not be permitted to register for the April class.
Experience Solar Vie
Thursday, Mar. 28, 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.
Game Night: Scatterg
Thursday, Mar. 28, 7:00 pm
Scattergories! Snacks! Join us for this laid back, friendly competition for small prizes. Registration required and begins Thursday, March 21 at 9 am. For adults 18+
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.
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+.
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.
Eclipse Soundscapes
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 7:00 pm
Learn how the library is participating in Eclipse Soundscapes, a NASA Citizen Science Project. We will install an Audiomoth to collect sound data before, during, and after the eclipse. Learn how you can sign up to help analyze data online after the eclipse to help scientists uncover patterns and meaning from the data collected by citizen scientists along the path of totality. All ages. 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration is required and begins Tuesday, March 26 at 9:00 am.
April Adult Book Box
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 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.
Eclipse Soundscapes
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 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 Wednesday, March 27 at 9:00 am.
April Adult Book Box
Thursday, Apr. 4, 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.
Just a Taste Book Cl
Thursday, Apr. 4, 6:30 pm
Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm to explore different genres every month.

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+.
April Adult Book Box
Friday, Apr. 5, 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.
April Adult Book Box
Saturday, Apr. 6, 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.
April Adult Book Box
Sunday, Apr. 7, 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.
Board Game Club
Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
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.
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