Join James Guilford, Director of Stephens Memorial Observatory of Hiram College, for an evening of stories about the universe.  From the mythology about the constellations to the history of planetary exploration, Guilford will share some of the stories that the cosmos inspires as well as those that are revealed as we explore space.

No registration is required.

Meet with us on last Monday of each month at 6:30 pm to discuss a variety of fiction titles in a fun, laid-back setting. This is an “anything goes” book club and our books will be diverse in their range. No registration is required.  Find copies of each month's title at the Check Out Desk.

No registration is required.

View the reading list here.

Have you ever wondered what it is like explore space? Join NASA in this special presentation to learn about the work of astronauts, current and future missions, and incredible space discoveries.

No registration is required.

Using hemp twine and seed beads, crafters will braid bracelets. All materials will be provided. For adults 18 and up.

Registration is required and begins at 9:00 am on June 12.

Enjoy a lively discussion about recent fiction and nonfiction books on the first Monday morning of every month at 11:00 am. No registration is required. Find a copy of each month's title at the Check Out Desk.

No registration is required.

Find each month's selection here.

Are you a needlework enthusiast? Do you love to knit, bead, tat, spin, crochet or embroider? If so, grab your project and join other stitchers on the first Tuesday of each month from 2:00 to 3:15 pm in the cozy Woodward Room on the second floor.

No registration is required.

Enjoy refreshing non-alcoholic mocktails while painting your own artistic masterpiece to take home. All supplies are provided. For adults 18 and up.

Registration is required and begins June 24.

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join us with an adult for our book group that celebrates reading together! Encourage reading and interaction with titles that we choose together! 

Join fellow book lovers on the second Thursday of each month at 11:00 am for a lively discussion of selected fiction or nonfiction titles. New members are always welcome. No registration is required. Find copies of each month's title at the Check Out Desk

No registration is required.

Find the reading list here.

Story tellers are invited to tell a 10 minute or less true story on the theme, “To Boldly Go.” Share a time when you got out of your comfort zone, tried something new, or made a discovery in the great, wide universe or in your own neighborhood. New story tellers are encouraged to plan out and time their story before the event.

As many stories as possible will be shared during the hour-long event. Those not wishing to tell a story are welcome to attend and listen. Story tellers and attendees must be 18 or over. Subject matter and language should be appropriate for a general audience.

No registration is required.

Water is essential for life--on Earth. Which is why NASA's motto in its hunt for extraterrestrial life has been "follow the water." Join us as we discuss water, its benefits to the human body, and its implications on Mars. Participants will design their own water bottles. For adults 18 and up.

Registration is required and begins at 9:00 am on Monday, July 1.

Local Astrologer Luna Hart will share her insights on astrology, your owner's manual for life. A limited number of free moon journals will be given away to program attendees. For adults aged 18 and up. No registration required.  

For 11 years, this all-ages group has been meeting to discuss classic and award-winning novels, nonfiction, and plays, such as A Tale of Two Cities, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Charlotte's Web, and Midsummer Night's Dream. Join this energetic group on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Bumprhey Room.

No registration is required.  Stop by the Check Out Desk to sign out each month's selection.

View the reading list here.

 

Amateur photographers ages 16 and older are invited to enter their best images of Kent, Ohio, in our first annual KFL Photography Contest. This contest allows people the chance to see the city through your unique lens! Entries will be displayed during the month of August 2019 at the Kent Free Library and prizes will be awarded. Photo submissions will be accepted between July 22 and July 26 at the first floor Information Desk. See desk for details.

Do you love cooking? Join us as we explore food themes through cookbooks. Select a recipe to make from the library's cookbook collection or make a recipe from one of your cookbooks. No Internet recipes please. Bring your dish to share along with a copy of the recipe.

The Cookbook Club meets quarterly on the fourth Tuesday.  Intended for ages 18+.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11, watch video footage on the big screen and explore the universe virtually using a variety of fun and educational apps and devices. For adults 18 and up.

No registration required.

Meet with us on last Monday of each month at 6:30 pm to discuss a variety of fiction titles in a fun, laid-back setting. This is an “anything goes” book club and our books will be diverse in their range. No registration is required.  Find copies of each month's title at the Check Out Desk.

No registration is required.

View the reading list here.

Enjoy this classic game with a space twist. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. For adults 18 and up.

Registration is required and begins at 9:00 am on July 16 at 9:00 am.

Whether you started your garden with the intention of saving seeds or not, there's still time to harvest seeds to help replenish the library's Seed Library for next year. Learn which of your vegetables, herbs, and flowers you can save seeds from, and how to successfully harvest, clean, and get them ready to donate. Also learn how to plan now to overwinter some plants so you can harvest seeds in the spring.

No registration is required.

Enjoy a lively discussion about recent fiction and nonfiction books on the first Monday morning of every month at 11:00 am. No registration is required. Find a copy of each month's title at the Check Out Desk.

No registration is required.

Find each month's selection here.