Call the Library: 330.673.4414

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Super Smash Bros. To
Monday, Mar. 25, 7:00 p.m.
Are you ready for a night of intense battling in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Teens enrolled in grades 6-12, select your fighter and get ready to brawl! The winner will receive a $25 GameStop gift card!
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.
Dungeons & Dragons C
Tuesday, Mar. 26, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons D
Wednesday, Mar. 27, 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.

Tarot Club
Wednesday, Mar. 27, 7:00 PM

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 critical thinking exercises. Previous experience with tarot cards not required! Tarot Club will meet on the following Wednesdays: 1/10, 1/24, 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27

Registration is not required.
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.
Dungeons & Dragons E
Thursday, Mar. 28, 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.

Loomineers!
Thursday, Mar. 28, 4:00 p.m.
Kids in grades 3 - 8 may join us this spring and learn how to knit on a loom! Looms, tools, and yarn will be provided to participants. Participants come each week and progress through projects together. No experience is required. Any knitters/crochets in grades 3 – 8 that want to bring a project from home to work on with the group are welcome to join as well!
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!
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.

Powered by engagedpatrons.org

Find Us:

Kent Free Library
312 West Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
330.673.4414
[email protected]
www.kentfreelibrary.org

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

Connect: