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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.

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Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Tuesday, Mar. 25Teen Book Boxes: Mid
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 6-8! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction F...read more

Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Tuesday, Mar. 25Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction ...read more

Basics of Medicare Fraud
10:00 am
 Basics of Medicare Fraud
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 10:00 amBasics of Medicare F
Fraud and medical identity theft can not only drain your finances, but it can also impact your health! The Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) shares strategies to help you boost your fraud fighting skills. Learn how to: Protect sensitive information, identify common scam tactics, detect fraudulent ac...read more

Music Story Time
10:30 AM
 Music Story Time
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 10:30 AMMusic Story Time
All ages with an adultStories and songs with a ukulele-playing librarian.
Club 4 & 5
2 PM
 Club 4 & 5
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2 PMClub 4 & 5
Ages 4-5Children 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 do an activity. Children attend this program independently.

Tales and Treats: Nature Camp
4:30 PM
 Tales and Treats: Nature Camp
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 4:30 PMTales and Treats: Na
Each week participants will explore the natural world through science. Activities will include having a snack, listening to books, completing science experiments, making art projects, and more. Participants in kindergarten - 2nd grade are welcome to attend. Weekly registration is required. Regi...read more

Pajama Story Time
6:30 PM
 Pajama Story Time
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 6:30 PMPajama Story Time
Books, songs, and finger plays for children of all ages with a favorite adult. Pajamsa are welcome. Weekly registration is required. Registration for each meeting opens one week in advance. 

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Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Wednesday, Mar. 26Teen Book Boxes: Mid
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 6-8! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction F...read more

Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Wednesday, Mar. 26Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction ...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
12:00 PM. - 8:30 PM
 Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 12:00 PM. - 8:30 PMKent Rotary Early Li
Sponsored by the Kent Rotary, the story time room is transformed in the middle of the week once story times have concluded to provide early learning experiences, socialization and imaginative play for young children through a rotating collection of educational toys. The Early Literacy Center is...read more
Wednesdays Together Story Time
10:30 a.m.
 Wednesdays Together Story Time
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays Together
Enjoy a midweek story time filled with books, songs, and more for children of all ages with a favorite adult. Registration is required and begins one week in advance of each meeting.

D&D Club
4:30 PM
 D&D Club
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 4:30 PMD&D Club
Grades 5-12Join us for some tabletop questing. Each week, players will get a chance to play a new one-shot and even try their hand at being the dungeon master. Players will also have the chance to workshop new characters and campaigns; new and beginner players welcome. Sign up each week for one or b...read more

Ready, Set, Art!
6:00 PM
 Ready, Set, Art!
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 6:00 PMReady, Set, Art!
Are you a serious artist?  Maybe you have never picked up a drawing pencil. Either way, come explore and develop your artistic talents at the library.  Each one-hour session will begin with a prompt and end with a masterpiece. All art materials provided by the library. For kids in gra...read more

Tarot Club
7 PM
 Tarot Club
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 7 PMTarot Club
Grades 6-10Join 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.
Creative Crafters: Garden Plant Markers
7:00 PM
Creative Crafters: Garden Plant Markers
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 7:00 PMCreative Crafters: G
Start preparing for your spring garden! We will be making some garden plant markers with rocks and paint. Ages 18+ welcome to attend. Registration begins on March 19 at 9 AM.This program will be repeated in April.  Attend only one.
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Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Thursday, Mar. 27Teen Book Boxes: Mid
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 6-8! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction F...read more

Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Thursday, Mar. 27Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction ...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
 Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
Thursday, Mar. 27, 9:00 AM - 8:30 PMKent Rotary Early Li
Sponsored by the Kent Rotary, the story time room is transformed in the middle of the week once story times have concluded to provide early learning experiences, socialization and imaginative play for young children through a rotating collection of educational toys. The Early Literacy Center is...read more
Loomineers: Basic Loom Knitting
4:00 PM
 Loomineers: Basic Loom Knitting
Thursday, Mar. 27, 4:00 PMLoomineers: Basic Lo
Join us this spring and learn how to knit on a loom. Looms, tools, and yarn will be provided to participants. Participants in grades 2 - 8 can come each week and progress through projects together. No experience is required. Any knitters/crocheters in grades 2 – 8 that want to bring a pro...read more

Tween Zone: Beads
7:00 p.m.
 Tween Zone: Beads
Thursday, Mar. 27, 7:00 p.m.Tween Zone: Beads
Calling all tweens in grades 3-5! Join us weekly for a variety of fun and creative activities including art, crafts, games and more. This Thursday, registrants will create necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and more using various types of beads. 

Game Night: Backyard Birding Bingo
7:00 PM
Game Night: Backyard Birding Bingo
Thursday, Mar. 27, 7:00 PMGame Night: Backyard
Learn fun facts about North American birds while playing Backyard Birding Bingo! Small prizes awarded. For adults 18+. Registration required and begins Thursday, March 30 at 9 AM.

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Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Friday, Mar. 28Teen Book Boxes: Mid
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 6-8! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction F...read more

Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Friday, Mar. 28Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction ...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
 Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
Friday, Mar. 28, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PMKent Rotary Early Li
Sponsored by the Kent Rotary, the story time room is transformed in the middle of the week once story times have concluded to provide early learning experiences, socialization and imaginative play for young children through a rotating collection of educational toys. The Early Literacy Center is...read more
Friday Family Story Time
10:30 AM
 Friday Family Story Time
Friday, Mar. 28, 10:30 AMFriday Family Story
Books and songs for children of all ages with a favorite adult.

Builders Club
4 PM
 Builders Club
Friday, Mar. 28, 4 PMBuilders Club
Preschool - Grade 8Preschoolers through 8th graders are invited to join us for creative construction featuring Legos©.

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Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Saturday, Mar. 29Teen Book Boxes: Mid
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 6-8! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction F...read more

Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Saturday, Mar. 29Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction ...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
Saturday, Mar. 29, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PMKent Rotary Early Li
Sponsored by the Kent Rotary, the story time room is transformed in the middle of the week once story times have concluded to provide early learning experiences, socialization and imaginative play for young children through a rotating collection of educational toys. The Early Literacy Center is...read more
Baby & Toddler Playdate
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 Baby & Toddler Playdate
Saturday, Mar. 29, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMBaby & Toddler Playd
A playtime specifically for the smallest littles (0 months - 3 years). Kids and caregivers can drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM to explore toys, simple art, listen to music, and meet new friends. Kids must be accompanied by a grown-up. Registration is required and begins one week i...read more

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Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Sunday, Mar. 30Teen Book Boxes: Mid
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 6-8! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction F...read more

Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Sunday, Mar. 30Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction ...read more

Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
 Kent Rotary Early Literacy Room
Sunday, Mar. 30, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PMKent Rotary Early Li
Sponsored by the Kent Rotary, the story time room is transformed in the middle of the week once story times have concluded to provide early learning experiences, socialization and imaginative play for young children through a rotating collection of educational toys. The Early Literacy Center is...read more
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Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
 Teen Book Boxes: Middle Grades
Monday, Mar. 31Teen Book Boxes: Mid
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 6-8! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction F...read more

Teen Book Boxes
 Teen Book Boxes
Monday, Mar. 31Teen Book Boxes
A box of bookish surprises curated for teens in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain a book, treats, and an activity. 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 Fiction ...read more

Toddler Tales
10:30 AM
 Toddler Tales
Monday, Mar. 31, 10:30 AMToddler Tales
Books, songs and finger plays for 2 & 3-year-old children with a favorite adult. Weekly registration is required. Registration for each story time opens one week in advance. 

Baby & Me Story Time
11:15 AM
 Baby & Me Story Time
Monday, Mar. 31, 11:15 AMBaby & Me Story Time
A story time specifically designed for children 0 – 23 months with a favorite adult. Weekly registration is required. Registration for each meeting opens one week in advance. 

D&D Club
5:30 PM
 D&D Club
Monday, Mar. 31, 5:30 PMD&D Club
Grades 5-12Join us for some tabletop questing. Each week, players will get a chance to play a new one-shot and even try their hand at being the dungeon master. Players will also have the chance to workshop new characters and campaigns; new and beginner players welcome. Sign up each week for one or b...read more

Middle School Makers: Glass Bead Suncatchers
7:00 PM
Middle School Makers: Glass Bead Suncatchers
Monday, Mar. 31, 7:00 PMMiddle School Makers
A club for middle schoolers interested in science, technology, engineering, art and math. Join us on Mondays for a different art project, craft, science experiment or activity. This Monday, registrants will make glass bead suncatchers.

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