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: Manga
Teen Book Boxes: Manga 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...read more
Experience Solar Viewing Equipment
2 - 4 pm Experience Solar Viewing Equipment 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 und...read more
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Teen Book Boxes: Manga
Teen Book Boxes: Manga 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...read more
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom 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 lett...read more
Pokémon Club
6:00 p.m. 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.
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Teen Book Boxes: Manga
Teen Book Boxes: Manga 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...read more
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom 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 lett...read more
Experience Solar Viewing Equipment
2 - 4 pm Experience Solar Viewing Equipment 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 und...read more
Tween Zone: Name that Tune Disney Songs
7:00 p.m. Tween Zone: Name that Tune Disney Songs 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.
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Teen Book Boxes: Manga
Teen Book Boxes: Manga 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...read more
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom 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 lett...read more
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom 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 lett...read more
Open Music Concert
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom 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 lett...read more
Concert Series: The Bitterroots
2:00 pm Concert Series: The Bitterroots 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...read more
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Toddler Tales
10:30 a.m.
Baby Time
11:15 a.m. 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
4:30 PM Dungeons & Dragons A Monday, Mar. 25, 4:30 PM Grades 5 through 10Join 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 T...read more
Dungeons & Dragons B
5:30 PM Dungeons & Dragons B Monday, Mar. 25, 5:30 PM Grades 5 through 10Join 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 T...read more
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
7:00 p.m.
Film-to-Fiction Book Club
7:00 pm Film-to-Fiction Book Club 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 C...read more
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Experience Solar Viewing Equipment
2 - 4 pm Experience Solar Viewing Equipment 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 und...read more
Club 4 & 5
2:00 PM Club 4 & 5 Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2:00 PM Children 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 complete a craft. Children attend this program independently. Club 4 & 5 will meet every Tuesday between March 26 and April 30.Registration is required...read more
Dungeons & Dragons C
4:00 PM Dungeons & Dragons C Tuesday, Mar. 26, 4:00 PM Grades 5 through 10Join 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 T...read more
Tales and Treats: Billy Miller Makes a Wish
4:00 p.m. Tales and Treats: Billy Miller Makes a Wish Tuesday, Mar. 26, 4:00 p.m. Each week participants will listen to a few chapters of Billy Miller Makes a Wish by Kevin Henkes, have a snack, play games, complete craft projects, and have fun! Tales and Treats meets every Tuesday between March 26 through April 30. For kids in grades K - 2. Registration is required and...read more
Pajama Story Time
6:30 p.m. Pajama Story Time Tuesday, Mar. 26, 6:30 p.m. Families with children of all ages can join us each Tuesday for this evening story time! Enjoy stories, songs, flannelboards, and more! Kiddos are welcome to attend in their pajamas! Registration is required and begins one week in advance of each story time.
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Movement and Music Story Time
10:30 a.m. Movement and Music Story Time Wednesday, Mar. 27, 10:30 a.m. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for lots of singing and dancing! Each week, the librarian will read one story and lead a variety of flannel board activities, songs and dances.
Registration required, begins Mar 20.
Movement and Music Story Time
10:30 a.m. Movement and Music Story Time Wednesday, Mar. 27, 10:30 a.m. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for lots of singing and dancing! Each week, the librarian will read one story and lead a variety of flannel board activities, songs and dances.
Registration required, begins Mar 20.
Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom Wednesday, Mar. 27, 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 lett...read more
Dungeons & Dragons D
4:30 PM Dungeons & Dragons D Wednesday, Mar. 27, 4:30 PM Grades 5 through 10Join 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 T...read more
Ready, Set, Art!
6:00 p.m. Ready, Set, Art! Wednesday, Mar. 27, 6:00 p.m. 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 grades 1...read more
Registration required, begins Mar 20.
Creative Crafters: Crochet Basics
7:00 pm Creative Crafters: Crochet Basics 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 permit...read more
Registration required, begins Mar 20.
Tarot Club
7:00 PM 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 critica...read more
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom Thursday, Mar. 28, 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 lett...read more
Experience Solar Viewing Equipment
2 - 4 pm Experience Solar Viewing Equipment 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 und...read more
Dungeons & Dragons E
4:00 PM Dungeons & Dragons E Thursday, Mar. 28, 4:00 PM Grades 5 through 10Join 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 T...read more
Loomineers!
4:00 p.m. 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 proje...read more
Registration required, begins Mar 21.
Tween Zone
7:00 p.m.
Game Night: Scattergories
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom Friday, Mar. 29, 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 lett...read more
Friday Family Story Time
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom Saturday, Mar. 30, 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 lett...read more
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Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kent Rotary Early Literacy Playroom Sunday, Mar. 31, 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 lett...read more
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