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Artist's Reception - Beatriz Whitehill, Saturday May 25th from
2 to 4 p.m. The Library Art Committee invites you to join us at this artist's reception for Beatriz Whitehill. The reception will be held in the library courtyard, weather permitting. Bea has created an exhibit that truly shows her talents. In this exhibit, you will see her drawings, acrylic and oil paintings, watercolors and collage. |
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Free Resume Writing Workshop, Tuesday, June 11th at 10 a.m. Free resume writing workshop presented by One Life at a Time. Bring your resume and make changes as tips are presented to produce resumes that get results. Please register by calling One Life at a Time at 781-884-0031 as space is limited. |
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Writing About Tough Stuff with Judith Campbell, Tuesday, June
11th at 7 p.m. Writers often struggle with how to address difficult topics in their work. Popular mystery writer Rev. Judith Campbell's Olympia Brown books tackle various kinds of difficult social and ethical issues, each in a different and entertaining way. Rev. Campbell, who calls herself "The Sinister Minister," returns to Kingston to talk about writing about difficult issues. She will also sign copies of her latest Olympia Brown mystery, A Predatory Mission, just published. Please note that the program will be held at the recently renovated Adams Center at 33 Summer Street (the old library building). Parking is limited. Please park at the Kingston Public Library. Copies of the Olympia Brown books will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested, using the online form or by calling the front desk at 781-585-0517 x112. About A Predatory Mission: When the female minister and a young mother, both members of same church, disappear without warning, Olympia Brown is called to help. She soon suspects a connection between the missing women and the charismatic pastor from another church. With investigative assistance from her best friend, Father Jim, and support from her beloved Frederick, Olympia discovers the man has a long and well-concealed history of sexual misconduct. When he turns his attentions toward Olympia, she knows the only way to stop this insidious predator will be to catch him in the act, which could have deadly consequences for her. To register for the program, please visit the calendar of events page. |
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New Kingston Public Library Book Group, Thursday,
June 13th at 5:30 p.m. Join us for interesting discussions of classic and contemporary literature, with a special focus on fiction. We welcome newcomers! We will meet on the second Thursday of each month in the Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be available. This month we'll be reading Defending Jacob by William Landy.. If you would like the Library to help you locate a copy, please call 781-585-0517 x121. Questions? Contact Anna Kelley, group facilitator, at 781-585-0589 or KPLreader@hotmail.com. |
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All Sins Forgiven: Charles Coe Poetry Reading, Monday, June 17th
at 7 p.m. Join us at the newly renovated Adams Center at 33 Summer Street to hear Massachusetts poet and jazz vocalist Charles Coe read from his latest book of poems, All Sins Forgiven. Charles Coe's poems are musical, compelling, and elegant, and his earthy and delightful sense of humor shines through in his reading of the poems. Prepare to be moved and entertained. The program is sponsored by the Kingston Public Library. Coe is Program Officer for the Massachusetts Cultural Counci’s Cultural Investment Portfolio, and the author of the poetry collection Picnic on the Moon. His poetry and prose have appeared in numerous newspapers and literary reviews and magazines, and his poems have been set to music by composers Julia Carey, Beth Denisch and Robert Moran. Coe also writes feature articles, book reviews and interviews for publications such as Harvard Magazine, Northeastern University Law Review and the Boston Phoenix. In addition to his work as a writer, Coe has an extensive background as a jazz vocalist and has performed and recorded with numerous musicians in the Boston area and throughout New England. Please note that the program will be held at the recently renovated Adams Center at 33 Summer Street (the old library building). Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be offered. The program is free, but registration is requested. Parking is limited at the Adams Center. Please park in the Kingston Public Library lot. To register for the program, please visit the calendar of events page. |
South Shore Locavores |
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Watch for summer sessions and a whole new season of Locavore programs starting in September! If you would like to be added to the South Shore Locavore mailing list,
send us an email. See what we're all about in this January 2013 clip from our local community cable station, PACTV. |
Museum Passes |
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The following passes are available at the Circulation desk. All passes are reserved on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations may be made in person, by phone or online. Passes may be reserved by anyone with a valid Old Colony Library Network card. All passes are sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Public Library.Reserve
a museum pass
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Children's
Museum of Boston The pass allows up to 4 people for half the admission price. This pass does not have to be returned to the Library and does not include special exhibits.
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Massachusetts
ParksPass The pass entitles the bearer to free parking at over 50 facilities in the Massachusetts state parks system that charge a day-use parking fee. The pass is available for pick up the day before use. This pass must be returned to the Library the day after use. |
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Museum
of Fine Arts 1 pass admits 2 adults with a $7.00 co-payment for general admission. This pass does not have to be returned to the Library. |
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Museum
of Science 1 pass admits 4 at a charge of $7.00 per person. This pass does not have to be returned to the Library and does not include special exhibits, Omni theatre, laser shows or the Planetarium. |
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Mystic
Aquarium 1 pass admits 2 adults and 2 children at a discount. Adult discount admission price is $23.95 (Regular admission price is $29.95). Child discount price is $17.95(Regular admission price is $21.95). The pass is available only on Saturdays and Sundays. This pass must be returned to the library the day following its use. |
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New
England Aquarium The aquarium is undergoing renovations. The big fish tank in the middle of the aquarium is closed. The penguins are on vacation. The fish in the big tank are in the penguin area. The fish tank will re-open during the summer of 2013. If you would like to see the renovations, please click here. The aquarium started a timed ticket system on April 8th. For more information on the new system, please visit the aquarium's website. |
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Plimoth
Plantation The Mayflower isn't available for boarding because she is being repaired at another dock. She will return sometime during the spring of 2013. Check the Plimoth Plantation website for further information. |
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Robbins
Museum of Archaeology 1 pass admits up to 2 people free of charge. The pass must be returned to the Library before 10 a.m.on the day following its use. For more information on the Museum or Massachusetts Archaeological Society, please call 508-947-9005. |
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Williams Park Zoo 1 pass allows a $3 discount on admission for up to 4 people March 1st - December 31st.. This pass must be returned to the library before 10 a.m. on the day following its use. It does not include special exhibits. |
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Shore Natural Science Center 1 pass admits a family of four free of charge. This pass must be returned to the Library before 10 a.m. on the day following its use. |
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U.S.S.
Constitution Museum |
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Wheelock
Family Theatre Your library card is the pass for a buy one get one free admission on Friday nights. Call the box office to check seating availability (617 879-2300). This pass is donated by the Wheelock Family Theatre and the Boston Parents Paper. |
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Zoo
New England (Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo) 1 pass admits up to 6 people with an admission rate of $6 per adult and $4 per child. This pass does not have to be returned to the Library. |
Local History |
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What's
in the exhibit case in the Library lobby? Go to the Local History page to find out. |
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Pique of the Week! |
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