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Summer Reading Program Begins May 28 at 10:00. Children entering grades K through 6 in the fall can sign-up now for the "Dig Into Reading" national Summer Reading Program. Come by and pick up a reading log, bookmark and READ bracelet. Registration for other summer programs will begin on June 3. Click here to download a copy of our summer event calendar.

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Science is Everywhere Grant Programs and Information

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Science in the Garden . Children in the fourth and fifth grades (ages 8-11) can register for a hydroponic and soil gardening program. Sign-up here for May 28 at 3:45.This program is sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through a Science is Everywhere grant administered by the MBLC.

Beekeeping Workshop. Children in the fourth and fifth grades (ages 8-11) can register for a beekeeping workshop taking place on June 25 at 4:30 to learn about bees, pollination and to create a hand pollinator. Sign-up here! This program is sponsored by the Institure of Museum and Library Services through a Science is Everywhere grant administered by the MBLC>

The Kingston Public Library has received federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners as a "Science is Everywhere." The grant money will be used to fund 10 separate STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs throughout the year (September, 2013) for children in the fourth and fifth grades in public, private or home schools.

Wind energy handout here

Oil Spill Cleanup handout here

Entomology handout here

Scientific Method handout here

Science Under the Microscope handout here

Science in the Garden handout here

Upcoming Events for May for children up to age 6

Story and Craft at 10:30 every Tuesday in May. Drop-in!

First Circle Time at 1:30 every Tuesday in May. Drop-in!

May Book Group Meetings for Children ages 7 and up

Night Readers Book Group May 2 and 23 at 6:30 . Join children ages 7 years old and up for this fun book group. Please call 781-585-0517 ext 118 for more information.

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Use Novelist for Reading Ideas!

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NEW Have a question? Use these wonderful internet resources free to Kingston Public Library cardholders!: The New Book of Popular Science and The New Book Book of Knowledge from Grolier

Homework Helpers

Kids InfoBits: Complements primary school curriculum. Funded by MBLC and MLS.

Info Trac K-12 Junior Edition: Full-text resources for junior high and middle school. Funded by MBLC and MLS.

General OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily. Funded by MBLC and MLS.

Encyclopaedia Britannica
"Kids" interface with content from Compton's by Britannica, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, and Merriam-Webster's Student dictionary and Thesaurus. Funded by MBLC and MLS.

Britannica Learning Zone
Preschool edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Funded by MBLC and MLS.

Britannica School Edition
Elementary school edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Funded by MBLC and MLS.

Check out these homework helper web sites....

Please note: Even the best web sites for kids can contain advertising and other links that may lead children to sites that are not kid-friendly. KPL is not responsible for the content of external web sites and advises parents to monitor their children's internet use.

American Library Association Great Sites for kids: Check out these sites recommended by librarians across the nation.

Internet Public Library A great homework helper that also shows what other kids are currently asking about!

Boston Public Library Homework Helpers Page: The Boston Public Library has a great listing of useful internet homework helpers sites broken down by subject, for kids.