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Visit a koala!
We’re happy to let you know that you can learn about koala bears and porcupines and more through the Roger Williams Zoo’s Preschool Adventures. It’s part of our Museum Pass programs, funded by the Friends.
- Pick your story here
- Use the password Librarypassmember
- Set off on your zoo adventure!
Kingston Conservation and Open Space Facebook page
Snapping turtles spend most of their time submerged underwater. Most people encounter them during the egg-laying season in late May and June, when females may travel considerable distances from water to nest in lawns or sandy areas. Learn more: bit.ly/turtle-crossing 📸: Katie Burnette
Elm Street/Jones River - such a beautiful day by the water 😊
Timeline PhotosThis northern water snake was just chilling in a stream. Nice specimen!
Local wildlife at its best! Photo credits to Sarah Elizabeth 😊 🦌
Kingston Animal Shelter/Control
Due to COVID-19, all adoption applications will be processed via email. If you are interested in adopting an animal from the Kingston Animal Shelter, please fill out an application online and submit the completed form via email or facebook message. Applications can be found on our facebook or at the Town of Kingston Animal Control website.
If you are interested in adopting any of the animals in our shelter, please fill out an application online. Only upon application approval will an adoption coordinator contact you to schedule a meet and greet with the animal(s) you may be interested in taking home.
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Beautiful cat, so sad she was declawed. Does she get along well with dogs?
So beautiful!! Praying they’ll get adopted together by a loving family soon shared
So adorable and precious praying Alex and Sammy will be adopted together by a loving family soon shared. Also praying Pierre will be adopted by a loving family soon shared
They are adorable!
So precious praying they’ll be adopted soon shared
What a sweetheart ♥️♥️♥️ praying she’ll be adopted by a loving family soon shared
Wait is Charlie still available?
Theodore
Fran Healey
Cunningham Elizabeth Kerriann Jameson McKeough
OMG Kim Gillis Ledin it must be meant to be 😁
Joyce Anderson Sullivan
My cats in pain battery shock.
Alycia Murphy plz get one
Elise McDonough I like Constance u should get her so I can cuddle it
Aaron Naylor
Do have any more left
Krystal Raposo Jenn Fontes wook at them❤️
Marianne McManama Howard
Dillon J. Mariano get kitty
Praying April will be adopted by a loving family soon shared
April is adorable! We will be submitting an application for a chance to have her join our family. Thanks for saving all of these pets and helping them find forever homes! 🐾 💕
I am in love with Minnie!
Look Tommi Cordle-Scott Goose
You don’t allow a meeting first?!?!?! Why not?!?!
The Kingston Animal Shelter would like to thank Dwights demo & the hard work of Clayton of C&C Entertainment for donating hard work & sweat to give our outdoor kennel areas a nice spring cleaning!
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Looks so nice and neat.
Looks great!
Oh my goodness thank you so much for your kindness to the animals ♥️♥️♥️
Looks so good!
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Thank you
We are once again accepting applications for volunteering at the Kingston Animal Shelter! If you might be interested please submit a completed application. Upon approval, the Kingston Animal Shelter will contact you with further information.
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It’s the best !!!🐾🐾🐾
Can a 16-year-old volunteer?
Allison Dahlen
Olivia Flaherty Abby Flaherty
KPL Facebook feed
There will be no curbside pickup on Friday July 3rd, while we close to observe the Fourth of July holiday. Pickup will resume on Monday July 6th at 1 pm. We wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!
With so much uncertainty at the present moment, it's important to protect your finances. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has advice on mortgage and housing assistance, student loans, managing finances and avoiding scams. Go to www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/ to learn more.
Delivery between libraries is resuming. That means that soon you will not be restricted to borrowing just what’s in our library. It will take some time for everything to be available, but holds are opening up!
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Best news in a long time!
Yay!!!
This is good news !
Woohoo! Was just lamenting how challenging Summer Reading will be without Inter-Library Loan. So glad it is restarting!
Lori Campbell
Do you love, Love, LOVE Dinosaurs? Of course, you do! Register for Dinosaur Rocks!
You will see specimens that are 10,000 to 500 million years old. If you email slegg@kingstonpubliclibrary.org a question about dinosaurs before June 25 it may be added to the presentation. Please register for this program here or by clicking on the Dinosaur Rocks picture.
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Dinosaur Rocks--Virtual Program for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages
www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org
Do you love, Love, LOVE Dinosaurs? Of course, you do! Register for Dinosaur Rocks! You will see specimens that are 10,000 to 500 million years old. If you emRemember to vote on Saturday June 27th!
Find out more about both the Annual and Recall Elections on the Town website at www.kingstonmass.org.
Click on the link below to find out about absentee ballots, see a list of candidates, and watch the candidates' statements on PacTV.
bit.ly/2YXgzBo
Bonus Borrows from Hoopla
Hoopla is offering Bonus Borrows to our patrons. These are checkouts that will not count against your 10 checkouts per month. To see a list of Bonus Borrows, go to the format you would like borrow such as eBook, movie, audiobook, or music then click on categories. There you will see various Bonus Borrows lists. Click on any of them to see a list of what is available. Click on the link to see a list of some movies that are Bonus Borrows.
If you have any questions, email them to kiref@kingstonpubliclibrary.org.
Unemployment help
Another helpful program, we hope.
https://www.mass.gov/alerts/important-unemployment-information#undefined
Tax relief
Here’s some welcome news from the IRS, and hopefully a real relief. Stay safe!
Kingston Community Fun
Sign up now for this new and exciting Summer in a Box program! Click the link below to register and for more information!
kingstonrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30275
kingstonrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30275
Summer In A Box is a brand new program that we are very excited to announce! The boxes will be delivered to your doorstep and contain everything you need to complete that week’s fun activities; multiple things each week- Sports/Family games, Art Projects, Science Experiments, and other small projects for your kids and family to work on together throughout the week.
Kingston Recreation: Summer In A Box
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Program details and list of activities for online registration.kingstonrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30274
Check out our programs for the summer! Spots are filling up fast!
Kingston Recreation: KRec Konnect - Session 1; Begins July 6th
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Program details and list of activities for online registration.Fun activity you can do with your Dog! This is Lila!
KCOA
Today our transportation request change takes effect! All Dial-A-Ride requests will need to be scheduled through GATRA Plymouth Central Dispatching, and no longer through the Senior Center. To schedule a ride, please call GATRA at (978) 393-4404, or toll free at (844) 358-4422.
Due to COVID-19 precaution measures, we are currently only transporting one passenger at a time, while following strict sanitation guidelines.
We appreciate your patience during this transition!
Beginning Monday, July 6, the Senior Center business hours of operation will change. The new hours are as follows:
Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
While the building remains closed to the public, COA staff continue to be on site for all phone calls and outreach.
Kingston Council on Aging updated their business hours.
Tuesday, June 30th Dottie Neal is retiring from the Kingston Council on Aging. She will truly be missed. As a nice send off we are having a Drive Bye-Bye for her from 1:00 – 1:30 at the Senior Center. Please show up in your car and get in line to pass by the COA entrance and give Dottie a wave and well wishes as a fun send off!
The COA Board will be organizing cars at the Town House parking lot beginning at 12:45 pm. Please do not call the center to ask questions, as this is a SURPRISE FOR DOTTIE!
Please listen to this important message from Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. on the Safety Assurance Program, which is a public service encouraging independent living. This is a free service and can provide piece of mind to families who have loved ones living alone and who need a support system. The contact information appears at the end of this video.
